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　 The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will promote a variety of events as GRAND CYCLE TOKYO (GCT) in order to make bicycles even more familiar to us, which is both environmentally friendly and good for health.

　 We are pleased to announce that a new course of the “RAINBOW BRIDGE RIDE,” to be held in FY2023 in Tokyo’s waterfront area, has been fixed, and the “Tama Road Race” has been named “THE ROAD RACE TOKYO.” Meanwhile, TAKEI So and INAMURA Ami have been chosen as GCT Ambassadors to convey the charm of the events and bicycles.

1.Overview of RAINBOW BRIDGE RIDE (Tokyo Waterfront Area)

(1)Date:
　Thursday, November 23, 2023 (national holiday)

(2)Courses, etc.:
　・This year, in addition to the Rainbow Bridge, the Tokyo Gate Bridge will be newly added to the course. It offers the special experience of riding over Tokyo’s two major landmark bridges where riding bicycle is usually prohibited.
　・Three courses will be available for enthusiasts and families alike: long (approx. 32 km), middle (approx. 19 km), and short (approx. 8 km), * with only the long course to go across the Tokyo Gate Bridge.

　・Approximately 5,000 people are expected to take part in the event, and we will begin accepting applications on the special website (https://grand-cycle-tokyo.jp/en/ ) sometime around July.
　Please refer to the attached map.

2.The Tama Road Race Named ”THE ROAD RACE TOKYO”!
　The bicycle road race to be held in the Tama region has been named ”THE ROAD RACE TOKYO.” The name indicates a full-fledged road race to be held in Tokyo, and the holding of the event will be disseminated both in Japan and internationally to raise public awareness of the event and for branding. Please come and see at short range the powerful, fast-paced cycling of top athletes.

Overview of THE ROAD RACE TOKYO 2023 (Tama Region)
(1)Date:
　Sunday, December 3, 2023

(2)Features
　・One-way race in an urban area (separate start and finish), a rarity in Japan.
　・Mainly using the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 course, with part of the 1964 Olympic Games course also to be utilized.
　・There will also be para-cycling on public roads, which is rarely held in Japan.

(3)Elite Men’s and Women’s Course Map
　Please see the attached map.

(4)Other
　On Saturday, December 2, Ajinomoto Stadium will hold a circuit-type race in which beginners of sports cycling and others can participate on a special course of the peripheral road of the stadium.

3.TAKEI So and INAMURA Ami Chosen as GCT Ambassadors!
　To effectively disseminate the holding of the GRAND CYCLE TOKYO and convey the attractiveness of bicycles to a wide range of people, TAKEI So and INAMURA Ami have been appointed as ambassadors. In the future, we plan to have the ambassadors cooperate with us by participating in related events, and transmitting information via social media, etc.

■TAKEI So
　A well-known sports personality with 1.56 million Twitter followers. Ranked 1st on the list of “celebrities who are likely to be fast at cycling” (According to a survey by "Hikkoshi Zamurai", website for comparison and reservation of house-moving, run by Ateam Inc.).

(His comments)
　I am TAKEI So, the King of Beasts, and an ambassador for GRAND CYCLE TOKYO. Bicycles are the best means of transportation to enjoy the earth. Feel the wind as you pedal and enjoy Tokyo and the earth with all of your might!

■INAMURA Ami
　Her dynamic batting has been talked about as a “god swing.” She has an outstanding name recognition among sports cycling fans.

(Her comments)
　This is INAMURA Ami and I have been appointed as a GRAND CYCLE TOKYO ambassador. I hope to convey the appeal of bicycles that anyone can enjoy to many people through the races and events. I will do my best to support GRAND CYCLE TOKYO while feeling the wind of Tokyo!

・Please download the official materials for Rainbow Bridge Ride, etc. from below.
　https://bit.ly/45o3PVL

　Notes)
　-Videos, photographs, etc. may be used only for the purpose of reporting on this event.
　-Please give credit by adding “Courtesy of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government” when using the materials.

・“GRAND CYCLE TOKYO” Twitter: https://twitter.com/grandcycletokyo


[Contacts]
IMANARI Tatsuo (Mr.) Email: Tatsuo_Imanari@member.metro.tokyo.jp
International Sports Events Section

MATSUZAKA Tomohito (Mr.) Email: Tomohito_Matsuzaka@member.metro.tokyo.jp
International Sports Events Section
International Sports Projects Division
BUREAU OF CITIZENS, CULTURE AND SPORTS
Tokyo Metropolitan Government