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This guide clearly summarises the information and procedures required to participate in the event. It covers important points such as how to apply, the schedule on the day of the event, and important notices to ensure you enjoy the event smoothly.

Check-in / Parking / Baggage Storage

*Please apply when you register. Baggage storage fees are subject to the registration system usage fee.

Check-in

  • Check in the day before the event.
  • If someone is checking in on your behalf, they must bring the required documents.
  • Check-in will be conducted at the venue selected during registration (Onomichi, Imabari, Matsuyama).

    *Check-in will only be accepted at the venue selected during registration.

Parking(must book in advance for this service)

  • Parking permits will be sent only to those who make a reservation in advance.

Baggage Storage (must book in advance for this paid service)

  • Baggage will be kept at the start venue on the day of the event.

    *Baggage is limited to items that fit in the bag distributed at check in (bag size: 460mm x 390mm x 100mm) (STC)

  • Baggage will be returned at the finish venue of each course.

    *Baggage may arrive late due to traffic conditions or other circumstances.

    *Baggage check-in on the day of the event has a closing time.

Transit

Information will be released on the official website at a later date. Bookings open mid-June to late July (STC).

Important

You must book these services in advance by the specified date as you will not be able to book them on the day of the event.

Before Starting*Routes are subject to change.

Shuttle bus
(must book in advance for this paid service)

Buses will run from each base to the start venue.
(includes bicycle delivery service)

①Bicycles will be collected at a special venue the day before and stored in a box.
②Bicycles will be returned at the shuttle bus stop on the day of the event.

Day of event Onomichi → Imabari
Day of event Fukuyama → Imabari
Day of event Matsuyama → Imabari
Day of event Imabari → Onomichi
Cycle train
(must book in advance for this paid service)

Special train that allows bicycles on board.

Day of event JR Matsuyama Station ↔ JR Imabari Station
Day of event JR Fukuyama Station → JR Onomichi Station
Charter boat
(must book in advance for this paid service)

Charter boat running from Yuge Port in Kamijima to Imabari Port.

Day of event Kamijima → Imabari

After Finishing*Routes are subject to change.

Shuttle bus
(must book in advance for this paid service)

Buses will run from the finish venue to each base.(includes bicycle delivery service)

①Bicycles will be collected at the shuttle bus stop once you finish and stored in a box.
②Bicycles will be returned when you get off the shuttle bus.

Day of event Imabari → Onomichi
Day of event Imabari → Matsuyama
Day of event Onomichi → Imabari
Charter boat
(must book in advance for this paid service)

Charter boat running from Yuge Port in Kamijima to Imabari Port.

Day of event Kamijima → Imabari

Various Event Applications

Important Notes

‘CYCLING SHIMANAMI 2026’ has been granted special permission to utilise the main lanes of expressways and similar routes. Please be sure to read and abide by the terms and conditions.

Three Requests on the Expressway

  • 停車禁止・撮影禁止
  • 反対車線入るな
  • 外壁に近づくな

Please obey the traffic rules

  • 飲酒運転禁止
  • ながらスマホ禁止