Tamakawa Village Cycle Rogaining × JR Suigun Line Cycle Train Participants Wanted!

  • Event

Participants wanted!

■Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025 ※Rain or shine; canceled in case of severe weather

■Location: Tamagawa Village, Ishikawa District, Fukushima Prefecture

■Venue START/GOAL: Tamagawa Village Office (9 Kodaka Takabata, Tamagawa Village, Ishikawa District, Fukushima Prefecture)

■Eligibility: Healthy individuals aged junior high school and above capable of completing the course (Solo or groups of 2-4 people)

■Participation Fee (On-site registration only, cash only) ※Participation prize included
A: Participants using the Suigun Line Cycle Train → JPY 2,000/person (First 40 participants)
B: Participants not using the Suigun Line Cycle Train → JPY 2,000/person (First 50 participants)
※Registration times and locations differ for A and B (See Timetable)

■Application Deadline: Sunday, June 15

How to Apply:https://forms.gle/SJbk4BLjfj3YyAnt6

■Rogaining MAP

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Df8s5q9k_4QJ83gKFVo7pmSdW3Sj5pc

■Types of Bicycles and Rules
Sports bicycles (e-bikes permitted; e-bikes receive 10% fewer points)
Rear lights recommended; helmets required
Strict adherence to traffic rules (no riding side-by-side; strict adherence to left-side traffic)

■Insurance Information
Event insurance is in place (excludes vehicles; coverage has limits)
* Nurses will patrol the course
* We also recommend obtaining your own separate insurance

■Parking Information
A: For those using the Suigun Line Cycle Train → Paid parking lots around Koriyama Station
B: For those not using the Suigun Line Cycle Train → Parking lot opposite Tamagawa Village Office (available from 9:50 AM)

■Timeline■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

A: Participants using the Suigun Line Cycle Train
9:00–9:30 Registration at Koriyama Station (Tent in front of West Exit)
10:09 Depart Koriyama Station → Head to Izumigo Station
10:50 Welcome Ceremony at Izumigo Station
~ Move to Tamakawa Village Office (approx. 3 min by bicycle)

B: For those NOT using the Suigun Line Cycle Train
10:00–10:40 Registration at Tamakawa Village Office

AB: Common Schedule
11:15 Opening Ceremony (Tamakawa Village Office)
11:30–15:30 Cycle Rogaining START–GOAL
16:00~16:30 Awards Ceremony & Closing Ceremony (Tamakawa Village Office)
※ JR Suigun Line: Departing Izumigo Station (Downbound 16:53 / Upbound 17:26)
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■What is Cycle Rogaining?
A tourism-based game where participants cycle to checkpoints within the village to compete for points.

■What is the Cycle Train?
A service allowing bicycles to be loaded onto trains as-is. This time, boarding is possible from Koriyama Station.
Available sections: Kamisugaya~Iwaki Moriyama, Kamisugaya~Hitachiota

■Application Deadline: Sunday, June 15

How to Apply:https://forms.gle/SJbk4BLjfj3YyAnt6

■Contact Us
Email:cyclevillagetamakawa@gmail.com
LINE:@310undgb

■Organizer & Cooperation
Organizer: Tamakawa Village
Operator: Cycle Village TAMAKAWA (General Incorporated Association)
Supported by: JR East Mito Branch, Suigun Line Management Center
Sponsored by: Tamagawa Village Tourism & Products Association / Otsuna-Eki-Tamakawa / Abukuma Beer / Yodge / Urban Sports Tamakawa / Regional Revitalization Corps Activity Promotion Association / SCOTT JAPAN Co., Ltd. / Cycle Shop Abukuma Base