While the BANFF movie was being screened in Nagoya, it was the day that the MASH JAPAN PREMIERE was unveiled in Tokyo. To be honest, as a Patagonia fan, I really wanted to see the BANFF movie in theaters, but hearing that there would be a new MASH movie for the first time in eight years—and that the MASH crew would be coming to Japan—brought back memories from back then, and I just had to go.
As introduced in TOMODA’s Blog the other day, MASH was the reason I started riding bikes (fixed-gear bikes). Since I was going, I wanted to ride my own fixed-gear bike to the venue, so I decided to pull out the bike I hadn't ridden in two or three years. Yes, MASH became the catalyst for me to start riding again.
At the venue, it was clear that enthusiastic fans from all over the country were eagerly awaiting the MASH movie; there were so many people that many couldn't even win a ticket in the lottery. The movie itself was just as fast-paced and edge-of-your-seat exciting as expected, showcasing each rider's unique personality. What left an impression on me was when the director, Mike, said during the stage greeting that the riders had risked their lives to make this project. The riders were laughing, but I think they were the ones who truly felt the greatness of the original MASH the most.
And Matt, a nice guy from the MASH crew, was using the SimWorks Getaround Bar. While many people use this handlebar on mountain bikes, it's highly versatile, so maybe more people are using it on fixed-gear bikes lately. Most of all, the way it looked so worn-in was absolutely irresistible.
Thank you, Mike!
The DVD for this project is scheduled to be released next month in November, so be sure to check it out if you're interested.