fixed gear, swim and criterium

Today, I went out for a spin. The computer was saying 35 C. The plan was an assault of Ogami Dake.

However this was all put to a halt on Komura Pass, when my free wheel turned into a fixed wheel. I knew the rear hub was on its way out for a while. The odd nasty clunk now and again. But it froze up dramatically. The rear hub fixed up. Rideable, but you have to pedal faster than the rear wheel turns. Alright going up but tricky on the way down.

Cut the ride short and headed for the beach. Great to meet up with Atsushi and his two children.

As dusk settled, time for a few beers and the Kenno criterium, which seems to take place nightly. An hour or so on a technical circuit around uncle Hiroshi's back yard. Stamina and endurance are of little use here. It's all about balance and the ability to stop yourself going dizzy.

1st: Kei kun (4)
2nd: Uncle Hiroshi (63)
3rd: Haru kun (6)
4th: Hiro san (32) / Andy (36)

Tomorrow we head for Tokyo, Monday for England. 17 C and raining. Can't wait!