FAQ

You can participate in Niseko Classic without JCF and UCI license.

We don't require any license to register Niseko Classic. We are welcome your entry!

However, if you finish within top 25% and wish to participate in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, you will need to register UCI license. Regarding UCI license, please inquire a cycling federation in your country.

The age category is determined by the age you will be turning this year (2024).
You are turning 40 years old this year (2024), so your age category will be AGE 40~44.

It takes 2.5 hours to travel to Niseko by car from the New Chitose Airport. (Approx 110 km). The easiest way to get to Niseko is by JR Train or by Rent a Car. Please click here for more details.

The main event area is at Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Area, in the Hirafu area of Kutchan Town. Please click here to view map.

There are FREE parking lots around the main venue.

Parking lot MAP HERE.

Notes
*Staff parking lot is not available for participants.
*Each parking lot has limited numbers of space.
*Every parking lot is non-reservable.
*Street parking in prohibitted.

Niseko Classic does not operate an exchange certificate system for collecting Race Numbers. Instead, we are using QR code system. QR code will be published to you. To receive your Race Number, please have QR code ready on your device or bring a printed copy to the main event venue.

The Registration process is outlined below.
*Please note that the process below might change.

1. Check the communications board online
2. Collect your T-shirts *License Control will be operated online in advance (National License Required if you have)
3. Tell the staff at the counter for each category your full name and pick up your starter pack. Please bring suitable ID and a copy of your National Insurance Card or Insurance policy. Copying services are available at the counter)
4. Receive your official event T-shirt
5. Welcome Event - Socialize with fellow riders and members of the local community and try some local food and entertainment at the sponsor/local vendors tent area

Contents of the starter pack:

• Race Number
• Safety pins
• Bike number
• Nylon cable tie
• Transponder
• Transponder instructions
• Name tag for your personal items
• Bicycle name tag, for entrants in the 85km race ONLY

Registrations will take place from 12:00 to 18:00 on Friday June 14 and from 9:00am to 16:00 on June 15. If, for any reason, you can not make it between these times, please email us([email protected]).

Yes, however you must give the person completing your registration on your behalf a copy of your insurance policy and your ID, these must be passed to the staff in order to complete the registration process.

The Riders Meeting will be held online on the Niseko Classic Official YouTube Channel starting at 16:00.
All riders must attend this e-meeting.

All riders are obligated to attend the riders meeting. If you have a good and valid reason for not being able to attend please inform the Niseko Classic Organizer, and there are no penalties if you can’t attend the meeting.

For 2024 event, riders meeting is held on online using Niseko Classic official Youtube channel.

There is no bike check, however there may be a check for top place getters, that their bikes weigh in under 6.8 kg.

To avoid the risk of injury in case of a fall, please remove accessories such as mirrors, bags, and mudguards."

No, it can not be used. Please ensure to use a JCF, UCI approved helmet. If you are unsure, check with the JCF website.

If you are on the sidewalk, it's okay, but please be aware of road closures due to traffic regulations. Additionally, never enter the course during regulation periods.

It is extremely dangerous as bicycles will be passing through the course at high speeds.

The same applies immediately before the regulations start. Pre-positioning within the course, where complete road closure is expected, is strictly prohibited.

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the overall safety of the event.
Please cheer for the athletes from safe locations. Thank you!

An invitation letter will be sent from UCI to your email address automatically after the qualifier race.

NO, strictly no registrations can be processed on the day of Road Race Day.

Yes there is. A baggage cloak tent is set up at the start venue of each race, feel free to use this. (We do not accept valuables).

Yes, the individual needs to sign that they are starting in the race in person. If a signature is not the individuals signature, they will be disqualified.

There is a tent at the Main event venur that is marked “80 km Race Bike check-in Tent”. this tent will operate until 16:00 on June 15th (Saturday).
When you hand you bike over to the staff at the tent you the following items are required. Please remove GPS, Computer and speedometers, cameras and all other accessories from your bike. Please attach your name tag to your bike by yourself and hand your bike to the staff at the counter. Make sure you keep your receipt for your bike in a safe place, you will be required to hand this over on race day in order to get your bike.

・The start location has been changed from last year's "Rankoshi venue" to the Niseko Grand Hirafu venue.
・There will be no bike storage&transport service during registration.
・Shuttle buses to the start area will not be operating.
・We recommend arriving at the start area with plenty of time on the day of the event.

Basically not. However if the commissaires judges to operate a bike inspection, please cooperate.