This past weekend was spent in Tokyo. I went to the Tokyo International Cycle Mode to do the annual networking thing with sponsors and friends. Friday night, Ya-Chan and I met up with my old friends Andy and Nate. It was great to catch up and spend some time with them in Roppongi. Then, the next morning we were off for day one to the show. It was a busy day and of course involves a night of drinking with our sponsors. I was invited to the OGK sponsored athlete dinner party. Thank you OGK, it was great fun and very delicious!!

The second day was even longer, and more tiring, however it was great that we had so many people turn out for the show. Bigger numbers than last year, so everyone is excited about the cycling scene for 2008. I will tell you more about next year's plan soon. It's in the works now!!

Finally, after the show Ya-Chan and I exhausted, made it to Shinjuku for a much needed r & r dinner before catching the train back to Matsumoto. Unfortunately, our last train leaving at 9 pm was delayed due to an accident so we were even more tired when we arrived back to Mats. It was a tiring but exciting weekend!! Looking forward to 2008 with some great movement in the cycling industry!!

Me with the man himself, Mr. Gary Fisher. We had a good chat since we have met so many times at previous shows but this time officially introduced. Keep on doing what you do Gary, we love you for it!!

The 2007 JCF Series Champions, all of us!!! Congratulations. It was the first time for the individual series title awards to be given out in both XC and DH categories. Last year, it was only given out for teams. Here here, was glad to be involved as the first one out on the stage!!!

Emi, Hiroka and I having fun!! MORE PICTURES HERE!