今日、聞かれたのは、
「どうして柏崎で自転車イベントをやりたいの？」
Today I was asked,
"Why do you want to make bicycle events in Kashiwazaki?"
誰も私に尋ねたことがなかったので、しばらく考えました...
「・柏崎に来て20年。 私は十分に貢献したとは思わない。 もっと多くの人に来てもらいたい。
・自転車を通じて柏崎をもっと知ってもらいたい。
・景色は素晴らしく、共有する必要があります。
・地域の方々、特に子どもたちとの交流が地域の活性化につながる
・サイクリストにとってハードなコースやイベントに挑戦しやすい環境です。
・友達になって、コミュニケーション、交流できるイベント…」
Nobody had asked me before, I thought for a while...
「・It's been 20 years since I came to Kashiwazaki. I don't think I have contributed enough. I want more people to come here.
・I want more people to know Kashiwazaki through riding their bicycles.
・The scenery is amazing and should be shared.
・ Interaction with locals and children in particular can revitalize the community
・In this setting, tough courses and events are easier to challenge for cyclists
・ Events where you can become friends, communicate, and interact...」
今晩、アキからメッセージが届きました。 イベントのお手伝いが柏崎市より表彰されました！
This evening, I got a message from Aki. His help in organizing the events received an award from Kashiwazaki city!
Translation:
「Kashiwazaki City Elementary and Junior High School PTA Federation Chairman's Commendation Group Commendation Letter of Recommendation
Kashiwazaki Municipal Fifth Junior High School
Name of PTA President
Akihito Koda
Principal name
Tetsuya Oguma
10 years ago Minamisabaishi Elementary School and Elementary School were merged. We are actively working to integrate local culture and school educational activities. In April 2020, the school merged with Takayanagi Junior High School, and through the expanded school district, individual members continue to devote themselves to working together with abundant educational resources.
“Comprehensive cooperation activities for holding international bicycle races aimed at regional creation and promotion”
・In cooperation with city ALT Andy Wood, we recruited participants from all over the world and set up a course of over 100 kilometers from his dome at sunset to the Ugawa, Sabaishi, and Takayanagi districts.
・Aid stations at Sabaishi Elementary School, Jonnobi Village, Tajima Community Center, and Ayakomai Kaikan
He recruited many volunteers from elementary and junior high school students and coordinated the activities.
・Collaborated with the PTA of Sabaishi Elementary School and Takayanagi Elementary School in the 5th Junior High School to provide a place for activities where students can work together.
・Collaborated with local businesses and city authorities to successfully hold an event that triggered regional revitalization.
Successfully invited Yuki Ikeda, a professional mountain bike racer living in the United States, and held a “Dream Career Realization Experience Lecture” with Ikeda’s wife, athlete food researcher and writer Kiyoko Ikeda, at Daigo Junior High School the day before the race.」
それは成功でした！ しかし、これからですね！アキ今年もよろしくね❤️
It was a success! But it's only the beginning! Aki thank you!❤️