Talking about the charm of City Trial Japan 2020

Hello, this is Goto from the Web Service Division.

I went to see "City Trial Japan 2020 in OSAKA" held on Saturday, November 28, 2020

Do you like sports?

It may seem like I'm suddenly betraying you after hearing this, but I don't usually play sports at all.

 

The other day, I did push-ups for the first time in a while and passed out after 5

I was a little disappointed, so I did the abdominal roller 10 times

 

As you can see, even though I have no connection to sports and muscles, there was a sports viewing event that even I could enjoy.

That City Trial Japan .

 

The attitude of athletes who continue to challenge difficult courses to exceed their own limits

A minder who keeps the athletes and machines in the best condition during the tournament.

*Minder: A support factor who follows the players during the tournament and takes care of machine troubles and player care.

These scenes are so tense moving to see the athletes perform inhuman techniques difficult courses that everyone would have thought impossible .

In this article, City Trial Japan 2020 in OSAKA from my perspective.

What is a motorcycle competition “trial”?

First of all, what is a “trial”? There may be some people who say so.

Regarding the trial, the following is quoted from City Trial Japan's official website.

is a competition to see who can ride
a motorcycle through a course with complex height differences and slopes.It artificial obstacles are set up in stadiums and arenas. There is an indoor.

Source: City Trial Japan 2020 in Osaka ｜CTJ OFFICIAL WEB SITE

*The City Trial Japan website was created by our company Beyond.

In this way, a trial is a competition using motorcycles, but it is not a race, but rather a competition to test the accuracy of techniques within a time limit.

Points will be deducted if you trip or get off the machine, so the difference between victory and defeat is whether or not you can run through the course with as few demerit points as possible within these competitions.

What is City Trial Japan? How is it different from a traditional trial?

City Trial Japan is an opportunity for many people to see the trial in order to raise the profile of the trial which is still relatively unknown in Japan despite the fact that there are many riders who are talented enough to compete internationally. This is a trial tournament held as an ``urban competition'' in which the tournament is held in a city where it is easy to increase the number of participants

In 2018, the first tournament was held at Tsutenkaku Shopping Street, a landmark that represents Osaka.

Here is the video from that time↓

I had been watching this video before going to see City Trial Japan 2020 in OSAKA

I was very surprised and thought, ``Is that how a bike rides? And in such a big city, and on such a bold course???''

In the real world, all of the players are able to pull off nimble and bold driving maneuvers that they have only seen on screen in racing games.

As soon as I saw this video, I decided, ``Oh, this is fun. Let's go see it.''

This was the trigger for the reclusive 5-push-up guy to step into the sporty world of trials.

By the way, now that I think about it, it's quite an embarrassing fact, but even though I don't lead a sporty lifestyle at all, I have a habit of drinking protein every day.

In that case, try doing some more push-ups. .

The day of City Trial Japan 2020 in OSAKA

City Trial Japan 2020 in OSAKA was held at the Festival Plaza of Expo Commemorative Park.

It's right behind the Tower of the Sun.

On the day of the tournament, in addition to the tournament area, there were special booths for sponsors, trial experience corners, food stalls where you could enjoy a variety of foods, and the atmosphere was very lively.

You can view the details of City Trial Japan 2020 in OSAKA on the official Instagram

However, I was able to take some photos from the audience seats, so I would like to share some excerpts below.

 

This is the venue for the tournament.

This was my first time seeing the back side of the Tower of the Sun, what do you think?

As I said, I felt a little happy because I felt like I got to know the face behind the Tower of the Sun.

 

Beyond at the tournament venue ...!

Beyond is sponsoring City Trial Japan 2020 in OSAKA

Became a sponsor of “City Trial Japan 2020 in OSAKA”

Next, we will show you photos of the athletes actually riding the bikes.

*A minder is always on standby near the athlete to prepare for any unexpected situation such as a fall or machine failure.

It seems that for the players, the minder is a very important presence that influences the score of the tournament.

This is definitely not a field where you can ride a bike. .

The field at the venue was set at a level of difficulty so high that it was difficult for even the best athletes to ride perfectly.

 

And, as some of you may have noticed by now, it appears that the default for City Trial Japan competitors is to ride their bikes with at least one wheel in the air.

An incredible sense of balance. .

Or rather, isn't it scary? .

Needless to say, this is a world that I, who can only ride a unicycle for about 3 seconds, cannot enter no matter how hard I try.

 

It's expensive! I can't believe I can continue to ride my bike calmly at such a high point...

It has the momentum to fly into the sky. It reminds me of a certain Hollywood movie.

Hey, what's going on with gravity now?

For some reason I can swim on my bike. At great speed. .

City Trial Japan a formal competition in which players compete for ranking based on points , there are still athletes who occasionally perform for the audience, as shown in this photo, and I was impressed by the professionalism of the performers.

[Summary] What I think is the charm of City Trial Japan

City Trial Japan is a sport that anyone can enjoy, even if they don't know the detailed rules or aren't used to watching sports.

I especially feel it more when I actually go and see it.

The eyes of the audience are amazed at the advanced skills of the athletes.

The venue's BGM adds to the tension and excitement of the venue.

Live commentary from a host who provides passionate and easy-to-understand explanations about the players' techniques and courses.

The sound of an engine echoes throughout the venue. A frustrated face. A face filled with a sense of accomplishment.

Even if they fail, they quickly regain their mental strength and calmly complete the next course, demonstrating their professionalism.

During the tournament, I could feel the bond between the players and the minders, which was felt many times.

 

I am strongly drawn to them.

Also, after writing this far, I realized that the sentence above is a bit like the one where everyone takes turns saying their lines at the end of a graduation ceremony

 

Anyway, City Trial Japan a drama that goes beyond watching sports .

I'm sure that if you learn more about other sports, you'll find that they each have their own wonderful drama.

However, I felt that even among the many sports, City Trial Japan

 

You can watch the video from the day of City Trial Japan 2020 in OSAKA

If you are interested, please check out the upcoming City Trial Japan the official SNS and official website

Thank you for watching until the end!