Awesome day at the CMWC! Tarn and I were cruising along trying to find the venu when we spotted Yuji, a really lovely Tokyo cycle messenger. We got chatting to him and tagged along with him into the venue. There was a massive turnout, Ive met so many really cool people from all over the world, including some home grown Aussie messengers from Sydney and Melbourne. There are so many amazing bikes on display, I dont know where to look next. You can see how much time, thought and design has gone into each of them, so many different colour combos and variations, its like being in a candy store.
I was getting busy taking photos and Tarn had a ride on the new Brooklyn Gangster. We met up with Prolly and and watched him bust some moves.
We ll be heading over to watch the finals today, its been great to see so many girls entered as well, I counted around 10 so far which is awesome.
All the local Tokyo bikes shops have stalls there and I picked up a few things like these sweet anodised, CNC ed brakes with a new patented pulling mechanism. Theyll be going on my new Candy Cranks ride.
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1 DoubleOh2 // Sep 23, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Awesome stuff Meg and Tarn! Well done for making it this far! Looks like heaps of fun, been checking out the photos from everyone’s blogs…
Those brakes look RAD, pity I’m not mixing my rice and pasta when it comes to building up the old Conti frame!
2 ma-nadesu // Sep 23, 2009 at 9:35 pm
looks like you two took japan by storm! beautiful pics! i’m inspired to do a long trek though japan when i’m on break from school….or when i’ve realized that i’m not the schoolin’ type and that i belong on a bicycle exploring new, beautiful places instead!
3 Greig // Sep 25, 2009 at 12:44 am
Another great update meg, you could be a travel writer
Looks like you guys are having an awesome time. Defo japan next on my adventures. Get in touch when you get back! Gx
4 Rosy - Sydney // Sep 25, 2009 at 9:00 am
I knew it was a mistake not to sneak into your travel bag. I wish I was there
5 yogi // Sep 25, 2009 at 11:44 am
So few words for such an inspiring event that so many want to emulate and follow?
The Women ONLY alley cat was pretty awesome too.
Yep those brakes are awesome and light. I saw some on our favorite auction site for at least 3 times the price you bought then. I’m glad you got the black version (my choice)
CMWC was awesome, TKBMA did host a great time with so many visitors and locals. I think over 700 entrants in the events. It was a hoot.
6 Meg - Sydney // Sep 26, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Thanks guys!! Im having an awesome time, I absolutely love Japan and I definately want to come back to see more of it!!
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