Donation Recieved!

Took me a little time, but with that time came additional funding. Together we have raised $700.

I am happy to report that that $700 is now on its way to help with Japan Relief. I donated the money personally to the International Federation Red Cross and the Red Cresent Society. Both work directly with the Japanese Red Cross. The money is directly going to Japan.

Thank you all who have put in their support for this cause. It would not have been possible without all of your help. Our efforts to help others is not over...until then, go ride your bicycles, save some gas, smile with others, and live life. I wish you all greatness.

See you in the future!

Here come the PICTURES!

Here are some pictures from the race! Courtesy of photographer Adrian Chang! Thanks Adrian!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohzer0/sets/72157626563343947/

Kiryoku RECAP!

Kiryoku was a success!!!!

I want to say thank you to everyone! Big thank you to all of our sponsors! The helpers, sponsors, and racers, it wouldn't have been what it was without you. Your effort in this was much appreciated.

With registration payments, donations, and the raffle tickets, we raised nearly $600!!!! That is amazing! I am going to do my research and make sure this money will be going straight to Japan in an effort to help rebuild the lives of those affected.

This was an 11 checkpoint race. The area stretched from Fremont, Union City, and Newark. Strong wind either helped break peoples time or they benefited from it. Mapping was critical for these checkpoints.

Congratulations to Christian Torres who took 1st place, Charles Yambao who took 2nd, and Andrew "Fast" Ho who took third. They finished in little over two hours.

Pictures will be up soon. Out of 37 racers, 24 finished. Here's the results of the people who finished:

1st-Christian Torres 2:05

2nd-Charles Yambao 2:05

3rd-Andrew "Fast" Ho 2:07

4th-Jensen Esteves

5th-Evan "Swift"

6th-Edward Orellana

7th-Ian Francisco

8th-Chris Awesome

9th-Ryan "Weekdays I'm a messenger" Resureccion

10th-Benitosan

11th-(3-way tie) Alvan Chen, Rex Maximo, Collin Waledisch

12th-Alan Barbaran

13th-Dyami Serma

14th-Warren Gibson

15th-David Meachem

16th-Cole Fisher

17th-Matt Demetrin

18th-BJ Yen

19th-Bryan Yen

20th-Bien Yen

21st-Ed Periera

22nd-Mario Lomas

23rd-Vedy Escobal

24th-Allister Singh

Pictures will be up soon!

Prizes! Prizes! Prizes!

Yes, the infamous Chrome Jersey will be handed out...probably the last one out there. Here's your last chance to get this! Hustle!!!!!
The Chrome Brigador roll-top backpack. This thing can HAUL! This can fit so much stuff. Great for a getaway. Check this out at Chromebags.com
The Bicycle Garage has been very generous! Palmy U-Locks, Lizard Skin bar tape, Nitto Cycling Cap, Kink Hipster Sunglasses and water bottles!!!! Check The Bicycle Garage out!
Macaframa. You all have seen it. DVD's to please the eye and Retired belts to upkeep those pantalones! Check Macaframa!
IminusD has become a household name in San Jose and all over the world. Come win a shirt, some stickers, license plate frames and key chains and show support! IMinusD!!!!!
Area Cycles is shop built with the cyclist in mind. Kenji has been in the cycling industry for quite some time and knows his stuff. Show support by grabbing one of his awesome fitted caps! Gift certificate for $30 will keep your bike extra happy. Areacycles.com!
Clif Bars!!!! These will be distributed to all the racers before the race as an in between snack for extra energy! Mini's! Clif Bar!
Fixed Apparel is new to the game but isn't afraid to make a bold statement! Check them out at Fixed Apparel!
Merry Sales (Pake and Soma) helped us out with throwing in these shirts and caps! Japanese Much! Never!
Last but certainly not least, Nemesis Project has donated these wide risers for extra strength and torque! Colors keep the eyes happy! Nemesis Project!

This should make anyone who may be thinking of racing enough incentive to come win something! I have also some other things to give out!

Tomorrow is the race! Keep Japan in mind and come out. Good times will be had by all and good memories will be made! See everyone tomorrow! Kiryoku!

Spoke Cards!!!!!!

I'm not sure of the turnout tomorrow, but I have 74 of these. If you want one, come and register early!!!!

Prizes will be posted shortly!!!!!

Kiryoku "Inner Strength" Alleycat

The race is only two days away...

I organized this race with two things in mind:

1. The horrific tragedy that swept through Japan took many lives and left many people without loved ones, shelter, and so much more. We've all seen the pictures...buildings reduced to nothing, villages swept away, people looking for their loved ones through the rubble...

With such tragedy comes unity. People from all over the world has lent their lending hand, time, money, and their hearts to help rebuild a country known to overcome such obstacles. The only thing to do with any tragedy such as this, is to move on and help rebuild. My race's true intentions is to help with that. My reason for helping is in my blood...Japan is in my thoughts and in my dreams. It is my future.

2. Cycling has long been a part of me. My passion for cycling involves all areas of it. It is who I am. It is who we are. Fixed gear is something different, and I am happy with where it is going. This common thread that connects us is something I'm very thankful for, and I want to give back.

This race is for Japan, this race is for you. It is never too late to help. See you all Saturday!

PRIZES WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW!!!!!

Updates!!!!

The race is this Saturday!!!!!

This race is only 4 days away. Hopefully I see some representation from many different areas. Make sure to get as much riding in as possible. Every mile helps! There are many local rides in the area so take advantage of them!

SJFixed hosts local rides every Tuesday and Thursday. Check them out at SJFixed.org

Area Cycle hosts rides every Tuesday and Thursday also! Check them out at AreaCycles!

Tomorrow night, I will be hosting a RECON ride that will go through the general area of the race. Anyone wanting to do well should take advantage of this. I won't be giving out any checkpoints, but we will ride very close to them. I will also be answering any questions for this race, so feel free to ask! We will be meeting at...

The Bicycle Garage

5006 Mowry Ave.

Fremont CA 94528

Meeting @ 7pm. Leaving at 7:30pm! If running late, call the shop at

(510)795-9622 and we'll wait, not too late though...Ryan...Jensen...Jeff...haha

Also...

After the race, we will be heading over to Dave and Buster's (Great Mall in Milpitas) for a little after race/party shindig!

We will be getting there around 8-9 and anyone/everyone is welcome! I wanna hear stories of the race! So come through and get a (or a few) drinks in ya and chill with us!

Im very much looking forward to this! Prizes, spoke cards, and one more hint coming soon!

RECON RIDE!!!!

Kiryoku Recon Ride!!!!!

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Meet:

The Bicycle Garage

5006 Mowry Ave.

Fremont CA 94538

Meet @ 7pm. Ride leaves at 7:30pm!

In order for our racers to get familiar with Fremont and the surrounding area, I will be hosting a group ride to allow riders a "sneak peak" at the area to be covered. I will not reveal any checkpoints, but we will be riding in CLOSE proximity to most of them. Any person wishing to do well in this race should involve themselves in this. Who doesn't need an excuse to ride????

This race is a week away! JAPAN FOREVER!

Hint!!!!!

I'm pretty sure people wouldn't want to go read on a weekend...or would they???

Dropping hints!

Hint #2...3...4...

Checkpoints will involve Fremont Fixed past rides...

We've had some good rides in the past. Bringing them back! For those non-local, look at a oval around Fremont. We usually did loops around the perimeter!

For those who don't know, Get to know Fremont as best as possible. The checkpoint spread does not only include Fremont...prepare to leave!

There was a checkpoint last year that had people very troubled. Get to know that area as best as possible. This area of Fremont is often overlooked...northern side

Good luck riders! The race is less than 2 weeks away! I have some fun plans for this!

Hints and Raffle Pricing

The race is coming up soon! I have had many people ask me questions as to where the race covers, how long it will be, etc etc...

I plan on dropping subtle hints for this race. Figure them out and they will serve you well.

Here's the first hint: Area covers Craigslist?

Raffle Pricing-

Here's how the entry and raffle pricing will go:

Entry-$5

Entry+raffle ticket-$10

Each additional raffle ticket is $2

Spectators are also welcome to buy raffle tickets at $5 for the first ticket and $2 for each additional ticket.

Racers that complete the race will receive an additional ticket!

The raffle tickets are for some prizes that I have set aside. Get excited!

Fremont Group Ride

A few of us decided to go for a group ride last night while waiting to see if it was going to rain or not. We ended up riding through Fremont with some decently good pacing. IDEA...

I will be running a group RECON ride to allow riders to get to know Fremont better. Keep checking back as I will be updating this with a date sometime in the next week. Anyone is welcome and is encouraged to come to get to know the area better. Come out!

New Sponsor!!!!

Clif Bars!!!! We now have a nutrition sponsor to keep our riders fully energized for this race!

Check out them out at Clif!!!!!

Macaframa Broken Bones Benefit Race! 4/22

Check out Macaframa's upcoming race "Broken Bones". Its a benefit race with proceeds going to help SF Bike Messengers Association's Broken Bones fund. CHECK IT OUT at Macaframa!!!

I hear a Raleigh Macaframa frame is going to the winner!

NEW SPONSORS!!!!

We have two new sponsors that are willing to lend support for our upcoming race!

First is Fixed Apparel. Based out of our own backyard of Fremont, Fixed Apparel gives fresh thought into the shirts they produce. New to the apparel realm of fixed gear fashion, owner Drew Poland definitely produces shirts with an attitude. Check them out at Fixed Apparel! Thanks!

Also new to our sponsor list is Nemesis Project! Known for producing high end frames from almost every cycling experience known, Nemesis produces frames that are stylish, strong, and made to last. Also based out of good ol' Northern California. If interested in a part or frame, contact Brad at Nemesis Project!

Track Novel presents: Kiryoku

Flier designed by graphic designer Erick Fletes! Thanks Erick!

If anyone is interested in having anything designed, shoot me an email @ TrackNovel@aol.com

KIRYOKU

IMinusD!!!!!

We are so lucky to have IMinusD as one of our event sponsors. Based out of San Jose, IMD was created by local riders, for riders. They cater to all aspects of fixed gear with such a wide variety of products, complete bicycles, and a legit repair area dedicated to making your bike run as smoothly as possible. I can say again that we are lucky to have such a great sponsor. I was very much inspired to see how much money they raised for Japan relief, great effort guys. If you're in the San Jose area, definitely check them out. They have much to offer. Look them up at IMinusD.com!!!

Also check out their red printed shirts! Every red t-shirt purchased will have proceeds going to Japan relief!

Chrome!!!!!

We have Chrome as a sponsor! They have been long known for making cycling bags, backpacks, shoes, apparel, and accessaries that are made to withstand the harshest weather conditions nature has to offer. The logo is easily recognizable by almost everyone that rides. Check them out at ChromeBags.com!!!!!! Get excited!!!!

TrackNovel presents: Kiryoku Alleycat!!!!

Track Novel presents:

Kiryoku

A benefit Race for the strength of Japan

Fixed Gear cyclists only...

Fremont Ca

May 7th 2011

meet @ Lake Elizabeth

Registration @ 12:00pm

Race starts at 1:00pm

$5 entry fee (Donations are encouraged)

$10 (entry fee+Raffle Ticket)

Japan has experienced devastation.

Lets lend a helping hand...

Mark your calenders, cancel your appointments, call in sick...if you're hungover, then come out. This should not be missed.

This date is for our next event...flier coming soon

More news to come! Start training!

2011...Get Ready

Keep an eye out for a new, upcoming event. I have something in the workzzzzz....

Japan, you are in our thoughts.

-Scotty