Hello, my name is Kaz.

As you all know, CMWC 2023 in YOKOHAMA was held, and of course our Osaka store also participated!
Thank you to everyone who participated, everyone who came to watch, and most of all, everyone who organized the event!

Well, for today's blog, I will report before the fever cools down.
I don't think it will cool down for a while. lol
To be honest, there are too many things I want to write about, but I'll probably write some excerpts as there will probably be reports from each store, and reports from Mr. Toriyama at the Osaka store.

Well, first of all, Kazu and I participated in "Noridaore".
As for the result, they lost the first match.
Yes, I'm sorry. just! I hope to use this as inspiration to become even better! !
After the game ended, I was bullied to death by Ayumu-san, and I developed a steely mentality in that area, so please don't just try to comfort me at the store, but tease me. On the contrary, being comforted comes to my heart. lol

People from other stores who were also participating in the event performed well in the finals and qualifying rounds.
However, there's one man I'm interested in.
When I asked Ono from the Harajuku branch if he was nervous before the delivery race, Big Mouth replied, ``I don't understand how people get nervous.''
I thought this guy would definitely give great results.Lost in qualifying.That's it.

The excitement of the delivery race, which had qualifying rounds on the 23rd and finals on the 24th, was amazing.
A race where you can't win just by running fast, or conversely, a race where you have a good chance of winning even if you're not that fast.
We pick and drop luggage according to the manifest using various bicycles.
I saw a variety of delivery methods, including some who put it firmly in their bags, some who held it in their hands, and some who held it in their mouths.
By the way, Mizuhara, who was participating from the Osaka store, prepared not only a large messenger bag but also a small waist pouch before the race.
When I asked him why, he said, ``No, wouldn't it be a waste of time if I put not only large items but also small items in my bag?'' So this is what sets me apart from others. ”
I was full of confidence, but as a result I returned home without using it. I regret that I forgot to take a picture of that confident face.

Participants in the delivery race were not only piste bikes, but also road bikes, cargo bikes, and some even had 20-inch BMX bikes!
In the WTNB class, a cargo bike won.
Perhaps inspired by that, Mr. Fujimoto kept muttering, ``I want a cargo bike, and one day I'll have one too.'' lol

There were lots of fun things to do, like interacting with customers from the Kanto area that I don't usually meet, and meeting people I meet at the Osaka store.
Booth openings were very exciting, and everyone visited the BROTURES booth, and we had a lot of conversations.
In addition to this, there are many other events such as BMX performances and sfiDARE.
I think there are many people who could have a great time just by participating even if they didn't participate.

I will gradually prepare Youtube, so
Please check them out as well! !
There are so many things I can't say or write, but that's all for today.
I hope we can talk about it again on Youtube LIVE.
I think photos will be uploaded from each store, so please look forward to it! !

Kaz