{"id":172360,"date":"2025-07-23T14:39:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T05:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=172360&lang=en"},"modified":"2025-07-25T17:37:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:37:31","slug":"tour-de-kyushu-2025","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/tour-de-kyushu-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de Kyushu 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u2014Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Oita, with Nagasaki and Miyazaki joining the lineup. The race kicks off with a criterium in Sasebo, Nagasaki\u2014a 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.<\/p>\n

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Tour de Kyushu showcases Kyushu\u2019s unique landscapes and culture\u2014challenging 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.
\nCatch 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.<\/p>\n

\u2022 10\/10 (Fri.) ~ 10\/13 (Mon., hol.)
\n\u2022 https:\/\/tourdekyushu.asia\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Courses<\/strong>
\nSasebo Criterium<\/a>
\nA 1.5 km circuit near Sasebo Port featuring sharp curves and straight sections, raced over 30 laps.
\n\u2022 Date: October 10 (Fri)
\n\u2022 Race Start: 13:00
\n\u2022 Course Area: Sasebo City
\n\u2022 Distance: Approx. 45 km<\/p>\n

Fukuoka Stage<\/a>
\nA line race starting at Chikugo Prefectural Wide Area Park, looping through Yame, and finishing at the former Kuroki Station on the old Yabe Line.
\n\u2022 Date: October 11 (Sat)
\n\u2022 Race Start: 11:00
\n\u2022 Course: Chikugo City \u2192 Yame City
\n\u2022 Distance: Approx. 121 km<\/p>\n

Kumamoto Aso Stage<\/a>
\nOne of Japan\u2019s 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.
\n\u2022 Date: October 12 (Sun)
\n\u2022 Race Start: 9:00
\n\u2022 Course: Minamioguni (Senomoto Rest House) \u2192 Ubuyama \u2192 Aso \u2192 Takamori \u2192 Minamiaso
\n\u2022 Distance: Approx. 115 km<\/p>\n

Miyazaki & Oita Stage<\/a>
\nThe 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).
\n\u2022 Date: October 13 (Mon, hol.)
\n\u2022 Race Start: 10:00
\n\u2022 Course: Nobeoka (Miyazaki) \u2192 Saiki (Oita)
\n\u2022 Distance: Approx. 120 km<\/p>\n

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Teams<\/strong>
\nCategories: WT: World Team \/ PT: Pro Team \/ CT: Continental Team (Amateur)
\n\u2022 Intermarche Wanty (WT \/ Belgium)
\n\u2022 XDS Astana Team (WT \/ Kazakhstan)
\n\u2022 SolutionTech Vini Fantini (PT \/ Italy)
\n\u2022 Aisan Racing Team (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 JCL TEAM UKYO (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Kinan Racing Team (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Matrix Powertag (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Sparkle Oita Racing Team (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Team Bridgestone Cycling (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Utsunomiya Blitzen (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 VC Fukuoka (CT \/ Japan)
\n\u2022 Victoire Hiroshima (CT \/ Japan)<\/p>\n

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