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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 held across the country, with the aim of instilling in children the "fun of Cycing sports talent. (Tournament entry page: https://slmedia.jp/jpf-presents-mtb-challenge-2025/)

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 runners 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 and enjoy it as a family outing.
In addition to participating in the race, we also welcome visitors who just want to watch.

[6th Shiga Ritto Stage】
・Date and time of event:Saturday, December 6, 2025
・Venue: Trail Adventure Ritto
459 Kannonji, Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-3002
・Application period: October 28, 2025 (Tuesday) to December 5, 2025 (Friday) noon
・Venue official website: https://trailadventure.jp/access/ritto
　・Venue map

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

[Course usage fees]
　・Usage fee: 1,000 yen per person (tax included)
　·payment method: Payment at the venue
The course normally costs 2,500 yen, but this time you can use it at a special price just for this event. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the "Trail Adventure Ritto" course.

　Payment example
・ For kids' races
Kids race participation fee: 1,000 yen + course fee: 1,000 yen = total: 2,000 yen
・ Endurance race (2 people)
Endurance race participation fee: 5,000 yen + course usage fee: 2,000 yen = total: 7,000 yen

[Regarding the cancellation of the tournament]
In order to protect the course, the event will be cancelled if it rains or if the course conditions are not suitable. We will announce whether the event will be held or not on the official tournament Instagram around noon on Thursday, December 4th.
・ Official tournament Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mtbchallenge_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

[Event Program Overview]
・ Kids Race (for elementary school students)
The race will be run on a specially constructed course with a number of laps appropriate for each 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, as well as team participation, parent-child entries, and adult-only participation are all welcome!
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 lessons (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. is developing a total management business throughout the country, based on the proven track record and know-how it has cultivated through the operation of Koei Kyogi Facilities.
In recent years, we have also focused on empowering the town and sports promotion, and are promoting a variety of projects in collaboration with local governments and communities.
The "MTB Challenge" is an initiative by JPF, which is involved in the management of Koei Kyogi, to utilize its expertise to put into practice the ideals of "promoting physical education" and "developing local communities" set forth in the Bicycle Racing Act.
Based on this philosophy, we aim to create an environment where children can take on the challenge with peace of mind, and to create connections with the local community through the joy of cycling.