The Tweed Run, a tweed-clad bicycle event that began in 2009 in London, England, known as the "kingdom of tweed," features participants cycling through the city. The Tokyo edition, "The Tweed Run Tokyo 2015," will be held on October 18th. The Tweed Run promotes safe cycling and the joy of cycling, while also promoting cycling as a part of fashion. Currently, Tweed Runs are held in London, New York, Florence, Victoria, Sydney, and other cities around the world. This year marks the fourth annual Tweed Run Tokyo 2015, and following last year's, Hirofumi Kurino of United Arrows, Ltd. will serve as executive committee chair. The event will also feature an opening party, tea party, and a best-dressed awards ceremony on the same day. The start and finish points will be located in Daikanyama.

In addition, "Tweed Run Oshu 2015" will be held in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture on November 7th. 」
【イベント情報】
＜Eligibility (same as Tweed Run Tokyo)＞
・18 years of age or older (please submit identification when entering)
・Regularly ride a bicycle (familiar with city cycling)
・Participate on a bicycle that has not been illegally modified


＜Dress Code (same as Tweed Run Tokyo)＞
・Tweed items such as jackets, pants, vests, and hats must be worn

"Tweed Run Tokyo 2015"
Date: October 18th
Time: 9am - 4pm (planned)
Location: Tokyo (start and finish planned for Daikanyama)
*In the event of bad weather, the cycling run will be canceled and replaced with another event.
*Applications are now closed.

"Tweed Run Oshu 2015"
Date: November 7th
Time: 9:00-14:30 (planned)
Location: Ichinomiya city (planned to include a run along the river, factory tours, etc.)
Number of participants: 200 (planned)
Participation fee: 5,000 yen
*For details about entry, please visit the Tweed Run Tokyo official website.
*Includes original event tweed armband, pants strap, spoke card, and participation fee for the tea party on the day (with light refreshments).