Tokyo To Osaka » Tokyo

MORE PHOTOS! by Jason Lam

jasonlam701 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:34:12 +0000

To go along with that trailer we just released, here are some photos I took during our 300+ mile trek!

There were many photographers among the 12 of us, and along with this being my first bicycle tour, it was also my first time doing travel photography. Here’s a list of a few of my most memorable moments: eating as many different flavored rice balls as possible, drinking kirin milk tea every day, intense karaoke sessions, being warmed by my sweat when the sky was raining down on us, having the opportunity to photograph it all, and of course, riding over 300 miles with the crew and making it to Osaka!

This is Wada – a Japanese local who rode with us during the first few days of our trip

Spoke Cards and Stickers!

Breakfast before another long day on our bikes.

Damon… and VENDING MACHINES!!

His name is Zachary Scott

Steven – YAYYY!!!

This photo is only a glimpse of his ENERGY, and the food was… AMAZING.

CJ!

Shane rollin with style

Drying our clothes that’s been drenched by sweat and rain.

Mick and his red bandana

This company invited us over for their company BBQ! And it’s also where we met…

THIS GUY! “THANK YOU!!!!!”

Nara!

John!

Local friends and bike shop owners in Osaka.

Slick taking care of business.

We began keeping a log of Marcus’s most outrageous lines – “WHERE CAN WE GET SOME BEER AROUND HERE DIIIUUUUDDE?!?”

Oh.. and this is Marcus by the way

Nic Hill!

Representing CALIFORNIA

Bathing in the river.

Smoggy Fuji

Dried fish swimming through the spokes.

Ricky

Lastly, Slick and Shane with the Frames.

Wait… a UCLA THEMED STRIP CLUB?!

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SCREENSHOT PARTY

zachary — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:02:44 +0000

Here’s a huge collection of random screenshots from the trip. Can’t wait for some clips and the trailer. Shane throwing together the whip at Hachiko:

That T2O shit.

Trash bag.

Duct tape.

Tom fucking Slick.

Mick

Ziadie bombs hills no hands. Like a boss.

Steven

Focus?

Nic

Climbing on the tops of track drops…who just does that?

These guys are slow.

Zach and Ricky making a break up the mountain.

Jason Lam photography.

1K mountain tunnel sprint.

Damon out front.

Battling monsoon season.

Doing what we do best…not riding.

The van.

The Lambo.

Nic the beast.

Noah

Ricky Funkel

Thanks Osiris.

Shane

Shane’s broken straps on the way down the mountain into Nara.

CJ

Moto.

Nic

Roll out.

Crew lunch after a ridiculous morning of climbing on an empty stomach.

Zach

Bike lock up in Nara.

Marcus’ whip in Nara.

Jay getting some.

Zach and Shane

The German.

Tim

Ricky Bobby and Jay. Mitts courtesy of Carhartt.

Mick’s victory shorts.

Welcome to Osaka.

Pop champagne.

Osaka Castle

Race prep in Osaka.

Overkill Blog Photos by Thomas

cj — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:41:45 +0000

Photos by our awesome German driver Thomas from the Overkill Blog. Thomas stuck around and continued on from Osaka, riding solo with all his gear to Kyoto. Holding it down for the T2O crew like a true soldier. More of his photos from earlier in the trip here.

150 miles in

nic — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:07:33 +0000

We made it out of Tokyo, thanks to the help from the good people at wbase and the homie Rip Zinger. Thanks guys. Three days and 150 miles later, we are here in Omaezaki, in the Japanese countryside. As we ride further, we’re are witnessing the most amazing places and people; such a heavy contrast to Tokyo. Our new friend Wada from Tokyo escorted us the first two days. Without his navigation and riding skills, I’m not sure we could’ve made it this far. Thanks Wada!

Everyday feels twice as long as a normal day as we snake through the blazing heat and tropical rain only to set up camp on the beach and maybe sleep a few hours before we get up and do it again. I think I speak for everyone when I say this is one of the most unique and amazing experiences we’ve ever had.

Internet access is rare on the road but we’ll try and update as much as possible.

DO WORK.

zachary — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:34:33 +0000

Just got the stickers in on Friday afternoon and I went on a mission to get the spokecards printed, cut, laminated and cut again today. Everything is ready to go! Get juiced!!!

Printing at school.

This thing is my best friend.

Off to Staples to get the laminating sheets.

A little sticker bomb on the way out.

Hit up the Bikerowave in Santa Monica to use their laminater.

Nom nom nom.

Boom.

Bap.

In the bag son.

I think they turned out pretty pro…hope you guys approve! See you in Tokyo friends.

Sexon Super Peace

cj — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:31:17 +0000

I arrived in Tokyo on Friday, a few days early, and it feels so good to be back here. With the pitiful state of air travel these days I was pleasantly surprised to have a wonderfully smooth time getting here on Continental Airlines. They didn’t charge me to check my bike, which was a huge relief, no questions asked just let me right through. Excellent service and food on the airplane (so rare these days) and an excellent selection of movies (Annie Hall, Citizen Kane…) to watch on demand making my 13 hour direct flight quite painless. Took my bike box on the train to the city, and got some looks as expected, but no trouble whatsoever.

When I got into Shibuya I set up my bike at a shop that I found right by my friend’s house called Sexon Super Peace. After talking with the guys for a minute they said they already knew about Tokyo to Osaka and described the logo to me, which I was happy to say I designed. I’m glad the word has been spreading. Thank you to the guys at Sexon for letting me use their pedal wrench and floor pump! We appreicate the support!