{"id":163755,"date":"2024-10-08T10:57:29","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T01:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=163755&lang=en"},"modified":"2024-10-09T16:02:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T07:02:39","slug":"tour-de-kyushu-2024","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/tour-de-kyushu-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de Kyushu 2024 – Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Tour de Kyushu, an esteemed UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) sanctioned cycle road race, will once again grace the beautiful landscapes of Kyushu. This thrilling event kicks off with a criterium at Kokura Castle, followed by three days of over 100km of daily racing through stages in Oita, Kumamoto Aso, and Fukuoka. Eighteen teams from Japan and around the world will compete.<\/p>\n

Entering its second edition this year, the Tour de Kyushu is one of Japan\u2019s premier cycling events. The race will traverse a variety of courses, from the stunning natural beauty of Aso to historically rich urban areas, offering new challenges and experiences compared to last year. Join us in celebrating this annual international sports event by watching the live streams of each stage, cheering at the main venue, and engaging with sponsor exhibitions.<\/p>\n

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Kokura Castle Criterium<\/a><\/strong>
\nExperience the excitement of a criterium around a special 1.8km loop near the iconic Kokura Castle keep in Kitakyushu, featuring 25 laps.
\n\u2022 10\/11 (Fri.)
\n\u2022 Start: 13:00
\n\u2022 Distance: Approximately 45km
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.tourdekyushu.asia\/en\/stage-en\/kokura\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Oita Stage<\/a><\/strong>
\nA line race starting from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, passing through Yufuin and Chojabaru, completing two laps of the Hita city loop course, and finishing in front of Ohara Hachiman Shrine.
\n\u2022 10\/12 (Sat.)
\n\u2022 Start: 10:00
\n\u2022 Route: Beppu City (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University) \u2192 Yufu City \u2192 Kokonoe Town \u2192 Hita City (in front of Ohara Hachiman Shrine)
\n\u2022 Distance: Approximately 138km
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.tourdekyushu.asia\/en\/stage-en\/oita\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Kumamoto Aso Stage<\/a><\/strong>
\nA breathtaking line race starting from Senomoto Rest House, passing through Aso Shrine and Hakoishi Pass, completing three laps of a loop course, and finishing in Minamiaso, renowned for its stunning scenery.
\n\u2022 10\/13 (Sun.)
\n\u2022 Start: 9:00
\n\u2022 Route: Minamioguni Town (Senomoto Rest House) \u2192 Ubuyama Village \u2192 Aso City \u2192 Takamori Town \u2192 Minamiaso Village (Minamiaso Village Office)
\n\u2022 Distance: Approximately 108km
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.tourdekyushu.asia\/en\/stage-en\/kumamoto\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Fukuoka Stage<\/a><\/strong>
\nA fast-paced loop course starting from Okagaki Sanry-Ai, completing nine laps with views of the Genkai Sea, and finishing at the World Heritage Site, Munakata Taisha.
\n\u2022 10\/14 (Mon., hol.)
\n\u2022 Start: 13:30
\n\u2022 Route: Okagaki Town (Okagaki Sanry-Ai) \u2192 Munakata City (Munakata Taisha)
\n\u2022 Distance: Approximately 141km
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.tourdekyushu.asia\/en\/stage-en\/fukuoka\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Tour<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Tour<\/a>>> View the PDF Map of Fukuoka Stage<\/a><\/p>\n

Competing Teams<\/strong>
\nContinental (CT, amateur), Pro Tour (PT, professional), World Tour (WT, professional)
\n\u2022 Astana Qazaqstan Team<\/a> (WT \/ Kazakhstan)
\n\u2022 EF Education \u2013 Easypost<\/a> (WT \/ USA)
\n\u2022 Corratec Vini Fantini<\/a> (PT \/ Italy)
\n\u2022 Totalenergies<\/a> (PT \/ France)
\n\u2022 Aisan Racing Team<\/a> (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 JCL Team Ukyo<\/a> (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Kinan Racing Team<\/a> (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Matrix Powertag<\/a> (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Roojai Insurance<\/a> (CT \/ Thailand)
\n\u2022 Shimano Racing<\/a> (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Sparkle Oita Racing Team<\/a> (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Team Bridgestone Cycling<\/a> (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Terengganu Cycling Team<\/a> (CT \/ Malaysia)
\n\u2022 Utsunomiya Blitzen<\/a> (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 VC Fukuoka<\/a> (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Victoire Hiroshima<\/a> (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Victoria Sports Pro Cycling<\/a> (CT \/ Philippines)
\n\u2022 Team Felt Felbermayr<\/del><\/a> (CT \/ Austria)\u00a0<\/del> Cancel announced<\/span><\/p>\n

Shuttle Bus Service Announcement<\/strong>
\nConvenient shuttle buses will be operating during the Tour de Kyushu 2024!
\nOn the day of the event, shuttle buses will run around the course areas of each stage.
\nCheck the official website<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n

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Tour de Kyushu 2024<\/strong>
\n\u2022 10\/11 (Fri.) ~ 10\/14 (Mon., hol.)
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.tourdekyushu.asia\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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