# City Cycling Captures Mamoru Kanai's 'Riding Pop' Captures Him Doing One-Wheeled Tricks By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riding-pop References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/mamoru-kanai-riding-pop-photo) & [instagram](http://instagram.com/mamotoraman) Mamoru Kanai's ongoing series, 'Riding Pop,' depicts the [Tokyo Instagrammer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-popups) as he rides his bike through the city. Kanai performs all sorts of impressive tricks in front of the bustling metropolis: [beautiful murals, bridges and trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith). Kanai rides a mamachari, a generic type of bike in Japan, often decked with a basket or child seat. He explains that using a common bike, instead of a technical model, adds a level of irony to each colorful composition. Each image possesses a cheerful, effervescent spirit. Even if you can't perform the tricks that Kanai can, with incredible skill and discipline, the series will surely remind you of the freedom and joy of riding a bike. In fact, you can almost feel the movement of the wind through your hair as you gaze at these light-hearted images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Urban Cycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative bike-sharing systems or services tailored to urban environments. - **Artistic Street Performances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms or apps that connect artists and performers with audiences in bustling cities. - **Alternative Transportation Modes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market eco-friendly and stylish bicycles suitable for daily commuting in urban areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced materials and technologies to create lightweight, durable bicycles with unique design features. - **Urban Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop guided city cycling tours that cater to tourists' interests in street art, urban scenery, and local culture. - **Digital Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build online platforms that curate and promote urban cycling content, connecting enthusiasts, influencers, and brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Cycling Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-together.md) - [Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-collaboration-series.md) - [Compact Collapsible Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-bike.md) - [Picturesque Cyclist Exploration Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-ride.md) - [Hyper-Compact Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle.md) - [Monotrack Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monotrack-bike.md) - [Sleek Assistive Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilot-bicycle.md) - [Shock-Absorbing Urban Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bicycles.md) - [Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pennyfarthing-bike.md)