On October 25th, 1998, South Kanto Chapter of Ishihara Riders Group went to Hakone and Yugawara. Under clear sky, they enjoyed the ride and food at Daimyo Chaya in Atami.
Mt. Fuji from Daikanyama
On December 5 1998, Ishihara riders gathered at Yabuzuka Hot Spring. Because of rain, only Mr. Nakamoto, Sugawara and Ihata came with either BMW or Honda Tricycle. Mr. G. joined with Jeep Wrangler. Next day, in bright weather, all enjoyed visit to Mikkazuki village and Donryu temple.
at Donryu
On March 22 1999, Ishihara Riders South Kanto Chapter and BMW riders went to Izu Peninsula. It was a cold , windy but clear day after Spring Storm. For Mr. G. 5 months has passed after last HD ride. It was a good exercise to ride in a strong gust of about 15 meters per second.
On May 26,1999, Ishihara Riders crossed Karisaka mountain pass from the east. The valley made by Arakawa river is so steep, only loop bridge could provide adequate access to the Karisaka tunnel. After passing the tunnel, Ishihara Riders drove along Fuefuki river to Enzan city.
The the road join with Ohome Highway which came along Tamagawa river. They stayed at Joban Hotel in Isawa Hot Spring.
In this trip, he found a long forked chopper in Takasaka SA of Kanetsu Highway.
Chopper
On July 18,1999, Ishihara Riders gathered at Itako to welcome Miyakonojyo riders. In the next day, all visited "Rose Garden Park" developed by Mr. Nakamoto who is one of members of Ishihara Riders.
Rose Garden Park
In October 9, 1999, Ishihara Riders gathered at Senami Hot Spring north of Niigata. This Hot Spring was found in 1905 in the aim of finding oil.
Next day, all members enjoyed splendid ride along the coast of Japan sea. Off shore oil production platform which produce domestic oil is the only obstacle for the scenery. The share of the products of the facility is less than 1%. LNG import terminal near Niigata handles far bigger energy amount. It was the first encounter to the physical facilities after Mr. Greenwood once engaged in planning of the facilities. Mr. Greenwood also saw biggest Nuclear power plant located in a beautiful coast line of Kashiwazaki. Niigata is really an energy supply back garden for Tokyo metropolitan area.
Senami Hot Spring just found in 1905
In December 5, 1999, Ishihara Riders gathered at Isobe Garden Hotel to discuss about a plan in 2000.
In April 15, 2000, Ishihara Riders made a ride to Joban Yumoto Hot Spring. Mr. Greenwood joined with a car due to a rain and low temperature.
Joban Highway
Honda's trike, Golden Star is the base of Vulcan.
Trike
On May 6, 2000, Ishihara Riders made a ride to Ikuji hot spring, 450 km away from home.
In the next day, they visited Myoukou highland and enjoyed Mizibasyou.
400 years old pine tree in Ikuji hot spring
Imori pond in Myoukou highland
On July 1, 2000, Ishihara Riders made a ride to Oigami hot spring. They went over Mt. Akagi. Hotel was Asahi Hotel.
On November 18, 2000, Ishihara Riders made a ride to Nashiki hot spring to exchange photos taken in US. On July 1 2000, Ishihara Riders made a ride to Oigami hot spring.
Hotel Nashiki
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