Hi, JUS here.
Deep in the mountains, dim and empty before the break of dawn.
Behind the scenes of CRC and SUNDAY MORNING RIDE, we, the Circles Mountain Bike Club (CMBC), are quietly at work.
Allow me to secretly introduce our secret society, CMBC.
Six of us gathered this time. Apparently, the remaining two prefer not to show their faces.
It is a secret society, after all.
Just kidding.
I'll introduce everyone.
Mr. P, who had his KONA EXPLOSIF delivered the other day and was promptly dragged by me to Fujimi Panorama the next morning for a spectacular shakedown.
Shiba-chan, who fearlessly attacks both climbs and descents on his SURLY PUGSLEY SS.
Mura-san, who bought a SALSA ALA CARTE TI on a whim and is out for his second trail ride today.
Handmade frame builder Shin-kun. Naturally, he showed up on a 29er XC bike made by "Shin." Looking sharp...
And finally, KAZOO-kun, the child of the dirt. The moment he hopped onto his sponsored blkmrkt ROAM, his childlike face turned into that of a demon.
Personally, I had wanted to ride with KAZOO-kun for a long time, so today that wish finally came true.
I was desperate just to keep up, but I learned so much.
KAZOO-kun showed off his masterful line choices and technique.
Trying not to be outdone by KAZOO-kun, I gave it everything I had to keep up.
I think I had one of the best downhill runs of my life today.
Everyone climbs and descends at their own pace.
Fast or slow doesn't matter; we all call out to each other and help one another out.
It feels so great that I'll definitely be hitting the trails with everyone again.
Never forgetting to be grateful for the places and environments where we can ride, and that we are allowed to enjoy them.
Safely, and sometimes intensely.
If anyone out there wants to mountain bike with us, please come and quietly reach out to me at Circles.
Let’s go have some fun together!
Beginners are more than welcome!
To have fun in the mountains, you have to know their severity and follow the manners and rules.
Why don't we start by learning those things together?
After an amazing ride, a delicious treat is waiting for you!