Around Hokkaido 2400
Around Hokkaido 2400km Rider’s Guide
■SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
START TIME
Friday, 10th August, Time 6:00 am.
SCHEDULE OF EVENT
Thursday, 9th August 2018
Registration and Bike Inspection will be held between
16:00 AND 17:00.
Pre-ride Meeting starts at 17:00.
＜MANDATORY REGISTRATION＞
BREVET CARD PACKET PICKUP AND BIKE INSPECTION
Location: Tokachikan http://www.tokachikan.com/access.html
Nishi7-jo Minami6-chome2, Obihiro-shi,Hokkaido
At registration you will:
1.Confirm the ride waiver
2.Confirm your emergency contact information
3.Receive your brevet card (not valid without bike inspection stamp, see below, or start control stamp) and the official cue sheet
4.Receive your Clover Hokkaido 1200&2400 jersey, if purchased.
＜MANDATORY BIKE/SAFETY GEAR INSPECTION＞
Location: Tokachikan
You must bring your bike and the following gear to Tokachikan parking for inspection. Your brevet card will NOT be stamped (and will therefore not be valid) without all of the following criteria being met.
1. You must have two headlights (capable of being used for full-darkness navigation) fixed to your bicycle at all times. This MUST permanently fixed to your bicycle for the duration of the event. Even if you *think* you will not be riding in darkness, this light must remain fixed to your bike. As the saying goes, “shit happens” and we expect all riders to equip the headlights for night or low light riding regardless of your expected speed or hours of light vs dark riding. Failure to use the required lighting during the ride will result in disqualification.
2. You must have a taillight (to be run on solid, not flashing) fixed to your bicycle. This MUST permanently fixed to your bicycle for the duration of the event. Even if you *think* you will not be riding in darkness, this light must remain fixed to your bike. As the saying goes, “shit happens” and we expect all riders to equip for night or low light riding regardless of your expected speed or hours of light vs dark riding. Failure to use the required lighting during the ride will result in disqualification.
3. You must have a small light fixed to the back of your helmet.
4. You must present your reflective vest for inspection. ALL riders MUST wear your vests at all times during the ride, regardless day and night. Riders will not be permitted to start without the required vest. Failure to use the required reflective vest will result in disqualification.
5. It is strongly recommended that riders wear ankle bands at all times, no matter day and night.
6. Your helmet. Helmet is required to be worn while riding. Failure to wear a helmet will result in disqualification.
7. You MUST have a bell fixed to your bike because it is required by the traffic law of Japan.
8. Your bike will undergo a general safety check, including the condition of tires, brakes, headset, bar end plugs, etc. Riders will not be allowed to start if your bike is determined to be unsafe or in disrepair.
*ALL RIDERS must register between 4pm and 5pm, and attend the pre-ride meeting at 5pm immediately after the end of registration period.
Thursday ,9th August 2018
（17:00 TO 18:00）
＜MANDATORY RIDER MEETING＞
Location: Tokachikan at 17:00
This meeting will be our final opportunity to inform you of any last minute changes to the route, cue sheets, ride information, etc. and inform you of any hazards. We will also review the rules for riders, requirements for completing your brevet cards, etc..
This meeting will also be your opportunity to ask any cuestions you might of the organizers.
Friday, August 10th , 2018 – Obihiro, Hokkaido
The start control will remain open for one hour after the start if someone does not check in on time. Riders will not be permitted to start more than one hour late, and must make the first timed control regardless of late departure.
■QUALIFICATION
1. All riders MUST have completed greater than or equal to BRM600 by the end of 2017. All riders must be 20 years or older in age.
2. You must have liability insurance coverage of 100 million yen or more.
(For the details about insurance requirements, please access to Audax
Japan website)
■Cost: 8000 yen.
■REGISTRATION DATE:
The registration has ended.
Feb 27th, 2018(00:00 Japan Local time start)
https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/entry/t/73844/e
This Page is for Overseas participants only.
2400 has reached the capacity and is waiting for cancellation.
Please see the following PDF file for waiting list.
■Rider Limit: 50
Open to all residents and non-residents without any quota for either category of riders.
■Application check
The final version
■Start Venue
West side square of the Tokachi River Information Center.
Odori Kita2-chome,Obihiro-shi,Hokkaido
■Goal
Seven Eleven Convenience Store
Kinoodorinishi , Katogun Otofukecho, Hokkaido
■Goal registration venue
Goal registration venue will be the same as for the Clover Hokkaido 1200km.
Sports Hotel Cross Court ( http://www.crosscourt.jp/ )
13-1-11 Kinoodorinishi , Katogun Otofukecho, Hokkaido
Zip code: 080-0301
■Route
The start and goal will be Obihiro City. The route will follow most of the coast line of Hokkaido except for the tip of Shiretoko Peninsula,
where access is restricted due to this area assigned as the UNESCO World Heritage Nature Conservation site.
You will pass through the following points as you ride around Hokkaido.
South: Cape Erimo
West: Cape Shirakami
North: Cape Soya
East: Cape Nosappu
■ Cue sheet and GPS files
1. Please download Cue sheet and Rider’s Guide from the bottom of this page.
2. There is a possibility of change in the Cue sheet. Please be sure to check the final version.(26th-July posted)
3.GPS（Route Lab, RWG）
Please make sure to check the final version as there is a possibility of change.
(26th-July posted)
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26th-July
Changed the route of the two places by the road closure. For details see this page
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3th-Aug
We corrected mistakes on the Cue sheet and re-uploaded it.(Ver1.2)
№33 PC1 Seven Eleven Toyaoko → Seven Eleven Toyako-onsen
№115 R → L
№126 R243 → R334
№127 R243→ R334,R335
№132 ┤ → ├
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6th-Aug
We corrected mistakes on the Cue sheet and re-uploaded it.(Ver1.3)
№17 R336→ R236,R336
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[Root Lab]
[RWG]
№１ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27987392
№2 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27987517
№3 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27987581
№4 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27987676
№5 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27987764
№6 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27987873
№7 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27988000
№8 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27988098
№9 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27988135
■Overnights and hotel accommodations.
The organizer will not offer any overnight accommodations. Riders are responsible for securing their own accommodation for the duration of the ride. The organizers will not recommend any hotel nor assist any rider in his or her attempt to reserve accommodation.
■ Drop bag services
Not Available. Drop bag services will not be offered during the duration of the ride.
This is an unsupported ride, and therefore the organizer will not offer any transportation services to riders who have DNFed. Some sections of the route offer minimal access to trains, buses and other modes of transport. Riders who participate in the Round the Hokkaido 2400km are expected to fully understand that the organizer will not provide any type of support, including drop bag services, and overnight control.
■Joint Party
On Sunday, August 19th, 11:00 a.m., a get-together party for all participants of the 1200km and 2400km will be held in central Obihiro City.
Location : Tokachikan http://www.tokachikan.com/access.html
Nishi7-jo Minami6-chome2, Obihiro-shi
Cost : 4,000yen
Deadline：7th-Aug
Please pay in cash at the time of participation reception.
Soft drinks included, alcohol on cash on delivery.
Cancellation after acceptance can not be refunded.
Please apply from the form below.
Closed
■How to Register
Please see below for the details.
You cannot register for both the Around the Hokkaido 2400 and the Clover1200km.(No duplication waiting for cancellation duplicate)
■Inquire (2400)
Hitoshi Yoshida jin717861@gmail.com
■Jersey (same as Clover Hokkaido 1200km jersey)
We expect to offer short and long sleeve jerseys. Please stay tuned for details. Jerseys will be distributed in Tokachikan during registration as part of your registration packet.
The design of the jersey shown below is still in preliminary phase. Any decision regarding changes to the design will be solely up to the discretion of the organizer.
Closed.
