Road to Okinawa · 2026
Two small wheels.
A first international race.
A family journal as Valentino—Tino—prepares for his first international race. From practice in Seoul to the start line in Okinawa, we’re learning together, one step at a time.
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EventRunbike International Race 2026
Dates and venueDecember 5–6 · JUNGLIA OKINAWA
Tino’s planned race daySaturday, December 5
The series
Stories on the road to Okinawa
- 01October 1, 2026
Getting ready for Tino’s first international race
Why we’re making the journey and what our family hopes to record.
- 02October 2, 2026
Tino’s first Rockfish race bike has arrived
Unboxing a bike with a ₩2.85 million reference price, Dad’s setup and our hopes for Okinawa—with five photos and a 59-second video.
- 032026.10.06
Learning with the older riders: another step toward Okinawa
Valentino’s latest race gave us a chance to practise, learn, and get more comfortable on his Rockfish race bike.
- 04November 1, 2026
Back on the Bike: Valentino’s Comeback
On October 24, we shared how Tino got up after a semifinal fall and rode to the finish. A family record of encouragement as we prepare for the next Korean race and Okinawa.
- 05After the race
Our next Korean race: KBF on November 7
The next event we are preparing for before Okinawa.
- 06Coming soon
Getting the bike and travel bags ready
From Rockfish bike setup to packing for the journey.
- 07After the race
Our first international race
New friends, an unfamiliar start line and a race weekend together.
- 08After the race
What we learned in Okinawa
Results, memories and lessons for other families planning an overseas race.
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