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A massive cycling event featuring a famous expressway and spectacular islands
Largest cycling event in Japan taking place on an expressway
Enjoy a sense of freedom riding across the nine bridges of the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido winding through the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. All participants will be able to cycle on roads normally reserved for cars.
International casual cycling event on a world-class cycling course
About 3,500 participants from around the world will ride on the world-class Setouchi Shimanami Kaido, a cycling road that has been designated as a National Cycle Route of Japan. Known as a cyclists’ paradise, it runs across the calm and scenic Seto Inland Sea, where cyclists can enjoy the beauty of the archipelago.
Courses that feature the beauty of the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido
Cycle through the heart of one of Japan’s biggest national parks, the Setonaikai National Park, and enjoy the wonderful scenery and beautiful nature of the area. There are eight courses, each designed for different skill levels and preferences: a comprehensive, roundtrip course, a refreshing medium-level course, a course including a ferry ride, and a casual course that can be enjoyed by beginners and families.
Experience Japanese omotenashi hospitality from locals
See the history, culture, and food made from local produce on each of the islands as you cycle through the rich nature of the Seto Inland Sea with unique features such as the ever-changing tide and beautiful archipelago. You will feel the warmth and hospitality of the locals as you pass aid stations and watch spectators cheer from the sides.
Overview
- Event name：
- Setouchi Shimanami Kaido International Cycling Event
CYCLING SHIMANAMI 2024 - Date：
- [Check-in]Saturday,October26,2024 [Event] Sunday,October27,2024
- Location：
- Setouchi Shimanami Kaido and Surrounding Area/about 40km-140km (8 courses)
[Start]Nishi-Seto Expressway Imabari IC (Imabari)
Nishi-Seto Expressway Mukaishima IC (Onomichi)
[Finish]Hirokoji Central Imabari Area (Imabari)
Mukaishima Sports Park (Onomichi), Yuge Port (Kamijima) - Organizer：
- Cycling Shimanami 2024 Executive Committee
- Registration Period:
- [Premium Entry]Mon,April15–Mon,May20(first-come,first-serve)
(includes guaranteed admission, event-exclusive cycling jersey, and local specialties)
[General Entry]Mon,April15–Mon,May20 (lucky draw) - How to Register:
- On the official website
- Participants:
- Up to 3,500 people
- Type:
- Non-competitive public cycling event
Category / Entry Fee
| Course | Distance (Expressway) |
Capacity (Premium Entry) |
Entry Fee (Premium Entry) 《※15 y/o and under》 |
Bicycle Type |
Start /Finish Venue |
Number of Ald Stations |
Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AOne-way course across the Seto Inland Sea from Onomichi
-Ride across the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido heading south- IMABARI 70 Onomichi(Mukaishima)→Imabari(One Way) |
about 70km (about 23km) |
900 people (90 people) |
18,000 yen (43,000 yen) |
Sports | Mukaishima IC Hirokoji |
3 | Within 5 hours |
|
BRound trip course around Ikuchijima from Onomichi
-Ride through an island fragrant with lemons- IKUCHIJIMA 55 Onomichi(Mukaishima)↔Ikuchijima(Round Trip) |
about 55km (about 17km) |
300 people (30 people) |
12,000 yen (37,000 yen) |
Mukaishima IC Mukaishima Sports Park |
2 | Within 4 hours | |
|
CRound trip from Onomichi to see five islands on the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido and Yumeshima Kaido
-Enjoy the beauty of the archipelago in Onomichi and Kamijima- INNOSHIMA 70 Onomichi(Mukaishima)↔Kamijima(Iwagijima)(Round Trip) |
about 70km (about 17km) |
550 people (55 people) |
16,000 yen (41,000 yen) |
Mukaishima IC Mukaishima Sports Park |
3 | Within 6 hours | |
|
DLongest course with a round trip across the Seto Inland Sea
-Enjoy the charms of the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido to the fullest- COMPLETE SHIMANAMI 140 Imabari↔Onomichi(Mukaishima)(Round Trip) |
about 140km (about 43km) |
100 people (10 people) |
22,000 yen (47,000 yen) |
Imabari IC Hirokoji |
6 | Within 7 hours 50 minutes | |
|
EOne-way course across the Seto Inland Sea from Imabari
-Ride across the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido heading north- ONOMICHI 65 Imabari→Onomichi(Mukaishima)(One Way) |
about 65km (about 43km) |
600 people (60 people) |
18,000 yen (43,000 yen) |
Imabari IC Mukaishima Sports Park |
2 | Within 4 hours 30 minutes | |
|
FCourse dedicated to island travel and rides across eight islands
-Travel over two routes, Shimanami and Yumeshima- YUMESHIMA 75 Imabari→Kamijima(Yugejima)(One Way) |
about 75km (about 35km) |
250 people (25 people) |
16,000 yen (41,000 yen) |
Imabari IC Yuge Port |
3 | Within 6 hours | |
|
GFulfilling medium-length course
-Ride around and through the islands- OMISHIMA 100 Imabari↔Omishima(Round Trip) |
about 100km (about 30km) |
300 people (30 people) |
16,000 yen (41,000 yen) |
Imabari IC Hirokoji |
4 | Within 7 hours 30 minutes | |
|
HCasual course that can be enjoyed by beginners and families
-Gaze over the scenery from the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge ̶ OSHIMA 40 Imabari↔Oshima(Round Trip) |
about 40km (about 17km) |
500 people (N/A) |
7,000 yen 《※3,500 yen》 |
Sports City Tandem |
Imabari IC Hirokoji |
1 | Within 4 hours 30 minutes |
- ※There is a separate handling fee in addition to the entry fee. The entry fee is non-refundable even if you retract your entry.
- ※A-G course participants are required to provide an estimated time you expect to complete the course by referring to your finish time in past cycling events.
Please be sure to include breaks at aid stations. - ※H course participants are required to apply for a bicycle type. Please refer to the guidelines on the official website.
- ※For tandem bikes (H course), you must register as a pair and pay entry fees for both participants.
Important Notes
●Entry rights are nontransferable. You are not allowed to change any registered information, including your name, even if you made an input error.
●Registration may be delayed or unable to complete if the internet connection is poor or there are software issues.
●Even if the event is cancelled or you are not able to participate due to reasons not attributable to the event committee, such as bad weather, violation of terms and conditions, tardiness, or the spread of infection diseases, the entry fee will not be refunded.
Start/Finish Times (STC)
- If you are unable to make the checkpoints within a certain time, you will not be allowed to continue. Expressway closing times are subject to change.
| Course | Starting Time | Final Checkpoint (distance from start) & Expressway Closing Time |
Finish Time (Finish Venue) |
Course Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | IMABARI 70 Onomichi(Mukaishima)→Imabari 〈One Way〉 |
7：37〜 | 9：15 ※1［8：50］ Administrative Road to Ikuchijima Minami IC（about 17 ㎞） |
16：30 （Hirokoji） |
Intermediate Cyclist |
| B | IKUCHIJIMA 55 Onomichi (Mukaishima)⭤Ikuchijima 〈Round Trip〉 |
7：52〜 |
9：15
Administrative Road to Ikuchijima Minami IC (about 17 ㎞）
|
15：45 （Mukaishima Sports Park） |
Beginner& Intermediate Cyclist |
| C | INNOSHIMA 70 Onomichi (Mukaishima)⭤Kamijima (Iwagijima) 〈Round Trip〉 |
7：57〜 | 15：45 （Mukaishima Sports Park） |
Intermediate Cyclist | |
| D | COMPLETE SHIMANAMI 140 Imabari⭤Onomichi (Mukaishima) 〈Round Trip〉 *intensive and long |
8：23〜 | 10：55 Setoda Bus Stop (about 38 ㎞） |
16：30 （Hirokoji） |
Advanced Cyclist *long mileage Checkpoint time is tough |
| E | ONOMICHI 65 Imabari→Onomichi (Mukaishima) 〈One Way〉 |
8：27〜 | ※2 10：40 Ikuchijima Minami IC (about 35 ㎞） 10:55 Setoda Bus Stop(about 38 ㎞） |
15：45 （Mukaishima Sports Park） |
Intermediate Cyclist |
| F | YUMESHIMA 75 Imabari→Kamijima(Yugejima) 〈One Way〉 |
8：35〜 | 10：45 Setoda PA (about 33 ㎞） |
16：00 （Yuge Port） |
Intermediate Cyclist |
| G | OMISHIMA 100 Imabari⭤Omishima 〈Round Trip〉 *intensive and long |
8：39〜 | 10：15 Hakatajima IC(about 23 ㎞） |
16：30 （Hirokoji） |
Advanced Cyclist *long mileage Checkpoint time is tough |
| H | OSHIMA 40 Imabari⭤Oshima 〈Round trip〉 |
8：49〜 | 16：30 （Hirokoji） |
Beginner Cyclist | |
- （※1）A course participants who arrive at the administrative road leading to Ikuchijima-Minami IC/exit after 8:50a.m. will be permitted to continue if they get off from the expressway and take the local streets.
- （※2）E course participants who arrive at Ikuchijima-Minami IC/exit after 10:40a.m. will be permitted to continue if they get off from the expressway and take the local streets.
Participant Eligibility
- 【All Courses】
- ●Participants must be in good health and able to complete their selected course within the time limit.
●Participants must acknowledge the terms and conditions and rules for each bicycle type. - 【Course A〜G】
- ●Participants must be 15 years or older and have already completed a course of the same distance that they are registering for in a previous cycling event.
- 【Course H】
- ●Participants must be 9 years or older and able to ride on their own. Riders under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.(Written permission from a parent or guardian will be required in advance)
