Join the Challenging 110 km Ride “Tour de Nanto 2024” Through World Heritage and Scenic Mountain Roads!

Course Overview (Total length: 110 km):

Race Through World Heritage Sites on a Road Bike!

In 2016, the Johana Hikiyama Festival was registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, the Fukuno Yotaka Festival was registered as a Future Heritage in 2017, and Inami, the town of wood carvings, was recognized as a Japan Heritage site in 2018. It’s rare to have a cycling event that passes through such culturally valuable areas. This course is highly attractive to both Japanese and foreign riders interested in traditional Japanese culture. Don’t miss this opportunity, and consider participating.

Cultural Ties Between Kagurazaka, Shinjuku, and Nanto City

Event Overview

5:30 AM – Venue Opens, Parking Available

6:45 AM – Opening Ceremony

Noon – Participants Begin to Finish

Participant Limit: 400 people

Eligibility: 18 years and older

Co-Sponsor: Kitanihon Newspaper

Nanto Office: 185 Aramachi-Iori, Johana, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, 939-1861, Japan

Registration: SPORTS ENTRY

Event Rules

1. Prioritize safety and adhere to traffic rules, event regulations, and proper etiquette while enjoying the ride.

2. Participants are responsible for ensuring their health, including undergoing a medical check-up if necessary and maintaining their bicycles in good condition.

3. Submit the “Participant Reception Form” and “Health and Bicycle Inspection Declaration Form” at the main event venue to complete the registration process. Without registration, the organizer’s liability insurance will not cover you.

4. The event has a time limit.

5. If you experience any health issues, stop immediately and notify the event staff.

6. If participants do not follow the instructions of the event staff or if the staff deems it dangerous, the participant will be stopped or removed from the event.

7. The organizer will provide sports accident insurance, but liability beyond the insurance coverage will not be assumed.

8. The organizer and road administrators are not responsible for any bicycle malfunctions caused by road conditions. Please ride carefully.

9. Theft, loss, or injury during the event is the participant’s responsibility.

10. The event may be canceled by the organizer due to natural disasters, accidents, or other circumstances that pose a risk to the event’s safety. In such cases, the participation fee will not be refunded.

11. Photos, videos, articles, and records of the event may be used in media such as TV, newspapers, magazines, the internet, and event materials.

12. The following types of bicycles are allowed: road bikes, mountain bikes (MTB), cross bikes, randonneurs, sport-touring bikes, recumbents, mini-velos (bikes with tire diameters under 24 inches), city cycles, and electric-assisted bicycles.

13. The following handlebar shapes are prohibited: DH handlebars, clip-ons, spinaches, and bullhorn handlebars.

14. Baskets, mirrors, and stands are permitted.

15. Helmets are mandatory, and gloves are strongly recommended.

Cycling Etiquette:

1. Appreciate the cooperation of the local residents and cherish the natural environment of Nanto City.

2. If you notice a participant in need of medical assistance or help, do not hesitate to support them. Participants should help each other.

3. Pay close attention to vehicles and pedestrians, and yield the right of way when necessary.

4. Maintain a safe distance from the cyclist in front of you.

5. When overtaking another cyclist, check behind you and call out as you pass.

6. Learn the proper etiquette for riding in groups, as you will be cycling alongside many other participants.

Preparation for Completing the Race:

1. Don’t Speed: Pay attention to the road conditions. There are areas with continuous sand, cracks, and bumps.

2. Dress for Temperature Control: The course has elevation changes, and weather can change rapidly. Be mindful of temperature fluctuations, especially on sunny days.

3. UV Protection: Sunglasses are necessary for UV protection, even on cloudy days.

4. Prepare Water and Snacks: While aid stations will provide water and some food, consider carrying your own to match your pace.

5. Study the Course Map: Familiarize yourself with the course to avoid getting lost and losing time.

6. Carry Basic Tools: Bring essential tools like a spare tube and a puncture repair kit, as you may need to handle repairs on your own.

Road Traffic Laws:

1. Do not ride on the right side of the road.

2. Riding on the sidewalk is prohibited unless deemed necessary for safety.

3. On sidewalks, you must proceed slowly and stop if you might obstruct pedestrians.

4. Riding side by side is prohibited.

5. Ignoring traffic signals is prohibited.

6. Failing to stop at stop signs is prohibited.

7. One-handed riding, watching videos, and using mobile phones or music players while riding are prohibited.

8. Drunk driving is prohibited.