The Radavist

Another day, another Ryokou chapter:

“Chasing the Glory media house in association with Projucer presents the official trailer and announces the digital release of our latest sports story: RYOKOU (Journey) – a five part web documentary published on this channel.

Ryokou follows the journey of Aussie Cyclist Shane Perkins from his home in Adelaide post London Olympics to taking residence in Japan whilst competing in the 2012/13 Keirin competition. The sports documentary explores Japanese Keirin cycling as a pivotal part of Shane’s personal and professional growth, in context of some of the major events in his professional and personal career.”

The Ryoukou series continues with yet another episode. Here’s chapter 4:

“Chasing the Glory media house in association with Projucer presents the official trailer and announces the digital release of our latest sports story: RYOKOU (Journey) – a five part web documentary published on this channel.

Ryokou follows the journey of Aussie Cyclist Shane Perkins from his home in Adelaide post London Olympics to taking residence in Japan whilst competing in the 2012/13 Keirin competition. The sports documentary explores Japanese Keirin cycling as a pivotal part of Shane’s personal and professional growth, in context of some of the major events in his professional and personal career.”

Well, hardly “all” but he talks about his career and his retirement. It’s a good listen, even in the background.

Thanks for the heads up Tracko!

Here’s the third chapter of the Ryokou series.

“Chasing the Glory media house in association with Projucer presents the official trailer and announces the digital release of our latest sports story: RYOKOU (Journey) – a five part web documentary published on this channel.

Ryokou follows the journey of Aussie Cyclist Shane Perkins from his home in Adelaide post London Olympics to taking residence in Japan whilst competing in the 2012/13 Keirin competition.

The sports documentary explores Japanese Keirin cycling as a pivotal part of Shane’s personal and professional growth, in context of some of the major events in his professional and personal career.”

I missed posting the first chapter of the Ryokou series, so here’s chapter 1 and 2.

“Chasing the Glory media house in association with Projucer presents the official trailer and announces the digital release of our latest sports story: RYOKOU (Journey) – a five part web documentary published on this channel.

Ryokou follows the journey of Aussie Cyclist Shane Perkins from his home in Adelaide post London Olympics to taking residence in Japan whilst competing in the 2012/13 Keirin competition.

The sports documentary explores Japanese Keirin cycling as a pivotal part of Shane’s personal and professional growth, in context of some of the major events in his professional and personal career.”

This looks great!

“Chasing the Glory media house in association with Projucer presents the official trailer and announces the digital release of our latest sports story: RYOKOU (Journey) – a five part web documentary published on this channel.

Ryokou follows the journey of Aussie Cyclist Shane Perkins from his home in Adelaide post London Olympics to taking residence in Japan whilst competing in the 2012/13 Keirin competition.

The sports documentary explores Japanese Keirin cycling as a pivotal part of Shane’s personal and professional growth, in context of some of the major events in his professional and personal career.”

Photo by Matt Lingo

Matt has been dropping in on the track racing in San Diego this season and has caught some great shots. Head over to Rec Fail to see more!

Check out the first in a new global Adidas women’s campaign “All in for #mygirls”. Hannah is a real athlete, not an actor and she spends her time training for track racing.

Team Engine 11 put out this really great video about track racing and training.

Photos by Garrett Lau

These two photos popped up on the LOW Flickr from Garrett Lau. Stoked to see those machines getting thrashed at the track. Follow Andrew on Instagram and Flickr. Or just stay glued to the LOW website.

Speaking of the UCI track cycling worlds, British Cycling‘s Flickr has a bunch of great photos from the last day of training in Minsk. See the full set here.

This weekend is NAHBS over here at PiNP but you can also watch the 2013 UCI Track Worlds on UCI’s Youtube channel, beginning February 20th – 24th.

Last Friday, as a part of the Antigel festival, a group of track cyclists raced around the banked corners of Geneva’s velodrome while two electro bands played, Modeselektor (above) and Zombie Zombie. It reminds of something you’d see at a Six Day race. Thanks for sharing, Fred.

Max from Tokyo Fixed visits Japan every year to see family and on his most recent trip, he visited Cycle Sports Center in Shizuoka-Ken. The photos are rad, so see more here.

I’ve made it half way through this and had to share it. Victoria Pendleton is the definition of a dedicated spokeswoman for cycling. Period. Professional cycling needs more of this and less of Oprah Winfrey. Thanks for sharing Tracko!

I just caught this over on the Affinity blog and had to give it some love. Kimberly Edwards won the UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championships scratch and match race medals on her XS Kissena. So rad!

Photo by Greg Falski

Track racing is a contact sport. A contact sport at 35+ mph and Greg captures that perfectly here. Great shot man!

I just checked out Kelli’s article in Fixed Mag 12 and I gotta say, it’s pretty great. Jen and Ace‘s photos, Kyle‘s interview, her Affinity Kissena and Kelli doing her thing is worth the check out. Pick up a digi copy at Fixed Mag!