Customize to your heart's content at a store you can trust.
We take a break as we pass the iconic "Japan Olympic Museum," with its iconic Olympics objet d'art. While checking the route to the coffee shop, the conversation turned to each other's bicycles, with Mr. Kubota using All-City and Ms. Izumi, Mr. Momoshi, and Ms. Kuroda using Surly, all American brands (both based in Minneapolis, Minnesota). Minneapolis, Minnesota). All of them also purchased their clothes at Blue Lug in Hatagaya, Minnesota.
I have hosted several pop-up events for Blue Rag at the Pilgrim Surf + Supply store, and that was a good opportunity for me to work with them. The best thing is the personalities of the people working there. They take my requests into consideration and make suggestions to make it even cooler. Every time I bring my car in for maintenance, I end up customizing it with new parts.
I love navy. I love navy, but I only told them the color of the frame and left most of the rest to them. It's been about four years now, and I really like them," says Kuroda.
Izumi said, "In my job, I happen to visit bicycle shops when I travel abroad, and I don't think there is a place that has as good a selection as Blue Rag," and Kubota gave his stamp of approval, "I don't think there is any other store that carries independent American frames and parts. I don't think there is any other shop that carries American independent frames and parts.
Group rides are the best communication tool.
Sixty minutes from the start. With breaks along the way.G☆P COFFEE ROASTERArriving at the "Mere Old Man" restaurant. This store recommended by Mr. Kuroda is a popular community-based store visited by many people in the neighborhood. The store is characterized by a space that makes you feel as if you have stepped into a different country, and its specialty is nerd-drip coffee with a deep flavor and a long aftertaste. A cup of iced coffee is a blissful way to cool down your body, which has been burning under the hot sun. The conversation is lively and the smiles are natural.
When asked why he does group rides, Mr. Kubota replied, "Because it's much more fun to ride with others than to ride alone. I think it's because it's definitely more fun to ride with others than to ride alone. I'm not looking for a fast time, so it doesn't matter what gender I am. Actually, I enjoy the breaks more (laughs). The pleasant feeling of fatigue after coming home from a meal is also addictive.
Izumi continues. I certainly do. At my age, it's nice to be able to get together with friends and run. It's more like an extension of play than a club activity. It's just like being in elementary school.
I've discovered new places that I wouldn't have been able to reach by train, and it's nice to be able to share those discoveries with others. And I feel like I have a wider range of activities than ever before! said Mr. Kuroda, who moved to Tokyo from Kobe.
Mr. Hyodo says, "In our company, we tend to be divided into senior and junior employees, but I am genuinely happy to be able to connect with my seniors through bicycles. This is not limited to bicycles, but if there is a common hobby or sport, communication can transcend generations. I think this is a very good thing. Personally, I was impressed the first time I rode my bicycle through the Shibuya scramble crossing (laughs). The appeal of group rides is not only the simple act of moving your body and working up a sweat, but also the opportunity to expand your own range of activities and horizons, as well as a great communication tool with your peers.
