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About the Event
(1) The Shimanami Kaido, aka the “Holy Land of Cyclists”, was selected by CNN as one of the world`s seven most incredible bike routes and also received one star by the Michelin Travel Guide. This year, an estimated 3500 cyclists from Japan and overseas will participate in the Cycling Shimanami.
(2) See the Superb Scenery of the Seto Archipelago on a Variety of Courses.
There are five courses available, including travelling through the Shimanami Kaido, touring islands, cruising across the Seto Inland Sea by boat, and a short course for beginners and families.
(3) The One and Only Cycling Event in Japan on an Expressway.
Cyclists can enjoy the openness on the expressway, where usually only vehicles are allowed to run. All courses pass through the expressway.
(4) Experience "Omotenashi" Hospitality from the Islanders of Setouchi Participants will be able to enjoy the natural landscape, including the beauty of the tiny dotted islands, the history and culture of each island, and delicious food produced in the rich nature of the Seto Inland Sea. Besides all of this, they will experience the warm heart of all islanders through the roadside aid stations and spectators on each island.
Overview
- Event name：
- Setouchi Shimanami Kaido International Cycling Event
CYCLING Shimanami 2016 - Organizer：
- Setouchi Shimanami Kaido International Cycling Event Executive Committee
- Date：
- [Check-in] Saturday, October 29, 2016
[Event] Sunday, October 30, 2016 - Course location：
- Setouchi Shimanami Kaido and Surrounding Area
- Main Venue：
- Imabarishintoshi Dai-2 chiku Shimanami Earthland・Shinhama Kenei Uwaya (Onomichi)
- Course：
- Course Location: Setouchi Shimanami Kaido and Surrounding Area/ 5 courses, ranging from 40 km to 150 km in distance
[Start Venue] In front of the first Shin Imabari Toshi Setouchi Shimanami Kaido Imabari Interchange
[Finish Venue] Imabarishintoshi Dai-2 chiku Shimanami Earthland・Shinhama Kenei Uwaya (Onomichi) - Style：
- Non-competitive public cycling event.
- Capacity：
- 3,500 people
- How to apply：
- Online application only. Register via the official website.
- Application period：
- [Premium Entry] Monday, April 25 to Sunday, May 22
<first-come-first-served basis>
(Package of guaranteed participation right and local specialties)
[General Entry] Monday, May 9 to Sunday, May 22 <lottery>
Category / Entry Fee
| Course name | Distance (Expressway) |
Capacity (※Premium Entry) |
Entry Fee ※Premium Entry (Elementary and junior high school students) |
Bicycle Class |
Start・ Finish Venue |
Number of Aid Stations |
Category <Expected Time to Finish/ Bicycle Class> |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
COMPLETE SHIMANAMI 150 Imabari～Onomichi <Roundtrip> |
about 150km (about35km) |
500 Participants ※50 Participants |
13,000yen ※33,000yen |
Sport | Imabari Interchange→ Shimanami Earthlands |
8 | ①Under 7.5hrs ②Between 7.5–8.5hrs ③Between 8.5–9.5hrs |
 |
ONOMICHI70 Imabari～Onomichi 〈One way〉 |
about 70km (about35km) |
1000 Participants ※100 Participants |
11,000yen ※31,000yen |
Sport | Imabari Interchange→ Shinhama Kenei Uwaya |
2 | ①Under 3.5hrs ②Between 3.5–4.5hrs ③Between 4.5–5.5hrs |
 |
YUMESHIMA70 Imabari～Kamijima 〈Roundtrip〉 |
about 70km (about35km) |
300 Participants ※30 Participants |
11,000yen ※31,000yen |
Sport | Imabari Interchange→ Shimanami Earthlands |
3 | ①Under 6hrs ②Between 6–7hrs ③Between 7–8hrs ※Included 2hrs and 10mins for ferry travel. |
 |
OMISHIMA110 Imabari～Omishima 〈Roundtrip〉 |
about 110km (about30km) |
1000 Participants ※100 Participants |
10,000yen ※30,000yen |
Sport | Imabari Interchange→ Shimanami Earthlands |
5 | ①Under 6hrs ②Between 6–7hrs ③Between 7–8hrs |
 |
OSHIMA40 Imabari～Oshima 〈Roundtrip〉 |
about 40km (about13km) |
700 Participants ※N/A Participants |
4,000yen (2,000yen) |
Sport City Tandem |
Imabari Interchange→ Shimanami Earthlands |
1 | ①Sport ②City ③Tandem |
- ※Handling Fee is required beside of entry fee. Entries are non cancelable/nonrefundable.
- ※For applicants ABCD courses are required estimated time to complete. Please be sure to including the break at the aid stations.
- ※For Applicants E, it is required to apply bicycle type. Please see details of bicycle type of regulation from the Official Home Page.
- ※Tandem have to apply a pair. Entry fee required each entrants.
- ※Consumption tax, Insurance and Ferry ticket are including entry fee.
