Cycling Photography...sort of

I started off with a quick tea and a Bagel from my favorite Bake Shop this morning... Today’s Configuration: Leica M9 a Noctilux 50mm f/0.95, a Summilux 21mm f/1.4 and FujiFilm x100.

The Bake Shop in Jiyugaoka

The Bake Shop in Jiyugaoka

Pieter got my cycling juices flowing yesterday...  I went and got a new pump and a few bottles for my Giant TCR C2 street bike.

Giant TCR C2

I am lucky to have one of the only Giant bike shops just down the street from my house...

Giant Bike Shop in Toritsu Daigaku in Tokyo.

Giant Bike Shop in Toritsu Daigaku in Tokyo.

Giant Bike Shop in Toritsu Daigaku in Tokyo.

Giant Bike Shop in Toritsu Daigaku in Tokyo.

This place is so thin... I need to go back when the light is in my favor a little more but  still a neat shot.

Giant Bike Shop in Toritsu Daigaku in Tokyo.

Check out the diamond shaped flare!

Giant Bike Shop in Toritsu Daigaku in Tokyo.

I decided to take my upgraded wheels for a spin...

Denny's in Tokyo

The streets of Tokyo can be an interesting place to ride...

Tokyo Traffic

Tokyo Traffic

Cyclist in Tokyo

I forgot how much of a sweat you can work up cycling... the first hill almost killed me.

Dave from ShootTokyo

I had to stop and shoot this very cool old Ford.

Old Ford V8

Old Ford V8

Everywhere I turned today there seemed to be a Matsuri going on...

Matsuri Festival in Tokyo

Matsuri Festival in Tokyo

Matsuri Festival in Tokyo

Matsuri Festival in Tokyo

Roppongi Hills

Roppongi Hills

I picked up a CatEye Speedometer so I can see how far and fast I am going...

Cycling

Tokyo Traffic

OK so focusing while riding can be a bit difficult...

Tokyo Traffic

...and 35 kilometers later I am almost home.

Tokyo Traffic

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