Yowamushi Pedal: New Generation

You've been keeping secrets from me, Sakamichi!

B-But, mom, I've explained it so many times.

You took your bike all the way to Mt. Fuji!

Well, actually...

I heard you were going to Hakone, but nobody told me you were going to Mt. Fuji!

What? I did tell you.

Excuse me, ma'am. My name is Imaizumi.

Excuse the intrusion. I'm Naruko.

Written "cry" and "child," then "sentence" and "lucky," my name is Naruko Shoukichi.

Onoda-kun did something super amazing.

At the Inter-High, the year's biggest race...

Onoda-kun won the general classification!

He carried our wishes...

...to the finish line.

What on earth is the Inter-High?

That's your question?

This won't be easy.

Basically, he climbed Mt. Fuji faster than any other man in the country.

That is amazing.

It worked.

That's why you slept for three days after coming home.

I was so exhausted, I couldn't move.

Oh, right.

Ma'am, we brought this.

Inter-High Winner The Man Who Conquered Mt. Fuji Onoda Sakamichi

Onoda-kun's in a magazine.

Oh, my. How cool.

Look at this, Sakamichi. This is a nice photo.

I'm good. I've already seen it.

This is great.

I forgot my camera in the car, so I didn't get to take a picture of you.

You were there?!

You were there?!

Oh, didn't I tell you?

I was watching all through the award ceremony.

You were watching, and you still don't understand?

Then that voice I heard then...

Do your best, Sakamichi!

Imaizumi-kun, Naruko-kun...

Take care of Sakamichi for me.

Sakamichi...

Be careful, and keep riding your bike.

Okay.

I'm off!

Yowamushi Pedal

I can hardly believe it rained yesterday.

The weather's so nice.

RIDE.01 The Last Minegayama

Hey.

Good morning, Imaizumi-kun.

You're right on time for opening.

Did you take the bus today?

Yeah.

This place is pretty far from the bus stop.

But you'd do anything for love, right?

What do you mean by love?

Is it ready?

Hey.

Hey, Kanzaki-san.

It's ready.

Your last one broke during the Inter-High.

It's got a new frame.

I stuck new components and wheels on it, too.

It's your new bike.

Incredible.

It's so direct.

It's like the bike is responding to my legs' movements without any error.

And it's light, too.

I'm already at 40 kph, but it can go even faster.

This time I made the components electric, too.

Electric?

The wires you've used to physically shift gears until now have been switched out

Electric Signal

Cord

Motor

Motor

F Derailleur

R Derailleur

Battery

for electric signals sent to motors that do it for you.

It's like shifting gears using a switch.

On this battery, you'll be able to ride about 1,500 kilometers.

It's not that one's better than the other,

but you're the type to manage your body by shifting gears a lot.

Even when you're pushed to your limit, you'll be able to accurately shift gears.

This'll be a huge advantage for you.

There's zero delay when shifting gears.

Amazing.

It feels so strange to have the gear shift at the lightest touch.

But this bike can move!

It feels awesome.

Thank you, Kanzaki-san.

Kinjou-san...

I had a range of experiences at the Inter-High.

What I've felt since it ended is that I've definitely become stronger.

I'll become even stronger.

I'll go to the Inter-High again next year.

I'll kick aside the strong riders who will gather from all over the country.

I will, as Sohoku's ace!

Um, hello.

Welcome, Onoda-kun.

H-Hello. Um, Kanzaki-san asked me to come.

Yeah, I heard. Come in.

Hey.

Hello. Thanks for all your help at the Inter-High.

What did you want to talk about?

The chromoly frame out front's the one you rode in the Inter-High, right?

Oh, yes. Thank you.

Thanks to you, I...

Give it back.

What?

What? I know I've been borrowing it from you, but...

But...

Ride this instead.

It's a carbon module cast.

The frame's made entirely from carbon fiber.

It weighs half as much as the chromoly frame you've been riding.

Half?

Even I can lift it easily.

Weight is key for climbers.

Take the next step forward, Onoda.

Forward...

That bike will be able to meet your needs.

What is this?

It's so light.

I feel like I'm floating three centimeters above the ground.

It's so fast.

This bike moves easily, far, and quickly.

You can really pedal when you need to.

It's the right bike for you.

The pedals really do turn fast.

I might even be able to pedal faster than I did at the Inter-High.

Imaizumi-kun! Naruko-kun!

Onoda!

Onoda-kun!

What's your new weapon?

Kanzaki-san just gave it to me.

A yellow carbon frame, huh?

Pretty flashy and cool.

How's the new bike?

G-Good!

Since the way you ride heavy bikes is different from how you ride light bikes,

it'll take some getting used to.

But Kanzaki-san said once I get used to it, I'll be dramatically faster.

Hotshot's got a new frame and electric components, and Onoda-kun's got a new bike?

Looks like we had the same idea.

What?

What is this sound? Is that the wind?

They're thick and huge. What are those?

On hills, the lightness of your wheels is important.

I think Makishima-san said that.

On flats, your wheel's wind resistance is important.

They negate the wind blowing toward you and convert it into thrust.

These are the ultimate wheels for sprinters...

Carbon deep-rimmed wheels!

Amazing.

Why don't the three of us go for a shakedown ride, then?

Try to keep up, Naruko.

Shut up. I'll be leading the group.

I'll show you just how fast my new weapon is.

Ready, and...

Wait!

Library

Yeah. I know, Bro.

I've packed most of my things.

I'll be fine. I'll talk to them, too.

Yeah, bye.

The Sohoku High Bicycle Racing Club was a good team.

But now it's time to say goodbye.

Club Withdrawal

Makishima Yusuke

Bicycle Racing Club

Club Withdrawal

Why do I look so dejected?

We finally won the Inter-High.

I should be leaving with a smile.

Inter-High Road Race Boys' Champions