Ep. 26: Onoda Faces a Wreck and Must Decide Whether to Retire from the Race
Aired on April 8, 2014
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Sprinters return to the pack after the first checkpoint, earning congratulations for Tadokoro and Naruko while Sohoku advances. Approaching the feed station, Minami predicts an accident via the wind. Onoda, struggling to keep pace, cannot avoid the crash and is injured. Upon regaining consciousness, he notices the sky and realizes his bike chain has come off. After reattaching the chain, race officials approach Onoda, who is currently in last place, and ask if he wishes to withdraw from the competition.
Episodes
- Ep. 22 · The Inter-High Competition Commences on Enoshima Island
- Ep. 23 · Onoda explains his club membership while Tadokoro and Naruko use tactics before Izumida arrives
- Ep. 24 · Izumida Zips Jersey After Naruko and Tadokoro Reveal Hidden Speed in Intense Race
- Ep. 25 · Izumida, Tadokoro, and Naruko race toward the first checkpoint amidst strong winds.
- Ep. 26 · Onoda Faces a Wreck and Must Decide Whether to Retire from the Race
- Ep. 27 · Toudou reveals past race history with Makishima and advances in the Inter-High
- Ep. 28 · Onoda attempts to pass one hundred men while facing Midosuji's hidden secret
- Ep. 29 · Toudou and Makishima battle for the summit title as other riders prepare for the next leg.
- Ep. 30 · Arakita and Imaizumi assist Kinjou and Fukutomi in a critical race moment