Cycle Mode 2009

I went to Cycle Mode 2009, a biggest bicycle exhibition, like a motor show, at Makuhari Messe.
(I forgot to bring my camera...)
I test-rode a few bikes: a few rode bikes, a recumbent, and a battery bike.

Now that bicycle is very in fashion, there are so many visitors that sometimes I have to wait for tens of minutes for a ride. What I newly know today is that Bridgestone established their brand, anchor, and Daisuke Imanaka, the first ever Tour-de-France Japanese rider, founded his new trading company Interfax to introduce really nice bikes and parts to Japanese riders.
I hope Japan will become nice country for cyclists and recover Japanese self-sufficiency ratio of bicycle.

Ostrich presenter demonstrated how to disassemble a bike and put the parts into a carry bag (輪行袋). It was easier than I imagined. I'm sure I will buy a bag. I might also buy a helmet; OGK's helmet is designed for Japanese.

Those who I went with were far more knowledgeable and interested in bikes. They said they would come to the show again.

After that I had Japanese sake with them. I like Denshu (田酒) for its standard taste.
Dassai 23% (獺祭 磨き二割三分) was super rich.
I thank them for inviting me for the show and drinking!