BikeRental.cc launches in Odawara, your gateway to the best riding near Tokyo
We are excited to announce that BikeRental.cc has officially launched in Odawara, Japan, a location we’re proudly positioning as our “Tokyo” site, because if you’re travelling for cycling, the best rides are not in the middle of Tokyo city streets. They’re where the mountains meet the ocean, where the roads go quiet, and where the scenery turns every climb into a postcard.
Odawara is exactly that place, and it is now live on BikeRental.cc with premium road and gravel bike rentals available through our local partner, Cycling Gypsy Café.
Why Odawara is the best “Tokyo” cycling base
Odawara gives you what every travelling cyclist wants: quick access, minimal hassle, and world class riding the moment you clip in.
It’s an easy bullet train trip from central Tokyo, then a short walk to Cycling Gypsy Café to pick up your bike. From there, you are perfectly placed to ride into the mountains, the coastline, and the wider region that connects into the Mt Fuji, Hakone and Izu area.
In short, you can stay in Tokyo, then escape to real riding in under an hour.
What makes road cycling here so special
Road riding around Odawara is the kind of cycling that leaves you feeling like you found the secret version of Japan.
- Fast access to climbing: within minutes you can be on quiet mountain roads overlooking the ocean, with long, steady climbs and rewarding descents.
- Coastal variety: if you want flatter roads, you can roll out toward the ocean and build a ride that is scenic, social, and less climb heavy.
- Iconic backdrops: the wider region delivers classic Japanese scenery and the kind of terrain that makes every ride feel like a proper adventure.
This is the style of road riding that suits everyone from serious riders chasing elevation to travellers who want a memorable day in the saddle with incredible views.
Gravel in Japan, and why Odawara is next level
Japan has a unique gravel culture, and Odawara sits in a region that delivers it in a way that feels truly different from most destinations.
You get steep forest climbs, remote service roads, and backcountry scenery that feels untouched. Some of the most spectacular gravel routes here use restricted access forestry roads, which is why local guidance matters. This is where having a real partner on the ground transforms the experience from “I rented a bike” into “I discovered riding I never would have found on my own.”
Our partner, Cycling Gypsy Café
The Odawara launch is built around an exceptional partner, Cycling Gypsy Café, run by Mikey Rice and Gypsy.
Mikey is deeply connected to the local cycling community and is well known for his work on television in Japan. He has been featured in cycling media and is recognised for helping showcase Japan’s riding culture to a global audience. More importantly, he knows exactly how to turn Odawara into an unforgettable riding experience.
Gypsy is equally central to what makes this place special, welcoming riders, creating the café atmosphere, and helping turn every rental into something warm, personal and memorable.
The BikeRental.cc difference, built for travelling cyclists
We’ve always believed premium rentals should feel like you brought your own bike, not like you hired a compromise.
In Odawara, BikeRental.cc offers a premium fleet featuring Chapter2, Winspace, and VAAST, with road and gravel options that are properly set up for the terrain.
We also keep the logistics simple:
- Pick up from Cycling Gypsy Café in Odawara
- Pick up and drop off options, 9am or 4pm, seven days a week, by reservation
- Route recommendations and local support so you arrive with a plan, not guesswork
- Optional guided experiences for riders who want something fully curated
One of the most valuable things we can offer with every rental is local route access and guidance. It’s the difference between following a map and actually understanding how to ride the region properly.
Getting there from Tokyo, it’s easier than you think
One of the biggest misconceptions about “cycling in Tokyo” is that you need to rent a bike inside Tokyo to make it work.
Odawara flips that idea. You can base yourself in Tokyo, take a fast train out for real riding, and be back in the city after your ride if that suits your itinerary.
That’s why we call this our Tokyo site. It serves Tokyo travellers, but it delivers a far better ride.
More than a rental, it’s a full experience
What we love most about the Odawara launch is that it is not just bikes for hire.
It’s a complete ride experience:
- Premium bikes that match the standard you ride at home
- A real cycling hub café, not a generic pickup point
- Local guidance that unlocks the best roads and climbs
- Optional guiding for riders who want a curated day
- The feeling of being looked after by people who live and breathe the region
Expanding abroad, and why this matters to us
BikeRental.cc started with a simple goal, make premium cycling travel easy and make it feel world class.
With our growing network of Australian locations, our Singapore site, and now Japan, we are genuinely excited about where this is heading.
We’re trying to change the landscape for cycling and cycle travel globally, connecting riders to unforgettable places, incredible partners, and bikes that are worthy of the trip. The journey is just getting started.
Ready to ride Odawara?
Discover the location and start planning your ride here: