Minami Kamakura Koukou Joshi Jitensha-bu

Maiharu Hiromi struggles to ride a bike during her school entrance ceremony in Kamakura

Maiharu Hiromi has recently relocated from Nagasaki to Kamakura and sets off on a bicycle to attend the Minami Kamakura High School entrance ceremony. Upon leaving her home, she discovers that she has inexplicably forgotten how to ride. During her journey, she encounters Akizuki Tomoe. Together, they begin a practice session to help Maiharu regain her cycling skills. The narrative focuses on this immediate challenge as she attempts to master the bike again before reaching the school event. The story highlights her initial difficulty and the subsequent effort to overcome her memory lapse regarding basic cycling mechanics in a new environment.

Hiromi and Tomoe Cycle Through Kamakura with Mori Shiki-sensei

After regaining her ability to ride a bicycle, Hiromi and Tomoe embark on a cycling tour of Kamakura. During their sightseeing trip, they encounter Mori Shiki-sensei. While taking a break to practice riding, Hiromi becomes separated from the group and gets lost in the city.

Hiromi and Tomoe propose establishing a new cycling club at their high school

To fulfill the mandatory club participation requirement at Minami Kamakura High, Hiromi and Tomoe explore available options. Their search leads them to the nurse's office, where they encounter Kamikura Fuyune. The group then visits the school principal, Kamikura Ryuuko, who is Fuyune's grandmother. During this visit, they discover information regarding a cycling club that previously operated at the institution. Inspired by this history, Hiromi suggests that they establish a new bicycle club, though the outcome remains uncertain.

A bicycle race determines whether Natsumi joins the new club or the swimming team.

Hiromi and her friends have successfully formed a bicycle club and are now focused on recruiting members and securing a faculty adviser. Shiki-sensei agrees to serve as their adviser. However, the swimming club begins aggressively recruiting Higa Natsumi to leave the bicycle club. The situation escalates until the decision regarding Natsumi's membership is settled through a bicycle race between the two groups.

The Principal Demands Results from the New Bicycle Club in Three Months

Following the official establishment of the bicycle club, the principal issues a strict ultimatum: the group must demonstrate tangible results within three months, or the school will refuse to officially recognize their organization. Faced with this deadline, Hiromi and her friends deliberate on how to achieve such outcomes. They determine that the most logical first step is to gain a deeper understanding of bicycles and acquire their own personal bikes. However, this seemingly straightforward plan encounters unexpected complications that challenge their initial approach to meeting the school's requirements.

The girls enter their first Night Criterium race at Shiki-sensei's suggestion.

Following Shiki-sensei's recommendation, the club decides to compete in the Night Criterium to achieve their first tangible results. This event is classified as a beginner race, requiring participants to complete ten laps around a one-kilometer course located within the Minami Kamakura High School grounds. The competition includes other sports clubs, adding to the difficulty of the challenge. Despite the novice nature of the race, the stakes are high for the team. The narrative focuses on whether the girls can overcome the obstacles presented by the course and their competitors to secure a successful outcome in this inaugural attempt.

The girls struggle to catch Mr. Bear during the Night Criterium

As the group enters the middle of the Night Criterium, they face difficulty catching the leader, Mr. Bear, while second- and third-years pursue from behind. The situation worsens as Fuyune and Tomoe begin to run out of stamina. Additionally, Natsumi’s shoulder starts to hurt, adding to the physical challenges they must overcome during the race.

Night Criterium Final Stage: Three-Way Race for Victory

The Night Criterium reaches its final stages as Hiromi and Natsumi utilize Tomoe's strategy to close the gap on Mr. Bear. However, Natsumi's worsening shoulder pain causes her to fall behind the leaders. Azuma-senpai then catches up through an aggressive attack, shifting the dynamic of the race. The competition narrows down to a intense three-way battle between Mr. Bear, Hiromi, and Azuma-senpai. Each rider pushes their limits in this critical phase of the event. The outcome remains uncertain as they vie for the top position in this decisive segment of the competition.

Mr. Bear Issues a Challenge to Hiromi During School Orienteering Event

First-year students must take part in a competitive orienteering activity as part of a school event, with various clubs competing against one another. While the female students enjoy a leisurely stroll through Kamakura, Mr. Bear suddenly appears before Hiromi and her friends. He then issues a direct challenge to Hiromi, interrupting their peaceful walk and adding an unexpected element to the day's activities.

Korone Builds a Road Racer for Hiromi and the Club Plans a Miura Trip

Korone utilizes her prize from the Night Criterium to construct a road racer for Hiromi. Hiromi thanks Korone and the other members of the cycling club for their support. The discussion then turns to the future of the cycling club. Consequently, the group decides to take their bicycles on a trip to the Miura Peninsula. However, unexpected events occur during their journey, leaving the outcome uncertain.

The cycling club encounters three women on road racers during a Miura Peninsula ride.

The cycling club travels to the Miura Peninsula to ride along the national highway. They are overtaken by a group of three women riding road racers. Motivated by this competition, Sandy invites Hiromi to join her in pursuit. The two leave Natsumi and Fuyune behind as they attempt to catch up to the trio of women. This encounter sparks a competitive spirit within the group, leading to a chase along the coastal route. The narrative focuses on the interaction between the club members and the skilled cyclists they encounter during their trip.

Cycling Club Faces Rejection After Learning Sandy Returns to America

Members of the cycling club present a report on their Miura Peninsula ride to principal Ryuuko, demanding official club status. Ryuuko denies their request, leaving Hiromi and her friends confused about what they overlooked. They soon discover from Shiki-sensei that Sandy is returning to America. This news adds emotional weight to their situation as they process the principal's refusal and the impending departure of a key figure in their lives.

The characters are currently located in Taiwan