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<lastBuildDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 11:42:16 +0900</lastBuildDate><item><title>Riding with Shaums March in Hakuba</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2012-05-15T11:25:53+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/ac6f3c99fc9d79daa457412324ab443b-67.html#unique-entry-id-67</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/ac6f3c99fc9d79daa457412324ab443b-67.html#unique-entry-id-67</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://youtu.be/4qBFYgd_k34" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Riding w Shaums" width="480" height="269" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry67-riding-w-shaums.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Sweet Riders is proud to present a sweet little clip of local riders hanging out with Shaums March... enjoy...click here to go to </span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><a href="http://youtu.be/4qBFYgd_k34" rel="self">YOUTUBE</a></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>IMIC course success&#x21;&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2012-05-15T11:10:29+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/991c303a81a7213333b4d7666f1c6a81-66.html#unique-entry-id-66</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/991c303a81a7213333b4d7666f1c6a81-66.html#unique-entry-id-66</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151688838150463.868789.854685462&type=1&l=7952614075" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="534901_10151683840410463_854685462_24358828_762973176_n" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry66-534901_10151683840410463_854685462_24358828_762973176_n.jpg" /></a><img class="imageStyle" alt="543083_10151696666310463_854685462_24395650_976709948_n" width="480" height="290" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry66-543083_10151696666310463_854685462_24395650_976709948_n.jpg" /><br />The IMIC course was a great success, thanks to <a href="http://www.evergreen-hakuba.com/" rel="self">Evergreen Outdoors</a> for hosting this great event and thanks to <a href="http://ridenorthstar.com/" rel="self">Northstar Lodge</a><br />for all its help and support in making this happen.  A special thanks to <a href="http://www.madmarchracing.com/" rel="self">Shaums March</a> for coming over and giving us the first ever IMIC (International Mountain Bike Instructors Certification)here in Japan!! <br />We had 13 in our group and everyone achieved their special level of certification!  Every one did a fantastic job and helped us master this trial run IMIC in Japan.  We are hoping to hold another one this fall.  If you are interested, please drop us an email, registration starts now....<a href="mailto:info@sweetriders.com" rel="self">info@sweetriders.com</a>!!<br /><br />The photo&rsquo;s tell all, everyone worked hard to improve their skills and walked away with an abundance of new energy and learned more than they expected.  We are so proud to have held this event and want to say a huge thank you to <a href="http://www.specialized.com/ja/ja/bc/home.jsp" rel="self">Specialized Japan</a> and <a href="http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Red-Bull.com/001242745950125" rel="self">Red Bull</a> for sponsoring this event.  <br /><br />Check out more photo&rsquo;s<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151688838150463.868789.854685462&type=1&l=7952614075" rel="self"> HERE</a> on face book, another album coming!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The IMIC is now full&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-05-07T07:24:58+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/feff284c769ec0399915dbbf44ec05c7-65.html#unique-entry-id-65</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/feff284c769ec0399915dbbf44ec05c7-65.html#unique-entry-id-65</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="jjungblut_7_2_09_032" width="480" height="473" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry65-jjungblut_7_2_09_032.jpg" /><br />Our IMIC is now fully booked, if you are bummed that you missed this chance, we will hopefully have another in the fall if there is enough interest.  Please contact us at info@sweetriders.com if you would like to pre-register for the course in the fall.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Ever wanted to be an internationally qualified mountain bike instructor or ride leader? Well, now is your chance. For the first time in Japan, we will offer the chance to be Certified for the IMIC Instructors and Ride Leaders Certification. With assistance from Mad March Racing, </span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><a href="http://madmarchinc.com/racing/">http://madmarchinc.com/</a></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://madmarchinc.com/racing/">racing/</a></u></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">, Northstar Outdoor Adventure, Norikura, </span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><a href="http://norikura.co.jp/en/?portfolio=northstar-outdoor-adventures">http://norikura.co.jp/en/?portfolio=northstar-outdoo</a></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://norikura.co.jp/en/?portfolio=northstar-outdoor-adventures">r-adventures</a></u></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "> and Evergreen Outdoors, </span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><a href="http://www.evergreen-hakuba.com/home.html">http://www.evergreen-hakuba.com/</a></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://www.evergreen-hakuba.com/home.html">home.html</a></u></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "> we bring you this fantastic opportunity!!<br /></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />What is the IMIC?<br /><br />The International Mountainbike Instructor Certification (BeIMIC) is the industry leading mountain bike certification provider born out of the first ever mountain bike certification program &ndash; the CMIC (Canadian Mountainbike Instructor Certification). The CMIC was established in 1995 and has taught mountain biking to over 4000 individuals of all ages and skill levels since its inception. The standardized IMIC program follows the same techniques and guidelines as the Canadian certification and is recognized internationally.<br /><br />The IMIC program offers four(4) levels of certification: Ride Leader, Instructor, Coach and Master Coach. To obtain an IMIC certification an individual will need to meet the requirements of the certification level, successfully complete the class, and pass the certification test (written and practical).<br />IMIC Certification Licenses<br /><br />Licenses will be provided upon successful completion of each course and provides the following benefits:<br /><br />Industry recognition as a legitimate mountain bike guide, instructor or coach certified to meet international safety standards and trained to use the tested, proven IMIC methodologies<br /><br />Officially recognized on the IMIC website as a certified Ride Leader, Instructor, Coach or Master Coach<br /><br />The option to have your information on the IMIC site link directly to your email or business website<br /><br />The option to utilize our coaching insurance company<br />Licenses are valid for 2 years from date of issue<br /><br />For more information please see the following websites <br /></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><a href="http://madmarchinc.com/racing/">http://madmarchinc.com/</a></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://madmarchinc.com/racing/">racing/</a></u></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://beimic.com/">http://beimic.com/</a></u></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />Cost: &yen;60000<br />For registration information, please email info@sweetriders.com<br /><br />Japanese information<br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">何故インストラクター資格が必要か</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">?<br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">資格とはひとつの信頼の形であり、ある職業の自主規制の形とも言える。それは非政府組織がその組織の定める一定の基準に達した個人に与える承認である。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">あなたが個人として資格を必要としているか、もしくは雇用主として社員の技能の確率を願っているかとしても</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">IMIC</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">の資格はあなたがマウンテンバイクインストラクションにおいて最高の基準を持っていることを世界に知らせることが出来る。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">加えてこの資格はあなたのゲストにあなたの「商品」が最高のものであることを保証してくれる。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">資格の他の利点</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">公的に資格のあるプロの品質のサービスが受けられることが保証される。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">実際にレッスン等のデモンストレーションを通して資格試験が行われるためプロとしての認められる。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">インストラクターとしての日々進歩するコーチング技術を得ることができる。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">プロとしての道徳規律の推進。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">現在のところ</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Ride Leader</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">とその１つ上のレベルの</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Instructor</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">という資格の</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">2</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">つを一度にを受講してはと考えていますが、</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Ride Leader</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">は</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">1</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日、</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Instructor</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">は</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">8</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">時間</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">x3</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日の講習が必要となります。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">内容が重複するので</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Instructor</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">となると以下のようなことが可能となります。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">個人、グループのマウンテンバイカーをリードすることができる。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">トレイルでパンク、チェーン、シフト調整といった修理が出来る。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">基礎的なインストラクション</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">初級レベルのクリニック、キャンプ、イベントの開催が出来る。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">正しいバイクセッティングが行える（バー</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">シート高調整、ブレーキ</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">シフト位置調整、基本的なサスペンションのコンプレッション</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">リバウンド調整）</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- IMIC</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">コーチ（</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Instructor</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">の１つ上のレベル）及びマスターコーチ（そのまた上）をクリニック</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">イベントでのサポート可</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">受講資格</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- 18</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">歳以上</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- 5</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">年以上のライディング経験</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">基礎的なファーストエイド資格</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">十分な筆記及び口述能力</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ライディングに対する情熱と他のライダーをより楽しく安全に上達させたいという強い意欲</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br />IMIC</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">のクリニックを行っているアメリカの団体のホームページには</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Instructor</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">資格のスケジュールが載っていましたので翻訳しておきます。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><a href="http://midwestwomensclinic.com/imic.html">http://midwestwomensclinic.com/</a></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://midwestwomensclinic.com/imic.html">imic.html</a></u></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br />1</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日目：マニュアルによる理論</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ライドとツアーへの準備</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ライディング前のスキルチェック</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">発見と訂正</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">効果的な教え方とガイド法</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br />2</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日目：実技</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "> - </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">発展的な教授法と以下のような技術のをカバー；</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ニュートラルポジションとレディーステイト（準備ポジション）</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ブレーキング</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">シフティング</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ロックドッジ（パイロンスラロームでパイロンを前輪と後輪の間で通過）</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">スイッチバック</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">登坂中の降車</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">下りでの降車</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">基本的なフロントタイヤリフト</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">リアタイヤリフト</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">マニュアルフロントリフト</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">高速コーナリング</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">他</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br />3</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日目：実技及び筆記試験</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">受講者はコーチング技術と効果的なガイディング技術を最終試験に準備する際にも習得するべく努力する。受講者は</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">2</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日目に習う技術の内のひとつを実際に教える実技試験と筆記試験に通過することで</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">IMIC</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">の</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">instructor</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">資格を授与される。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">金額：</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">&yen;60000 IMIC CERTIFICATION Course<br />FOR MORE INFORMATION OR REGISTRATION </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">こちらから</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />E-MAIL info@sweetriders.com<br /></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>First Minegata ride this year&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><category>mountain biking in Japan</category><dc:date>2012-05-04T21:17:28+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/83b7233c4ef9c8edaef754b72be7e5c5-64.html#unique-entry-id-64</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/83b7233c4ef9c8edaef754b72be7e5c5-64.html#unique-entry-id-64</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_0052" width="480" height="536" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry64-img_0052.jpg" /><br />A great first ride up Minegata today.... after bronchitis... this felt so good, thanks Miles, Mike and Albert... a great day indeed, love my 29er!!!!<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_0054" width="480" height="410" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry64-img_0054.jpg" /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_0055" width="480" height="435" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry64-img_0055.jpg" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>My beautiful Cherry Tree in full bloom&#x21;&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><category>mountain biking</category><dc:date>2012-05-05T21:13:00+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/29d4c0932562ce7f10ad9d36ae51bc5e-63.html#unique-entry-id-63</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/29d4c0932562ce7f10ad9d36ae51bc5e-63.html#unique-entry-id-63</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="524366_10151623615400463_525060428_n(1)" width="480" height="480" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry63-524366_10151623615400463_525060428_n002810029.jpg" /><br />Love my house and my beautiful cherry tree!!  Full bloom SAKURA!    Yeah!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>My Babies&#x21; &#x26; Shaums Baby.....</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><category>mountain biking in Japan</category><dc:date>2012-05-06T21:06:24+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/7a350a042036233a95fcaf455ed3e0d7-62.html#unique-entry-id-62</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/7a350a042036233a95fcaf455ed3e0d7-62.html#unique-entry-id-62</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="526766_10151643376195463_854685462_24321046_1385906804_n" width="480" height="480" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry62-526766_10151643376195463_854685462_24321046_1385906804_n.jpg" /><br />My beautiful babies, all clean, maintained and ready to rip, look out 2012 Season!  Gotta say, love my bikes, thank you Specialized!!<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="549343_10151644207250463_854685462_24321143_275692719_n" width="480" height="480" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry62-549343_10151644207250463_854685462_24321143_275692719_n.jpg" /><br />This is Shaum&rsquo;s mean machine when he joins us to lead the IMIC held next week here in Hakuba, for more details see this<a href="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/0e6a036e68e68a819c412c65066442b8-56.html" rel="self" title="Blog:IMIC first time in Japan!!"> link....</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Private couple tour&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><category>mountain biking in Japan</category><dc:date>2012-05-06T21:02:26+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/5a02b62103c81b0e73976188f0583f75-61.html#unique-entry-id-61</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/5a02b62103c81b0e73976188f0583f75-61.html#unique-entry-id-61</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="535348_10151631720610463_854685462_24303491_648912935_n" width="480" height="480" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry61-535348_10151631720610463_854685462_24303491_648912935_n.jpg" /><br />Today Sweet Riders Couple!  They came from Nagoya and ripped up Minegata!  Great day guys, can&rsquo;t wait for you to come again.  Great weather, great ride!<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Lindsay&#38;#38;Justin" width="480" height="516" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry61-lindsay0026justin.jpg" /><br />Lindsay and Justin atop the view of Minegata, Hakuba]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Level Up Clinic&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><category>mountain biking in Japan</category><dc:date>2012-04-29T23:06:46+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/6c43c46bce3f53f46a5e9ae5fa913c61-60.html#unique-entry-id-60</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/6c43c46bce3f53f46a5e9ae5fa913c61-60.html#unique-entry-id-60</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157629559356804/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="today" width="480" height="392" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry60-today.jpg" /></a><span style="font:17px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:17px Times-Roman; ">Today we had a great blue sky summer like day....great set up for a great clinic.   Our participants were from all over,  Tokyo, Scotland, England etc....great mix and great progress.   Check out our photos </span><span style="font:17px Times-Roman; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157629559356804/" rel="self">here</a></span><span style="font:17px Times-Roman; ">!   Good times..... </span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>East Meets West Dual Slalom Challenge</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><category>mountain biking in Japan</category><dc:date>2012-04-23T20:58:55+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/fa39200293510ef33ef736b0f93c68ed-59.html#unique-entry-id-59</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/fa39200293510ef33ef736b0f93c68ed-59.html#unique-entry-id-59</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="jjungblut_7_2_09_032" width="480" height="473" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry59-jjungblut_7_2_09_032.jpg" /><br /><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><img class="imageStyle" alt="shaums_kelowna_slash" width="480" height="318" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry59-shaums_kelowna_slash.jpg" /><span style="font:17px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:17px Times-Roman; ">Join Sweet Riders. com, Yans.com, and Mad March Racing. com for the East Meets West Old School Dual Slalom Challenge!!!<br /><br />Event Date: May 12th, 2012<br />Place: Fujimi Panorama Ski Hill<br />Registration time 10:00 - 10:30am<br />Practice Time: 10:45 - 11:15am<br />Challenge Time 11:45 - 12:30am<br />Entry Fee: &yen;1000 yen per person<br /><br />Event Description:<br />Famous Guest Rider Shaums March (</span><span style="font:17px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://www.madmarchracing.com/">www.madmarchracing.com</a></u></span><span style="font:17px Times-Roman; ">) is visiting from Canada. We want to make a fun event for Japanese Riders, fans and spectators to take part in. First of all, we will have an open class to all riders who would like to challenge Shaums and other riders on a simple old school dual slalom course that will be marked out by tape. We will simple call out 1-2-3 &ldquo;Go!&rdquo; for the start and have a volunteer judge if needed to determine the winners at the finish line. Practice will be open for thirty minutes, and then the challenge will begin in the next thirty minutes. The final battle will be between Yanagihara San, another Mountain Biking Legend from Japan, (</span><span style="font:17px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://www.yans.com/">www.yans.com</a></u></span><span style="font:17px Times-Roman; ">) and Shaums for the true old school dual slalom challenge. Prizes and RED BULL for participants....come out and battle Yans, Shaums, and friends!!<br /><br />To Register: please send an email with your name and phone number to </span><span style="font:17px Times-Roman; "><a href="mailto:info@sweetriders.com" rel="self">info@sweetriders.com</a></span><span style="font:17px Times-Roman; "><br /><br />You can register on that day as well!<br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">Sweet Riders</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">からお知らせ！</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br />""East Meets West Old School Dual Slalom Challenge!!!""<br /><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">東西対決のデュアルスラロームを盛り上げるのはこちら▶</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, LucidaGrande, Verdana, sans-serif; ">●</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">Yans.com(</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">柳原康弘</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">/MTB DH</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">プロデューサー</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">)</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, LucidaGrande, Verdana, sans-serif; ">●</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">Mad March Racing. com</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">（</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">Shaums March/80</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">年代</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">-90</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">年代にかけてワールドカップ転戦</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">DH</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">選手であり現在アメリカ／カナダで</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">MTB</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">スキルクリニック主宰している）</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, LucidaGrande, Verdana, sans-serif; ">●</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">Sweet Riders(</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">キャリー渡辺主宰によるクリニックを行っている。詳細はこちから　</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><a href="http://sweetriders.com/styled/index.html">http://sweetriders.com/</a></span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://sweetriders.com/styled/index.html">styled/index.html</a></u></span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">)<br /><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">イベント日程：</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">2012</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">年</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">5</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">月</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">12</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">場所：富士見パノラマリゾート</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><a href="http://www.fujimipanorama.com/mtb/">http://</a></span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://www.fujimipanorama.com/mtb/">www.fujimipanorama.com/mtb/</a></u></span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">エントリー：</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">10</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">00</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">〜</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">10</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">30<br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">練習タイム：</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">10</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">45</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">〜</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">11</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">15<br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">チャレンジ：</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">11</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">45</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">〜</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">12</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">30<br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">参加費：</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">1000</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">円</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">イベント詳細：</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">カナダより有名ライダーが参加します。ショームス・マーチ　</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">Shaums March (</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://www.madmarchracing.com/">www.madmarchracing.com</a></u></span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">) <br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">私達は楽しいイベントを日本のライダーはもちろんチャレンジを見に来る仲間にも届けたいと思います。チャレンジ内容はオープンクラス１つのカテゴリーとしたデュアルスラローム。</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">Shaums.Yans</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">らに挑戦しちゃいます。</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">コースにはスタートライン上に待機したライダーが</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">1-2-3Go!</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">の呼び出しでスタートしフィニッシュラインで勝者を決定します。</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">時と場合によりボランティアでフィニッシュラインのジャッジをお願いするかもしれません。　練習時間は全ライダー</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">30</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">分間とします。最終的に勝ち上がった勝者が伝説と呼ばれるライダー柳原康弘（</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://www.yans.com/">www.yans.com</a></u></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">）</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">真のオールドスクール・イースト代表</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">Shaums March (</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://www.madmarchracing.com/">www.madmarchracing.com</a></u></span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">) </span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">にチャレンジできます。</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">そして、参加者してくれたライダーには</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">RED BULL</span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">でエネルギーチャージ</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; ">!! <br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">賞品も用意しておりますご期待下さい！</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">エントリー／お問い合わせはこちら</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">お名前・電話番号・メールアドレスの情報を下さい。</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br />info@sweetriders.com<br /><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">追記：当日エントリーもございますが、早めに練習に入って頂く為に</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:16px HiraMinProN-W3; ">事前エントリーをして頂けると当日は直ぐ走って頂けると思います。</span><span style="font:16px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:17px Times-Roman; "><br /></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Little clip of Ikeda</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><category>mountain biking in Japan</category><dc:date>2012-04-15T18:39:28+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/50e8f133a65278bd83d1649da540e837-58.html#unique-entry-id-58</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/50e8f133a65278bd83d1649da540e837-58.html#unique-entry-id-58</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QavwtVrkQSQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />Just a little something from MB&rsquo;s third ride on a MTB, a great job for a third timer!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sweet Riders on Cyclowired</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><category>mountain biking in Japan</category><dc:date>2012-04-15T18:29:49+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/71346e453e4495c5b59091357e440480-57.html#unique-entry-id-57</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/71346e453e4495c5b59091357e440480-57.html#unique-entry-id-57</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.cyclowired.jp/?q=node%2F81017" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Screen shot 2012-04-15 at 6.29.02 PM" width="237" height="63" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry57-screen-shot-2012-04-15-at-6.29.02-pm.png" /></a><br />Check out Sweet Riders on <a href="http://www.cyclowired.jp/?q=node%2F81017" rel="self">cyclowired</a>... our Golden Week Events still have some openings, sign up with us today!!<br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>IMIC first time in Japan&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><category>mountain biking in Japan</category><dc:date>2012-04-08T20:56:10+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/0e6a036e68e68a819c412c65066442b8-56.html#unique-entry-id-56</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/0e6a036e68e68a819c412c65066442b8-56.html#unique-entry-id-56</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="imic fbpic" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry56-imic-fbpic.jpg" /><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />Ever wanted to be an internationally qualified mountain bike instructor or ride leader? Well, now is your chance. For the first time in Japan, we will offer the chance to be Certified for the IMIC Instructors and Ride Leaders Certification. With assistance from Mad March Racing, </span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><a href="http://madmarchinc.com/racing/">http://madmarchinc.com/</a></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://madmarchinc.com/racing/">racing/</a></u></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">, Northstar Outdoor Adventure, Norikura, </span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><a href="http://norikura.co.jp/en/?portfolio=northstar-outdoor-adventures">http://norikura.co.jp/en/?portfolio=northstar-outdoo</a></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://norikura.co.jp/en/?portfolio=northstar-outdoor-adventures">r-adventures</a></u></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "> and Evergreen Outdoors, </span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><a href="http://www.evergreen-hakuba.com/home.html">http://www.evergreen-hakuba.com/</a></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://www.evergreen-hakuba.com/home.html">home.html</a></u></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "> we bring you this fantastic opportunity!!<br /><br />What is the IMIC?<br /><br />The International Mountainbike Instructor Certification (BeIMIC) is the industry leading mountain bike certification provider born out of the first ever mountain bike certification program &ndash; the CMIC (Canadian Mountainbike Instructor Certification). The CMIC was established in 1995 and has taught mountain biking to over 4000 individuals of all ages and skill levels since its inception. The standardized IMIC program follows the same techniques and guidelines as the Canadian certification and is recognized internationally.<br /><br />The IMIC program offers four(4) levels of certification: Ride Leader, Instructor, Coach and Master Coach. To obtain an IMIC certification an individual will need to meet the requirements of the certification level, successfully complete the class, and pass the certification test (written and practical).<br />IMIC Certification Licenses<br /><br />Licenses will be provided upon successful completion of each course and provides the following benefits:<br /><br />Industry recognition as a legitimate mountain bike guide, instructor or coach certified to meet international safety standards and trained to use the tested, proven IMIC methodologies<br /><br />Officially recognized on the IMIC website as a certified Ride Leader, Instructor, Coach or Master Coach<br /><br />The option to have your information on the IMIC site link directly to your email or business website<br /><br />The option to utilize our coaching insurance company<br />Licenses are valid for 2 years from date of issue<br /><br />For more information please see the following websites <br /></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><a href="http://madmarchinc.com/racing/">http://madmarchinc.com/</a></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://madmarchinc.com/racing/">racing/</a></u></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://beimic.com/">http://beimic.com/</a></u></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />Cost: &yen;60000<br />For registration information, please email info@sweetriders.com<br /><br />Japanese information<br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">何故インストラクター資格が必要か</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">?<br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">資格とはひとつの信頼の形であり、ある職業の自主規制の形とも言える。それは非政府組織がその組織の定める一定の基準に達した個人に与える承認である。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">あなたが個人として資格を必要としているか、もしくは雇用主として社員の技能の確率を願っているかとしても</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">IMIC</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">の資格はあなたがマウンテンバイクインストラクションにおいて最高の基準を持っていることを世界に知らせることが出来る。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">加えてこの資格はあなたのゲストにあなたの「商品」が最高のものであることを保証してくれる。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">資格の他の利点</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">公的に資格のあるプロの品質のサービスが受けられることが保証される。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">実際にレッスン等のデモンストレーションを通して資格試験が行われるためプロとしての認められる。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">インストラクターとしての日々進歩するコーチング技術を得ることができる。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">プロとしての道徳規律の推進。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">現在のところ</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Ride Leader</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">とその１つ上のレベルの</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Instructor</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">という資格の</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">2</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">つを一度にを受講してはと考えていますが、</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Ride Leader</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">は</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">1</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日、</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Instructor</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">は</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">8</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">時間</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">x3</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日の講習が必要となります。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">内容が重複するので</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Instructor</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">となると以下のようなことが可能となります。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">個人、グループのマウンテンバイカーをリードすることができる。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">トレイルでパンク、チェーン、シフト調整といった修理が出来る。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">基礎的なインストラクション</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">初級レベルのクリニック、キャンプ、イベントの開催が出来る。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">正しいバイクセッティングが行える（バー</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">シート高調整、ブレーキ</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">シフト位置調整、基本的なサスペンションのコンプレッション</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">リバウンド調整）</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- IMIC</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">コーチ（</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Instructor</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">の１つ上のレベル）及びマスターコーチ（そのまた上）をクリニック</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">イベントでのサポート可</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">受講資格</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- 18</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">歳以上</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- 5</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">年以上のライディング経験</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">基礎的なファーストエイド資格</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">十分な筆記及び口述能力</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ライディングに対する情熱と他のライダーをより楽しく安全に上達させたいという強い意欲</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br />IMIC</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">のクリニックを行っているアメリカの団体のホームページには</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">Instructor</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">資格のスケジュールが載っていましたので翻訳しておきます。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><a href="http://midwestwomensclinic.com/imic.html">http://midwestwomensclinic.com/</a></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><a href="http://midwestwomensclinic.com/imic.html">imic.html</a></u></span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br />1</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日目：マニュアルによる理論</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ライドとツアーへの準備</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ライディング前のスキルチェック</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">発見と訂正</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">効果的な教え方とガイド法</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br />2</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日目：実技</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "> - </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">発展的な教授法と以下のような技術のをカバー；</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ニュートラルポジションとレディーステイト（準備ポジション）</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ブレーキング</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">シフティング</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ロックドッジ（パイロンスラロームでパイロンを前輪と後輪の間で通過）</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">スイッチバック</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">登坂中の降車</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">下りでの降車</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">基本的なフロントタイヤリフト</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">/</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">リアタイヤリフト</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">マニュアルフロントリフト</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />- </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">高速コーナリング</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">他</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br />3</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日目：実技及び筆記試験</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">受講者はコーチング技術と効果的なガイディング技術を最終試験に準備する際にも習得するべく努力する。受講者は</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">2</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日目に習う技術の内のひとつを実際に教える実技試験と筆記試験に通過することで</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">IMIC</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">の</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">instructor</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">資格を授与される。</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">金額：</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; ">&yen;60000 IMIC CERTIFICATION Course<br />FOR MORE INFORMATION OR REGISTRATION </span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W3; ">こちらから</span><span style="font:14px Times-Roman; "><br />E-MAIL info@sweetriders.com<br /></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ikeda Pump Track officially opens&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-04-07T20:16:05+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/607b28d93513298e8968eb578403ca1c-55.html#unique-entry-id-55</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/607b28d93513298e8968eb578403ca1c-55.html#unique-entry-id-55</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="Ikedaptksign" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry55-ikedaptksign.jpg" /><br />Thanks to the Middlebrook family and Ikeda Mountain bike club, there is a great new pump track open in Ikeda Machi near craft park.   More details to come soon and more video footage of it as well.  Please abide by the rules and any volunteers out there, we need you to help maintain this great new pump track.  Later!!<br /><br /><object width="400" height="300" ><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.facebook.com/v/10151476690920463" /><embed src="http://www.facebook.com/v/10151476690920463" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sweet Riders Golden Week Events</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-04-06T10:06:43+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/ff6dc24a8c17eb85ac4d1afa7f59f77b-54.html#unique-entry-id-54</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/ff6dc24a8c17eb85ac4d1afa7f59f77b-54.html#unique-entry-id-54</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="springclinicpic2" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry54-springclinicpic2.jpg" /><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Golden Week Schedule:</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />April 28 One Day Beginner Clinic </span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">４月２８日　白馬村長野</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />April 29 One Day Level Up Clinic</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　４月２９日　白馬村長野県</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />May 2 One Day Tour</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　５月２池田町長野県</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />May 3-4 Two Day Clinic/Tour</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　５月３&minus;４日　白馬村長野県</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Time Schedule for One Day Clinic: (beginners)</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /><br />10:00 Reception<br />10:30 Clinic Begins<br />12:00 Lunch<br />13:20 Clinic Begins again<br />16:30 Clinic Ends<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Clinic Description: </span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />This is a basic clinic introducing the &ldquo;Off Road&rdquo; riding style to beginners.  For those who have never tried off road before this level is perfect for you. <br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Price:</span><span style="font-size:18px; "> &yen;12000 (lunch and insurance is included)<br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Note:</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">  Pick ups and drop offs to nearby stations can be arranged if needed.<br /><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">日本語：</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />10</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">00</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　</span><span style="font-size:18px; "> </span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">受付</span><span style="font-size:18px; "> (beginner)<br />10</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">30</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　クリニック開始</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />12</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">00</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　ランチ</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />13</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">20</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　クリニック開始</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />16</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">30</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　クリニック終了　解散</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">内容：</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">基本的な乗り方を中心にレクチャー、オフロード初心者の方対象</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">レベル：</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">これからオフロードデビューする方、マウンテンバイクに乗るのが怖いと感じている方。　</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">金額：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">12000</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">円（ランチ、保険込み）<br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">最寄りの駅での送迎サービスもございますので、お問い合わせください。</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Time Schedule for One Day Clinic: (level up)</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /><br />10:00 Reception<br />10:30 Clinic Begins<br />12:00 Lunch<br />13:20 Clinic Begins again<br />16:30 Clinic Ends<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Clinic Description:</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />This clinic is designed for those who want to improve their skills to a higher level.  We will split the group according to individual skill levels and based on the number or people in the group. This clinic is perfect for those who have some off road experience on a mountain bike already.<br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Price:</span><span style="font-size:18px; "> &yen;12000 (Includes lunch and insurance)<br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Note:</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">  Pick ups and drop offs to nearby stations can be arranged if needed.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">1day clinic</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">:</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />10</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">00</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　受付（</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">level up class</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">）</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />10</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">30</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　クリニック開始</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />12</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">00</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　ランチ</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />13</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">20</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　クリニック開始</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />16</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">30</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　クリニック終了　解散</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">内容：</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">今のライディングよりレベルアップしたい方が対象。</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　　　人数の多い場合はグループ分け、又は各スキルレッスンに分けてクリニック。</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　　　</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">レベル</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：オフロード経験者</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">金額：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">12000</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">円（ランチ、保険込み）<br />最寄りの駅での送迎サービスもございますので、お問い合わせください。</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">One Day Tour Schedule</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />10:00 Registration<br />10:30 Head to the trail<br />12:00 Lunch<br />13:00 Head to the trail <br />16:00 The tour ends<br /> <br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Tour Description:</span><span style="font-size:18px; "> The tour will take you on a single track tour, with 20-40 minutes of cardio exercise, up to two or three times along the trail.  A level of intermediate fitness and experience on riding off trails is necessary.  Just in case, we will have a car available for pick ups for those who may need it.<br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Price:</span><span style="font-size:18px; "> &yen;7500( this includes insurance but does not include a lunch)<br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Note:</span><span style="font-size:18px; "> A minimum of 5 people are required for this tour.<br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Note:</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">  Pick ups and drop offs to nearby stations can be arranged if needed.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">1day tour:</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />10</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">00</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　受付</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />10</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">30</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　トレイルツアー</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />12</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">00</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　ランチ</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />13</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">00</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　トレイルツアー</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />16</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">00</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　トレイルツアー終了　解散</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">内容：</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">オフロードシングルトラックのトレイルで、がっつり１日走り回るツアー。</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　　　ライドアップ有り　</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">20</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">分～</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">40</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">分程度を２～３回</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　　　但し、参加者の体力をみながらツアー遂行しますのでご安心を！</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　　　車での搬送も控えてる安心ツアー！</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">レベル：</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">オフロード経験者、マウンテンバイクパーク初心者コースを走る事が出来る方。</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　　　　上り坂の道でも気合いで頑張れる方。</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">金額：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">7500</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">円（保険込み）ランチは含みませんので各自ご用意下さい　</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">最低遂行人数：</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">5</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">名<br />最寄りの駅での送迎サービスもございますので、お問い合わせください。<br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Two Day Clinic & Tour:<br />Saturday:</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /> 9:00 Registration<br /> 9:30 Morning Skill Sessions Begin<br />12:30 Lunch Time<br />13:00 After instructional tour on the trail begins<br />15:30 The tour ends<br />16:00 Return to accommodation<br /><br />18:30 BBQ time<br />19:30 Easy Maintenance Session and sign up for Sunday&rsquo;s skill sessions<br />20:00 the day comes to and end<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Sunday:</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br /> 9:00 Group Meeting and the days explanation<br /> 9:30 Morning Skill Sessions Begin<br />12:30 Lunch Time<br />13:00 Afternoon Instructional Tour Begins<br />15:30 The tour ends <br />16:00 The clinic wraps up and you are on your way back home...<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Two Day Clinic/Tour Description:</span><span style="font-size:18px; "><br />This two-day clinic is for those really wanting to improve their off road skills.  It is recommended for those with some off road experience and a basic level of fitness.  (Beginners can be accommodated by special request) We will work on basic skills such as basic body positioning and balance on the mountain bike, as well as intermediate skills such as straight line riding, descending, braking, shifting, basic front wheel lifts, 1/4 punch front wheel lifts, manuals, slow speed cornering, switchbacks,  and if time permits high speed cornering.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Price: &yen;25000</span><span style="font-size:18px; "> (includes insurance, all instruction and tour guiding, two lunches, BBQ. Note: breakfasts and accommodation are not included, Sweet Riders can recommend accommodation just give us an email)<br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Rentals: </span><span style="font-size:18px; "> MTB bikes are available for rentals, must be reserved in advance for &yen;2000 for the weekend. Helmets and gloves are provided if needed.<br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Note:</span><span style="font-size:18px; "> A minimum of 5 people are required for this camp<br /></span><span style="font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; ">Note:</span><span style="font-size:18px; ">  Pick ups and drop offs to nearby stations can be arranged if needed.<br /><br /></span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">２days：</span><span style="font:18px HiraKakuProN-W3; "><br />土曜日<br />９：００　受付<br />９：３０　スキル講習<br />12：００　昼食<br />13：００　トレイルを実際に使ってのスキル講習<br />15：３０　講習終了<br />16：００　宿へ移動<br />18：３０　BBQ　夕食<br />19：３０　メンテナンス講習<br />20：００～　自由行動<br /><br />日曜日<br />９：００　前日のおさらい<br />９：３０　スキル講習<br />12：００　昼食<br />13：００　トレイルツアー<br />15：３０　ツアー終了<br />16：００　解散<br /><br />参加費用＊２５０００円（２日分講習料&bull;メンテナンス講習料&bull;保険料&bull;２日分昼食&bull;BBQ）<br />　　　　　含まないもの＊朝食&bull;宿代（ご希望の方は宿をご紹介致します。要問い合わせ）<br />レンタルバイク＊２日間で２０００円（ヘルメット&bull;グローブ含む）<br />講習内容＊基本のポジションを中心にブレーキング、シフティング、前輪のリフトウィール、マニュアル等を講習致します。<br />参加者のレベル＊オフロード経験者。まったくの初心者は特別リクエストとして一度ご連絡下さい。<br />最低遂行人数＊５名<br />送迎＊最寄りの駅、バス停への送迎有り。お問い合わせ下さい。</span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sweet Riders with Sebas Romero&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-04-01T09:25:27+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/df0674803fda51b652efba558fcf42a9-53.html#unique-entry-id-53</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/df0674803fda51b652efba558fcf42a9-53.html#unique-entry-id-53</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157629347301872/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_6881" width="480" height="640" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry53-img_6881.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157629347301872/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="528482_10151437803145463_854685462_23754545_678195685_n" width="480" height="640" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry53-528482_10151437803145463_854685462_23754545_678195685_n.jpg" /></a><br />Sweet Riders had the fantastic opportunity to work with a famous and brilliant photographer <a href="http://www.blackmedia.es/tag/blackmedia-crew-sebas-romero-javi-echevarria-miguel-mito-we-are-family-guys-in/" rel="self">Sebas Romero</a> from Spain.  We were so lucky to get the chance for a couple of days working with Sebas.  We shot for two days in several locations and can not wait to see the photos.  We had a great time and got some exceptional shots.  Thank you to Yachiyo Maruyama for setting up this great chance.  Here are some of the shots we took of the day and the professional shots will be coming soon.  Stay tuned!!!! Can&rsquo;t wait!!  <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Sebas-Romero-Behind-the-Lens-2011.html" rel="self">For a Pinkbike.com interview with Sebas, click here!</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157629347301872/" rel="self">Check out the photos HERE!!</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>29er Festival Photo&#x27;s.....</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-03-16T15:42:30+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/fcd0876b2f9296f7d41dcd2ba0e8af39-52.html#unique-entry-id-52</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/fcd0876b2f9296f7d41dcd2ba0e8af39-52.html#unique-entry-id-52</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="SPSR29erDemoCl" width="480" height="231" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry52-spsr29erdemocl.jpg" /><br />Here we are on the second day of the Specialized/Sweet Riders 29er Demonstration Clinics in Sagamiko.  Despite the chilly weather conditions, we were very happy to see so many come out and try our cool 29er line up.   I was very happy to see so many females come out as well.  We had three demo clinics, one on Saturday and two on Sunday and on both days, the participants did so well.  We had everyone, including the first timers on a mtb, out on the trails by the end of the day.  Sweet Riders had an awesome day and would like to thank all of the staff and all of the others who came out and made this event a great success.  We are looking forward to a great season.  Viva 29ers!!!  So much fun....please check out the photo&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157629230798878/" rel="self">HERE!</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sweet Riders at the 29er Festival&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-03-09T13:17:56+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/e5a405db9a3bd89ad48d71d32d193a32-51.html#unique-entry-id-51</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/e5a405db9a3bd89ad48d71d32d193a32-51.html#unique-entry-id-51</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:18px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">2012</span><span style="font:18px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">年</span><span style="font:18px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">2</span><span style="font:18px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">月</span><span style="font:18px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">15</span><span style="font:18px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">日水曜日</span><span style="font:18px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">【試乗会のご案内】</span><span style="font:14px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">2012/3/10</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">（土）、</span><span style="font:14px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">11</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">（日）「</span><span style="font:14px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">SPECIALIZED 29</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">（ニク）祭り」（神奈川県相模原市）</span><span style="font:14px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">【試乗会のご案内】</span><span style="font:14px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">2012/3/10</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">（土）、</span><span style="font:14px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">11</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">（日）「</span><span style="font:14px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">SPECIALIZED 29</span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">（ニク）祭り」（神奈川県相模原市）</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span></p><p><img class="imageStyle" alt="niku" width="239" height="211" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry51-niku.jpg" /><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; color:#0000ED;"><u><br /></u></span><img class="imageStyle" alt="29+90+logo" width="93" height="93" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry51-29002b90002blogo.jpg" /><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:18px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">Ride 29er, Eat 29</span><span style="font:18px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">！</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, LucidaGrande, Verdana, sans-serif; ">●</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">イベント名　：　「</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">SPECIALIZED 29</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">（ニク）祭り」－</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">29er</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">試乗会開催－</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, LucidaGrande, Verdana, sans-serif; ">●</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">概要　：　もう疑問の余地はありません！　いまやクロスカントリー、</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">XC</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">トレイルのジャンルでは</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">29</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">インチホイールが世界的なスタンダード。</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">SPECIALIZED 29er</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">の異次元のパフォーマンスを試乗にて体感してください。</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　コースを</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">1</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">周して</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">facebook</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">に「近況アップデート」を投稿いただくと、各日先着</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">50</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">名様に特製</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">T</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">シャツ進呈と</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">BBQ</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ランチの特典が！</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">SPECIALIZED 29 </span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ラインナップを一堂に揃え、さらに国内初公開の</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">S-Works Stumpjumper FSR 29</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">も投入します！</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, LucidaGrande, Verdana, sans-serif; ">●</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日時　：</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">3</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">月</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">10</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日（土）</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10:00</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">～</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">15:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ライダーデー（どなたでも）当日受付のみ</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">3</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">月</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">11</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">日（日）</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10:00</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">～</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">15:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">ライダーデー（どなたでも）当日受付のみ</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　　※小雨決行。荒天時は</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">BBQ</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">場管理事務所にて展示を開催</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, LucidaGrande, Verdana, sans-serif; ">●</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">場所　：　さがみ湖リゾートプレジャーフォレスト内</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">MTB</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">フィールド</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　※受付を行うブース設営場所は追ってブログ上でお知らせします。</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　※恐れ入りますが入場料、走行料および駐車料金は自己負担となります。</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　※</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">BBQ</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">は無くなり次第終了となります。</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　※</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">T</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">シャツは先着</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">50</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">名様（各日）へ進呈いたします。</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　※試乗前に個人情報を伴う誓約書の記入と身分証明書のご提示をお願いします。</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　※ヘルメット、グローブの装着は必須です。お持ちでない場合は自転車の貸し出しは行いません。</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　　その他プロテクターなども必要に応じてご用意ください。</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W3; ">　※走行は自己責任のもと行ってください。主催者による保険加入はございません。</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font:14px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">緊急入荷！！</span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">本邦初</span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">S-Works Stumpjumper FSR 29</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">に試乗できます！</span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><br />XC</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">トレイルも</span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">29er</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">の時代に突入です！！　この機会をお見逃しなく。</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span><img class="imageStyle" alt="9869" width="320" height="192" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry51-9869.png" /><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; color:#0000ED;font-weight:bold; "><u><br /></u></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><br /><br />&nbsp;</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;, LucidaGrande, Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">●</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">試乗車：</span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; color:#0000ED;font-weight:bold; "><u><a href="http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=62079&scid=1100&scname=Mountain">S-Works Stumpjumper FSR Carbon 29</a></u></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">: S</span><span style="font:12px HiraMinProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">、</span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">M<br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; color:#0000ED;font-weight:bold; "><u><a href="http://www.specialized.com/ja/ja/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=62064&scid=1100&scname=%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A6%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3">Stumpjumper FSR Comp </a></u></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">: S, M<br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; color:#0000ED;font-weight:bold; "><u><a href="http://www.specialized.com/ja/ja/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=61538&scid=1100&scname=%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A6%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3">S-Works Epic Carbon 29 XTR </a></u></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">: S, M, L<br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; color:#0000ED;font-weight:bold; "><u><a href="http://www.specialized.com/ja/ja/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=62059&scid=1100&scname=%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A6%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3">S-Works Stumpjumper Carbon 29 XTR </a></u></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">: S, M, L<br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; color:#0000ED;font-weight:bold; "><u><a href="http://www.specialized.com/ja/ja/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=61510&scid=1100&scname=%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A6%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3">Camber 29</a></u></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">: S, M<br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; color:#0000ED;font-weight:bold; "><u><a href="http://www.specialized.com/ja/ja/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=62241&scid=1100&scname=%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A6%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3">Carve Expert 29</a></u></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">: 15, 17, 19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br /></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; color:#0000ED;font-weight:bold; "><u><a href="http://www.specialized.com/ja/ja/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=61544&scid=1100&scname=%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A6%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3">Fate Comp Carbon 29</a></u></span><span style="font:12px Times-Bold; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; ">:15</span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nabeline English Lecture</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-03-08T13:41:55+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/9aad91b67b638cb67d0d9aed7b3664f8-50.html#unique-entry-id-50</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/9aad91b67b638cb67d0d9aed7b3664f8-50.html#unique-entry-id-50</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="photo-5" width="480" height="359" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry50-photo-5.jpg" /><br />Once again I have been blessed with great students.  Great Job you guys, hope to see you in Hakuba soon and good luck with your English!!!<br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Arrggg&#x2c; bronchitis ....takes me down</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-03-08T13:38:22+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/03769c3179b8c50189beaf76f2a1e9c5-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/03769c3179b8c50189beaf76f2a1e9c5-49.html#unique-entry-id-49</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="Screen shot 2012-03-08 at 1.39.05 PM" width="429" height="455" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry49-screen-shot-2012-03-08-at-1.39.05-pm.png" /><br />arrrggg, so just after getting my new baby, test riding it... i come down with bronchitis....ahhhh.  Let me tell ya I don&rsquo;t wish it on my worst enemy, 5 days down and just coming back for air now......LOOK OUT, i&rsquo;m ready to ride again!!!!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>My new baby...my Specialized FATE&#x21;&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-02-20T23:43:27+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/e527c9feec6e3e20904f7da7783eb456-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/e527c9feec6e3e20904f7da7783eb456-48.html#unique-entry-id-48</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="429527_10151311767545463_854685462_23254893_1022946967_n" width="480" height="358" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry48-429527_10151311767545463_854685462_23254893_1022946967_n.jpg" /><br />Gotta love Specialized...can&rsquo;t wait to ride this tomr...my new Fate 29er...I am a lucky girl!!!!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Back to my XC roots&#x2c; first time in 15 years&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-24T12:45:00+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/47ebe115c742602a788c9f95b04eef24-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/47ebe115c742602a788c9f95b04eef24-47.html#unique-entry-id-47</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151186327120463.814761.854685462&type=3&l=e961cd3b6c" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="336827_10151186328190463_854685462_22874239_90748592_o" width="480" height="359" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry47-336827_10151186328190463_854685462_22874239_90748592_o.jpg" /></a><br />Jen and I after our first lap out on XC skis at Nagano&rsquo;s former Olympic XC ski course at <a href="http://www.shinmai.co.jp/oly-eng/kaijo/harp.htm" rel="self">Snow Harp.</a>   Today,  I decided because there was no new fresh powder for my Burton Fish to swim in, why not finally go out for a XC ski.  So I called my girl Jen and she was in.  So off we were after renting all the gear for just 1300 yen (for locals only, 1800 yen for non-locals) and it was a great experience.  You can choose from an easier course to of course,  a more challenging course.....we thought we were on the easy course but found out we made a mistake along the way and did some pretty hard core stuff.  It was a great workout.... another great activity I totally recommend.  Sweet Riders will be happy to arrange a tour for you if you should need a guide or some help.   Give us a call or an email if you have any questions or concerns....hope to see you on the track........For more photo&rsquo;s on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151186327120463.814761.854685462&type=3&l=e961cd3b6c" rel="self">Facebook click here.</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Snowshoeing with lodge Tabi-Tabi &#x27;s Angela</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-20T12:34:35+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/7d244e9db3e1db0401e0c0371323f151-46.html#unique-entry-id-46</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/7d244e9db3e1db0401e0c0371323f151-46.html#unique-entry-id-46</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151102176150463.801546.854685462&type=3&l=0cd1a5ff3e" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="329527_10151102176235463_854685462_22509140_1393273124_o" width="480" height="359" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry46-329527_10151102176235463_854685462_22509140_1393273124_o.jpg" /></a><br />Today Angela from<a href="http://www.tabitabihakuba.com/" rel="self"> Lodge Tabi-Tabi</a> and I set out to explore <a href="kuba-minekata.com/index.html" rel="self">M</a><a href="http://www.hakuba-minekata.com/index.html" rel="self">inekata&rsquo;s</a><a href="kuba-minekata.com/index.html" rel="self"> </a>snowshoe 5km track.  Ride the lift to the top and then off you go on an amazing loop with spectacular views of the Hakuba Alps.  To see more of the photo&rsquo;s on<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151102176150463.801546.854685462&type=3&l=0cd1a5ff3e" rel="self"> facebook click here</a>  I totally recommend trying this out!!!!  Enjpy or contact Sweet Riders for a personal tour of this route!!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Evergreen Cortina Day.....</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-28T12:31:00+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/6c73d2f1653ffeb6401becdeb72993ea-45.html#unique-entry-id-45</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/6c73d2f1653ffeb6401becdeb72993ea-45.html#unique-entry-id-45</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="327970_10151112817770463_854685462_22579435_1687389659_o(2)" width="480" height="274" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry45-327970_10151112817770463_854685462_22579435_1687389659_o002820029.jpg" /><br />Finally got out for a day of great sliding with the<a href="http://www.evergreen-hakuba.com/" rel="self"> Evergreen Outdoor</a> Crew.  Was blue skies and great powder.  Cheers guys for a great day!  By the way, if you want some great ski guiding or instruction....make sure to hit these guys up.  They have ample experience and qualifications to help you have a great day out on the mountain!!  For more photo&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151112816265463.803766.854685462&type=3&l=2c37e846c7" rel="self">click here, facebook link</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Alps Azumino Century Ride 2012</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-02-20T12:24:00+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/8220269f8e272be7e323e5644f72b983-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/8220269f8e272be7e323e5644f72b983-43.html#unique-entry-id-43</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.aacr.jp/index.html" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Screen shot 2012-02-20 at 12.23.37 PM" width="480" height="146" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry43-screen-shot-2012-02-20-at-12.23.37-pm.png" /></a><br />It&rsquo;s time to enter the spectacular &ldquo;Alps Azumino Century Ride 2012&rdquo; Event here in Nagano Prefecture.  Organized by former Olympic rider Raita Suzuki, and personal friend....along with several other business associates this event is a no miss!!!  It has already filled up fast so there are limited entry spaces left, sign up today for a great riding experience.  Sweet Riders Karey Watanabe and Yachiyo Maruyama will be there......See you there!!!!!!<br /><a href="http://www.aacr.jp/index.html" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Screen shot 2012-02-20 at 12.22.59 PM" width="480" height="406" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry43-screen-shot-2012-02-20-at-12.22.59-pm.png" /></a><br />For more info click <a href="http://www.aacr.jp/index.html" rel="self">HERE!!</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nabeline English Seminar......</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-02-20T11:29:59+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/1efef258fc6d0c58314d83e5172a8d84-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/1efef258fc6d0c58314d83e5172a8d84-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="399807_10151298616085463_854685462_23210099_98316191_n" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry42-399807_10151298616085463_854685462_23210099_98316191_n.jpg" /><br />Me with my great group of students from my annual Nabeline English Seminar...this is for you guys!!!  Great Job and can&rsquo;t wait to meet with you again.  <br />Let&rsquo;s go skiing or mountain biking this summer!!!!!<br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Snow Season has begun&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-13T22:36:26+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/d61b0535d96c2dd040d708a970e50d00-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/d61b0535d96c2dd040d708a970e50d00-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="402125_10151122405210121_817215120_22471170_1755391475_n" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry41-402125_10151122405210121_817215120_22471170_1755391475_n.jpg" /><br />First day out in the back country.. and oh it was soooo good! <br />The pow pow is just getting better.....<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="397440_301848179860351_100001055140478_889482_435986610_n(1)" width="480" height="320" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry41-397440_301848179860351_100001055140478_889482_435986610_n002810029.jpg" /><br />Weeeeee, here I come....<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="374756_10151122402720121_817215120_22471149_297330522_n" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry41-374756_10151122402720121_817215120_22471149_297330522_n.jpg" /><br />Thanks Bill and Kevin for a great day!!<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="327970_10151112817770463_854685462_22579435_1687389659_o(1)" width="480" height="274" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry41-327970_10151112817770463_854685462_22579435_1687389659_o002810029.jpg" /><br />Me with the Evergreen crew....at Cortina, another epic morning..<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="382736_10151124192730393_749760392_22659228_1594851444_n" width="480" height="269" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry41-382736_10151124192730393_749760392_22659228_1594851444_n.jpg" /><br />Snowshoeing with Angela in Minegata.....so sweet!<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="384862_10151124193405393_749760392_22659247_1634295115_n" width="480" height="269" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry41-384862_10151124193405393_749760392_22659247_1634295115_n.jpg" /><br />Love the lunch time break view.....<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="406776_10151124195705393_749760392_22659297_1103718492_n" width="480" height="269" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry41-406776_10151124195705393_749760392_22659297_1103718492_n.jpg" /><br />Gotta love Hakuba.....nature&rsquo;s paradise....<br /><br />Get your butts out to Hakuba and enjoy the snow.....!!<br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Happy New Year&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-12-30T19:57:35+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/453b3272b14f1c6c91ca191890972dc9-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/453b3272b14f1c6c91ca191890972dc9-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="Screen shot 2011-12-30 at 5.53.22 PM" width="480" height="342" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry40-screen-shot-2011-12-30-at-5.53.22-pm.png" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Merry X Mas from Sweet Riders</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-12-30T19:56:54+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/3f279f2b67f3b03d31de75b8883bf78b-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/3f279f2b67f3b03d31de75b8883bf78b-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="Screen shot 2011-12-24 at 12.20.36 PM" width="480" height="721" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry39-screen-shot-2011-12-24-at-12.20.36-pm.png" /><br />Wishing everyone the best over this holiday season!!  Enjoy......<br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Canadian Dirt...by Sweet Riders</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-11-05T19:54:34+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/12eb297cc0c853be453fdd3112e38514-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/12eb297cc0c853be453fdd3112e38514-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xjw2Ux8srww" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />A long time coming but here is our latest video of some of the Canadian footage taken this summer....enjoy...so much more to come!!!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Happy Halloween&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-11-03T20:42:34+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/922efc596f4143c4e9ca4233fdcf44f4-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/922efc596f4143c4e9ca4233fdcf44f4-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="330892_10150350455254037_254887149036_8298217_597340052_o" width="480" height="359" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry37-330892_10150350455254037_254887149036_8298217_597340052_o.jpg" /><br />The coolest Jack-o-Lantern I have ever seen... thanks to Ibis bikes for sharing this!!<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="380032_10150900836915463_854685462_21658323_4841374_n" width="480" height="440" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry37-380032_10150900836915463_854685462_21658323_4841374_n.jpg" /><img class="imageStyle" alt="376327_10150900837425463_854685462_21658326_1548702257_n" width="480" height="193" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry37-376327_10150900837425463_854685462_21658326_1548702257_n.jpg" /><br />Halloween with my big kids...dressed as a witch at the University...<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="301675_10150901085810463_854685462_21661220_4961516_n" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry37-301675_10150901085810463_854685462_21661220_4961516_n.jpg" /><br />here again with my little kids from Richards Easy English School<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="385054_10150896657715463_854685462_21611648_170459985_n" width="480" height="640" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry37-385054_10150896657715463_854685462_21611648_170459985_n.jpg" /><br />Ya-Chan and I decided to head out for a pre-halloween ride..before our big party....what a view!!<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="310823_10150896658765463_854685462_21611654_6797213_n" width="480" height="640" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry37-310823_10150896658765463_854685462_21611654_6797213_n.jpg" /><br />Great set up leading into a great night of fun and Halloweening!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157627884665429/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="331133_10150898958225463_854685462_21632124_1984356522_o" width="480" height="381" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry37-331133_10150898958225463_854685462_21632124_1984356522_o-2.jpg" /></a><br />Foxy Riders through a &lsquo;Party PATROL R21&rdquo; Halloween Jam and Bash at the Sweet Riders Base location in San Osaka....twas a great evening with great tunes provided by local musicians, great costumes, great food provided by Mominoki Hotel Chef Hide San..mmmm best Halloween gig I have ever been to ...enjoy the video&rsquo;s.... Hope you all had a great Halloween...for the whole set of photo&rsquo;s on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157627884665429/" rel="self">Flickr..click here</a>    for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150898953395463.773082.854685462&type=1&l=a6e263eacf" rel="self">facebook click here</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Some great Fall road rides...</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-11-03T20:32:46+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/326a9fcb3a2c96f99c3bbde2fbcc6998-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/326a9fcb3a2c96f99c3bbde2fbcc6998-36.html#unique-entry-id-36</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="329629_10150890576795463_854685462_21575836_893415795_o" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry36-329629_10150890576795463_854685462_21575836_893415795_o.jpg" /><br />Coming back from Canada, I knew I needed to put on some endurance road rides.... downhill is great but need that fitness back.  So I planned to do as much road riding as I could this fall.  Also, to add to the motivation is the fact that I will have cataract eye surgery very soon.  It is a bit easier for me at this time to ride on the road rather than in the dirt due to the vision impairment at the moment.<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="338189_10150879984995463_854685462_21505472_1417832785_o" width="480" height="640" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry36-338189_10150879984995463_854685462_21505472_1417832785_o.jpg" /><br />Despite the vision thing... I am still able to enjoy the colors and beauty of this fall season... this photo was snapped by Albert Kinstra of <a href="http://santanasan.wordpress.com/" rel="self">Santana Lodge</a> in Hakuba...what a day this was!!<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="299192_10150875698775463_854685462_21484255_352418637_n" width="480" height="640" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry36-299192_10150875698775463_854685462_21484255_352418637_n.jpg" /><br />Beauty at its finest in Nakayama in Matsumoto....wow is all I can say....]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sylvies return to Japan...</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-11-03T18:57:53+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/621af39643c660ba2bb11377f06a8f3f-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/621af39643c660ba2bb11377f06a8f3f-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="297957_10150868895025463_854685462_21432180_1748339710_n" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry35-297957_10150868895025463_854685462_21432180_1748339710_n.jpg" /><br />Yeah, Sylvie made her way back to Japan...and we got to sneak in a ride together...here us girls are at Aokiko lake after a great ride through Minegata.   We wanted to have a picnic so Kei-chan volunteered to bring us lunch.  Lucky us... great ride, great food  and great friends....!!<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="306424_10150868894105463_854685462_21432170_1754681382_n" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry35-306424_10150868894105463_854685462_21432170_1754681382_n.jpg" /><br />Kouji with the girls....so stoked he could get a holiday from his hard work schedule these days and join us for a great day of fun.  Weather couldn&rsquo;t have been any nicer...GOOD TIMES!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Team Lion Adventure....</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-11-03T18:53:35+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/2012a44f140227358a18d8d702032dc7-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/2012a44f140227358a18d8d702032dc7-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="319243_10150877510795463_854685462_21492704_257864257_n" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry34-319243_10150877510795463_854685462_21492704_257864257_n.jpg" /><br />Jyunta and I ...on our Sanosaka ride!   Today I took out the boys from Lion Adventure....they wanted to ride so off we went.  Using our great Specialized Demo bikes...they got their ride!  Both very skilled in white water rafting and canoeing...it was time for some dry land sports.  They both did a fantastic job and I can&rsquo;t wait to see their mountain bike skills develope......we will ride again soon!<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="294025_10150877503360463_854685462_21492664_293935830_n" width="480" height="640" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry34-294025_10150877503360463_854685462_21492664_293935830_n.jpg" /><br />Well done guys!!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Team Sounds Like Cafe and Hakuba Alps Hotel...join us for a ride&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-11-03T18:47:14+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/e45b03830503f5c703765be82a95b3f6-33.html#unique-entry-id-33</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/e45b03830503f5c703765be82a95b3f6-33.html#unique-entry-id-33</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="293533_10150862285145463_854685462_21391772_1605763322_n" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry33-293533_10150862285145463_854685462_21391772_1605763322_n.jpg" /><br />Maruko and I...a basic beginner to mountain biking, she did a great job and I saw great potential for a new female mtber....great job girl....welcome to MTB!<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="302995_10150862281885463_854685462_21391756_873584889_n(1)" width="480" height="640" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry33-302995_10150862281885463_854685462_21391756_873584889_n002810029.jpg" /><br />Rocky and Maruko....excellent students and future great riders!!!!  Thanks for a great day!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Japanese Style</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-10-20T18:42:59+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/0d0b1e767d81d8122789f82e0302d144-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/0d0b1e767d81d8122789f82e0302d144-32.html#unique-entry-id-32</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="292009_10150815041480463_854685462_21079460_337438251_n" width="480" height="640" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry32-292009_10150815041480463_854685462_21079460_337438251_n.jpg" /><br />Back in Japan and need a new look, thanks to my man Tetsuya...I got the bold, unique and striking look...I asked for....tee hee!  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Our Canadian Teaser......</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-10-14T07:33:11+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/18f378273f21989c39e70c1f42f9b5ce-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/18f378273f21989c39e70c1f42f9b5ce-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cYPrVEqIdVc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>What a trip&#x21;&#x21;  Love u Canada&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-10-13T21:26:21+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/167486f3a4653a96dd705d8801362389-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/167486f3a4653a96dd705d8801362389-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are back!!  What a trip it was....Vancouver, Whistler, Mt. Washington, Edmonton, Crowsnest Pass, Calgary, Banff, Canmore, Peachland, Vernon and Bowen Island.  To tell the story of my trip..<a href="http://web.me.com/kareywatanabe/Canada_09_11_trip/Touch_down%21.html" rel="self">. here are the much awaited for photo&rsquo;s.</a>..now comes the video work.  Stay tuned.<br /><a href="http://web.me.com/kareywatanabe/Canada_09_11_trip/My_awesome_family%21%21.html" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="family crntps" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry29-family-crntps.jpg" /></a><br />With my family in the Crowsnest Pass....<br /><a href="http://web.me.com/kareywatanabe/Canada_09_11_trip/Girls_who_rock...in_black_and_white%21.html" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="seejjcoachesferry" width="480" height="315" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry29-seejjcoachesferry.jpg" /></a><br />With the coaches for See Jane Jump.....<br /><a href="http://web.me.com/kareywatanabe/Canada_09_11_trip/Randoms.html" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="yakarwhistler" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry29-yakarwhistler.jpg" /></a><br />Ya Chan and I in WHISTLER!!!!!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Oh Canada&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-08-14T07:49:58+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/963836003169692c93610c9eafa302cc-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/963836003169692c93610c9eafa302cc-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="Screen shot 2011-08-14 at 7.45.28 AM" width="480" height="290" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry28-screen-shot-2011-08-14-at-7.45.28-am.png" /><br />Well, I am off to Canada today for one month.  Back on the 19th of September to Japan.  I am off to do some upgrading and coaching as well as, visit my wonderful family and friends... here is the schedule<br /><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span>Aug 14th - 18th in Vancouver, B.C.<br />Aug 19-21st Mt. Washinton, Vancouver Island coaching at the event See Jane Jump<br />Aug 22 in Vancouver<br />Aug 23rd depart and arrive in Edmonton Alberta<br />Aug 26th leave Edmonton for the Crowsnest Pass<br />Aug 30th my girlfriend Ya-Chan arrives in Calgary Alberta<br />Sept 3rd, depart with Hiroki to Peachland, B. C.<br />Sept 4th Ride Silver Star<br />Sept 5th arrive in Whistler<br />Sept 7th my birthday party in Whistler...place to be announced..<br />Sept 10-11 Trek Dirt Series Camp<br />Sept 12-18, Whistler, Sqaumish and Vancouver<br /><br />Hope to see you in Canada and those back in Japan, see you soon!!!  Have a great summer!!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ya Chan&#x27;s Birthday Party</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-08-14T07:45:44+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/ce9102dd3b1758aaa3be85e81160e43c-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/ce9102dd3b1758aaa3be85e81160e43c-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="289858_10150744632480463_854685462_20382721_6551008_o" width="480" height="359" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry27-289858_10150744632480463_854685462_20382721_6551008_o.jpg" /><br />We had a great birthday celebration for Ya-Chan last week.  Keiko and her friend made a beautiful cake and lots of people came down to give Ya-Chan a birthday cheers or two!!  My birthday is coming up and I will be celebrating it in Canada, so excited!!  Hope you had a great week!<br />MORE photos on<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150744629375463.737760.854685462&l=11f788bb47&type=1" rel="self"> facebook here!</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sweet Riders Clinic at the Specialized/Funride Event</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-08-08T09:11:06+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/68f28e7c1e5f1c64cfeb54650ed7b2c7-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/68f28e7c1e5f1c64cfeb54650ed7b2c7-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157627376428464/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="6017510397_10451bc18b_b" width="480" height="299" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry26-6017510397_10451bc18b_b.jpg" /></a><br />We had a fantastic event this past weekend with<a href="http://www.specialized.com" rel="self"> Specialized</a> and <a href="http://www.fujimtb.jp/" rel="self">Funride Magazine</a>!  With over 400 riders, a full team of 2012 Specialized Demo Bikes, a Sweet Riders Women&rsquo;s Clinic, MTB Japan&rsquo;s Nathan Bennett&rsquo;s childrens clinic, and a great trial show by Okuppi San....it was a smash success!   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157627376428464/" rel="self">here are the photo&rsquo;s.</a>...be sure to check them out.....hope you had a great weekend!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Aizawa Family Day Clinic</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-08-04T07:26:39+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/8544a1abd3cc7f5753fe92f3c9d71ad4-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/8544a1abd3cc7f5753fe92f3c9d71ad4-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="287768_10150731992275463_854685462_20220954_2497972_o" width="480" height="336" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry25-287768_10150731992275463_854685462_20220954_2497972_o.jpg" /><img class="imageStyle" alt="288561_10150731992215463_854685462_20220953_3462482_o" width="480" height="298" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry25-288561_10150731992215463_854685462_20220953_3462482_o.jpg" /><span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W3; "><br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">We had a great day last Tuesday when two former students of mine came out for a first timers day clinic here in Hakuba.  Tetsu, now a doctor in Hokkaido and Yumi, now a professional ballerina in France, have so grown up.  I used to teach then when they were both in Jr High... how times fly.  Yumi brought her boyfriend Vladimir along and we had a fantastic day ending with a jump in Aokiko lake.   It was such a pleasure to see how they all improved and became so much more confident on their bikes.   Thanks again guys for a wonderful clinic.   Enjoy the short promotional teaser I made for this clinic</span><span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W3; "><a href="http://vimeo.com/27266012" rel="self"> HERE!</a></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hakuba CTV</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-08-02T08:11:09+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/97d80be36a4965c2a73c43d13fca04bb-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/97d80be36a4965c2a73c43d13fca04bb-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.x-session.asia/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="x-session2011rogo-1" width="290" height="93" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry24-x-session2011rogo-1.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><u><a href="http://www.x-session.asia/" rel="self">Check out the footage of the X-Session Asia 11....head cam provided by yours truly/Contour</a></u></span><span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><u><br /></u></span><span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><u><a href="http://vimeo.com/27136630" rel="self">Vimeo direct link here</a></u></span><span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W6; font-weight:bold; font-weight:bold; "><u><br /><br />Jimmy and I are stars!!!!  Great event, don&rsquo;t miss it next summer!!!!!<br /><br />制作HAKUBA CATV　ダウンヒルレースの模様を中心に撮影されました。</u></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Free Ride Games 2011 in Fujimi Panorama</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-08-01T07:23:57+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/3ea9c51b71bf19a78af3d02ee1a33390-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/3ea9c51b71bf19a78af3d02ee1a33390-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157627201782471/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="5995864560_919d259eb8_b" width="480" height="349" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry23-5995864560_919d259eb8_b.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">Wee hee, I had a great time at the Free Ride Games 2011 in Fujimi Panorama this past weekend.  The forecast was rain all weekend but we got away with a clear day on Sunday.   Saturday it rained and made the course nice and slippery for Rage Oshima&rsquo;s Magic Mushroom Race.   Because of that, we could only do one run instead of two.  So I had one shot on a short little jump track to get the best time..... haha, gave it my best and came in third....not bad for my first time doing that kind of race.   It was well organized and everyone walked away with a prize including me.  I won a few t shirts and a free day pass to Fujimi, so I was stoked.<br /></span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br />The next day, my engine was pretty slow to start.  Feeling the stress of the whole past couple of weeks, my muscles haven&rsquo;t been happy.  But with a strong cup of Java, I got the engine started and was out practicing by 8am.   Today&rsquo;s race was Wada San&rsquo;s dual slalom event.   Old school fun, with a great turnout.   I had a great time and even raced with a Specialized Camber 29er....what a challenge, no practice .....just did it...haha, not my best result but tons of fun!!! </span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157627201782471/" rel="self"> Check out the photo&rsquo;s here!!!</a></span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">  It&rsquo;s time to go to work....more later, have a great Monday!!!</span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Some cool pics and off to the Free Ride Games....</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-29T21:18:41+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/f5ff477050c4638c7d6ce8f1187af0c5-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/f5ff477050c4638c7d6ce8f1187af0c5-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are some cool photo&rsquo;s from this months<a href="http://www.x-session.asia/" rel="self"> X-Sessions</a> DH at Hakuba 47 Ski Hill.  All photo&rsquo;s taken by <a href="http://www.jooj.tv/photo/#" rel="self">Hiroaki Takei</a><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="0056" width="448" height="675" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry22-0056.jpg" /><img class="imageStyle" alt="0050" width="448" height="675" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry22-0050.jpg" /><img class="imageStyle" alt="0757" width="480" height="318" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry22-0757.jpg" /><img class="imageStyle" alt="0769" width="480" height="318" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry22-0769.jpg" /><img class="imageStyle" alt="0772" width="480" height="318" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry22-0772.jpg" /><br />Thanks again Takei San!!  <br /><br />Been a crazy busy week, haven&rsquo;t even had time to move the stuff in my entrance from last weeks Shimano Bikers Festival.....and now its already time to leave for <br /><a href="http://frgames.exblog.jp/16314770/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="frg200608Title" width="480" height="122" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry22-frg200608title.jpg" /></a><br />let&rsquo;s hope it doesn&rsquo;t rain too hard this weekend!!    Hope to see you all there.....later!!!<span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br /></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sweet Riders captures Japan&#x27;s top riders racing 4X&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-24T22:05:57+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/f7f796893e01f0ec76f80222194c5086-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/f7f796893e01f0ec76f80222194c5086-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157627144013409/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_4819" width="480" height="315" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry21-img_4819.jpg" /></a><br />Team Shimano, Shun Matsumoto, Kazuki Shimizu, Kurokawa San, Keiichi Tsujiura, Karey Watanabe and <a href="http://www.ya-chan.com" rel="self">Yachiyo Maruyama.</a>..<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157627144013409/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_4846" width="480" height="330" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry21-img_4846.jpg" /></a><br />Clinic number four... a great group!!<br /><br />Back from the Shimano Bikers Festival where Sweet Riders ran clinics on their center staging area.   What a great weekend!  Thank you Shimano for sponsoring Sweet Riders.....we had a great turn out for our round of clinics on Saturday and Sunday.   Lots of things happening and we had some great students from mom&rsquo;s and dad&rsquo;s to their little ones....Great job everyone!  Thank you for supporting Sweet Riders as well.  Enjoy the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157627144013409/" rel="self">PHOTOS HERE!!</a><br /><br /><iframe width="500" height="281" src="http://contour.com/stories/japans-top-riders-4x-battle/embed?map=false&width=500px&height=281px" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font:12px Verdana, serif; ">Japan's top field of riders battle it out on the Fujimi Panorama 4X course, Shimano supported riders Keichi Tsujiura, Shun Matsumoto, Kazuki Shimizu, Karey Watanabe, Yachiyo Maruyama and surprise guest....Kenji Takeya!!!! Brought to you by Sweet Riders Contour Head Cam.....</span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Shimano Bikers Festival&#x21;&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-22T09:14:47+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/e08a28547192431105b953e6ccc50aef-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/e08a28547192431105b953e6ccc50aef-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.shimano-event.jp/11bikers/topic04.html" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="shimano_home2_10b" width="395" height="180" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry20-shimano_home2_10b.gif" /></a><br />Sweet Riders will be running clinics and racing at this weekends Shimano&rsquo;s Bikers Festival...come out and cheer Karey and Ya-Chan on!!!<br />See you there!  Click <a href="http://www.shimano-event.jp/11bikers/topic04.html" rel="self">here for more details....</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Gilmore Family Clinic</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-19T08:02:47+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/00f568c22c9d645b21d9727439bc19ac-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/00f568c22c9d645b21d9727439bc19ac-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_4797" width="480" height="420" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry19-img_4797.jpg" /><br />Today the Gilmore family worked very hard in their day clinic despite the heat.   Great job ladies, a great day and lovely to witness such improvement in your biking skills...a job well done!!<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_4798" width="480" height="332" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry19-img_4798.jpg" /><br />Funny faces after the clinic..<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_4799" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry19-img_4799.jpg" /><br />Best way to cool down after a hard day of riding.... yeah Aokiko!!<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_4800" width="480" height="640" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry19-img_4800.jpg" /><br />Salina and I...enjoying the sun after a nice dip in the lake..]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Specialized Japan Dealers Conference 2011 in Fujimi Kogen</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-15T13:10:12+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/5e7c1aa067a4384e40c929c38e992f12-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/5e7c1aa067a4384e40c929c38e992f12-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157627183498504/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="SDC epic ridegrp" width="480" height="305" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry18-sdc-epic-ridegrp.jpg" /></a><br />We had a great two days with over 62 top dealers from all over Japan come out and join the Specialized 2012 bike launch in Fujimi Kogen.  Despite it being very hot, everyone got out there and rode as much as they could.  Bennet and I guided three full tours on the first day and then on the second day, Shingo guided us on a 2 hour special MTB ride.  It was epic!!  I took video of the whole weekend and now will be working on putting it all together.....here is the trailer I made to give you a quick preview...<a href="http://vimeo.com/26459744" rel="self">.CLICK HERE</a><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/26459744?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/26459744">Specialized Dealers Conference 2011</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/sweetriders">Sweet Riders Japan</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br /><br />Here are all of the photo&rsquo;s as well on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157627183498504/" rel="self">FLICKR</a>...check them out...Thank you Specialized and all the dealers, staff and riders who came out for this great event!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>S-Session Asia Results</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-10T12:57:38+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/f464c9d1f3675ee03b56b27458bdd535-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/f464c9d1f3675ee03b56b27458bdd535-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="CA3I0575" width="480" height="305" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry17-ca3i0575.jpg" /><br />Well the race was really fun and all in all,  another great X-sessions Asia Event!!  Well done Ya-Chan and the rest of the crew!!!  At <a href="http://www.hakuba47.co.jp/" rel="self">Hakuba 47 Ski Hill</a> we pedaled our butt&rsquo;s off during the race.  We had two heats...one in the morning and one in the afternoon.  I felt much stronger in the morning that in the afternoon.  By then, I think the heat had gotten to me.  Most of the racers felt the same, it was a really tough race, not so much because of the technical part of the course but of the pedaling section that was uphill on off camber soil.  Pedaling on the DH machine really lets you know you are alive, haha!  My first run went smooth, and I felt pretty good...and ended up 3rd overall, that&rsquo;s with the men, because there was only me riding in the Ladies class...you can see the results below...I am number 7.....Jimi is number 9.....<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="264149_10150697927060463_854685462_19792286_3569905_n" width="480" height="640" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry17-264149_10150697927060463_854685462_19792286_3569905_n.jpg" /><br />The second run, started off bad, was all over the place up in the grass and felt how tired I really was....thought I was going to die in the uphill pedaling section....haha, but kept it going ......by the end of my run, I felt I had gone slower than in my first run.  To my surprise I was actually two seconds faster!!  So I ended up first in Women&rsquo;s and fourth overall in the men&rsquo;s rank.   I was only 3 seconds off Jimi, my training partner&rsquo;s time....which made me super stoked.  I actually beat him by a second in the first heat but knew he probably had more in him for the second round.   I was right....I know what a great rider he is so yeah....being close to his time was an honor.  First place was 5:39, second place 5:42, third place (Jimi) 5:44 and forth place (me) 5:47...yippee!<br />  <img class="imageStyle" alt="261725_10150697804900463_854685462_19790691_624854_n" width="480" height="439" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry17-261725_10150697804900463_854685462_19790691_624854_n.jpg" /><br />I was exhausted after the race.  As you can see by the times, this was quite a long downhill compared to recent downhills nowadays.. even Fujimi times are shorter...so it was a great experience and great training!  Once again, thanks to all who made this event happen and all of those who came out!!<br /><br />Hope you are having a great weekend....it&rsquo;s time for a jump in the lake and then do some preparation for this weeks Specialized Dealer Conference  in Fujimi Kogen...looking forward to trying out some sweet new 2012 bikes!!!!!  Later...<br /><br />Here is the footage of the race.....click on the Contour Logo.....<br /><a href="http://contour.com/stories/x-sessionsasia-dh-race" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="16BCC9EB-862B-42DF-9C44-7184EC6BE90B" width="224" height="59" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry17-16bcc9eb-862b-42df-9c44-7184ec6be90b.png" /></a><a href="http://contour.com/stories/x-sessionsasia-dh-race" rel="self"> X-Sessions Asia 2nd Heat DH Run</a>   enjoy....<br /><br /><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="262345_2210145890571_1155194151_32665663_6951226_n" width="480" height="364" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry17-262345_2210145890571_1155194151_32665663_6951226_n.jpg" /><br />Jimi, myself, Ya-Chan, Kei and Neil.....enjoying the great event....<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="261562_2210144810544_1155194151_32665660_4951857_n" width="480" height="640" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry17-261562_2210144810544_1155194151_32665660_4951857_n.jpg" /><br />Love my Demo 8!!!!!<br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>More Footage up on the Contour Story Teller Site&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-07T11:03:30+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/0f4c844fefd94e666f3d8721e2544747-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/0f4c844fefd94e666f3d8721e2544747-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://contour.com/users/karey-lee" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="16BCC9EB-862B-42DF-9C44-7184EC6BE90B" width="224" height="59" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry16-16bcc9eb-862b-42df-9c44-7184ec6be90b.png" /></a><br />Check out my site on the official<a href="http://contour.com/users/karey-lee" rel="self"> Contour Site</a>...enjoy some of the footage....as well as on our <a href="http://vimeo.com/sweetriders" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Vimeo-green-64" width="43" height="43" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry16-vimeo-green-64.png" /></a>  channel and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/SweetRidersJapan" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="images-1" width="39" height="39" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry16-images-1.jpg" /></a>  channels........!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sweet Riders at Shimano Bikers Festival&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-08T11:00:37+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/49ae1e2cd8cc9cec2e4dcd0026aa88cb-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/49ae1e2cd8cc9cec2e4dcd0026aa88cb-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="top_09" width="820" height="127" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry15-top_09.gif" /><br />Join Sweet Riders for some clinics  at the Shimano Biker&rsquo;s Festival....<br /><br />Details <a href="http://www.shimano-event.jp/11bikers/topic04.html" rel="self">HERE</a><br /><br />See you there!!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Aokiko is ready for the summer&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-04T07:07:10+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/3f797390bd3e2953ef688883acedb6d2-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/3f797390bd3e2953ef688883acedb6d2-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://gallery.me.com/kareywatanabe#100057&bgcolor=black&view=grid" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Aokikokandy" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry14-aokikokandy.jpg" /></a><br />We tested the waters and it&rsquo;s definitely swimming season!  Come out and join us for a ride and a swim!  Best way to enjoy the summers here in Japan.... Enjoy more pics<a href="http://gallery.me.com/kareywatanabe#100057&bgcolor=black&view=grid" rel="self"> here</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Success&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-04T07:04:06+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/0f00f1ea458a61ae9e95be9bc1580573-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/0f00f1ea458a61ae9e95be9bc1580573-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://gallery.me.com/kareywatanabe#100049&view=grid&bgcolor=black&sel=0" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="kokusai ldg grp" width="480" height="320" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry13-kokusai-ldg-grp.jpg" /></a><br />The Roots Cafe Season Opener and Charity Event was a success!  Evergreen raised some funds for our much needed victims in the Tohoku area!  Thanks to all who came out and made this event possible!!  Good times....<br />Check out the facebook link <a href="http://www.facebook.com/notes/dave-enright/tractor-for-the-children-of-minami-sanriku/10150225900781218" rel="self">here..</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Happy Canada Day&#x21;&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-01T10:30:56+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/5180e208d591101536579e213825a55b-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/5180e208d591101536579e213825a55b-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137062293036642" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="188054_137062293036642_2884441_n" width="200" height="282" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry12-188054_137062293036642_2884441_n.jpg" /></a><br />Come on down to the Reggae Relief for Tohoku tonight put on at Roots Cafe<a href="http://www.evergreen-hakuba.com/home.html" rel="self">/Evergreen Outdoors</a>!  Enjoy Canada Day, Reggae and help out our fellow Tohoku people in need!!!!!! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137062293036642" rel="self"> Facebook link here..</a>.<br /><br />See you there!  If not, enjoy Canada day and have a great weekend!!<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="260024_10150687076320463_854685462_19639577_724669_n" width="480" height="439" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry12-260024_10150687076320463_854685462_19639577_724669_n.jpg" /><br />Yeah Canada!!!!  MIss you........]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>X-Session Asia 11</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-06-26T22:19:10+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/2bed6bde2af6b899a3ec70ee78c09a2c-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/2bed6bde2af6b899a3ec70ee78c09a2c-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.x-session.asia/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="x-session20112" width="463" height="328" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry11-x-session20112.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:16px; color:#FF0000;font-weight:bold; ">Check out this local event in Hakuba</span> coming up on the 9th of July.  I will be there racing and doing a clinic as well....so come on down and join us!!!!<br /><strong><br /></strong><span style="font-size:14px; font-weight:bold; ">Sweet Riders High Speed Cornering & DH Skill Up Clinic</span><br /><br />Date: July 9th<br />Location:  Hakuba 47 Ski Hill<br /><a href="http://www.x-session.asia/" rel="self">Event: X-Session Asia 11</a><br />Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00pm<br />Cost; &yen;5000<br />Specialized Bike Rentals are available upon request  for &yen;1000yen ..but reserve now due to  limited bikes available. Helmet rentals &yen;500.<br /><br />Practice some high speed corners and get pumped to rip the 47 downhill course with Sweet Riders!  Sign up today at i<a href="mailto:info@sweetriders.com" rel="self">nfo@sweetriders.com</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Double OMG&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-06-26T22:13:11+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/484c93cfac52b73b5cc5dfa4e6b68ea1-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/484c93cfac52b73b5cc5dfa4e6b68ea1-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="262014_10150665301600463_854685462_19541774_2296659_n" width="418" height="273" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry10-262014_10150665301600463_854685462_19541774_2296659_n.jpg" /><br />This week hasn&rsquo;t been to good injury wise....ahhhhh!  First the crash, and now a black eye.  BUT, not from the bike...this was an accidental elbow hit from a friends arm.   Just was in the wrong place at the wrong time and wham....got me a nice shiner.  My friend was so sorry, but hey accidents happen....haha, <br /><br />So now I have some really pretty colors to show......it&rsquo;s better than eyeshadow!!!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>OMG&#x21;  A nice crash&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-06-26T21:52:52+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/4d3523a4ac12c9aea8e99e193253f9df-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/4d3523a4ac12c9aea8e99e193253f9df-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[So I was thinking yeah, that line looks sweet, I&rsquo;m gonna try it....it was just a little off the main trail to the right, off camber leading to a mini-road gap jump...but little did I know the lip I was shooting for was soft and wet...next thing I know the front tire slips out from me as I am lifting off and in mid air I started to drop to the right...and I knew I was going down.....on a gravel road...no......bam!!!   It hurt and then a bit of scrapage and no broken bones......thank god.  Well it had to happen sooner or later.....I have never had a crash in gravel until now...and it was as I expected....NASTY!  Enjoy the post crash interview lol!!!<br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0gtwkhNMUDA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Whistler Dream Tour</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-06-16T12:27:45+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/5c06536fe7a40bd9589214fdeff039df-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/5c06536fe7a40bd9589214fdeff039df-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="Screen shot 2011-06-16 at 12.06.59 PM" width="480" height="303" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry8-screen-shot-2011-06-16-at-12.06.59-pm.png" /><br /><br />Sweet Riders is going to do group tour on the Canada Side from Sept 8th -15th, with an optional to join in the infamous 2 day Co-Ed <a href="http://www.dirtseries.com/mountain_bike_camp_details.php?id=whistler2011" rel="self">Trek Dirt Series Camp</a> on Sept 10-11th.  Never ridden in Whister before???   Now is your chance to have your dream trip.  Sign up today for this ride of a lifetime!  Email us at <a href="http://www.sweetriders.com" rel="self">i</a><a href="mailto:info@sweetriders.com" rel="self">nfo@sweetriders.com</a><br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SA2u94CF_Bs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SWEET RIDERS DAY CLINIC/TOUR</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-06-12T14:09:34+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/a5443c903c2f945a6c60019f6841a044-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/a5443c903c2f945a6c60019f6841a044-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/24979365?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/24979365">June 11th Clinic</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/sweetriders">Sweet Riders Japan</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />Today Sweet Riders had a group of six come out from MIto......they joined us for some instruction and touring around the beautiful Hakuba.   We had a great day and the riders were amazing.  All pretty much first time on mountain bike trails...they followed instructions and us coaches Dave Enright of Evergreen Outdoors and I were standing proud.  Thank you so much for inviting me to the awesome BBQ party afterwards guys... I had a great time!!!!!<br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>OMG&#x21;  SNAKE&#x21;&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-06-10T14:05:24+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/2564f89d11e6c4c4b8b26f0e0ac72d85-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/2564f89d11e6c4c4b8b26f0e0ac72d85-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="SNAKE" width="480" height="640" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry5-snake.jpg" /><br /><span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">OMG!  Today I awoke to find a snake in my entrance.  As I was getting all the bikes ready for tomorrow&rsquo;s clinic, I found this guy staring at me...ahhh....then he started to slither around and I couldn&rsquo;t do anything, I didn&rsquo;t know if it was poisonous at this point or not...but I soon figured out where he was going...to the baby birds in a nest above my front entrance..oh no.....this is what happened.....<br /></span><span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W3; "><a href="http://youtu.be/8KkG6DIEk7Q" rel="self">CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE!</a></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Sweet Riders Video&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-06-06T00:02:34+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/7f981205c5b0f347df36704233eb0760-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/7f981205c5b0f347df36704233eb0760-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_0531" width="365" height="486" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry4-img_0531.jpg" /><br />Coach Karey Lee Watanabe<br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_0532" width="365" height="486" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry4-img_0532.jpg" /><br />Coach Yachiyo Maruyama<br /><br />Sweet Riders Karey and Ya-Chan set out on an adventure to get footage for their first video together....check it out here.   Had a great day and a great experience.  Look forward to the many to come!!  Hope you all had a great weekend!<br /><span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W3; "><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/24679232?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/24679232">Sweet Riders Sanosaka Guided Tours</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/sweetriders">Sweet Riders Japan</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Fujimi B &#x26; C course video</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-06-05T11:10:52+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/7e2370073eb8d2fb8d3c5ebefe78091d-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/7e2370073eb8d2fb8d3c5ebefe78091d-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W3; "><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/24652558?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/24652558">Fujimi B & C</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/sweetriders">Sweet Riders Japan</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br />Today was the first day out videoing with our new camera from Contour!!  Learned all about trying to get the perfect angle for the camera.  Today I set it to low...but nevertheless captured some good riding.  Hope you enjoy the video and thanks to my friends and sponsors as always for making this happen!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /></span>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Otaki Hill Climb&#x26; New Contour Sponsorship&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-06-03T00:20:44+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/6942d4dd45aa4c751583468174709c14-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/6942d4dd45aa4c751583468174709c14-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.powersports.co.jp/sda/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="header_title-1" width="249" height="83" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry2-header_title-1.jpg" /></a><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="photo-1" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry2-photo-1.jpg" /><br />What a crazy race!  Having had so many friends race this event, in collaboration with <a href="http://www.shimano.com/" rel="self">Shimano Japan</a>, I was entered in the 42 km race.    It was truly a test of my limits with a 7am start, an 11 km ride to the start line and then a 3:46 min race in the pouring rain.  I am just so glad I finished and then came in third!!  So impressed and my congratulations to all who participated in this grueling event!  42km was enough for me, my kudos&rsquo; go out to those who did the 100 km race!! <span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W3; ">　お疲れさまでした皆さん！<br /><br />I also have to say I lucked out with getting a great new sponsor for Sweet Riders, CONTOUR Video Camera&rsquo;s sponsored us!  <br /></span><a href="http://www.contour.jp/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="16BCC9EB-862B-42DF-9C44-7184EC6BE90B" width="224" height="59" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry2-16bcc9eb-862b-42df-9c44-7184ec6be90b.png" /></a><span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W3; "><a href="http://www.contour.jp/" rel="self"> </a></span><span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W3; "> <br />Thank you so much and look forward to some great Sweet Riders Video&rsquo;s coming your way!!<br /></span><img class="imageStyle" alt="photo-2" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry2-photo-2.jpg" /><span style="font:12px HiraKakuProN-W3; "><br /></span><img class="imageStyle" alt="photo" width="480" height="237" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry2-photo.jpg" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Louis Garneau Cup Photos</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-06-02T23:55:22+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/944af1d32ff157e957f9edb840176e6b-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/944af1d32ff157e957f9edb840176e6b-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This was such a fun event as always.  I was a course marshall for the 5 hour enduro race, got some great training in and had a blast!  Shortly after I raced in the &ldquo;Old Timers XC event, which was a short track of 10 laps at full sprint, let me tell you after the 5 hour enduro riding, then the xc, I was totally pooped but had a great time!!  Cheers to all who came out and the organizers for doing a great job! <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157626868594064/" rel="self"> Check out the other photo&rsquo;s here.</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157626868594064/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="3417" width="480" height="318" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry1-3417.jpg" /></a><br />All of us old timers, haha from the good old days....<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetriders/sets/72157626868594064/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="QW0R6208" width="313" height="446" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry1-qw0r6208.jpg" /></a><br />Me, doing my thing...ahhh, twas a tough race!!<br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Off to Louise Garneau Cup and Fujimi for some riding and racing in the sun&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@sweetriders.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-05-20T09:18:00+09:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/4c9fcdc33eafb32804f454e13c209bbb-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/4c9fcdc33eafb32804f454e13c209bbb-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://2011.louisgarneaucup.net/" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="qhm_logo" width="480" height="167" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry0-qhm_logo.png" /></a><a href="http://2011.louisgarneaucup.net/" rel="self"><br /></a><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><a href="http://2011.louisgarneaucup.net/" rel="self"><br /></a></span><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; ">Off to the race this weekend and hit some runs up at Fujimi...come on down and cheer us on if you have nothing better to do.  The old timers XC should be a blast!!<br />Have a great weekend!<br /></span><img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_0414" width="480" height="360" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry0-img_0414.jpg" /><img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_0415" width="480" height="303" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry0-img_0415.jpg" /><img class="imageStyle" alt="IMG_0417" width="480" height="424" src="http://www.sweetriders.com/blog/files/page7_blog_entry0-img_0417.jpg" /><span style="font:12px Times-Roman; "><br />Yee Haaaaa!!</span>]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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