u/sports-are-fun

🤔 WHAT’S “POTTERING” ———————

In cycling, pottering (often referred to in Japan as potaringu or ポタリング) refers to a leisurely, aimless, and relaxed ride on a bicycle, similar to a "stroll" or a "putter" on two wheels. It is distinct from competitive cycling or high-intensity training, focusing instead on enjoying the surroundings, casual sightseeing, and maintaining a low-effort pace.

Key aspects of pottering in cycling include:

・Relaxed Pace: It involves riding slowly to enjoy the atmosphere, often with no time limit.

・Casual Purpose: It is often described as "cycling around," "strolling," or "exploring," rather than commuting or exercising.

・Flexibility: It allows riders to stop whenever they feel like it, making it ideal for sightseeing or photography.

・Japanese Context (ポタリング): The term is widely used in Japanese cycling culture to describe a leisurely, enjoyable ride, often on mini-velos (small-wheeled bikes) or folding bicycles.

In essence, pottering is about taking a comfortable, slow-paced bike ride to enjoy the journey, often for short, close-to-home excursions and visits of cafes/restaurants.

📍LOCATION ———————

Anywhere in the Greater Tokyo Area

https://maps.app.goo.gl/5cdYmQQrQDXcRtGg8

🫡 WHAT YOU GET ———————

• Rides between 10 and 40 kms.

• Ride at an easy pace.

• Rest anytime you like.

• Nice cute cafes/restaurants to enjoy.

• Fun discussions with interesting people.

• Routes from a veteran rider, fluent in Japanese, and who knows the area a lot.

🙏 CONDITIONS ———————

• You must have either a minivelo or a folding bike.

• You don’t mind 1-with-1 meetups (until we get more members).

• You can ride with us at least once a month.

👥 THE GROUP ———————

Currently 6 members (1 French, 4 Japanese, 1 Australian).

Beware that I will deliberately remove people from the group if they never show any actual willingness to ride together within a month after they joined.

ℹ️ HOW TO JOIN ———————

Apply in the comments below with the following information:

• Your nationality

• Your bike’s model/brand

For the reading/picnic part …

Bring books or food/drinks. Bring also plastic sheets or towels because the grass isn’t covering the area 100% under the tree shades.

You’re not required to join the frisbee event occurring at the same time but you can chat with us anytime you like during breaks.

You can join/leave any time.

There are toilets like 50 meters away.

Location is the same as for the frisbee event below.

For the frisbee part …

👥 WHO WE ARE ——————————

We are a bunch of frisbee addicts from 🇺🇸 US, 🇮🇳 India, 🇫🇷 France.

We have beginners, veteran casual players and ultimate players as well.

And we’re friendly and fun to be with!

🤗 WHAT YOU GET ——————————

・ Totally FREE two-hours practice session.

・ Play with up to 15 frisbees. Each frisbee is a professional 175 gr. ultimate frisbee. That’s enough frisbees to cover any shitty throw. 🤣

・ Learn very quickly and practice efficiently how to throw and catch thanks to the high number of frisbees and the fast pace.

・ Receive super accurate throws from a veteran player so that you don’t have to waste your time and energy running around, which means more opportunities for you to concentrate on your throws and catches.

・ Perfect your technique, try new tricks.

・ Practice of kicks also allowed/encouraged.

・ Friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

・ Have a rest whenever you want.

・ Leave whenever you want.

🙏 WHAT WE ASK ——————————

・ Arrive on time.

・ Warn us several hours before the event if you need to cancel your participation.

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO ——————————

These meetups are canceled or rescheduled in case of rain. If that happens, you’ll be personally informed here in the comments a couple of hours before the scheduled start time.

📍LOCATION ——————————

https://maps.app.goo.gl/UTDP8YthGTSr9sUc8

We will be waiting on one of the benches in the park. 🫡

🙌 HOW TO JOIN ——————————

Comment below with your country of origin and your playing level.

⚠️

You must omit your age/gender for your comment to be accepted (subreddit rule).

Please DO NOT turn up to our meetups without being accepted in the comments section first!

🤔 WHAT’S “POTTERING” ———————

In cycling, pottering (often referred to in Japan as potaringu or ポタリング) refers to a leisurely, aimless, and relaxed ride on a bicycle, similar to a "stroll" or a "putter" on two wheels. It is distinct from competitive cycling or high-intensity training, focusing instead on enjoying the surroundings, casual sightseeing, and maintaining a low-effort pace.

Key aspects of pottering in cycling include:

・Relaxed Pace: It involves riding slowly to enjoy the atmosphere, often with no time limit.

・Casual Purpose: It is often described as "cycling around," "strolling," or "exploring," rather than commuting or exercising.

・Flexibility: It allows riders to stop whenever they feel like it, making it ideal for sightseeing or photography.

・Japanese Context (ポタリング): The term is widely used in Japanese cycling culture to describe a leisurely, enjoyable ride, often on mini-velos (small-wheeled bikes) or folding bicycles.

In essence, pottering is about taking a comfortable, slow-paced bike ride to enjoy the journey, often for short, close-to-home excursions and visits of cafes/restaurants.

📍LOCATION ———————

Anywhere in the Greater Tokyo Area

https://maps.app.goo.gl/5cdYmQQrQDXcRtGg8

🫡 WHAT YOU GET ———————

• Rides between 10 and 40 kms.

• Ride at an easy pace.

• Rest anytime you like.

• Nice cute cafes/restaurants to enjoy.

• Fun discussions with interesting people.

• Routes from a veteran rider, fluent in Japanese, and who knows the area a lot.

🙏 CONDITIONS ———————

• You must have either a minivelo or a folding bike.

• You don’t mind 1-with-1 meetups (until we get more members).

• You can ride with us at least once a month.

👥 THE GROUP ———————

Currently 6 members (1 French, 4 Japanese, 1 Australian).

Beware that I will deliberately remove people from the group if they never show any actual willingness to ride together within a month after they joined.

ℹ️ HOW TO JOIN ———————

Apply in the comments below with the following information:

• Your nationality

• Your bike’s model/brand

👥 WHO WE ARE ——————————

We are a bunch of frisbee addicts from 🇺🇸 US, 🇮🇳 India, 🇫🇷 France.

We have beginners, veteran casual players and ultimate players as well.

And we’re friendly and fun to be with!

🤗 WHAT YOU GET ——————————

・ Totally FREE two-hours practice session.

・ Play with up to 11 frisbees. Each frisbee is a professional 175 gr. ultimate frisbee. That’s enough frisbees to cover any shitty throw. 🤣

・ Learn very quickly and practice efficiently how to throw and catch thanks to the high number of frisbees and the fast pace.

・ Receive super accurate throws from a veteran player so that you don’t have to waste your time and energy running around, which means more opportunities for you to concentrate on your throws and catches.

・ Perfect your technique, try new tricks.

・ Practice of kicks also allowed/encouraged.

・ Friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

・ Have a rest whenever you want.

・ Leave whenever you want.

🙏 WHAT WE ASK ——————————

・ Arrive on time.

・ Warn us several hours before the event if you need to cancel your participation.

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO ——————————

These meetups are canceled or rescheduled in case of rain. If that happens, you’ll be personally informed here in the comments a couple of hours before the scheduled start time.

📍LOCATION ——————————

https://maps.app.goo.gl/UTDP8YthGTSr9sUc8

We will be waiting on one of the benches in the park. 🫡

🙌 HOW TO JOIN ——————————

Comment below with your country of origin and your playing level.

⚠️

You must omit your age/gender for your comment to be accepted (subreddit rule).

Please DO NOT turn up to our meetups without being accepted in the comments section first!

🏓 HOW IT WORKS ———————

Once you join the group, you are expected to request a table reservation to me at your preferred time/date within a month. I will then make the reservation for you.

Beware that you will be removed from the group if :

・You don’t request a single reservation within a month after you first join the group.

・You don’t request another reservation within a month after your first play in the group.

This is to make sure only people who truly want to play table tennis remain in the group.

I will keep you in the group indefinitely if you have played with us at least twice.

💴 COST PER MEETUP ———————

・1200 yen for 90 minutes

・1600 yen for 120 minutes

You decide which is best for your budget, I will reserve accordingly.

📍MAIN LOCATION ———————

YAMABUKI ( 5 min. walk from Ichigaya station )

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zzHG19b63KLpza16A

After extensive research, I can say that’s currently the best place in Tokyo regarding cost/performance/handiness.

Again, you can invite our players to other locations if you don’t like this one.

🤗 WHAT YOU GET ———————

• Tables are reserved so you never go to a place where all tables are already taken.

• Less crowded, less rules.

• I do the reservation for you.

• Any level welcome.

• No matches, no drills/exercises. Just pure fun in a relaxed environment.

• You can take a rest whenever you want.

• Up to 3 tables available at once.

• Selection of rackets to use for free so you don’t have to bring yours.

• Basket full of balls to optimize play time and to also avoid injuries when picking up balls too many times.

• Air conditioning / heater.

• Toilet.

🙏 CONDITIONS ———————

• You must bring indoor-only shoes.

• You must be willing to do 1-vs-1 meetups.

• You must be reliable (no no-show, arriving on time)

• You must be a resident.

👥 THE GROUP ———————

Bilingual (Japanese/English) Line Open Chat group. I will share it privately with you if you’re interested.

ℹ️ HOW TO JOIN ———————

Apply in the comments below with the following information:

• Your nationality

• Last time you’ve played

• The confirmation that you agree to all the conditions above.

🤔 WHAT’S “POTTERING” ———————

In cycling, pottering (often referred to in Japan as potaringu or ポタリング) refers to a leisurely, aimless, and relaxed ride on a bicycle, similar to a "stroll" or a "putter" on two wheels. It is distinct from competitive cycling or high-intensity training, focusing instead on enjoying the surroundings, casual sightseeing, and maintaining a low-effort pace.

Key aspects of pottering in cycling include:

・Relaxed Pace: It involves riding slowly to enjoy the atmosphere, often with no time limit.

・Casual Purpose: It is often described as "cycling around," "strolling," or "exploring," rather than commuting or exercising.

・Flexibility: It allows riders to stop whenever they feel like it, making it ideal for sightseeing or photography.

・Japanese Context (ポタリング): The term is widely used in Japanese cycling culture to describe a leisurely, enjoyable ride, often on mini-velos (small-wheeled bikes) or folding bicycles.

In essence, pottering is about taking a comfortable, slow-paced bike ride to enjoy the journey, often for short, close-to-home excursions and visits of cafes/restaurants.

📍LOCATION ———————

Anywhere in the Greater Tokyo Area

https://maps.app.goo.gl/5cdYmQQrQDXcRtGg8

🫡 WHAT YOU GET ———————

• Rides between 10 and 40 kms.

• Ride at an easy pace.

• Rest anytime you like.

• Nice cute cafes/restaurants to enjoy.

• Fun discussions with interesting people.

• Routes from a veteran rider, fluent in Japanese, and who knows the area a lot.

🙏 CONDITIONS ———————

• You must have either a minivelo or a folding bike.

• You don’t mind 1-with-1 meetups (until we get more members).

• You can ride with us at least once a month.

👥 THE GROUP ———————

Currently 6 members (1 French, 4 Japanese, 1 Australian).

Beware that I will deliberately remove people from the group if they never show any actual willingness to ride together within a month after they joined.

ℹ️ HOW TO JOIN ———————

Apply in the comments below with the following information:

• Your nationality

• Your bike’s model/brand

Itinerary #1 :
https://onthegomap.com/?route=019f44f4-2065-7aab-a3d1-6cef331c8fe2&context=share

https://maps.app.goo.gl/RuuKv6aXg8ZRfUkh6?g\_st=ic

Itinerary #2
https://onthegomap.com/?route=019f4444-5391-7e7e-ae9f-c2127bed46fd&context=share

https://maps.app.goo.gl/3mL8Ke5mFrWor8Eq8?g\_st=ic

Itinerary:
https://onthegomap.com/?route=019ee287-99f7-7526-95dc-7bae44ee2c24&context=share

Start location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aAP8HxixQbRGwrCw7?g\_st=ic

Comment to participate!

🤔 WHAT’S “POTTERING” ———————

In cycling, pottering (often referred to in Japan as potaringu or ポタリング) refers to a leisurely, aimless, and relaxed ride on a bicycle, similar to a "stroll" or a "putter" on two wheels. It is distinct from competitive cycling or high-intensity training, focusing instead on enjoying the surroundings, casual sightseeing, and maintaining a low-effort pace.

Key aspects of pottering in cycling include:

・Relaxed Pace: It involves riding slowly to enjoy the atmosphere, often with no time limit.

・Casual Purpose: It is often described as "cycling around," "strolling," or "exploring," rather than commuting or exercising.

・Flexibility: It allows riders to stop whenever they feel like it, making it ideal for sightseeing or photography.

・Japanese Context (ポタリング): The term is widely used in Japanese cycling culture to describe a leisurely, enjoyable ride, often on mini-velos (small-wheeled bikes) or folding bicycles.

In essence, pottering is about taking a comfortable, slow-paced bike ride to enjoy the journey, often for short, close-to-home excursions and visits of cafes/restaurants.

📍LOCATION ———————

Anywhere in the Greater Tokyo Area

https://maps.app.goo.gl/5cdYmQQrQDXcRtGg8

🫡 WHAT YOU GET ———————

• Rides between 10 and 40 kms.

• Ride at an easy pace.

• Rest anytime you like.

• Nice cute cafes/restaurants to enjoy.

• Fun discussions with interesting people.

• Routes from a veteran rider, fluent in Japanese, and who knows the area a lot.

🙏 CONDITIONS ———————

• You must have either a minivelo or a folding bike.

• You don’t mind 1-with-1 meetups (until we get more members).

• You can ride with us at least once a month.

👥 THE GROUP ———————

Currently 6 members (1 French, 4 Japanese, 1 Australian).

Beware that I will deliberately remove people from the group if they never show any actual willingness to ride together within a month after they joined.

ℹ️ HOW TO JOIN ———————

Apply in the comments below with the following information:

• Your nationality

• The kind of bike you have

• Your availability (weekdays vs weekends)

Very unique, you can’t find them in Japan as you need to order them from France at quite a prohibitive cost. I used them only during the Covid period.

Similar model for reference:
https://www.flaneurz.com/en/shop/detachable-roller-skates-veja-v-12-white-steel-8991?category=38#attribute\_values=1543,1192,1652,1645,3954,1884,4329

Photos are of current condition.

Comment with the following info:
- Your nationality
- What you’re willing to exchange against them.

The exchange can be done anytime anywhere in the greater Tokyo area.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YvarWXP7LTzLeWq6A?g\_st=ic

👥 WHO WE ARE ——————————

We are a bunch of frisbee addicts from 🇺🇸 US, 🇮🇳 India, 🇫🇷 France.

We have beginners, veteran casual players and ultimate players as well.

And we’re friendly and fun to be with!

🤗 WHAT YOU GET ——————————

・ Totally FREE two-hours practice session.

・ Play with up to 11 frisbees. Each frisbee is a professional 175 gr. ultimate frisbee. That’s enough frisbees to cover any shitty throw. 🤣

・ Learn very quickly and practice efficiently how to throw and catch thanks to the high number of frisbees and the fast pace.

・ Receive super accurate throws from a veteran player so that you don’t have to waste your time and energy running around, which means more opportunities for you to concentrate on your throws and catches.

・ Perfect your technique, try new tricks.

・ Practice of kicks also allowed/encouraged.

・ Friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

・ Have a rest whenever you want.

・ Leave whenever you want.

🙏 WHAT WE ASK ——————————

・ Arrive on time.

・ Warn us several hours before the event if you need to cancel your participation.

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO ——————————

These meetups are canceled or rescheduled in case of rain. If that happens, you’ll be personally informed here in the comments a couple of hours before the scheduled start time.

📍LOCATION ——————————

https://maps.app.goo.gl/UTDP8YthGTSr9sUc8

We will be waiting on one of the benches in the park. 🫡

🙌 HOW TO JOIN ——————————

Comment below with your country of origin and your playing level.

⚠️

You must omit your age/gender for your comment to be accepted (subreddit rule).

Please DO NOT turn up to our meetups without being accepted in the comments section first!

👥 WHO WE ARE ——————————

We are a bunch of frisbee addicts from 🇺🇸 US, 🇮🇳 India, 🇫🇷 France.

We have beginners, veteran casual players and ultimate players as well.

And we’re friendly and fun to be with!

🤗 WHAT YOU GET ——————————

・ Totally FREE two-hours practice session.

・ Play with up to 11 frisbees. Each frisbee is a professional 175 gr. ultimate frisbee. That’s enough frisbees to cover any shitty throw. 🤣

・ Learn very quickly and practice efficiently how to throw and catch thanks to the high number of frisbees and the fast pace.

・ Receive super accurate throws from a veteran player so that you don’t have to waste your time and energy running around, which means more opportunities for you to concentrate on your throws and catches.

・ Perfect your technique, try new tricks.

・ Practice of kicks also allowed/encouraged.

・ Friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

・ Have a rest whenever you want.

・ Leave whenever you want.

🙏 WHAT WE ASK ——————————

・ Arrive on time.

・ Warn us several hours before the event if you need to cancel your participation.

ℹ️ ADDITIONAL INFO ——————————

These meetups are canceled or rescheduled in case of rain. If that happens, you’ll be personally informed here in the comments a couple of hours before the scheduled start time.

📍LOCATION ——————————

https://maps.app.goo.gl/UTDP8YthGTSr9sUc8

We will be waiting on one of the benches in the park. 🫡

🙌 HOW TO JOIN ——————————

Comment below with your country of origin and your playing level.

⚠️

You must omit your age/gender for your comment to be accepted (subreddit rule).

Please DO NOT turn up to our meetups without being accepted in the comments section first!

🤔 WHAT’S “POTTERING” ———————

In cycling, pottering (often referred to in Japan as potaringu or ポタリング) refers to a leisurely, aimless, and relaxed ride on a bicycle, similar to a "stroll" or a "putter" on two wheels. It is distinct from competitive cycling or high-intensity training, focusing instead on enjoying the surroundings, casual sightseeing, and maintaining a low-effort pace.

Key aspects of pottering in cycling include:

・Relaxed Pace: It involves riding slowly to enjoy the atmosphere, often with no time limit.

・Casual Purpose: It is often described as "cycling around," "strolling," or "exploring," rather than commuting or exercising.

・Flexibility: It allows riders to stop whenever they feel like it, making it ideal for sightseeing or photography.

・Japanese Context (ポタリング): The term is widely used in Japanese cycling culture to describe a leisurely, enjoyable ride, often on mini-velos (small-wheeled bikes) or folding bicycles.

In essence, pottering is about taking a comfortable, slow-paced bike ride to enjoy the journey, often for short, close-to-home excursions and visits of cafes/restaurants.

📍LOCATION ———————

Anywhere in the Greater Tokyo Area

https://maps.app.goo.gl/5cdYmQQrQDXcRtGg8

🫡 WHAT YOU GET ———————

• Rides between 10 and 40 kms.

• Ride at an easy pace.

• Rest anytime you like.

• Nice cute cafes/restaurants to enjoy.

• Fun discussions with interesting people.

• Routes from a veteran rider, fluent in Japanese, and who knows the area a lot.

🙏 CONDITIONS ———————

• You must have either a minivelo or a folding bike.

• You don’t mind 1-with-1 meetups (until we get more members).

• You can ride with us at least once a month.

👥 THE GROUP ———————

Currently 6 members (1 French, 4 Japanese, 1 Australian).

Beware that I will deliberately remove people from the group if they never show any actual willingness to ride together within a month after they joined.

ℹ️ HOW TO JOIN ———————

Apply in the comments below with the following information:

• Your nationality

• The kind of bike you have

• Your availability (weekdays vs weekends)