YamanashiLiving123
Maximum Pace
- Dec 9, 2015
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Hey Everyone,
Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. Allen from good ole Minneapolis, Minnesota. I've been living in Tokyo going on ten years, but have been out of the cycling world for about 20. I used to be a cat 2 and semi-pro in the US back in the 90s riding for a Bianchi team.
Well after a long hiatus due to other responsibilities, raising a child, getting a masters degree etc., all of those hobbies I loved so dearly were put on hold. Now it's time! I'm in good shape as I run and workout and have been spinning indoors and 60 km a week commuting to one of the universities where I teach. But the road is calling. So being 50 years old now (damn! 50! Already!) it is time to get back to it.
So pulled the trigger on a nice road bike that is as I type this being put together in Taiwan. Home of the world's frame builders.
I will be getting it the end of December, but in the meantime, getting my kit together and making contacts on here so I can hit the ground rolling.
Looking forward to the open air, Japan back roads and meeting some folks!
Drop me a reply, or PM anytime on suggestions pertaining to riding.
Otherwise, I will be perusing this site and getting acquainted with all it has to offer thanks to your postings.
Until then - Allen
Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. Allen from good ole Minneapolis, Minnesota. I've been living in Tokyo going on ten years, but have been out of the cycling world for about 20. I used to be a cat 2 and semi-pro in the US back in the 90s riding for a Bianchi team.
Well after a long hiatus due to other responsibilities, raising a child, getting a masters degree etc., all of those hobbies I loved so dearly were put on hold. Now it's time! I'm in good shape as I run and workout and have been spinning indoors and 60 km a week commuting to one of the universities where I teach. But the road is calling. So being 50 years old now (damn! 50! Already!) it is time to get back to it.
So pulled the trigger on a nice road bike that is as I type this being put together in Taiwan. Home of the world's frame builders.
I will be getting it the end of December, but in the meantime, getting my kit together and making contacts on here so I can hit the ground rolling.
Looking forward to the open air, Japan back roads and meeting some folks!
Drop me a reply, or PM anytime on suggestions pertaining to riding.
Otherwise, I will be perusing this site and getting acquainted with all it has to offer thanks to your postings.
Until then - Allen