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Supporting children's "challenges"! Mountain biking experience event

JPF Co., Ltd. (main office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shuntaro Watanabe) is holding the "JPF Presents Cycing sports Challenge 2025," a mountain biking experience event across Japan, with the aim of instilling in children the "fun of cycling sports" and the "joy of taking on a challenge." We are pleased to announce that the second Mie Stage and the third Shizuoka-Izu Stage will be held.

This event is a participatory program aimed primarily at elementary school children, offering them the opportunity to try mountain bike racing for the first time. For those new to racing, practical lessons will be held at the venue by former professional riders, so that participants can feel at ease. We respond to the concerns of parents who say, "My child loves cycling, but I'm nervous about racing for the first time..." and provide thorough support to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride.
The race program offers two events: a "Kids' Race" and an "Endurance Race." You can choose based on your physical strength and experience, and everyone from beginners to advanced cyclists can enjoy a sense of accomplishment in their own style. You can also participate in both events.
This event supports children's "challenges" and is open to anyone, even those with no racing experience. Please come along as if it were a family outing.
In addition to participating in the race, we also welcome visitors who just want to come and watch. We look forward to your participation, as it will give you the opportunity to experience the charm of mountain biking up close and aim to become a top rider of the future.

[2nd Mie Stage】
・Date and time:September 15, 2025 (Monday/Holiday)
・Venue: Sewa Forest Mountain Bike Course
1041-2 Furue, Taki-cho, Taki-gun, Mie Prefecture, Japan 519-2216
・Application period: July 29, 2025 (Tuesday) to September 14, 2025 (Sunday)

[3rd Shizuoka Izu Stage】
・Date and time:Sunday, September 21, 2025
・Venue: River Station Izujoyama Mountain Bike Course
Kamishima, Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 410-2325
・Application period: July 29th (Tuesday) – September 20th (Saturday), 2025
・Special support: Merida Japan Co., Ltd.

[Participation Fee]
・Kids' Race：1,000 yen (tax included)
・Endurance race：5,000 yen (tax included)

[Event Program Overview]
Kids Race (for elementary school students)
A specially prepared course is used, with the number of laps suited to the age group. The difficulty level is such that even first-timers can complete the race, allowing participants to have fun while experiencing it.

Endurance race (for all ages)
This is an endurance race where participants compete to see who can complete the most laps in 60 or 90 minutes. Individual participation is welcome, as well as team participation, parent-child entries, and adult-only participation!
This is a race where everyone, from children to adults, can enjoy the fun of mountain biking. E-bikes are also welcome to participate, but please note that your time will be used as a reference record.

Course strategy lesson (free)
Former professional riders will use the actual race course to provide direct instruction on "safe riding methods" and "tips for riding." Beginners and first-time participants can also take on the challenge of racing with confidence. This will be held on the morning of the race day.

About JPF Co., Ltd.
JPF Co., Ltd., Ltd. utilizes the track record and know-how it has cultivated in operating Koei Kyogi Facilities to provide a total management business nationwide. In recent years, the company has also focused on empowering the town and promoting sports, and this event is part of that effort, with the aim of passing on the "fun of Cycing sports" and "the joy of taking on a challenge" to the next generation. By encouraging children to take on challenges, the company hopes to contribute to the development of the human resources who will be involved in Cycing sports in the future.