The free ride games and the MTB fan meeting are a fun filled family style outing for all mountain bike enthusiasts. MTB fan meeting is a free event in the same place as the FRG.
Race day features dual slalom, and various activities, followed the next day by the second day of the MTB Fan meeting with all kinds of games involving mountain bikes. It’s your chance to ride with the pros as there will be pro-rider guests at the event. You can learn about the scene in Japan at this event sponsored by the five best mountain bike shops in Tokyo. All these guys know bikes!
The venue is Fujimi Panorama which a nice area to explore after or before the games. You get a 1000yen off your lunch with the race entry fee. Be at the mountaintop bright and early for the preliminary heats to find your group, 7am-9:30 races start at 10.
Check out these two videos at the FRG vol.6 blog. Or try the FRG blog for up to date information about the FRG vol. 8.
Go to one of these shops and sign-up for the games, the entry fee is 4000yen add another 500 yen for the XC race!
Previous years have seen special events like night rides and BBQs. Fun filled time with your bike and some of Japan’s best riders! Get swag! Talk the talk! Walk the walk! Enter your self early at the shop of your choice. Each shop will sign-up a maximum of 25 riders so space IS limited! It’s your chance to tell everyone you compete in mountain bike races!
Ogacho http://www.ogacho.com/
Nakazawa Gym http://nakazawa-gym.blog.so-net.ne.jp/
The Trail Store http://www.thetrailstore.com/
There is space for camping on the asphalt parking and many people will do just that. You probably need a car to get to the mountain as it’s a 30 min climb from the nearest station on your bike if you don’t have a car to get you there. If you are going by car remember to carpool! The parking lot cum camping ground has nice clean regular toilets for those of you who like roughing it easy! But bring anything you want to eat or drink because the store is at the bottom of the mountain. However the restaurant is open till midnight.
Enjoy the ride!
And remember it’s not a ride unless you bleed.
