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!