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"Utsunomiya, the City of Bicycles," Proudly Presents World-class Road Cycling Event "SUBARU LAYBACK

UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0900

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan, Oct. 10, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ --
UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE Organising Committee
- Event to Be Streamed Live Online -
- 19 Teams, 114 Riders, including UCI WorldTeams and World-renowned International Teams, to Compete -

The UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE Organising Committee will host the "SUBARU LAYBACK presents 2025 UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE" from October 17 (Fri.) to 19 (Sun.), 2025, in Utsunomiya, a Japanese city famous for hosting road bicycle racing. Recognized as Asia’s premier one-day road race and the only UCI ProSeries event in Japan, this race will gather top riders from around the world in October. Online streaming will also be available, increasing anticipation for this year’s Japan Cup.

Official website: https://www.japancup.gr.jp/index.php/2025/english

From the top-tier UCI WorldTeams, six teams will compete:
EF EDUCATION-EASYPOST (USA)
BAHRAIN VICTORIOUS (BRN)
COFIDIS (FRA)
INTERMARCHE-WANTY (BEL)
LIDL-TREK (USA)
TEAM JAYCO ALULA (AUS)

Among participating prominent riders such as Jonathan Milan (ITA) (LIDL-TREK), winner of two Tour de France stages and the green jersey; Michael Matthews (AUS) (TEAM JAYCO ALULA), a strong contender for both the criterium and road race; Yuhi Todome (JPN) (EF EDUCATION-EASYPOST), the only Japanese rider on a WorldTeam; and Japan’s ace, Yukiya Arashiro (JPN) (SOLUTION TECH VINI FANTINI).

From the UCI ProTeams division, the following four teams will participate:
ISRAEL-PREMIER TECH (ISR)
SOLUTION TECH VINI FANTINI (ITA)
TEAM NOVO NORDISK (USA)
TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM (SUI)

With growing excitement, the Utsunomiya Japan Cup will once again bring together the world’s star cyclists this October. Organisers hope fans will not miss the action and watch the races live online.

Live Streaming Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/Japancup
Channel: "UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE" Official YouTube Channel
Broadcast Schedule:
- Criterium October 18 (Sat.), 2025 - LIVE from 15:40
- Road Race October 19 (Sun.), 2025 - LIVE from 10:00

UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE Official Promotion Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIeaFsCSdng&list=PLPkuoUCwH8ERUlYEzkZNjA2iUt5446tDi

Utsunomiya’s Tourism Information
Discover Utsunomiya: https://discover-utsunomiya.com/

"SUBARU LEVORG presents 2024 UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE" to Be Held on Oct. 18-20, 2024,..

UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0900

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan, Oct. 7, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ --
UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE Organising Committee
"SUBARU LEVORG presents 2024 UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE" to Be Held on Oct. 18-20, 2024, in Utsunomiya; Tournament Name Changed to Include "Utsunomiya"

- Name of 31st Tournament, "UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE," Now Includes "Utsunomiya," Online Broadcasting Available -

- Total of 114 Riders from 19 Teams, Including UCI WorldTeam and Other Prestigious Foreign Teams, Competing in Race -

The UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE Organising Committee announced that the race, "SUBARU LEVORG presents 2024 UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE," will be held over three days from Friday, October 18, to Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Utsunomiya City, the sanctuary of Japanese road racing. The race is the highest-ranked one-day road race in Asia and the only Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) ProSeries event in Japan. Starting this year, the tournament name will include "Utsunomiya," and star riders from all over the world will gather in Utsunomiya in October. The anticipation for the UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP continues to grow; online broadcasting will be available.

Official website: https://www.japancup.gr.jp/index.php/2024/english

About race/participants
From the UCI WorldTeams, the world's top category, 7 teams will participate: Team Jayco AlUla(AUS), Astana Qazaqstan Team(KAZ), Team Bahrain Victorious(BRN), Cofidis(FRA), EF Education-EasyPost(USA), Lidl-Trek(USA), Soudal Quick-Step(BEL). In particular, Simon Philip Yates(GBR) from Team Jayco AlUla, who has won numerous stages and been ranked high overall, and former world champion Mads Pedersen(DEN) from Lidl-Trek are among the riders to watch. The audience can also look forward to the participation of Gleb Brussenskiy(KAZ) from Astana Qazaqstan Team, who will be wearing the Asian champion jersey, Neilson Powless(USA) from EF Education-EasyPost, who won the JAPAN CUP two years ago, and Japan's ace Yukiya Arashiro(JPN) from Team Bahrain Victorious.

From the second division of the UCI ProTeams, Israel - Premier Tech(ISR), Lotto Dstny(BEL), and Team Novo Nordisk(USA) will participate.

About online broadcast
"UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE" official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Japancup

Broadcast details
UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP Criterium (Live): 15:40-, Saturday, October 19, 2024 (JST)
UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP Road Race (Live): 10:00-, Sunday, October 20, 2024 (JST)

UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE Official Promotion Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIeaFsCSdng&list=PLPkuoUCwH8ERUlYEzkZNjA2iUt5446tDi

PR Book (Japanese): https://app.box.com/s/q33o5itp6bbfwh6o6ndk02on89vrqkvo

Utsunomiya's tourism information
Discover Utsunomiya: https://discover-utsunomiya.com/

"2023 JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE" to Be Held on October 13-15, 2023, in Utsunomiya, Celebrating ...

UTSUNOMIYA JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0900

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan, Sept. 28, 2023 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Japan Cup Cycle Road Race Organizing Committee
"2023 JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE" to Be Held on October 13-15, 2023, in Utsunomiya, Celebrating Its 30th Edition: Online Broadcasting Available

- Total of 114 Riders from 19 Teams, Including UCI WorldTeam and Other Prestigious Foreign Teams, Competing in Race -

The Japan Cup Cycle Road Race Organizing Committee announced that the race, dubbed "SUBARU LEVORG presents 2023 JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE," will be held over three days from Friday, October 13, to Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Utsunomiya city, the sanctuary of Japanese road racing. The race is the highest-ranked one-day road race in Asia and the only Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) ProSeries event in Japan. As the 30th-edition event approaches, star riders from around the world will gather in Utsunomiya in October. The anticipation for the Japan Cup continues to grow; online broadcasting will be available.

Official website: https://www.japancup.gr.jp/2023/english-info

About race/participants
From the UCI WorldTeams, the world's top category, 7 teams will participate: EF Education-EasyPost(USA), Bahrain Victorious(BRN), Cofidis(FRA), Intermarche-Circus-Wanty(BEL), Lidl-Trek(USA), Soudal Quick-Step(BEL), and Team Jayco AlUla(AUS). In particular, the participation of Julian Alaphilippe(FRA) from Soudal Quick-Step, who has won the World Championship twice and is making his debut, will be in the spotlight. The audience can also expect the participation of Bauke Mollema(NED) from Lidl-Trek, who won the Japan Cup in 2015 and 2019, Giulio Ciccone(ITA) from Lidl-Trek, a climber who has won the "King Of Mountain" in the 2023 Tour de France, and Japan's ace, Yukiya Arashiro(JPN) from Bahrain Victorious.

From the second division of the UCI ProTeams, Israel - Premier Tech(ISR), Lotto Dstny(BEL), and Team Novo Nordisk(USA) will participate. The participation of Chris Froome(GBR) from Israel - Premier Tech, a four-time Tour de France winner and conqueror of all three Grand Tours, has also been confirmed.

About online broadcast
"Japan Cup Cycle Road Race" official YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/Japancup

Broadcast details:
Japan Cup Criterium (Live): 15:40-, Saturday, October 14, 2023 (JST)
Japan Cup Cycle Road Race (Live): 10:00-, Sunday, October 15, 2023 (JST)

2022 JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE
Day 3 ROAD RACE:
https://www.youtube.com/live/6gmT8eKkLMs?si=pepD26lAxzC1Egxc
Day 2 JAPAN CUP CRITERIUM:
https://www.youtube.com/live/7DaVhlBH4eM?si=mo9hWV1QT_G8cNqp

2023 JAPAN CUP CYCLE ROAD RACE Promotion Movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9v_wZNuDVc

PR Book (Japanese):
https://app.box.com/s/8vvtvy1ilrnfmvf4xhchlmwbte4yf9mm

Utsunomiya's tourism information:
Discover Utsunomiya: https://discover-utsunomiya.com/