Bike Ghetto

SAG LiFE present “Tour de SAG”

SAG LiFE present “Tour de SAG”

Tokyo Alley Cat : DVS / Cadence – Fast Forward

DVS and Cadence set up the Fasst Forward alley cat series to support the launch of their new cycling specific shoe,

Tire Hiki, Traditional Keirin Training In Japan

The tire hiki is the ultimate secret training weapon of the Keirin rider. It will turn your legs into tree trunks in no time.

Mt. Fuji International Hill Climb 2010

This past Sunday(6.6.2010) was the Mt. Fuji International Hill Climb 2010. I have been training fairly consistently since late last year, and have been wanting to enter into some races

BikeGhetto ‘Toge Warrior’ – Pre order now!

OK everyone, we’ve made the hookup and are now accepting pre-orders for our ‘Toge Warrior’ Titanium. After thousands of kilometers of riding through the mountains of Japan and all that entails we’ve come up with a bike that will rock.

First off, we’re choosing titanium. Great for strength to weight ratio, nearly indestructible, no paint required

Surly Group Ride

Yesterday I was chatting up the staff of FIG Bike Daikanyama and they told me that the guys from Surly would be visiting Japan the next day and would be going on a group ride starting from Harajuku. Being the diehard Surly fan I am, I had to come along.

Because it was a ‘Surly’ ride

Hittin the Wada

Near Tokyo is a famous mountain (Mt. Takao) and surrounding many beautiful roads in the hills and valleys. Needless to say, its one of our favorite places to ride and especially the pass over Mt. Jinba which is called ‘Wada Toge’ (Wada Pass). The route from Takao, over Wada Toge and back forms a great

Yamada

Out training we met one of the most amazing people. Mr. Yamada, who has been riding for more than 60yrs. He is a known track racer in Japan and truly one of the most humble, inspiring, cyclists we have ever met. Here he is riding a beautiful VENUS keirin bike – which was manufactured by

Franken-Bikes

Spotted some wild Franken-Bikes at Autocraft Izu, while I was down in Shuzenji for Cycling Jam (COG Magazine coverage of Cycling Jam). You have to give these guys credit for creativity.

Circles Bike Shop : Nagoya

This past Golden Week I road my fixie from Tokyo (really Yokohama) to Osaka. It took 5 days, and was a great ride. I met a lot of unique people and saw a bunch of cities that I had never been too before.