Edogawa–Roubaix

Had my winter jersey on and shoe covers but was too hot for that. Typical Sunday morning training. Nothing special to report. Got dropped in the last 500m but was happy to have held on that long. The new bike is a dream to ride. Fits like a glove and wants to go fast with […]

Hanami Training

Tonight the cherry blossoms were in full bloom and Shimizukouen was busy with late night blossom viewers walking or driving on our course. They didn’t get in our way and we probably added a bit of excitement to their night as well. Two new ‘fast’ guys there who put the pace on early and I […]

Sunday Spring Semas Sycling

Got up early enough to go to Sunday training. Can’t remember the last time I went. The sun was up nice and early and tricked me into getting out of bed. Still feeling tired especially after the last 2 days. Friday & Saturday I spent the time driving between Noda, Kashiwa, Ashikaga (twice), Tokyo, Narita […]

Toyota’s New Energy Car

Late last year I heard that Toyota were phasing out the HILUX SURF but it looks like I stumbled onto what is really happening. While riding along this secret road hidden from the public I found the new break through. See for yourself!

Rides Of March

Not so many! To the train station for a farewell party and back 4km Last Saturday, I did the castle run. 42.04 km Tuesday night Semas. 42.29 km Wednesday warm up(tonight) Apex 21.22 km Wednesday cool down (tonight) Apex 30.59 km Need to get my new bike tuned up a bit, about 2mm for the […]

Two Short rides

Friday Saturday 14.39km + 25.29km =39.68km Yearly total: 1148.35km Daily average:? Daily average goal: 33.71km

Hisashiburi Tuesday Night

4 starters. Still very unfit and didn’t take me long before I dropped off the back and rode by myself for a lap or two. Then had another stint in the pack before getting dropped again. Bike is feeling really good now have to work on getting my aerobic fitness back. Will go to the […]

Semas Uniforms

Original (Head Team ) Summer Jersey Vest Shoe Covers Winter Pants Cap Long Sleeve Jersey Nagara Training

Test Ride

3 in 1 test ride. My new Semas Jersey. New Semas shorts. (Yes, warm enough for shorts today. Spring is here.) New 5.2 Trek Madone. The bike felt very snappy, light and strong. Seeing as I haven’t been riding lately I just took it for a 25km spin here. The seat height seems to be […]

Trek 5.2 Madone

Video description Madone Unveiling Presentation Had my eye on this in the shop for a long time and finally decided the price was right… Frame: OCLV Black Carbon Series Fork: Bontrager Race X Lite w/E2 steerer; carbon Wheels: Bontrager Race Lite Shifters: Ultegra SL F&R Derailleur: Ultegra SL Crank: Ultegra SL 50X34 Compact Cassette: Ultegra […]