I just found this folder of pics that I collected through the year. As I am living now in the countryside I have, needless to say (way) less opportunities to stumble upon cool bikes... So this kind of post might get seriously rare on this blog... unless someone is willing to share his bikes shots from any city of Japan! I would totally accept someone to post here if he wants... The blog is still v... Read more

Track Stand contest on a boat: what a great idea! Being on a cruising boat obviously added some difficulties (there were waves).Congratulations to the winner, great balance skills!(some could barely stand on their own but I think it was not only due to the waves :-))More photos and videos of the party to come, probably tomorrow... Read more

I usually only display pictures I've taken myself but this time I stole the following pics from http://hashirin.com/ so please check also this homepage (in Japanese) for a complete review of the Fuji 2011 models with prices (in Yen).I will display here only the fixed gear, single speed, track models.First is the Fuji and Tomato collaboration pursuit bike. First seen (for me) on Kentalog blog last... Read more

Last August I went to 2 bike events :One was in Omotesando, it was a mini bicycle market organized next to an organic farm market.Tomity San, Keirin Ambassador and young retired of the pro racing life, had his booth there.This is how Tomity San arranged his bike now, more comfortable than the racing set-up but still on Kalavinka! (a folding one)Work with bike! I met the maker of this hand made bik... Read more

For a few weeks now I've been thinking about a project for this summer. A sporty one. My goal is to start from 0m, Yokohama altitude to the top of Japan, the Mount Fuji, 3776 m.In one day and by my own strength.Meaning riding my bike from Yokohama to the fifth station of Fuji San (last place the cars can reach) and then climbing to the top.Yokohama in red, Fuji San in blue.To make it eve... Read more