{"id":95471,"date":"2018-04-05T20:28:40","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T11:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/?post_type=global&#038;p=95471"},"modified":"2018-04-05T20:28:40","modified_gmt":"2018-04-05T11:28:40","slug":"tracklocross-nationals-japan-division","status":"publish","type":"global","link":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/global\/tracklocross-nationals-japan-division\/","title":{"rendered":"Tracklocross Nationals Japan Division"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last Sunday, Duncan and I went to the Sakaigawa velodrome for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackxnationals.com\/\">Tracklocross Nationals<\/a> Japan Division 1st round. Tracklocross is a track bike race on dirt. It is taking place in 6 cities (New York, Portland, Los Angeles, DC, Bay Area, Minneapolis and Tokyo). It is literally a track bike cyclocross.<br \/>\nTracklocross (and Track-Cross) is getting bigger mainly in the U.S. Like Chas from MASH, many messengers raced in this year already.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95409\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6092.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6092.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6092-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6092-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6092-1182x786.jpg 1182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nI brought my Cinelli MASH SSCX with a drop handlebar. I rode this in the Maebashi CX with a flat handlebar, and the flat bar caused of back pain, so I changed the handlebar this time.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95410\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6117.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6117.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6117-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6117-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6117-1182x786.jpg 1182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nDuncan rode the Cinelli MASH WORK. Very solid. He\u2019s been racing in the Cyclocross Category 2.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95411\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6208.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6208.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6208-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6208-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6208-1182x786.jpg 1182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nIt was exciting that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squidbikes.com\/\">Squid Bikes<\/a> crew came and joined the event. They brought a special custom bike made for NAHBS. Gold <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=paul\">Paul Components<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=white+industries\">White Industries<\/a> look fancy! Are the rims Velocity Aileron?<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95412\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6219.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6219.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6219-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6219-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6219-1182x786.jpg 1182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nThe handlebar is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=for+shred+bar\">For Shred Bar<\/a>!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95414\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6220.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6220.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6220-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6220-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6220-1182x786.jpg 1182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nThe hand paint is very cute.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95415\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6185.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6185-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6185-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6185-1182x786.jpg 1182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nSpeaking of the race, Duncan won the main race! He also won the track standing contest, and stood on the podium of the fixed and geared mixed race.\u00a0I didn\u2019t do well for the race, but won the foot down.<br \/>\nThe event has a great atmosphere. Everybody competed, yet they were not too serious. We had a great time.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95422\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6129.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6129.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6129-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6129-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6129-1182x786.jpg 1182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nSo many cool bikes!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95424\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6142.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6142.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6142-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6142-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6142-1182x786.jpg 1182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95425\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6221.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6221.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6221-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6221-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6221-1182x786.jpg 1182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nFound! <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=mash+steel\">MASH SS STEEL<\/a>!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95431\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6227.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6227.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6227-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6227-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6227-1182x786.jpg 1182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nWe proudly distribute\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=mash+steel\">these frames<\/a>. \ufffc<\/p>\n<p>The Tracklocross second round is in Bikelore Hakushu! Why don\u2019t you race with us? It will be very fun!<\/p>\n<p>Follow Japan Tracklocross Instagram account \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tracklocross_jp\/\">\u60e1\u8def\u56fa\u5b9a\u5036\u697d\u90e8<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":95416,"template":"","tags":[],"better_featured_image":{"id":95416,"alt_text":"","caption":"","description":"","media_type":"image","media_details":{"width":1280,"height":851,"file":"2018\/04\/IMGP6203.jpg","sizes":{"thumbnail":{"file":"IMGP6203-640x426.jpg","width":640,"height":426,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":68089,"source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6203-640x426.jpg"},"medium":{"file":"IMGP6203-900x598.jpg","width":900,"height":598,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":120954,"source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6203-900x598.jpg"},"large":{"file":"IMGP6203-1182x786.jpg","width":1182,"height":786,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":191462,"source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6203-1182x786.jpg"},"post-thumbnail":{"file":"IMGP6203-800x600.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":110505,"source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6203-800x600.jpg"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]},"filesize":485487},"post":95407,"source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/IMGP6203.jpg"},"acf":{"online-store-load-items":"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=for+shred+bar"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/global\/95471"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/global"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/global"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/95416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}