第5回弥彦ロードレース

The Yahiko Road Race, part of the JBCF Road Series, takes place in Yahiko Village, Niigata Prefecture. It features a special circuit connecting the Kamiizumi and Ida areas. The race is included in both the J Elite Tour and the J Feminine Tour, with categories E1, E2, E3, and F, indicating it is designed for registered competitive cyclists. The circuit involves multiple laps on a closed local road, offering a concentrated race format emphasizing positioning, cornering, and peloton dynamics. The JBCF and the local race executive committee are the organizers, with the Niigata Prefectural Cycling Federation providing supervision. Support is provided by Yahiko Village, local educational and sports organizations, cycling clubs, media partners, and sponsors including Shimano Sales, Panasonic Cycle Tech, Asahi, Yowamushi Pedal, and OGK Kabuto.