The Sohoku High School Bicycle Racing Club has concluded their fierce battle at the Inter-High. First year Onoda Sakamichi and his classmates Imaizumi and Naruko switch to new bikes and are preparing for new battles on a team without the third-years. Sohoku's new captain Teshima and his friend Aoyagi also begin working towards a second consecutive championship. As they prepare, Sakamichi's idol Makishima has some words for him...
I can't be weak. I can't be weak.
Ich darf nicht schwächeln!
Ich darf nicht schwächeln!
No puedo ser débil,
no puedo ser débil.
No puedo ser débil,
no puedo ser débil.
Je dois pas être faible.
Surtout pas être faible !
Non posso essere debole. 
Non posso essere debole.
Não posso ser fraco assim, não posso!