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Team Imezi to race Alps & Peaks!

Team Imezi are back! We are racing as a team this summer! It’s important to choose tough events! For training motivation! This summer is… THE TEAM IMEZI ALPS & PEAKS CHALLENGE!   JULY The Alps Special class 160km→→→ “Gran Fondo’s famous class. Challenge yourself to reach the highest cumulative elevation gain of over 3500m, the most difficult challenge in Japan! Let’s help each other up the 4 steep slopes as a group and control the pace until the end, aiming for everyone to finish the race!” https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/95166   AUGUST The Peaks 201km　→→→ “Japan’s strongest! Craziest! The PEAKS, an ultra-class mountain long ride event, covering a distance of 201km and an… Read More »Team Imezi to race Alps & Peaks!

new imezi road wheels

For 3 years Team IMEZI focused on gravel and cyclocross. This year we will start road racing in May. Captain TNG and Kakeru will do the TofF stage race in Thailand. I will start the 300km Tokyo-Itoigawa after a long absence. TNG’s machine is pictured above. We will ride Imezi 40mm carbon rim brake wheels. https://amzn.asia/d/030fCUY I set mine up today. First find tubeless valves of good length. The orange bolt is an “American Classic” which I find to be the best. Some washing liquid to ease the tyre onto the rim. Theses are 25mm IRC. Xguard protection is a good choice for cross Japan. I would prefer the 28mm… Read More »new imezi road wheels

the eleven rules of fuelling

Some people have asked for my advice on fuelling big rides. In October we will attend the 110km / 2,800m Oktoberfest. “Bananas or Power Bars?” That’s not important! Your fuelling strategy will be a key factor in whether your Oktoberfest or other big ride is successful or not. Here are my eleven rules of fuelling 1. 「the night before the night before」 The day before an event or a big ride can be stressful. Travel to the event? Where to eat dinner? Nervous? Can’t sleep well? Two days before is when you can control things. When you can make a difference. A big dinner. Carbs. A bit more salt too.… Read More »the eleven rules of fuelling

Hakuba Gravel Fest race report

Event Name and Date: Hakuba Gravel Fest Weather: perfect cycling weather at 1,000m elevation, fill the lungs with oxygen! Course condition : mixed terrain, gravel, tarmac, and mtb downhill ROSTER & EQUIPMENT #1 Team IMEZI Racer’s name signed up: TNG, MOTOKING, ANDY (210km), ISAO (65km) How do you feel before the race? Another busy week. Meetings, drinks, late nights… Equipment used by #1 IMEZI Racer bike: VITUS Substance aluminium gearing: single 40 x 42/11 wheels: Imezi GRV tires: BOKEN DoubleCross 42mm tire pressure: 1.6bar front, 1.8 bar rear Results: Day 1 5th, Day 2 DNF RACE INSIGHT First Itoigawa! The home of 9 Tokyo~Itoigawa victories. Need to go for no.10!… Read More »Hakuba Gravel Fest race report

Rapha Prestige Team IMEZI A team race report

Event Name and Date: Rapha Prestige Sanjo WEATHER & COURSE CONDITION ☆Weather: perfect Niigata spring weather ☆Course condition: 120km, 2,500m up, 30% gravel The usual weekend group ride for Team Imezi! ROSTER & EQUIPMENT #1 Team IMEZI A Racer’s name signed up from left to right: 1. Face, the charmer (Ito) 2. Hannibal, the leader (TNG) 3. Murdock, the joker (Andy) 4. BA Baracus, the strong man (Tzaki) ☆How do you feel before the race? A stressful week doing paperwork. Late nights. Skipped meals. Beer. Sake. Worst condition since Shiori Hillclimb when my first son was born 13 years ago!?!? ☆Equipment used by #1 IMEZI Racer ※bike: Vitus Substance Aluminum… Read More »Rapha Prestige Team IMEZI A team race report

AKAGI 4H OFFROAD RACE REPORT

Event Name and Date: AKAGI 4h Offroad Enduro WEATHER & COURSE CONDITION ☆Weather: misty into sunshine ☆Course condition before the race: wet ☆Course condition during the race: muddy ☆Course condition after the race: very muddy! ROSTER & EQUIPMENT #1 Team IMEZI Racer’s name signed up: 1. Kakeru 2. Andy ☆How do you feel before the race? Excited to race. First race of the season. Fresh after drinking with friends on Friday night and a rest day on Saturday. ☆Equipment used by #1 IMEZI Racer ※bike: Vitus Substance Aluminum gravel bike ※gearing: Sram Apex gearing and hydraulic disc breaks, Sensah rear derailleur with SRAM pulleys, Shimano XTR 40T chain ring, 11/42… Read More »AKAGI 4H OFFROAD RACE REPORT