Alonso Tal
Born in 1988, age 28. Born in Los Angeles .
If the later Emi Brown and Masan Fracker were the first generation of the piste boom, Alonso Tal is the 2010s'
The face of the second generation. He is the team captain of the "Leader Bike" team, and his popularity is unparalleled due to his popularity and ability.
In addition to being a rider, he is a designer, photographer, and marketer for the shoe brand "CLAE" and his own brand "MORE TRACK BIKE". . Currently, he is also a member of the streetwear brand "Chubby Boo Boo (CBNC)," which is based in L.A. and active in various fields. . He won the first place in the Early Cat Race held by LA Brakeless, a pisto store in Los Angeles.

Sometimes individuals sacrifice their own results in order for the team to win.

. First of all, please tell us where you are from.

Alonso.. I'm from Los Angeles, California. I was born and raised in LA, so city life is ingrained in me.

-Is this your first time in Japan .

Alonso.. this is the first time. Very nice . I think it's cool . . and it's fun to ride a pisto. . Yesterday I rode my pisto to Roppongi, Aoyama, Harajuku, and Shinjuku.

-Please tell us about the Leader Bike racing team.

Alonso.. there are six members in total. . I am active in racing on a daily basis. . I also manage the team and think about strategy. How do we want the team to win the race? We don't all aim to win evenly, but sometimes individuals sacrifice their own results in order for the team to win.

-What is the strategy for individual sacrifice?

Alonso.The crit race has about 300 participants, and only about 90 make it to the finals, which are held over 26 to 38 laps of a 1.24 km course, and since the course is on a street, it is naturally crowded. So, from the beginning, we decide who is going to win, and the whole team supports that person so that he or she can win. This includes course planning, line construction, and so on. In the last race, five members of the "Leader Bike" team made it to the finals.

-It's a strategic sport, isn't it?

Alonso.. Exactly. Teamwork is important, and individual skill alone is not enough to win. It's very deep.

I don't have any fans . . but I have many friends.

-What is the appeal of the "Leader Bike"?

Alonso.. first of all, the wide frame is beautiful. . The design is outstanding. . I would also say that it is reasonably priced considering its features and quality.

-How popular is it in the U.S.?

Alonso.. number one. There are many brands, but Leader is the best in terms of quality and popularity.

-What do you think about the Japanese pisto scene?

Alonso.. There are not many bike stores in the U.S. that only sell pisto bikes, but I have the impression that Japanese stores do it right for their riders. . They are all small stores, but all of them are really attractive. I think it's good to have small, face-to-face specialty stores.

Conversely, what do you think is wrong with Japan?

Alonso.. maybe the lack of laces. I think it would be better if there was a crit race. It would give a reason for players to come from overseas , get together and have fun.

-How many people will be at the crit races in the U.S.?

Alonso.. In total, there will be about 5,000 spectators and 300 racers. . Athletes from more than 40 countries will gather in New York City.

-What do you think about Japanese fans?

Alonso.. I don't have any fans. . but I have many friends. I have an event today, and I'm meeting a lot of friends for the first time. I don't like the idea of being a fan.

-I'm sure there will be a lot of friends there .

Alonso.. yes, I am. I'm really looking forward to it .

-What do you think about the past and future of the pistes?

Alonso.. I think we are in a different rut than in the past, but I think we will grow even more in the future. . We are called the second generation, but I think a new generation will be born in the future, and it will spread further.

-. in Japan, the piste is accepted as a daily ride, not as a competition.

Alonso.. It's great that more and more people are riding bikes as a lifestyle. The majority of pisto bike users are daily riders, and it makes me very happy to be able to race because people who are familiar with pisto bikes come to watch and support the races. Once it takes root in their lifestyle, people who support it will be born, and the market itself will grow. For example, I want to create relationships with many people in order to sharpen the technology and create better products, like cell phones. This will lead to product development and the creation of new technologies. Because there are people who support us, the market itself will grow.

Massan Fluker
Born in 1980, age 36. Born in San Francisco and lives in New York City.
One of the original members of MASH . He was one of the pioneers of the pisto culture, and has supported the "Leader Bike" industry with Emi Brown. He is also a photographer.

There is always a risk in all things. It's how you choose to take responsibility for your own actions. It's how you go about it.

-It is nice to meet you . Nice to meet you .

Masan(In Japanese): Yoroshiku onegai shimasu! (In Japanese)

-How is your stay in Japan?

Masan. it's been quite a while since the last BEAMS T event, but once again, Pepper Lunch is great.

-Pepper Lunch? (Laughs) .

Masan. I like it a lot. For me, Japan is Pepper Lunch.

-Do you go there every time you come to Japan?

Masan. of course . EVERYDAY.

-What are your thoughts on the recent American pisto scene?

Masan. Welcome back, I guess. . It was once on the wane, but it is once again regaining popularity.

-Has there been any change in Masan's piste style?

Masan. I'm best at going downhill and bombing. . There are many different styles, and it depends on the location.

-What do you think about the Japanese piste culture?

Masan. I like Japan. . I like Japan, it's smooth, there is no grass, and it's easy to drive. The culture is great. Everyone is great. There is even a Pepper Lunch (laughs). The key people in Japan are Shino, the messenger, and Haru, who used to be a member of CARNIVAL. They are the two who created the Japanese piste scene.

-Conversely, is there anything that you think is strange here?

Masan. the difference between the lanes is weird (laughs). . is a joke, and as far as pistes are concerned, I don't think brakes are inherently necessary. If you have to control it with a brake, you are not really enjoying the true joy of piste.

-Some say that pistes are dangerous.

Masan. all things are always risky. It's how you choose to take responsibility for your own actions. It's how you go about it.

. -Please tell us about the past and the future of Pisto.

Masan. there are cycles to everything: I started riding in 2000, and even though there were times when I lost momentum, there will always be people who start riding because of the piste culture. That will continue to be the case in the future. I will just continue to ride.

Emi Brown Emi Brown
An original member of Mash and the signature rider of Leader Bikes, he has been riding Leader Bikes since 2004, when he met Salvador Lombroso, the founder of Leader Bikes, and became a key figure in the exploding pisto bike culture that began around 2007. His contributions to the brand's growth are immeasurable.

. there are good things and bad things, but I think the most important thing is that we can all ride bicycles together.

-Please describe your own style.

euphasiid (any species in the family Euphausiacea). simple . I have a unique technique, and I'm good at measuring distance. . when I slip through, I can get so close that I almost hit it.

-How do you feel about it?

euphasiid (any species in the family Euphausiacea). anyway, I'm happy.

-How about Japan?

euphasiid (any species in the family Euphausiacea). good. It's a lot of fun. In Japan, there are so many different cultures that are united. In the U.S., there is a lot of division, so I feel that it is nice to see Japan, where fashion and the pistes are connected.

-Do you have a passion for fashion?

euphasiid (any species in the family Euphausiacea). I still like Levi's® and Vans®. . It's simple and I'm from California.

-What are your preferences for shoe selection?

euphasiid (any species in the family Euphausiacea). I wear cycling shoes when I race, but my everyday shoes are Vans. They are easy to wear, accessible, and truly a lifestyle.

-Please tell us about the changes that have taken place regarding the piste from the past to the present.

euphasiid (any species in the family Euphausiacea). In the past, there was a strong subcultural element, but now people are flocking to the major events such as crit races. The scale is getting bigger. There are good things and bad things, but I think the most important thing is that everyone can ride a bike together.

-How long have you been riding the Leader Bike?

euphasiid (any species in the family Euphausiacea)I think it was around 1999 when Leader Bike was established. When I was at MASH, I broke my bike, and the president of Leader Bike came to my rescue.

MACAFRAMA MACAFRAMA
A team of video creators consisting of Colin Arlen, Corby Erik, and Jason Rosetta .
*Only "Jason Rosetta" came to Japan this time.

I believe that being dark can be the basis of expression .

What is the composition of the -makahrama?

Jason.. three people. Colin Arlen, Corby Eric, and Jason Rosetta . All of us are filmmakers, and we each do everything from shooting to editing.

-I think the role of the filmmaker is very important in the piste culture scene.

Jason.. glad to hear you say so. Mash" is a professional video with a racing concept. MacAhrama" is more general, and I'm trying to find a way to express something that everyone can intuitively appreciate.

-I thought the teaser for this one was cool too. What kind of concept is it?

Jason.. we were all watching the movie together, and I was inspired by the field hockey player's mask. I thought it would be nice to have the indescribable mood of a person wearing a mask that obscures his or her face.

. -and it's being filmed by a drone as well.

Jason.. Oh, yes, I did. You broke one. Crashed. That was the worst. I was taking a picture of a bridge, and it got caught on a power line, and it cost 300,000 dollars.

-. that's...unfortunate. The video gave me a hint of horror, but what was your intention?

Jason.. I believe that being dark can be the basis of expression. . I looked for dark streets, empty places to shoot. . I also made the sound effects creepy. I'm very particular about the sound this time. Please take a look at it. If you like it, please support us so that we can buy another drone.