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I received a lovely photo from the Italian bicycle workshop Cicli Barco. Cicli Barco is the Barco family-owned workshop founded in 1947 in Padova in northeastern Italy. This workshop produces traditional Italian-style bicycles and innovative bicycles. It was shut down during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), but was reported to have resumed operations. Although everyone wears masks, they seem to be fine, and most importantly, they are delighted to work. Each time I watched news of COVID-19 in Italy, I worried about the Barco family. Therefore, I was truly relieved to see this photo. I was even more thrilled that the photo included Maruya's Christmas cards and patches. My first encounter with Cicli Barco was at Bespoked - The UK Handmade Bicycle Show in Bristol in 2019. Our first conversation was as follows: “What kind of bicycles are popular in Italy these days?” "It's gravel road." "This fork looks cool, doesn’t it!” "It’s not just the appearance, it's light. Take it." For us exhibitors, the beauty of Bespoked is that it not only lets our customers see the bicycles, but also gives us the chance to enjoy conversation with other exhibitors. Bespoked will be held at the Engine Shed inside the Bristol Station building, so there is a limit to the venue’s capacity. Therefore, it is a homely atmosphere with many regular exhibitors who know each other. There are many exhibitors who enjoy this atmosphere, and that is why they are sentimental if they cannot meet with these friends the next year. After the exhibition, while I was cleaning up, the three Barco family members came to the Maruya booth to say goodbye. They even gave me a traditional batch of Cicli Barco as a token of friendship. Bespoked could not be held this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will return in April 2021. I look forward to reuniting with the Cicli Barco family for the first time in two years.

Maruya's article is published in the October issue of "ELLE DECOR" magazine. The following is a translation.

Joined vintage bike event Eroica Japan held on June 2. Many things happened but it was fulfilling three days.

Shiman Onsen is located about 160km northwest of Tokyo. It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Tokyo by car.

Maruya was honored to receive the Outstanding Finish / Paint Award at Europe's largest Handmade Bicycle Show - BESPOKED held in Bristol, the UK for three days from May3rd to 5th, 2019. Maruya is the first Japanese Brand to receive an award at BESPOKED. The Outstanding Finish / Paint award at BESPOKED, which marks “premium” for high class, is very valuable.

Gaiole in Chiantini, a small town in a hilly area, is the venue for the world’s largest vintage bike event, the Eroica,