Bike Tokyo
Explore the vastness of Tokyo and make new discoveries about Japan’s capital city! Get comfortable on the saddle as you cycle around the city and visit the many attractions that make Tokyo so interesting.
Highlights
・Navigate through Tokyo, home of the upcoming 2020 Olympics! Throughout the course, you’ll see everything from the most famous tourist attractions to the lesser known areas frequented by locals. Hotspots include Tokyo Skytree, Asakusa, Jingu-gaien, Roppongi, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji, and more – all in one day!
・Ride safe! Not only will support vehicles and mechanics roam the course, you’re navigated by lead cyclists, medical staff are on hand in case of emergencies, and event staff help guide you towards the finish line. Bike Tokyo is perfect for first-timers to begin their cycling journey!
・Rest, hydrate, and fuel up! Three aid stations (tentative) will be set up along the course for cyclists to rest their legs and snack on a variety of Tokyo-centric treats. Bike Tokyo is more than a ride – it’s a ‘tasteful’ experience!
・Don’t forget! All finishers are entitled to a certificate of completion after crossing the finish line. Pick yours up before you leave!
・Rental bikes are available – you must select the add-on option during registration and pay in advance.
IMPORTANT
・Participants may move about freely on the course as their pace dictates. However, participants should not be ahead of his/her group’s leading guide cyclist.
・This event is not for experienced cyclists seeking a fast and furious training day – no pelotons, drafting, or timing chip.
・All children must be able to ride their own bikes, e.g. no children on child seats/carriers on the front/back of a bike.
サムライスポーツは日本国籍以外を対象とした外国人向け専用受付サイトです。日本国籍の方は日本語サイトからお申込みください。日本国籍以外の方がエントリーした場合、無効となる場合があります 。無効となった場合には、返金手数料を差し引き、参加費をご返金させていただきます。
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Registration Period
TBA
(June 7, 2019 - September 16, 2019)
2019 Event Information
2022 schedule TBA
September 21, 2019
at Tokyo Waterfront Area Disaster Prevention Park
0630…Venue opens
0630-0745…Group A Check-in
0700-0820…Group B Check-in
0730-0855…Group C Check-in
0800-0930…Group D Check-in
0800-1005…Group E Check-in
0800…Group A Start
0835-1040…Group F Check-in
0835…Group B Start
0910…Group C Start
0915-1115…Group G Check-in
0945-1150…Group H Check-in
0945…Group D Start
1020…Group E Start
1055…Group F Start
1130…Group G Start
1205…Group H Start
1630…COT (all groups)
1730…Venue closes
General: ¥7,000
Child (12 and under): ¥3,500
Rental Bikes
Don’t want to travel with your bike? Don’t have a bike? Just want to try a different bike? Rent a Birdy bike for Bike Tokyo! Pick up and return your bike at the event venue – you can come and go as you are with zero hassle!
・Pick up your bike starting 0730AM at the event venue and return your bike by 1630PM at the same place.
・All bikes include helmet. One size fits most.
・¥6,000/bike
Additional Surcharges
・Fees above include service charge
・If total cost is ¥10,000 or less, you will incur a flat fee service charge of ¥1,000.
・If total cost is more than ¥10,001, you will incur a service charge amounting to 10% of total cost.
・Why does Samurai Sports implement a service charge? They help us cover the cost of operating the registration platform, translation of athlete guides/event information, labor hours required to answer your event inquiries, etc. Depending on the event, the surcharges help to cover the cost of our physical presence at the event.
Age Eligibility
・Must be age 10 or older who are healthy enough to complete the approximately 35KM (22 miles) ride. Participants under 18 must have an adult accompany them throughout the entire ride.
Cut-Off Time (subject to change)
・35KM: finish by 4:30PM
Important
・All participants must be respectful of the natural course environment and demonstrate good cycling manners.
・Be mindful of other cyclists and vehicles on the road. You should understand laws in Japan pertaining to cycling on public roads and cycling insurance.
・Be a responsible athlete. Please make sure you have the physical ability to complete the course.
BICYCLE REGULATIONS
・Your bicycle must conform with event regulations and cyclists must follow all safety requirements listed by the event organizers.
・All bicycles must have brakes in BOTH the front and rear.
Required
・helmet
・front light
・tail light
・water bottle (bidon)
・gloves (work gloves – in Japanese, gunte – are ok)
Permitted
・Road bikes
・Cyclo-cross bikes
・Gravel bikes
・Mountain bikes
・Mini-velos
・Hybrid bikes
・Track bikes (with front and rear brakes)
・Single gear bicycles with equipped free-hub front and rear breaks
・Regular city bicycles (mama-chari) with no kickstand
・Disc wheels
・Disc brakes
・Flat bar handles
Prohibited
・Trailers
・Recumbent bicycles
・Tandem bicycles
・Bicycles with no brakes
・DH/aero bars and clip on handle bars
・Triathlon bikes
・Time Trial (TT) bikes
・Spinacci handlebars
Recommended
・nutrition/hydration (if necessary)
・health insurance card (not a copy)
・mobile phone/smartphone (not for use while cycling)
・sunglasses
・sleeves or windbreaker
・sunscreen
・tools to fix bike
Tokyo Waterfront Area Disaster Prevention Park (start/finish)
3-8-35 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063
Google Maps
Please ensure you have lodging AND transportation plans figured out BEFORE registering for this event.
By Train
From Yokosuka, about 1 hour 30 minutes
From Yokota AB, about about 2 hours
From Haneda Airport, about 40 minutes
From Narita Airport, about 1 hour 30 minutes
By Car
From Yokosuka, about 1 hour (65KM / 40.4 miles)
From Yokota AB, about 1 hour 1 minutes (59KM / 36.7 miles)
From Haneda Airport, about 30 minutes (15KM / 9.3 miles)
From Narita Airport, about 1 hour (60.2KM / 37.4 miles)
*More information on access (click here).
Parking
・There is no reserved parking lot for this event, please use available parking lots nearby
None, this is not a timed event
Road Rules
・Ride on the LEFT single file (not two or more abreast)
・Come to a complete stop at red lights.
・Cell phone usage is prohibited while on the road.
・You MUST follow all traffic rules.
Rider Courtesy
・Keep a respectable distance from other cyclists.
・When passing a cyclist, make sure to check your rear and call ahead from the right side.
・Come to a complete stop when taking videos and pictures.
・It is strictly prohibited to take pictures or videos while riding, unless it is mounted on the bicycle or attached to your helmet.
・Earphones, headphones, and anything in the ears that may prevent you from adequately hearing your surroundings are prohibited.
・There will be no dressing/changing room. Please arrive ready to participate in the event.
・There are no coin lockers available.
・Pets are allowed at the venue; please keep pets away from the bike course.
・Free bag deposit is available at the reception desk near the start/finish. Keep all valuables with you. Neither Samurai Sports nor the event organizers will be held responsible for any losses or damage. If driving to the venue, please securely store your personal items in vehicle.
General
・ No refunds, deferrals, or credits will be issued. This applies to incidents in which the event is cancelled for any reason including personal participant circumstances of the participant (including illness and injury) and incidents in which the event is cancelled due to unforeseen weather conditions or natural disasters.
・Depending on the event, transfers and certain modifications to your entry may be permitted. Generally, entries may be transferable and/or permit modifications until 3-5 days before the last day of registration. After this period, all transfers are considered illegal and modifications will not be accommodated.
・You will not sue the event organizers nor its affiliates (including Samurai Sports) for any injury or death caused during the event.
・ You consent to and will give all authorities and copyright to the event organizer and affiliates for the use of photography, motion pictures, articles, recordings or any other record of this event (including personal information such as name, age, gender, personal record, portrait, and etc.) for legitimate purposes and use in newspapers, TV, magazines, internet and any media publishing such as Facebook posts, Instagram posts, and pamphlets.
Participants determined to be violating the policies below may be disqualified without a refund:
・Any person found to be bib-swapping (illegal transfer of bib); the person will be held responsible in case of an accident arising from or provoked by the other person during the event.
・Any person found to be registering with inaccurate information, i.e. false declarations of the participants name, age, or gender.
Insurance
・ Those participating and coming from abroad must be enrolled in medical and/or travel insurance in case of accident, injury, and medical emergencies.
・ Before signing up, please carefully read all rules and regulations of the event. If the rules and regulations cannot be followed, participation may be denied by the event organizers. If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to contact us – it is your responsibility to be prepared.
Privacy
・The organizer is aware of the importance of your personal information. The use of personal information conforms to the organizer’s privacy protection law.
・Your personal information is used to provide you valuable services, such as race information, results, service from race affiliates, result ranking, and etc.
・The organizer may release your personal information when your life or body is in a life-threatening situation.
・The race organizer and its affiliates may contact you regarding your registration information.
Athlete Guides
・In most cases, athlete guides in English will be sent via email approximately 7-21 days before the event. However, the delivery of athlete guides is entirely dependent on the timeliness of the event organizers. Samurai Sports takes approximately one to two days from receipt of the Japanese athlete guide to translate into English.
Additional Surcharges
・If total cost is ¥10,000 or less, you will incur a flat fee service charge of ¥1,000.
・If total cost is more than ¥10,001, you will incur a service charge amounting to 10% of total cost.
・Why the additional charges? They help us cover the cost of operating the registration platform, translation of athlete guides/event information, labor hours required to answer your event inquiries, etc. Depending on the event, the surcharges help to cover the cost of our physical presence at the event.
Tour de Nippon
IMPORTANT
Samurai Sports is NOT the event organizer. We are a third party assisting in the event organizer’s efforts to diversify their audience and support international athletes through our English-language services.
English
info@samuraisports.co.jp
Japanese
03-3354-2300
Official Website (Japanese)
http://www.tour-de-nippon.jp/series/biketokyo/