With 15 years of cycling experience, Beki is an islander born on Tsushima. He shares gourmet spots and cycling routes on his YouTube channel "Beki no Ikubeki!" and Instagram. In August 2023, he accomplished his long-time dream of completing the "PBP" (Paris-Brest-Paris), a 1,200 km brevet. Recently, Beki has been cycling beyond Japan, exploring places like South Korea and Taiwan, and is eager to expand his adventures abroad.
More than just a cycling enthusiast, YUKARI is also active in a wide range of fields, leveraging her experience in the fashion industry. She travels nationwide with her beloved Ridley bike to enjoy cycling and road race spectating, sharing her experiences through YouTube and social media.
Hello everyone, nice to meet you! I first visited Niseko last year during a gravel cycling event and was amazed by the vast nature, stunning scenery, and smooth riding experience! I’m thrilled to be able to explore Niseko again on a road bike. Looking forward to riding with everyone!
Amu is a video creator who shares the charm of cycling and bike touring on her YouTube channel "Amu-chan!" With six years of road biking experience, she has traveled across Japan by bike and achieved her goal of touring all 47 prefectures in July 2024.
This fun ride is perfect for cyclists who love both cycling and race spectating! You get to ride part of the actual course that the racers will use the next day, making it even more exciting to watch the road race afterward. Since I’ll be riding these routes for the first time, I’m really looking forward to it! Though I’m not the best at climbing, having aid and support along the way gives me confidence. Let’s fully enjoy the scenery and gourmet delights together!
In 1999, he became the first Japanese cyclist to compete in the Tour of Flanders. The following year, in 2000, he participated in major World Cup races, including Liège–Bastogne–Liège, Gent–Wevelgem, La Flèche Wallonne, and GP Plouay. He competed in Europe until 2002, spending nine seasons as a professional (eight years under contract with pro teams). Throughout his career, he raced in over 700 professional races and more than 1,000 races in total, achieving approximately 200 top finishes.
In 2015, he became the first Japanese rider to finish in the lead group of the prestigious "Paris–Brest–Paris" (1,200 km), completing the race in 43 hours and 23 minutes.
Beyond racing, he has been an active cycling commentator for J SPORTS since 2003, offering expert insights, especially in Belgian races, where he lived for a decade, leveraging his deep knowledge of the local terrain.
This will be my first time riding this route. It mainly follows Route 229 along the Shakotan Peninsula, which juts out slightly on the Sea of Japan side. I heard that the area is famous for the Shakotan Blue sea, steep cliffs, and delicious uni (sea urchin)! I’m looking forward to experiencing the breathtaking blue ocean and unique scenery that I can’t usually see in Kyushu. Plus, the fact that there’s a shuttle on the way back means I can indulge in seafood without worry and relax in a hot spring afterward—what a heavenly plan!