Follow-on to Get Fit and Stay Fit
Earlier in this blog, I mentioned my interest in owning and riding a custom fit frame that is built locally here in Japan by craftsmen, instead of a mass-produced bike from a major imported brand. At the same time, I also wanted to give a little kudos to Tencho - Shoji Nakano of the Friend bike shop at Zenpukuji out on Ome Kaido past Ogikubo. He has won more medals in triathlon events than just about anyone in Japan and continues to make podium finish after podium finish, including Silver at the June 2005 Asia-Pacific Triathlon championship in Singapore and a repeat of his 2004 victory in the recent Sado half-Ironman event. These photos are dedicated to him and the great group of amateur riders who believe in his style of low-key guidance and training support.