In bici da Aioi a Tatsunochō-tominaga

Roll out from coastal Aioi and point your bars northeast toward Tatsunochō‑Tominaga in Tatsuno. It’s a mellow 14.4 km spin that sticks mostly to quiet local roads with a couple of short track sections. Expect gentle rollers (about 170 m of climbing, 146 m down) and low elevations all the way—nothing much above 55 m. Surfaces vary, so wider tires are handy and you may hit a few rough or unsealed patches.

Aioi sits on Harima‑nada and is known for its lively Peron dragon‑boat festival—worth timing your trip if you’re around in early summer. Rolling into Tatsuno, you’re entering a historic castle‑town area; the city is also associated with Ibonoito somen noodles, so a post‑ride bowl makes perfect sense.

Tips: watch for narrow lanes on the track bits, bring lights for any shaded backroads, and enjoy the mostly traffic‑free vibe.