Let's see...
Hiromi!
Over here!
Good morning, Tomo-chan.
Good morning. The weather's nice.
Yeah.
Then shall we get started on my Kamakura tour?
Yeah.
Kamakura Bike Rental
I'm sorry.
This is the only women's bike we have right now.
#2 Go Explore Kamakura!
The rest are cross bikes.
What do you want to do, Hiromi?
I prefer this one, since I'm used to it.
So I'll be riding a cross bike, huh?
I've never ridden one of these before.
I think you'll be fine if you can ride a bike.
Then we'll take these, please.
This is your shifter.
Pull on it, and you'll shift up.
Push this, and you'll shift down.
Good morning!
Sh-Shiki-sensei?
Surprised, girls?
What are you doing today? Going cycling together?
Yes. Since Hiromi just moved here, I thought I'd show her around the area.
Oh, perfect.
Could you show me around, too?
What?
I actually just moved here, too, and don't know the area very well.
I got lost while riding around.
You don't mind having just one more person, do you?
We'd love to have you. Right, Tomo-chan?
Of course. The more, the merrier.
That's the spirit.
Way to go, my students.
We'll start by heading towards the ocean.
Is everyone ready?
Yeah.
Okay, then...
What's wrong?
The pedals are so heavy.
Akitsuki-san, you can't start on such a heavy gear.
What?
Didn't he just show you?
You want to start on a lower gear and shift up to match your speed.
Oh, right.
Tomo-chan, you can't ride a bicycle, either?
You're just like I was.
I... I'm just not used to using one of these.
But now that I take a closer look, there are a ton of gears on a cross bike.
There are three on the front, and on the back there are one, two, three, four...
Eight gears?
How am I supposed to match this many gears to my speed?
Well...
By using your instincts, of course.
What?
Once you start riding, you'll learn soon enough.
That's rather vague.
Now it's totally different from earlier.
Isn't it?
Yes.
You're both so fast.
Shiki-sensei, Tomo-chan, wait!
I missed my shot.
Since you two aren't wearing helmets, don't go too fast.
Okay.
What are they up to?
I came all the way here since I heard there were rare birds here.
But you missed your shot.
This isn't any fun.
I'm sorry, Lady Fuyune.
Let's go.
Yes, miss.
Sightseeing with your own two feet, huh?
Why are you stopping?
What is this?
This street gets crowded sometimes.
Sheesh...
It's nice how bicycles don't have to deal with traffic.
Oh, right. Those would be the same as traveling on your own two feet, right?
Gramps, change of plans.
Head to the bicycle shop.
Kamakura's Famous Meoto Manju
Chikaramochi-ya
Kamakura's Famous Meoto Manju
Chikaramochi-ya
Goryo Shrine
Delicious!
Where should we go next?
I recommend the Zeniarai Benten Shrine, but...
Sensei?
Oh, I'm sorry. I suddenly feel so sleepy after eating.
She's asleep.
It can't be helped.
Let's rest for a while, too.
Could I borrow your bike, then?
What?
I want to try riding a cross bike, too.
It that okay?
Sure, but...
It's okay. I won't go that far.
Here.
The seat's a little high.
This shifter's for the front and this one's for the back.
Now, let's go!
I need to shift gears to match my speed.
Wow, I'm going faster.
Am I really doing this?
This bike is fun.
How far did Hiromi go?
Shiki-sensei's still fast asleep, too.
What?
Is... Is this the "apologizing sleeper" pose I've heard about?
Apologizing Sleeper
Akitsuki-san, is something wrong?
No. Actually, Hiromi still hasn't come back yet.
Why don't you call her cell phone, then?
I'll try doing that.
Huh?
Well, that's a problem.
Where am I?
I started out near the shrine.
But I saw a squirrel, so I chased after it.
Then I tried to get back through an alleyway.
When I came to a train crossing, I crossed it, but it wasn't the one near the shrine.
I can't remember how I got here, I don't know where I am, and I forgot my phone.
Am I lost?
An apple?
What is this?
Oh, my. I'm sorry.
My bag ripped.
Here you go, ma'am.
Thank you.
Oh, right. Ma'am, I'm looking for a shrine.
Um, what's the name of that shrine?
Is it... the Thank You Shrine?
Thank you?
Oh, right. I need to thank you.
Here you go.
What? Are you sure?
Yes. It's not one of the ones I dropped, so don't worry.
Thank you, then.
Delicious!
Oh, right. You said you're looking for a shrine, right?
Yes.
There's a shrine past the top of this mountain.
Past the top?
Thanks, ma'am.
Oh, but going by bike is...
I'm off.
Be careful.
Okay.
Yes, this is Bakery Flat.
Hey, Sis. Are you lost?
Actually, I'm not the one who's lost.
Is this really the right way?
I see. In that case, I know the perfect customers.
Sabaya-san, Alpaca-san, Tootsie-san...
Could you do me a favor?
Of course!
Your target is this girl.
If you find her, I'll give you some of my special walnut jam rolls.
Do your best.
Roger that!
Um, excuse me. I have a flat tire.
Oh, sorry.
We're not a bike shop. We're a bakery.
What?
Could you lift your front wheel for me?
O-Okay.
I don't see any big holes.
Did your tube get caught in the rim?
Um, this isn't a bike shop, right?
Excuse me, shopkeeper.
I'd like one bicycle, please.
Sasuke Inari Shrine
I wish to get better at drawing
Oinari-sama, Oinari-sama.
I promise to continue studying art, so please grant me your blessing.
I thought of something.
There.
It's a priestess with cat ears.
Sasuke Inari Shrine
Um, this place is a shrine, right?
Yes, it's the Sasuke Inari Shrine.
What did you just say?
Sasuke Inari Shrine.
Sasuke?
I see.
You were looking for a shrine.
But I can't remember the name.
It was something like Thank You or Sorry.
Thank you... sorry...
Could it be...
Yes, that's it.
What? You're not a bicycle shop?
No, we're Bakery Flat.
The store next door is Cycle Flat.
How confusing. And they're not open.
The owner of the bike shop is traveling overseas right now,
but is supposed to come back next week.
Okay.
Since I switched out your tube, you should be fine now.
You can fix bicycles, even though you're a baker?
I can manage this much.
That should do it.
Thank you. Um, how much for the tube?
It's fine. Cyclists help each other out when they're in trouble.
But you should at least learn how to fix a flat tire.
Sorry. I just started riding.
I see.
What do you think is most important to a cyclist?
What?
Going fast, maybe?
Sure, if you're a professional,
but for ordinary people, the most important thing is making it home safe.
Even if you get a flat tire, or it rains, or you fall asleep from exhaustion,
as long as you make it home okay, you can ride and enjoy your bike again.
Right?
Yeah.
And the best way to have fun and stay safe is to find friends to ride with you.
Um, can I help you?
That bicycle looks fast.
What? Uh, I guess.
What's your name?
Higa Natsumi.
I'm Kamikura Fuyune.
Could you let me ride your bike?
What?
It's just a short ride to the Goryo Shrine, so I'll show you the way.
Really?
Oh, good. Now I can get back to Tomo-chan.
Tomo?
Found you.
Wh-Who are you?
Get her!
What?!
Um, please be careful.
I'm not going to break it.
What is this?
The handlebar's too low, the seat's too high, and the tires are too thin.
Can you even ride this thing?
That's just how road bikes are.
When you make a bike as light as possible and remove all excess so it'll go fast,
that's what it ends up looking like.
That means you can easily go far on this bike, right?
I guess you could say that.
Huh...
Oh, my!
Are you dressed like that so you can run faster, too?
That's not a swimsuit, is it?
Apparently, they're called racer pants.
They have pads on the butt.
I was told to wear these when I ride my bike.
Oh, sorry. I broke it.
What?
I think I bent it.
Oh, that's okay. That's the gear shifter.
Really? That's how it works, huh?
Don't worry about shifting gears.
Start by focusing on starting and stopping.
Got it.
There!
It has an unusual shape, but it's still a bicycle.
This is easy.
Not bad for a beginner.
Right?
I'm not particularly athletic, but I can do what I've been taught.
They're here.
Huh? That person...
Well? Have you heard anything?
Yeah, they just found her.
They're on their way here.
Really? Oh, good.
Hiromi, over here!
Tomo-chan!
Shiki-sensei! I finally found you.
Just how far did you go?
I'm just glad you're all right.
I have these people to thank for that.
Th-They seem kind of intense.
But they're nice people.
The walnut jam rolls are waiting for you.
Head into the shop.
Sensei, is this...
That's right. My little sister Nagisa and her shop.
Who are you girls?
Higa Natsumi-san and Kamikura Fuyune-san.
They're new customers at Bakery Flat, I think.
And this is...
Shiki-sensei, right?
Oh, do you know me?
Which means...
I'm a student in Minami Kamakura High Class 1-D.
I'm in Class C.
Natsumi, you're a student at Minami Kamakura, too?
You, too?
That makes us classmates.
Tomo-chan and I are in Class B.
So we happen to have four new students here, huh?
What should we do now?
What?
Weren't you in the middle of showing us around Kamakura?
Why don't we all keep riding together?
All of us?
I don't have a bicycle.
Nagisa?
Yeah, yeah. You want me to go get the spare bike, right?
Higa-san, you'll come, too, won't you?
Sure, but where are we going?
Where should we go?
Well...
How about Enoshima?
Wow, Enoshima? I'm in!
It's decided, then.
This is a strange feeling.
I can't believe I'm riding with people I just met.
Is this all because of bicycles?
Maybe bicycles are more amazing than I realized.
Benten
I met a strange girl today.
Really? I met an interesting girl, too.
Really? You, too?
I'm home.
Welcome home, Sis.
Was it cold out?
Yeah. We'll have to keep the kotatsu out for a while longer.
The appeal of road bikes on full display makes you want to start riding tomorrow.
A-O-P: The first cycling club.
Choose the frame
Choose the size
Accidents (Flats)
Accidents (Chain)
Must-have items
Useful items
Maintenance
Proper posture
In this segment, we bring you must-see information for newbies to road bikes with
Fukuo Yui
Hirose Yuki
A-O-P's Hirose Yuki...
And Fukuo Yui.
Unlike normal bikes, road bikes are broken up by small differences in size.
"I don't know which one's right for me!"
"The differences are so small, I can't choose."
"What should we do?"
Gloom
In order to make sure that doesn't happen to you,
Choosing a Bike 2: Choosing Based on Size
we'll learn how to choose the right size.
How do you choose the right size road bike for yourself?
There are a few ways to decide which size is right for you,
Wise Road Ochanomizu Manager Yamada Yunosuke-san
so I thought we could try them out today.
Yes, please.
Could you start by straddling this section, which is known as the top tube?
Okay.
That's it. When you get on and off a bike, you'll always end up in this position,
so choosing a size that allows you to straddle the top tube is one way
Choosing the Right Size 1 Height that allows you to easily straddle the top tube
to pick the right size.
The second way is the ability to raise the saddle to a height
Choosing the Right Size 2 Saddle position that allows for effective pedaling
where you're able to effectively turn the pedals.
Stop pedaling when your right foot reaches the lowest point.
The bottom of your foot and the ground are parallel.
Your knee should be bent about 160 to 170 degrees.
Knee bent at 160 to 170 degrees
If this feels uncomfortable, then you'll lose power as you pedal.
So you can't effectively use your power.
To pedal effectively, you should lower the saddle.
I see.
People Who Want to Go Fast
People Who Want to Go Far
Choosing the Right Size 3 Handlebars let you find the right posture for your goals
Furthermore, cyclists wanting to go fast should lean forward.
Cyclists wanting to go far should sit upright.
Choose the right handlebar position based on your goals.
Next Time "Must-Have Items for Bicycles"
Try choosing the right size for you.
Next Time "Let's Start a Girls' Cycling Club!"