Ep. 14: Hakone executes a bold final mountain strategy while Kinjou confronts his physical limits and redefines his role within the team.
Aired on January 13, 2015
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During the Day 3 mountain stage, Hakone deploys Manami, Toudou, and Fukutomi to the summit. Captain Kinjou struggles with leg pain as Makishima attempts to follow. Onoda intervenes, prompting Kinjou to accept he need not be the sole ace. He formulates an immediate plan, sending Onoda, Imazumi, and Naruko with Makishima under two conditions: Naruko must display flair, and one rider must secure the jersey. Kinjou is forced to withdraw. Onoda leads initially, but Naruko takes the front to demonstrate his sprint climbing. Meanwhile, Tadokoro informs Shinkai that their red spring bean remains the most dangerous teammate, as he has not yet revealed his full sprinting potential, which could occur on the final climb.
Episodes
- Ep. 10 · Arakita reveals his past to Machimiya as the final sprint battle begins
- Ep. 11 · Arakita befriends Machimiya while Midousuji plans to exploit Sohoku and Hakone's fatigue
- Ep. 12 · Izumida's Pride
- Ep. 13 · Sohoku Seniors Rotate Lead as Tadokoro Sprints to Match Shinkai Before Final Climb
- Ep. 14 · Hakone executes a bold final mountain strategy while Kinjou confronts his physical limits and redefines his role within the team.
- Ep. 15 · Naruko's Determination Leads to a Dramatic Fall During the Mountain Climb
- Ep. 16 · Imaizumi declares himself the new ace and pushes forward alone during the intense Hakone race.
- Ep. 17 · Manami races Midosuji while Makashima sends Onoda to assist Imazumi
- Ep. 18 · Manami and Midosuji race ahead while Onoda closes the gap with unwavering discipline