On April 21st to 23rd, 2001, Ishihara Riders Group made a touring to Sendai and Matsushima. Although it was a bit cold (5 deg. C) and windy, they enjoyed the ride and meeting to discuss future major visit to Hokkaido and New Zealand.
In front of Hotel Godaido
Run over 10,000miles after joining HOG.
On June 16 to 17, 2001, Ishihara Riders Group had a meeting in Kusatsu hotspring to follow-up touring plan in Hokkaido and New Zealand . It was 40 years since Mr. Greenwood visited Kusatsu hotspring.
stone lantern in Yubatake
Mt. Asama and riders
On April 21, 2002, Ishihara Riders Group gathered at Ikenotaira Hotel in Myoukou highland.Mr. Ogino is an owner of the hotel.
at Myoukou highland
On May 6, 2002, Mr. Ishihara received a letter from Mr.Gary Moor, a Mayor of Christchurch.
a letter from a Mayor of Christchurch
On May 25, 2002, Messrs. Oshikawa, Nakamoto, Tokuyama and Mr. Greenwood met in Yokohama Bayside Marina to receive interview from a bike magazine "Club Man". Mr. Tokuyama brought his Triumph acquired in New Zealand.
at Yokohama Bayside Marina
On June 3, 2002, Mr. & Mrs. Ogino visited Mr. Greenwood's home riding on newly acquired Sidecar of Harley Davidson.
Mr. & Mrs. Ogino returning home
On October 9, 2002, Ishihara Riders Group visited Tenjin Highland of Mt. Tanigawadake by ropeway.
They stayed at Tanigawa Hotspring.
in front of Hotel Tanigawa
Next morning, they visited Niko Highland via Konsei Pass.
rest before Konsi Pass
View of Mt. Nantaisan from Konsei Pass
On November 13, 2002, Ishihara Riders Group visited Oarai Sea Side Hotel and enjoyed sea food. Next day they climbed Mt. Tsukuba.
Mt. Tsukuba at their back
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