Brompton Urban Challenge 2024 in Tokyo

Brompton Urban Challenge Tokyo was held on November 11, 2024. Riders started to look for and take pictures of designated "animal symbols" consisted of slopes named after an animal and animal monuments. Our strategy was, instead of riding faster than other teams, to take advantage of public transportation network in Tokyo to win. What was the result of our animal quest? 

【CYCLING SHIMANAMI 2024】Brompton goes across Shimanami.

Brompton goes across Shimanami. CYCLING SHIMANAMI 2024 was held on October 27, 2024. Despite of disappointing rain forecast a day before, the sun came out in the morning and blue sky was seen. 3500 cyclists from 27 countries and areas enjoyed a wonderful ride and spectacular views from West Seto Motorway over the sea. I participated in the E course and went over the route between Imabari and Onomichi (Mukaishima) 63km on Bromton S4E-X, modified to P-line gear and equipped with 58T Chainring and 11-12-14-17T rear sprockets.

The 20th Anniversary BROMPTON MEETING in Hokkaido @Lake Toya

The 20th Anniversary BROMPTON MEETING in Hokkaido, by Shugakuso bike shop, was held at Lake Toya. More than 60 Bromptons came to get together and enjoyed the ride around the lake (approx. 40km). What a beautiful day and wonderful fellows! Big thanks to Mademoiselle Kihara and her colleagues of Shugakuso Bike Shop.

Brompton Ride & Hike to Mt. Tohnodake 1491m

In order to escape from terrible heatwave in summer, I tend to go anywhere well beyond 1000m in its elevation in the past weeks. Today's destination, Mt. Tohnodake, is located in Tanzawa Mountains and popular for its spectacular view with Mt. Fuji and other high mountains around it. 

Brompton World Championship 2024

I joined the Brompton World Championship held at Coal Drops Yard in London on Saturday June 22nd, 2024. Contents include: Introduction, Qualifying Heat One (2nd batch), Male Final, Female Final and Awards Ceremony. I myself ran in the second batch of the first heat.

Old Brompton completed Mt. Fuji Hill Climb cycling race!

My old Brompton and I challenged the 20th Mt. Fuji Hill Climb cycling race, distance 24 km and total ascend 1,255m, on June 2, 2024. Despite rain forecast, blue sky came up and more than 9000 riders enjoyed this great race in dry condition.

Brompton Owners Meeting in Shimanami 2024

On the May 19th Brompton and I were a part of the Brompton Owners Event, The 10th Brompton Lovers Meeting in Shimanami. Totalling 221 Bromptons assembled on the beach of Marin Oasis Hakata in the midst of Shimanami Kaido. 

[day 1]

route:  Setoda Bus Stop, Setoda Port, Marin Oasis Hakata, Imabari

distance: 54 km

[day 2]

route: Imabari, Marin Oasis Hakata (meeting), Setoda port

distance: 46 km

DAY 1

Joining the ride group from Onomichi, started toward Imabari.  

Before departure, enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant. 

Tasted nice tempura and sashimi.

And dessert of local orange taste.

Marin Oasis Hakata, venue of the Brompton Owners meeting tomorrow, on a day before. 

What a beautiful day!

Going to cross the last bridge.

A memorial shot after landing Shikoku main land.

DAY 2

121 Brompton got together in waterfront.