The UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale)-sanctioned road race, Tour de Kyushu, returns for its third edition, unfolding across Kyushu. This year, the stage expands to five prefectures—Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Oita, with Nagasaki and Miyazaki joining the lineup. The race kicks off with a criterium in Sasebo, Nagasaki—a high-speed circuit race. From day two, 18 teams from Japan and abroad will tackle three consecutive days of racing, each stage covering more than 100 km across Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Oita.
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Tour de Kyushu showcases Kyushu’s unique landscapes and culture—challenging routes through dramatic caldera terrain and parade rides through covered shopping arcades. Each stage takes place on public roads over a course exceeding 100 km, with victory going to the first rider across the finish line. Expect intense team strategies and tactical battles along the way.
Catch the action via live streaming, cheer from the main venue where sponsor booths and cycling enthusiasts gather, and be part of this annual international sporting event that celebrates the thrill of cycling.
• 10/10 (Fri.) ~ 10/13 (Mon., hol.)
• https://tourdekyushu.asia/en/
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Courses
Sasebo Criterium
A 1.5 km circuit near Sasebo Port featuring sharp curves and straight sections, raced over 30 laps.
• Date: October 10 (Fri)
• Race Start: 13:00
• Course Area: Sasebo City
• Distance: Approx. 45 km
Fukuoka Stage
A line race starting at Chikugo Prefectural Wide Area Park, looping through Yame, and finishing at the former Kuroki Station on the old Yabe Line.
• Date: October 11 (Sat)
• Race Start: 11:00
• Course: Chikugo City → Yame City
• Distance: Approx. 121 km
Kumamoto Aso Stage
One of Japan’s most scenic line races. Starts at Senomoto Rest House, runs two laps on a loop, and finishes at Minamiaso Village Hall. The route takes full advantage of the Aso caldera terrain with steep climbs and descents.
• Date: October 12 (Sun)
• Race Start: 9:00
• Course: Minamioguni (Senomoto Rest House) → Ubuyama → Aso → Takamori → Minamiaso
• Distance: Approx. 115 km
Miyazaki & Oita Stage
The final stage, jointly hosted by two prefectures for the first time. Starts in front of Nobeoka City Hall (Miyazaki), follows the Nippo Coast north, and finishes at Saiki Shiroyama Sakura Hall (Oita).
• Date: October 13 (Mon, hol.)
• Race Start: 10:00
• Course: Nobeoka (Miyazaki) → Saiki (Oita)
• Distance: Approx. 120 km
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Teams
Categories: WT: World Team / PT: Pro Team / CT: Continental Team (Amateur)
• Intermarche Wanty (WT / Belgium)
• XDS Astana Team (WT / Kazakhstan)
• SolutionTech Vini Fantini (PT / Italy)
• Aisan Racing Team (CT / Japan)
• JCL TEAM UKYO (CT / Japan)
• Kinan Racing Team (CT / Japan)
• Matrix Powertag (CT / Japan)
• Sparkle Oita Racing Team (CT / Japan)
• Team Bridgestone Cycling (CT / Japan)
• Utsunomiya Blitzen (CT / Japan)
• VC Fukuoka (CT / Japan)
• Victoire Hiroshima (CT / Japan)
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