This is what happens when you are having too much fun whipping downhill and a branch suddenly decides to reach out and whack you!!
Ouch, I'll get you next time Mr. branch!!!!

Me enjoying a back massage with our new portable massage machine. I can use it on my neck, arms, back, legs and feet. It is heaven, especially after today's race. Spent a bit of cash but my body is telling me it is worth it. Want to try it? Come on over ¥500 yen for 30 minutes!!1 (ha ha have to make my money back somehow!!)

Here we are, Albert and I during our private Sweet Riders DH Day Lesson. What a view! We had a great day and it saw Albert improve his DH skills immensely!! It was held in Matsumoto and we covered some of our best kept secret trails. Albert ended up staying over night and joining us for the next day's Cannondale Cup. He took 2nd place!! Way to go!! More pictures here


Ya-chan, Randall, Albert and I after finishing the 2 hour enduro Cannondale Cup XC race in Sagamiko Picnic Land. Despite slightly rainy and slippery conditions, the course rocked and we all had a great time. Randall and Albert entered the solo class and Ya-chan and I were a team. We did 12 laps together and Albert did 12 solo! Randall was on his way to the same when unfortunate derailleur problems ended his race early! The four cross track was included in the downhill section of the course and it was a blast!! Had way to much fun. By the way Ya-chan and I were 4th in sports mens class. There wasn't a women's class due to lack of entry. Come on ladies and join in on the fun!! Join us for a clinic and let Sweet Riders guide the way!!!

Here are the system six girls from the Tokyo International Bike show!! Kyoko and I worked all three days at the show and we were wiped. We had a great dinner on Saturday night after checking out the New Cannondale bike shop in Naka Meguro. If you are in the area, definitely check it out, great little shop not far from the station. We were also able to catch up with an old Gunma friend and his friends. It was a nice weekend in Tokyo. Spent a bit of cash on a massage machine that felt so good at the time after standing on our feet all day long. Now I have it at home and can have my own piece of massage heaven every night!! Heading into another busy week but with a National Holiday in-between. More later!!


Our backsides with our great Cannondale packs!!

A great visit with Andy and his friends.....had great Indian food, followed by a cozy pub playing some darts, Andy is the dart master!!!
PHOTO'S TAKEN BY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER HIDEYUKI SUZUKI FROM MTB MAGAZINE

The beautiful colors of fall!! We had another great day coming down one of our favorite trails while taking in the fall colors!! It snowed today though, so winter is just around the corner. Heard that Hakuba got 30 cm of snow today!!! Almost time to bring out the board!!

Here we are taking a picture break!! Fun, fun today!! More pictures here!!

What a great day for a ride! Eventhough, I have been exhausted from so much work and fun lately, couldn't resist
this blue sky day for a ride with my die hard training partner Ya-Chan, enjoy our pictures here!!

The national holiday saw us ride up Hachibuse and what a climb it was. Ya-chan and I just happened to party our butts off the night before, boy did we pay for it the next day!!
Despite the pain, it was a fantastic ride!! Enjoy the pictures here!!