Itadori August 2007

[12ozrebel]

Hello all,
I saw that there will be a round of the worlds bike trials held here in August in Itadori,Japan.
Where is Itadori? I have been looking on my Japan maps and have asked a couple of my Japanese friends and they dont know. Any help would be great. My next question is does anyone from Japan know of a trials bike shop (besides from Goldrush) in Japan? I live near Yokohama and was just curious too see if there might be something close to me.
Much thanks,12oz rebel

;)

[Mike Steidley]

I'm pretty sure its about 1 hour or so away from Gifu, but I think they changed the name of the town to something else so thats prob why you cant find it on a map. That world round was nuts, out of the 7 I have been to Itadori was the best.

[Chris]

Try that http://www.itadori-biketrial.com/index_e.html

The worlds actually take place at Seki-City.

[12ozrebel]

Hey thanks for the info and I found Seki City very easily on the map.
It looks like Im about 5 hours away from there but I plan on going and seeing the worlds best! Much thanks ,12oz

[bubbazanetti]

Is the Itadori BIU round always the last weekend of August? Zak is interested in hoboing with Masashi Ishiguro.

Jon

[Chris]

August 25/26

[Matt]

August 25/26
:rofl:

isn't that the same weekend as otn east?

[trauma100]

I guess we need not worrie about the Japanese contingency that weekend :dunno:

[Chris]

updated info

http://www.itadori-biketrial.com/index_english.html

[12ozrebel]

is anyone from this forum going to this? I am definetely going so as work does not interfere. Will all of the worlds best be at this event? I have beer money.
My wife is alraedy bitchin about how hot it will be so im bringing my walkman so I dont have to hear her. looking forward to seeing some awesome riding and meeting some great people also.
Its not the heat its the humidity.
Cheers jonny:run:

[modtire]

I'm there. Tickets booked, everything official.

[20inchDUDE]

Anyone else booked for Japan? I'll be arriving on the 23rd. I'll be with the Colombian team riding Senior on an XTP2. It will be nice to meet any of you guys and maybe even go to a ride on Friday and Saturday.

Japan here I come!

[aki]

I was gonna go but it was a last minute thing so ditched the idea or otherwise I would've been.

Peter (modtire) above is a cool guy to hang out. Give him a good swift kick in the ass for me :)

[THEDEMOLITIONMAN]

It would be cool to and check out and snap a few pics..









THEDMAN

[grantham]

I'll be there it will be my 3rd year in Itadori. The best place ever. Yoshimasi will be there to had a laugh with him in czech. check out my site for pics, www.patrickdonovan.co.uk (http://www.patrickdonovan.co.uk)

[Stikman]

I'll be there for sure. Hopefully I will get to meet all you guys, it's gonna be sweet.

Pete, a few beers for old times sake??

[Ben Savage]

Hey, meet up for swim/ride/chill down by the river - who is going?

Ben.

[12ozrebel]

Well, I managed to get time off from work and Im on my way.I hope to meet some new people and see some great riding. :bowdown::bowdown:
Later 12oz

[12ozrebel]

OK, Im in Gifu now and I dont know how to get to the competition (the info from the website is written in some sort of code) and noone knows what Im talking about as far as getting to the comp. Where the hell is this place? and what is the correct name of where its held? If anyone has any info that would be great.
Drunk and wanting to see the worlds best.
later,12oz

[12ozrebel]

Well, afetr shaking down the hotel staff I have the directions to get me to the comp. Fuck yeAh!
Ill be shitty tommorow.
12oz

[ZMaeda]

the loop was pretty miserable to walk but it was so much fun. muddbutt allだｙ

[20inchDUDE]

Just came back from Japan, all I have to say is OMFG! The Elite riders were just plain jawdropping, I have some pics and footage of the elites (Dani, Benito, Keita, Terai, Bartak, Iker, etc) competing and some other footage while we went on a training session with Benito, Iker Lezeta, and Abel Mustieles from Spain. Plain crazy and unmatched level! Also the top senior and Cadet are in par with the Elites....

[12ozrebel]

I thought all of the sections were thought out very well and proved to be challenging for all. As far as spectating went you had to prestage each section and wait for your favorite riders to come through and then haul butt over to the next one. Im really glad I went and Ill be there next year.
Cheers,12oz

[Patrick]

i always loved watching the Japan stuff.. Please post pics and vids if you got em'!