Event Information
2025/3
IntermediateYamanami Kaido Road Challenge Ride 2025
A riding event along the 190km route between Hiroshima (Onomichi City) and Shimane (Matsue City). Both solo and relay team entries are possible.It is a Road Station friendly cycling, using 10 Road Stations as aid stations on the course.
This year two short courses have been added. They are from Onomichi City to Yume Land Funo, and from Road Station Akagi Kogen to Matsue City Hall.
- E-bikes are accepted. For rental : 15,000 yen / E-bike
- Charter bus provided to Onomichi City after the goal (additional charge).
・Onomichi Start : Onomichi Start! Across Hiroshima Shimane 192km Long Course
[Solo Category]11,000 yen
[Team Category / 2 to 3 riders]12,000 yen / team
・Sera Start : Sera Start! Across Hiroshima Shimane 160km Long Course
[Solo Category]10,000 yen
・Onomichi Start : Onomichi Start! Across Hiroshima 90km Half Course / Goal : Yume Land Funo
[Solo Category]7,500 yen
[Team Category / 2 to 3 riders]7,500 yen / team
・Akagi Kogen Start : Akagi Kogen Start! Across Shimane 90km Half Course / Goal : Matsue City Hall
[Solo Category]9,000 yen
[Team Category]9,000 yen
- Event Date
- March 22 (Saturday), 2025
- Entry Period
- August 21, 2024 (Wednesday) - February 23, 2025 (Sunday)
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/97279
- Official Site
- http://plusvalue.co.jp/michinoekiden/index.html
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View TEL 0852-21-3920
2024/11
BeginnerEastern Shimane Peninsula National Park Ride 2024
An autumn cycling event to enjoy the unique nature circumstance at “Shimane Peninsula”, formed by a major tectonic movement.
There are two courses of 97.5km (long), and 61km (short), and both routes have magnificent views of the Japan Sea and Nakaumi Lake.
5 aide stations are located on the course and provide local delicacies at each station.
【Entry Fee】
Long Course : 97.5km / 9,000yen
Short Course : 61km / 7,500yen
- Event Date
- November 24 (Sunday), 2024
- Entry Period
- August 16, 2024(Friday)- November 10, 2024(Sunday)
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/96911
- Official Site
- http://plusvalue.co.jp/mihonoseki/
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View TEL 0852-21-3920
IntermediateGourmet Fondo in Yunotsu 2024
The location “Yunotsu”, is an historical hot spring site which is said to have been founded approximately 1300 years ago.
The big scale of the Iwami Region’s rich nature and the historical scenery welcome cyclists.
Have delicious BBQ after the enjoyment of the local delicacies and scenery!
Come and enjoy late autumn Iwami cycling with friends and family!
【Entry Fee】
Long 80km : Intermediate 6,500 yen
Middle 65km : Intermediate – Beginner 6,500 yen
Short 50km : Beginner 6,000 yen
- Event Date
- November 17 (Sunday), 2024
- Entry Period
- July 10, 2024(Wednesday),- November 3, 2024(Sunday)
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/96910
- Official Site
- http://plusvalue.co.jp/yunotsu/
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View TEL 0852-21-3920
2024/10
BeginnerNakaumi Bike & Run Plus
This is a contactless digital stamp rally, visiting the stamp points by cycling, running or walking as you like. Enjoy observing the waterfowl of Nakaumi Lake and the scenery.
You are able to enter the raffle for the special prize by collecting enough digital points from answering the quiz at the stamp points.
Anyone can participate with smart phone or tablet!
【Special Offer to Participants】
Original novelty for all participants.
Free local snack at check-in, and free drink at check-in and aid stations provided with limitation.
By collecting the points set by each course, you are entered into the raffle for a “Special Prize”.
- Event Date
- October 26 (Saturday), 2024
- Entry Period
- August 26, 2024 (Monday) - October 1, 2024 (Tuesday)
- Entry Site
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf72trLvRZ-0ZOkwX11yy3wel1eoq21bK8ARplLa_1PTO8BhQ/viewform?pli=1
- Official Site
- http://plusvalue.co.jp/nakaumibikerun/
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View TEL 0852-21-3920
BeginnerOkuizumo Cycling 2024 Returns
“Okuizumo Cycling” is back at the Obara Dam for the first time in five years.
This event is for enjoying cycling in the nature of Okuizumo and the scenery around the dam, then Wagyu Beef BBQ and Nita-mai Rice are waiting at the end.
- Extreme Run (E Course) 47.0km : Older then junior high school 5,000 yen
The course is to feel the nature of Okuizumo, and it turns around at Sakurai Residence (Kabeya Shuseikan) which was a shooting location of a TV drama “VIVANT”.
- Challenge Run (C Course) 24.5km : Older then junior high school 5,000 yen
Suitable for the beginners, a gentle cycling course.
【Lunch】
Okuizumo Wagyu Beef BBQ, tonjiru pork soup, Nita-mai Rice
(All you can eat BBQ and rice!)
【Capacity】400 (200 in each category)
*Entry closes when the number is filled up.
- Event Date
- October 13 (Sunday), 2024
- Entry Period
- August 2 (Friday) - September 30 (Monday)
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/97120
- Official Site
- https://oku-izumo.shoko-shimane.or.jp/2024/08/26/876/
- Contact
- Okuizumo Cycling Executive Committee (Youth League of The Okuizumo-cho Society of Commerce and Industry) Tel: 0854-52-1119
2024/9
IntermediateIzumoji Century Ride 2024
The cycling event to fully explore Izumo Area.
Starting in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, the course goes around Shinji Lake to visit Izumo City and Unnan City, then returns to Matsue along the Japan Sea via the Nakaumi Lake.
Time limit is set as 10h 30mins. with plenty of time for the 160km course.
【Entry Fee】 8,500 yen
- Event Date
- September 15 (Sunday), 2024
- Entry Period
- April 4(Thursday), 2024 - , August 25(Sunday), 2024
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/95694/
- Official Site
- http://www.plusvalue.co.jp/onedayrun/
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View Tel: 0852-21-3920
2024/8
IntermediateIinan Hill Climb 2024
The event is held in Iinan-cho and Misato-cho, all the cycle lovers can fully enjoy the cycle race on good quality road surrounded by the beautiful nature of Chugoku Mountains.
It is also for the area to get recognized as a hill climb spot and bring more cyclists to come and visit.
【Entry Fee】
Adult 5,500 yen
Junior / High School Student 3,300 yen
- Event Date
- August 18 (Sunday), 2024
- Entry Period
- April 9 (Tuesday) , 2024- August 4(Sunday), 2024
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/95693
- Official Site
- http://www.plusvalue.co.jp/iinanhillclimb/
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View Tel: 0852-21-3920
2024/6
AdvancedYamanami Kaido Climb Ride 2024
At the mountain town Iinan-cho, with Mt. Sanbe and the Chugoku Yamanami Kaido Road.
Challenge the limits of climbers on this mid summer climb ride!!
【Entry Fee】
Climb Ride Long Course 143km 8,000 yen
Climb Ride Short Course 71km 6,500 yen
- Event Date
- June 23 (Sunday), 2024
- Entry Period
- January 30, 2024 (Tuesday) - June 9, 2024 (Sunday)
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/94823
- Official Site
- http://plusvalue.co.jp/climbride/index.html
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View Tel: 0852-21-3920
BeginnerNakaumi Ride 2024
Waterfowl paradise, gentle cycling around Nakaumi Lake!
Course : 80km around Nakaumi Lake
Matsue City Hall (start) ~ Nakaumi Nishikihama reclaimed land ~ Arashima ~ Yasugi Shiosai Housing Area ~ Shimada reclaimed land ~ Road Station Ara Essa (short break) ~ Yonago Minatoyama Park ~ Hikona Waterfowl Park ~ Yonago Airport ~ Sakaiminato Station (lunch break) ~ Eshima Ohashi-Bridge ~ Daikon-jima Island ~ Asakumi ~ Matsue City Hall (goal)
Registration : 7:00 – 8:00
Opening Ceremony : 8:00
Start : 8:30 Goal : 16:00 There will be a raffle after the ride.
Entry Fee : 3,000 yen (lunch, insurance included)
Capacity : 200, entry closed when it reaches the number.
Eligibility : Older than 5th grade elementary school
Elementary school student must participate with a parent or guardian.
How to enter : Apply to Matsue Rinei Coop or a cycle shop in Matsue City with the entry fee by May 31 (Friday).
Other : No entry fee refund accepted for the case of event cancelation due to the weather condition or no show on the day.
- Event Date
- June 16 (Sunday), 2024
- Entry Period
- before May 31, 2024
- Contact
- Matsue Rinei Coop Tel : 2852- 26-1928
IntermediateHill Climb Matsue Kitayama 2024
6.5km total, 400m altitude gain of hill climb!
Registration : 9:00 – 9:30 Venue: Mochida Public Hall, Matsue City
Time to begin moving to the start : 9:45
Race Start : 10:00
Course : 6.5km total
⚪︎Moving to the start section: 2.4km : Mochida Public Hall to the starting point of Kitayama
⚪︎Racing section : 4.1km : starting point of Kitayama to Kitayama Ridge
Capacity : 100 (first come, first served)
Eligibility : Older than high school
Entry Fee : 1,500 yen
How to Enter : Submit the entry form to the event administration (Mochida Public Hall, Matsue City)
By fax, e-mail are also accepted
Tel : 0852-21-3067 Fax : 0852-21-8770
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【New Category】Elementary school student division
Free Entry
Capacity : 10 (no award giving)
Corse : Start point of Kitayama to Nokura no Shirataki Waterfall (1.3km / half way up will be accepted)
- Event Date
- June 9 (Sunday), 2024
- Entry Period
- Before May 31 (Friday), 2024
- Official Site
- https://matsue-city-kouminkan.jp/motida/info/doc/2024031300012/
- Contact
- Mochida Public Hall, Matsue City Tel: 0852-21-3067
2024/3
AdvancedYamanami Kaido Cycle Road Station Relay 2024
Major riding event of 192km from Hiroshima (Onomichi City) to Shimane (Matsue City) as team relay or solo ride.
10 aide stations are located on the course and provide their local delicacies at each station.
E-Bike rental is also available (15,000 yen / bike, limited 10 bikes).
【Event Location】
Hiroshima Prefecture, Shimane Prefecture
Yamanami Kaido Cycling Course (National Route 184, National Route 54, National Route 431 etc.) 192km
Olive Square, next to Onomichi U2 (Start) →Matsue City Hall (Goal)
【Entry Fee】
- Onomichi Start Course
[Solo Category]12,000 yen
[Team Category]
2 Riders : 6,000 yen / rider
3 Riders : 4,000 yen / rider
4 Riders : 3,000 yen / rider
- Sera Start Course
[Solo Category]11,000 yen
- Funo Start Course
[Solo Category] 9,000 yen
[Team Category]
2 Riders : 4,500 yen / rider
3 Riders : 3,000 yen / rider
- Event Date
- March 16 (Saturday), 2024
- Entry Period
- July 31, 2023 (Monday) - February 18, 2024 (Sunday)
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/92615
- Official Site
- http://plusvalue.co.jp/michinoekiden/index.html
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View TEL 0852-21-3920
2023/11
BeginnerEastern Shimane Peninsula National Park Ride 2023
An autumn cycling event to enjoy the unique nature circumstance at “Shimane Peninsula”, formed by a major tectonic movement.
There are two courses of 97.5km (long), and 61km (short), and both routes have magnificent views of the Japan Sea and Nakaumi Lake.
5 aide stations are located on the course and provide local delicacies at each station.
【Entry Fee】
Long Course : 97.5km / 7,500 yen
Short Course : 61km / 6,000 yen
- Event Date
- November 26 (Sunday), 2023
- Entry Period
- June 28, 2023 (Wednesday) - November 10, 2023 (Friday)
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/92003
- Official Site
- http://plusvalue.co.jp/mihonoseki/index.html
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View TEL 0852-21-3920
IntermediateGourmet Fondo in Yunotsu 2023
The location “Yunotsu”, is an historical hot spring site which is said to have been founded approximately 1300 years ago.
The big scale of the Iwami Region’s rich nature and the historical scenery welcome cyclists.
Have delicious BBQ after the enjoyment of the local delicacies and scenery!
Come and enjoy late autumn Iwami cycling with friends and family!
【Entry Fee】
Long 78km : Intermediate 6,000 yen
Middle 64km : Intermediate – Beginner 6,000 yen
Short 50km : Beginner 5,500 yen
- Event Date
- November 12 (Sunday), 2023
- Entry Period
- June 23, 2023 (Friday) - October 27, 2023 (Friday)
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/92007
- Official Site
- http://plusvalue.co.jp/yunotsu/
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View TEL 0852-21-3920
2023/10
BeginnerNakaumi Bike & Run Plus
This is a contactless digital stamp rally, visiting the stamp points by cycling, running or walking as you like. Enjoy observing the waterfowl of Nakaumi Lake and the scenery.
You are able to enter the raffle for the special prize by collecting enough digital points from answering the quiz at the stamp points.
Anyone can participate with smart phone or tablet!
【Special Offer to Participants】
Original novelty for all participants.
Free local snack at check-in, and free drink at check-in and aid stations provided with limitation.
By collecting the points set by each course, you are entered into the raffle for a “Special Prize”.
Local products awarded to the applicant with the best photo for the “Baeru Photogenic Prize”.
【Free Entry】
- Event Date
- October 21 (Saturday), 2023
- Entry Period
- August 21, 2023 (Monday) - October 1, 2023 (Sunday)
- Entry Site
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyuCVZD_Ka_3gjLw5vUWha_orabEtu-rcmxgabEtCrvrpunw/viewform
- Official Site
- http://plusvalue.co.jp/nakaumibikerun/
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View TEL 0852-21-3920
2023/9
IntermediateIzumoji Century Ride 2023
The cycling event to fully explore Izumo Area.
Starting in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, the course goes around Shinji Lake to visit Izumo City and Unnan City, then returns to Matsue along the Japan Sea via the Nakaumi Lake.
Time limit is set as 10h 30mins. with plenty of time for the 160km course.
【Entry Fee】 8,000 yen
- Event Date
- September 17 (Sunday), 2023
- Entry Period
- March 22 (Wednesday), 2023 - September 1 (Friday), 2023
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/91072/
- Official Site
- http://www.plusvalue.co.jp/onedayrun/
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View Tel: 0852-21-3920
2023/8
AdvancedYamanami Kaido Climb Ride 2023
At the mountain town Iinan-cho, with Mt. Sanbe and the Chugoku Yamanami Kaido Road.
Challenge the limits of climbers on this mid summer climb ride!!
【Entry Fee】
Climb Ride Long Course 140km 7,500 yen
Climb Ride Short Course 71km 6,000 yen
- Event Date
- August 20 (Sunday), 2023
- Entry Period
- March 14 (Tuesday), 2023 - July 13 (Thursday), 2023
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/90773
- Official Site
- http://plusvalue.co.jp/climbride/index.html
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View Tel: 0852-21-3920
2023/6
IntermediateIinan Hill Climb 2023
The event is held in Iinan-cho and Misato-cho, all the cycle lovers can fully enjoy the cycle race on good quality road surrounded by the beautiful nature of Chugoku Mountains.
It is also for the area to get recognized as a hill climb spot and bring more cyclists to come and visit.
【Entry Fee】
Adult 5,500 yen
Junior / High School Student 3,300 yen
- Event Date
- June 25 (Sunday), 2023
- Entry Period
- February 2 (Thursday), 2023 - June 2 (Friday), 2023
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/90316
- Official Site
- http://www.plusvalue.co.jp/iinanhillclimb/
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View Tel: 0852-21-3920
Beginnerhugoku Region 5 Prefectures Cycling Photo Contest
Chugoku Region 5 Prefectures Cycling Photo Contest
Ride and take photos! in Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi!
A photo contest on Instagram with the theme of “the scenery and tourist spots in Chugoku Region 5 prefectures encountered while cycling”, by the Chugoku Region 5 prefectures (Tottori Prefecture, Shimane Prefecture, Okayama Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture, Yamaguchi Prefecture) in cooperation.
Post the photos which make us want to come and visit by bicycle!
Prizes for the award winners!
Application is easy!
Follow “Tokyo Camera Club” campaign account on Instagram, then post the photo tagged with “#中国地方サイクリングフォトコンテスト (Chugoku Region Cycling Photo Contest) “ and also tag with the name of prefecture where the photo was taken (e.g. “#島根県 (Shimane Prefecture)”.
*Photos taken in the past are also welcome.
See official site for more details
Contact: Tokyo Camera Club Corporation “Tokyo Camera Club Campaign Administration”
https://fb.minpos.com/campaign/contact/?cd=chugokuregioncycling_contest2023
- Event Date
- June 13 (Tuesday), 2023 - October 31 (Tuesday), 2023
- Entry Period
- June 13 (Tuesday), 2023 - 23:59 October 31 (Tuesday), 2023
- Official Site
- https://chugokuregioncycling.tokyocameraclub.com/contest2023/
2023/5
IntermediateIwami Gran Fondo 2023
This classic popular event of Shimane Prefecture will take place for the 17th time this year.
All courses will climb up the road to Sanbe on the way to the goal.
The long course is laid as tough as always, and the middle course is also the same as usual.
This year a new 122km course with gentle ups and downs is added to go with the tougher ones. This is to welcome more cyclists to come and experience the Iwami Area and hopefully becoming the future returners.
The long course participants will be automatically diverted to the middle course if they arrive after the 14:00 cut off at the 4th aide (Dangyo-kei Gorge). Likewise, participants of all the courses will be transferred to the 7th aide (Sanbe Nishinohara Field) by the official vehicles if they arrive after 15:45 at the 6th aide.
【Entry Fee】
Iwami Great Mountain Touring Course 200km 9,000 yen
Iwami Great Mountain Course 157km 8,000 yen
Iwami Area Excursion Course 122km 7,000 yen
- Event Date
- May 14 (Sunday), 2023
- Entry Period
- January 26 (Thursday), 2023 - April 23 (Sunday), 2023
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/90312
- Official Site
- http://www.plusvalue.co.jp/iwamiride/
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View Tel: 0852-21-3920
2023/3
AdvancedYamanami Kaido Cycle Road Station Relay 2022
Please check the official site for more details about the postponement.
【Entry Deadline】September 11 (Sunday) → February 12 (Sunday), 2023
This time, as the second time of this event, it will be starting from Matsue and finishing at Onomichi.
Local products etc. will be provided as aide supplies at the 10 Road Stations on this course.
【Start / Goal】
Chidoriminami Park, Matsue City (Start) → Onomichi City Noson Kankyo Kaizen Center (Goal)
【Entry Fee】
Solo Category: 12,000 yen, insurance, aide expense included
Team Category: insurance, aide expense included
2 riders: 6,000 yen per rider
3 riders: 4,000 yen per rider
4 riders: 3,000 yen per rider
E-bike Rental Team:
2 riders: 6,000 yen per rider
3 riders: 4,000 yen per rider
4 riders: 3,000 yen per rider
- Event Date
- March 11 (Saturday), 2023
- Entry Period
- June 15 (Wednesday), 2022 - February 12 (Sunday), 2023
- Entry Site
- https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/87904
- Official Site
- http://plusvalue.co.jp/michinoekiden/index.html
- Contact
- NPO Cyclist View Tel: 0852-21-3920