I've seen the future...

The future IS Japan.

What a trip.

Here's a hasty post before I jump back on the road.

The CMWC is great for it's people. If there was no main race, no sprints, no skids, no keirin, it would still be fantastic because it pulls people from all around the world, who share a common passion for their vocation, and is a chance to reconnect with friends you only see once a year and always in a different city.

I also finally got to meet in the flesh some personal exenger heroes, blogger/riders, keirin racers, chefs, and celebrities.

All that and more to come.

Japan. Ichi ban!

Luk (Zurich) - Godfather of GLOBAL GUTZ, my first ever alleycat.

Tokyo's finest, in between changes in the lights.

Prolly.

Hurt his leg the first day, again on the second day, and pushed through only to FRACTURE his foot on the final day. What a TOUGH guy.

It's no secret that the best trick is going fast, but Prolly split an intersection and city block backwards through deep traffic. Hats off to some heavy skills. Nice to meet you big fella!

Pretty Boy was the CMWC wingman and also has a good sense of humour. His bags are the best portage device full stop. They even come in black. Time to retire the PAC.