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Asakura Cycle Festival Vol.8

Date March 16, 2025
Start/Finish Kirin beer Fukuoka factory, Kirin Flower Garden, Fukuoka Japan
Registration period From February 18, 2025 Open until March 9, 2025
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◎Notes on Entry
[Regarding the participation fee]
*An administrative fee will be added to the participation fee. (Varies depending on the participation fee).
*Please note that a sports entry usage fee will be charged in addition to the fees below.


Categories

Category Start time Registration Fee Status
▼Tour de Asakura (long ride)
SS course(About 117km):General 08:00 ¥8,800 (JPY) Closed
SS course(About 117km):junior high school students 08:00 ¥7,700 (JPY) Closed
A course(About 88km):General 08:30 ¥7,700 (JPY) Closed
A course(About 88km):junior high school students 08:30 ¥5,500 (JPY) Closed
▼Kirin MTB 2-hour endurance race
Kirin MTB 2-hour endurance race : Solo (1 participant) 09:30 ¥3,850 (JPY) Closed
Kirin MTB 2-hour endurance race : Pair (2 participants) 09:30 ¥6,600 (JPY) Closed
*The representative participant must apply.
*The participation fee is for one pair.
Kirin MTB 2-hour endurance race : Team (3 participants) 09:30 ¥8,250 (JPY) Closed
*The representative participant must apply.
*The participation fee is for one team.
▼Kids race
Junior A:5th and 6th grade 13:00 ¥1,100 (JPY) Closed
Junior A (rental bicycles):5th and 6th grade 13:00 ¥1,100 (JPY) Closed
Junior B:3rd and 4th grade 13:40 ¥1,100 (JPY) Closed
Junior B (rental bicycles):3rd and 4th grade 13:40 ¥1,100 (JPY) Closed
Junior C:1st and 2nd grade 14:20 ¥1,100 (JPY) Closed
Junior C (rental bicycles):1st and 2nd grade 14:20 ¥1,100 (JPY) Closed
Junior D:Preschoolers 15:00 ¥1,100 (JPY) Closed
Junior D (rental bicycles):(height at least 115cm) 15:00 ¥1,100 (JPY) Closed


Event Details

Date March 16, 2025
Start/Finish Kirin beer Fukuoka factory, Kirin Flower Garden, Fukuoka Japan
Registration period From February 18, 2025 Open until March 9, 2025
Office Address NIshinippon Shimbun Event Service
Phone number 092-711-5491(weekday 10:00-17:00)
Website https://asakuracyclefestival.com/festival2025/
Entry capacity ▼Tour de Asakura (long ride)
SS course (adult):200 participants
SS course (junior high school students):50 participants
A course (adult):200 participants
A course (junior high school students):50 participants

▼Kirin MTB 2-hour endurance race
Solo (1 participant):100 participants
Pair (2 participants):50 pairs 100 participants
Team (3 participants):50 pairs 150 participants

▼Kids race
Junior A:5th and 6th grade:30 participants
Junior A (rental bicycles):5th and 6th grade:10 participants
Junior B:3rd and 4th grade:30 participants
Junior B (rental bicycles):3rd and 4th grade:10 participants
Junior C:1st and 2nd grade:30 participants
Junior C (rental bicycles):1st and 2nd grade:10 participants
Junior D:Preschoolers:30 participants
Junior D (rental bicycles):(height at least 115cm):10 participants
Entry qualifications ▼Tour de Asakura (long ride)
(1) [SS Course]Those of junior high school age or older who are in good health and able to observe traffic rules and manners and complete this course (about 117km)by the designated time.
[A Course] Those of junior high school age or older who are in good health and able to observe traffic rules and manners and complete this course (about 88km)by the designated time.
(2) If it is expected that there will be a disruption to the running of the event, your participation may be refused.
(3) Participants must agree to the "Oath", "Disclaimers", "Accident Compensation", "Points to note", and "Items to bring" listed in the "Regulations", and those under 18 years of age must have parental consent.
Other precautions ▼Kirin MTB 2-hour endurance race
・This race will be held on a special course at Kirin beer Fukuoka factory, Kirin Flower Garden,
・One-day-only premium race that can only be experienced on this day.
・You can enter as a solo, a pair of two, or a team of three!

▼Kids race
・For preschoolers to 6th graders.
・For children who do not have their own bicycles, we will lend you a rental bicycle for free.
(Advance reservation required, numbers are limited)
*Junior D course (rental bicycles available) is only for children height at least 115cm.
・Mountain bikes are recommended as the roads are unpaved.

▼Participation on the day is OK! "Mom's bike Challenge"
Anyone who can ride a Mom's bike can participate. A slow-riding time trial using a mom's bike. The champion is the person who can ride the slowest on a set course without touching their feet on the ground.
*Participation fee: Free
[Schedule]
Registration on the day *Ends as soon as capacity is reached
(Registration/challenge time: Scheduled to be held from 11:00 to 15:00)
Participation Award As a participation awards, all participants will receive a gift voucher to be used at the food trucks and food tents at the venue after each event.
・Tour de Asakura participants: 1,000 yen gift voucher to be used at the venue
・MTB/kids race: 500 yen gift voucher to be used at the venue
Awards ・MTB race: each category will be awarded.(certificates and prizes)
・Kids race: the top three in each grade will be awarded. (certificates and prizes)
Supplied Items Coupons, bib stickers, course map, notes and other documents
Participation notifications ▼Tour de Asakura (long ride)
Participation notifications to be sent by the secretariat approximately two weeks before the tournament.

▼Kirin MTB 2-hour endurance race ▼Kids race
The secretariat will send the participation notifications by email approximately one week before the tournament.

Contact about Notifications:
NISHINIPPON SHIMBUN EVENT SERVICE 092-711-5491(Weekdays 10:00-17:00)
Reception ▼Tour de Asakura (long ride) : 7:00 –
▼Kirin MTB 2-hour endurance race : 8:00- *Test runs open until 9:00
▼Kids race : 11:00-
*Please complete the check-in process 30 minutes before each race. Race call-ins are scheduled to begin 15 minutes before the race start.
Aid Stations "Tour de Asakura" will have four aid stations offering local spring foods.
Aid Station 01 [Haki] SS Course/A Course Eligible
Aid Station 02 [Koishiwara] SS Course/A Course Eligible
Aid Station 03 [Aqua culture village] SS Course/A Course Eligible
Aid Station 04 [YASU KOGEN KINEN NO MORI] SS Course Eligible
Time limits ▼Tour de Asakura (long ride)
Course SS : 6.5 hours
Course A : 5 hours
Courses ▼Tour de Asakura (long ride)
・Course SS
Kirin Beer Fukuoka Plant → Oshiro Bridge → Chikugo River Cycling Road → Harazuru Onsen → Haki → Koishiwara → Koishiwara River Dam → Egawa Dam → Kamiakizuki → Terauchi Dam → Akizuki → Yasu Kogen → Minami → Jumonji → Hitotsugi →Kirin Beer Fukuoka Plant
(Distance approx. 117km, time limit 6 hours 30 minutes)

・Course A
Kirin Beer Fukuoka Plant → Oshiro Bridge → Chikugo River Cycling Road → Harazuru Onsen → Haki → Koishiwara → Koishiwara River Dam → Egawa Dam → Kamiakizuki → Terauchi Dam → Jumonji → Hitotsugi →Kirin Beer Fukuoka Plant
(Distance: approx. 88km, time limit: 5 hours)
Event Schedule ▼Tour de Asakura (long ride)
7:00 Registration Begins
7:50 Opening Ceremony/Course Information/Important Notices
8:00 [START] SS course
8:30 [START] A course

▼Kirin MTB 2-hour endurance race
8:00 Registration Begins (Test runs open until 9:00)
9:10 Opening Ceremony/ Race Description
9:30-11:30 2-hour endurance race
12:00 Awards Ceremony

▼Kids race
11:00 Registration Begins (Test runs open until 9:00)
13:00 [START] Junior 5th and 6th grade
13:40 [START] Junior 3rd and 4th grade
14:20 [START] Junior 1st and 2nd grade
15:00 [START] Preschool
15:30 Awards Ceremony
Others:Regulations ▼Oath
・I(participant) pledge to strictly adhere to the items stated in the competition application guidelines, take great care of my health during the competition, obey the Road Traffic Act, observe proper etiquette, and follow the instructions of the organizers and staff.
・I(participant) also pledge to handle any accident involving personal injury, property damage, or self-inflict damage at my own risk, without holding any venue or competition-related parties responsible for the matter.
・If I(participant) am injured, have an accident, or become ill during the tournament or any incidental events, I have no objection the organizers will provide temporary first aid.
・I(participant) consent to my personal information such as name, age, gender, etc., as well as videos, photographs, and records of the tournament being reported, published, and used in newspapers, television, magazines, the Internet, pamphlets, etc. I also agree that the right to publish and use the content belongs to the organizer.
・I swear that I will not falsify my name, address, date of birth, etc. on the application form.

▼Disclaimer
The organizers will not be responsible for any illnesses, injuries, or accidents that occur during the event, except for first-aid treatment.

▼ Accident compensation
In the event that a participant suffers an injury or illness while participating in the tournament, compensation will be provided within the scope of the sports insurance contracted by the tournament secretariat.

▼Points to note
To ensure a fun and safe cycling experience for all participants, please be sure to follow traffic laws and etiquette when going to dangerous areas, intersections, sharp curves, downhill slopes, etc., and ride safely and smoothly.
Take care of your own physical condition and never overexert yourself.

▼Precautions
・You will be disqualified if you violate traffic laws, such as running red lights or fail to follow instructions from staff or officials while riding.
・For safety, you must wear a helmet.
・No cars, bicycles, or other vehicles are allowed to accompany riders on long rides, as they may obstruct other traffic.
・Please be sure to have a light, taillight, and bell.

▼Items to bring
Please bring the following items with you on long rides.
- Repair tools
- Spare tire tube
- Health insurance card
- Rain gear
- Gloves
- Other items each person needs.
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