#8 All Together!
I-I'm breaking away!
Thanks for your help until now!
Take care!
It's finally my turn. Here we go.
The beginner class of the Minami Kamakura Night Criterium is reaching its climax.
With two laps remaining,
the cosplay club's Mr. Bear is still in the lead.
A group of first-years centered around the cycling club is following behind.
And behind them
is a mixed group of second and third-years.
The first-year pack appears to be attempting to catch up by
having riders pull until they're exhausted and break away.
How many of these riders will be able to catch up to Mr. Bear?
Break here and and head towards the light.
And turn!
Pedal as hard as you can until the next corner.
Fuyune-san?
My leg is cramping!
What?
A-Are you okay?
Sorry. It really hurts...
Fuyune-san, thank you. You can fall back.
You two, follow me.
But we can't just leave Fuyune-chan.
Don't worry about me. Just go, Hiromi.
Fuyune-chan...
The rest is up to you.
Okay. I'll ride.
I'll ride as hard as I can for your sake, too.
Let's go.
You can do it.
The air resistance...
The sound of the wind is different.
This is what it's like to lead.
I had no idea it felt so lonely to have no one in front of you.
Akizuki-san, are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
It's my turn to do my best now.
Let's go, you two! Keep up!
I see.
They're maintaining their speed by having their leaders break away.
This isn't good.
If they pull any farther ahead, we won't be able to catch up.
Go, Hiroko.
What?
I'll block the third-years.
You go after the bicycle club.
Mikako...
There's no time to talk.
It's now or never.
Okay, I'm taking this path!
Farewell, Mikako!
Go!
Now, then...
Light swimming club first-year Sugita!
Ah! Yes, captain?
I have another job for you.
The race has begun moving at
dizzying speeds!
The three members of the cycling club are in hot pursuit of Mr. Bear at the front.
Second-year Azuma-san has also begun her attack.
Meanwhile, the third-years'
path is blocked by riders who have fallen back.
They're unable to chase after the riders in front of them.
Does that not count as interference?
Leading the pack and controlling its pace is standard practice in bike races.
Really? Which means...
That's right.
The fight for first has come down to Mr. Bear, Azuma-san, and the bicycle club.
I can't keep going...
Hiromi, Natsumi-san...
The rest is up to you!
Akizuki-san...
Good work.
Thanks, Tomo-chan.
Good luck, you two!
Maiharu-san, are you still okay?
I'm fine.
Everyone else made things easier for us.
I'm ready to go.
You're right.
For the others, we should overtake Mr. Bear and place first!
Yeah!
Ouch... Talk about pathetic.
I have a fantastic bike, but my body can't keep up.
I wasn't that useful.
That's not true.
Hiromi and Natsumi-san are going after the lead rider now, thanks to you.
Akizuki-san...
Besides, I couldn't even keep trying until my legs cramped up.
What are you talking about?
Your leadership was truly impressive.
We can take it slow.
Let's head for the finish line, too.
You're right.
Cherry blossoms?
There's still a cherry tree blooming somewhere.
The pain is getting worse.
Natsumi-chan!
Azuma-senpai is right behind us!
I know.
But once we make it through this turn, it's a straight line.
We have an advantage, since we're riding as a pair.
What's this? Has riding alone finally caught up to him?
Mr. Bear isn't riding with the same intensity anymore.
The gap between him and the bicycle club is closing.
Mr. Bear appears to be struggling.
They've made it through the gate and into the final lap.
The final lap!
Go for it!
You can do it!
Maiharu-san, let's catch up to Mr. Bear.
Follow me!
Got it!
A little longer...
I just have to endure it a little longer.
The cycling club duo has finally caught up to the front.
Will they be able to overtake him?
Maiharu-san, on the right!
Okay!
Bear?
Bear!
Bear?
Bear!
They're good!
Your students are learning, Sis.
Bear!
Higa-san and Maiharu-san have taken the lead and
Bear! Bear, Bear! Bear!
are widening the gap between themselves and Mr. Bear.
Maiharu-san, sorry. This is as far as I go.
Natsumi-chan, is it your shoulder?
I'm okay. Don't worry about me.
I'll make it to the finish line, and then I'll go home.
So go. It's the final lap.
Ride for the others, Maiharu-san!
Got it, Natsumi-chan.
The others carried me this far.
From here on out, I'll do what I can!
Maiharu-san is charging ahead by herself.
Is this her final spurt?
There's a 180-degree turn right in front of her.
What I can do...
No, the thing that only I can do right now is... ride as hard as I can!
There's a turn here.
What's the right course? When do I use my brakes?
Huh?
How have I been doing it until now?
I forgot!
Brake at the light on the right.
What?
Don't be scared, Hiromi.
Okay.
It's time to accelerate.
Yeah!
Tomo-chan, Fuyune-chan, Natsumi-chan...
Thanks, everyone.
Let's go together!
The lead riders have rounded the martial arts gym and entered the final straight.
Who will be the first to race down this straight and through the goal gate?
My legs...
How far behind is Mr. Bear?
Thanks, Mr. Bear!
Bear?
Azuma-senpai?
His giant body makes him perfect for blocking the wind.
Thanks to him, I'm fully charged.
Let's go, Bicycle Club Member Maiharu Hiromi!
Let's enjoy the final straight.
Okay. I will have fun.
Bring it on.
Bear, Bear, Bear!
Twenty meters to the finish line!
Go!
Ten meters!
Goal!
The beginner class race of the first Minami Kamakura Night Criterium is over!
And the winner of this fierce battle is...
Maiharu Hiromi-san of the Minami Kamakura High School bicycle club!
You did it, Hiromi.
You did it.
We won.
Well done.
Congratulations.
I couldn't catch up to her in the end.
How did she accelerate like that at the last second?
Bear...
For the winner of the race, we have an extravagant prize.
That prize is...
Congratulations, Maiharu-san.
A road bike frame!
What?
This is a road bike?
I-It's so cute.
Huh? Whoa...
Kamakura has a lot of lights.
Hey, is that the Enoshima lighthouse?
Wow, horsey. Are we going to cross the ocean?
Just kidding. There's no way.
This must be a dream.
You might be right.
You can talk?
Of course I can.
Then I am dreaming.
Does that mean me placing first was also...
That was real.
What?
You did place first.
But you didn't do it alone. Look.
Hiromi!
Girls...
You won first place with those girls.
Don't forget that.
Of course.
It's so big!
You're right. The world is big, but together, we can go anywhere.
Anywhere in the world?
That's right. As long as you keep wishing to go places.
We can cross ridges, mountains, rivers, and even the ocean to travel far, far away.
I'm sure we'll find delicious things there.
What? Delicious things?
Don't let go!
What?
Hiromi?
What are you doing?
You'll drown if you sleep in here.
You must still be tired from yesterday.
You should wash away your exhaustion here.
Oh, it was a dream.
Minami Kamakura Hospital
And done.
Thank you.
To be safe, try not to move it too much for a week.
Okay.
You can ride your bike, but be careful not to hurt yourself.
Okay, Maiharu-san's ma—I mean, Mom.
Thank you.
Oh, it's you.
What? Who, me?
You must be Higa Natsumi-san.
Um, have we met?
Look at this.
What? Is that...
The modern world is full of conveniences.
I can watch what you did yesterday with this.
I see.
I haven't introduced myself yet.
I'm Kamikura Rei.
Kamikura? You mean...
Yes, I'm Fuyune's sister.
Until recently, I couldn't even imagine Fuyune riding a bike.
Really?
She's the type of girl to complain her leg is cramping after just a short walk.
You're right.
But...
She asked me if there was anything I wanted while I was staying in the hospital.
So I asked her to show me a sight she went to see on her own two legs.
Her own two legs? So she decided to ride bicycles?
That's probably why she started.
She keeps a camera on her because she's accommodating my selfishness, too.
So I hope you'll keep being friends with Fuyune, Higa-san.
Uh... I will! I'm looking forward to it, too.
She can be reckless and a sore loser, but she's a good girl.
Are you okay, Fuyune-chan?
Is it a post-bath chill?
No. Maybe someone's talking about me.
It's Mr. Bear from yesterday.
Come to think of it, he's in the cosplay club, right?
What does it mean that they're resuming activity?
Resuming Activity!!
Looking For Members!!
Apparently, the cosplay club
participated in an event shortly after the entrance ceremony.
But they incurred my grandmother's wrath because the costumes they wore were
too revealing for high school students.
Because of that, they were forbidden from attending events outside
the school for three months.
But this bear was in the race, right?
You're right. He ended up placing third,
but until the third lap, he was in the lead the whole time,
Resuming Activity!!
Looking For Members!!
This Month's Notices
so he won a special award for fighting spirit.
Their suspension was shortened, so they resumed activity today.
Really?
That's great news, Mr. Bear.
It sure is raining hard.
The bicycle club can't do anything while it's raining.
I guess we should go home today.
Anyway, the rain did come on suddenly.
It started pouring the moment we crossed the finish line.
Because of the rain, the intermediate and advanced class races were canceled.
Shiki-sensei wanted to win so badly, too.
She was pretty disappointed.
Did she want to race that much?
Of course she did.
I'm not so sure. Maybe she just wanted the prize.
Are you okay, Sis?
Did you catch a cold?
No... Maybe someone's talking about me.
Anyway, that was disappointing.
I can't believe it started raining then.
I know.
My class's prize was supposed to be a set of new components.
If only you won those.
You can still get them.
You want the parts beside the frame for free, right?
I'll ask the regulars at my store for parts they don't need anymore.
Are you sure?
Yeah, they all buy the newest parts when they come out.
They should have plenty of leftover parts that aren't too old.
Thanks, manager.
No need to thank me.
I'd been wanting to give Maiharu-chan a swift steed to ride, too.
After all, this is the only frame the choosy Maiharu-chan liked.
I can't believe she won this frame.
She's a lucky girl.
Listen, you two.
Don't tell Maiharu-chan I'm putting this bike together.
We know.
It's going to be a surprise, right?
That's right.
I'm already excited to see the surprise on her face.
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
Fukuo Yui
Hirose Yuki
with A-O-P's Hirose Yuki...
And Fukuo Yui.
Even when it comes to comfortable cycling, if you ride your bike the wrong way...
"I can't take it anymore! My hips hurt!"
"My shoulders are really stiff."
Riding Comfortably: Proper Riding Posture
This time we'll learn proper riding posture for your bike.
Could you teach us how to ride bikes in a way that prevents strain on our bodies?
Y's Road Ochanomizu Manager Yamada Yunosuke-san
Since I have a bike here, let's see what you can do by actually getting on the bike.
Okay.
I'll ride, then.
First, take hold of the handles.
Okay.
This is a normal riding posture.
At first, riding with your arms fully extended—
At first, riders tend toward riding with their arms fully extended
Like this?
Yes, people tend towards that position.
It's very easy, but because it uses lots of small muscles, it can't be sustained.
Elbows Extended Only allows use of small muscles in the arms and causes fatigue
Really? It can't be?
It's a very tiring posture for long rides,
so if you're prioritizing riding comfortably for a long time,
you should bend your elbows.
It causes you to lean forward,
but it allows you to use the large muscles in your stomach
Elbows Bent Allows use of stomach and back muscles and reduces fatigue
and back which have staying power,
allowing you to ride comfortably for long periods of time.
Really?
Good, good. Yes.
Am I doing it right?
Wow, that looks right.
In this posture, if you have muscles here, you could keep pedaling forever.
My arms are completely relaxed.
But in this posture, they're tensed the whole time.
It does seem like you'd be able to ride longer by using these muscles.
Next Time "First Time Cycling Around Kamakura 1"
That's right.
Yeah.
Next Time "A Challenge From Mr. Bear?!"