Guide for Riders
180km

Kesen-numa Ooya Coast Fondo

100km

Kitakami Fondo

65km

Onagawa – Ogatsu Fondo

Sunday, September 15, 2024

General Incorporated Association Tour de Tohoku

1Tour de Tohoku 2024 Guide for Riders
00_What's new about Tour de Tohoku 2024 .................................................................4
a. Differences from past Tour de Tohoku series .................................................................4
01_Particularly important notes ......................................................................................5
a. Pre-event inspection and maintenance is mandatory......................................................5
b. Miyagi Prefecture "Bicycle Safety Ordinance"..................................................................5
c. Notes about a car park (Seihoku Park Ishinomaki) and Ishinomaki Senshu University
area. .....................................................................................................................................5
d. Required and recommended items ..................................................................................6
e. Prohibited matter .............................................................................................................7
f. Approvals ..........................................................................................................................7
g. Written Oath ....................................................................................................................8
02_Event notification and crisis management ..............................................................9
a. Decision to hold the event and announcement ...............................................................9b. Cancellation, interruption, or reduction of ongoing events .............................................9
c. Natural disaster during the event ....................................................................................9
d. Safety confirmation system during disasters ...................................................................903_ Riding rules and communication ............................................................................10
a. Cautions and instructions from staff ..............................................................................10b. Obeying traffic rules.......................................................................................................10c. Share the Load ...............................................................................................................10
d. Hand Signs .....................................................................................................................11e. Accidents and troubles ...................................................................................................12
f. Rescue Request Form .....................................................................................................1204_Access to the venue ....................................................................................................13
a. Start and finish points ....................................................................................................13b. Free parking ...................................................................................................................13
05_Event schedule on Sunday, September 15th ........................................................14
a. From your home or accommodation to the starting point ............................................14
b. From the car park to the starting point .........................................................................14c. Check-in..........................................................................................................................14
d. Steps before the start ....................................................................................................15
e. Pre-ride inspection and start instructions ......................................................................16
f. During the ride/Aid station .............................................................................................162

g. Time limits and checkpoints ..........................................................................................17h. After the goal .................................................................................................................17
i. From the finish area to the car park ...............................................................................18
06_Schedule .......................................................................................................................19
07_Points of caution on the course ...............................................................................20
a. Miyagi Prefectural Rifle Shooting Range ........................................................................20
b. Tunnels between Onagawa and Ogatsu ........................................................................20c. Ogatsu Aid Station .........................................................................................................20d. "Coastline Art Museum" (an event held nearby Ogatsu Aid Station) ............................20
e. Kamaya Tunnel ..............................................................................................................21f. Shin Kitakami Bridge .......................................................................................................21
g. Juusanhama -13 Beaches- Tunnels ...............................................................................21h. National Route 45 ..........................................................................................................21i. Around Shizugawa Aid Station ........................................................................................21
j. Around Kitakami Aid Station ...........................................................................................21
k. Kitakami River - Miyagi Pref. Rd.33 - Futamata Junction - Ishinomaki Senshu Univ. ...21
08_Mechanic Support .......................................................................................................22
a. Mechanic booth opening hours at the start ...................................................................22b. Support on the course ...................................................................................................22
09_ Rescue ..........................................................................................................................22
10_Accident Insurance .....................................................................................................22
a. Insurance to be taken out by the organizer (injury insurance).....................................22b. Miyagi prefecture ordinance requires riders to take out bicycle liability insurance .......23c. Accident Response .........................................................................................................23
d. Claims for insurance provided by the organizers ..........................................................23
11_ Bicycle delivery service (application and fee required).....................................23
12_ Others...........................................................................................................................24
a. Organizer........................................................................................................................24
b. Lost and found items .....................................................................................................24
c. No Drinking or Smoking .................................................................................................24
References...........................................................................................................................25
a.Bicycle Type Regulation ..................................................................................................25
b.Handle Type Regulation ..................................................................................................263

00_What's new about Tour de Tohoku 2024
The Tour de Tohoku aims to help rebuild the areas affected by the Great East Japan
Earthquake through the joy of cycling. Together with riders, volunteers and local
residents, the event has made history. The Tour de Tohoku was founded in 2013 andthis is the 11th edition.
In the table below, you can see the differences between previous and current events.
a. Differences from past Tour de Tohoku series
Event Date

Tour de Tohoku 2024

Notes

Only on Sunday, September 15th

The venue will not be open on
Saturdays due to preparations.

Car Parks

New Aid Stn.

Sunday, September 15th

Overnight stays, entry before theOpens: 4:00

venue opens, and overnight parking

Closes: 18:30

are prohibited.

[Kesennuma-Ooya Coast Fondo]

The Hotel Kan-yoh aid station has

Shizugawa AS will be established on

been abolished.

return route (southbound)Some Aid Stn.

[Kesennuma-Ooya Coast Fondo]

Toilets are available on the return tripchangedto"Kamiwarizaki AS" and "Utatsu AS"

as well.

one-way stops

are both one-way stops on theoutbound route (northbound)

Turnaround[Kesennuma-Ooya Coast Fondo]

The previous 210km and 150km

point (180km)

Kesennuma-Ooya Coast AS will becourses have been abolished, and achanged to turnaround pointnew 180km course has been added.
Pay attention to the right-turn exit.

Certificate

Paper "Completion Certificate" will

You will receive a printed completion

be issued at Ishinomaki Senshu

certificate. Don't forget to pick up it

University after the finish

after you finish the event.

BicycleGig bands (No. bands) will be sent inWrite your bike number on your gig

number band

advance instead of bicycle bibs

band and attach it to your bike.

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01_Particularly important notes
Riders and organizers will act in accordance with the "Event Regulations". The
regulations include matters to be prepared in advance as well as on the day of the event.
Please review them before participating.
a. Pre-event inspection and maintenance is mandatory
This event is not a competition for ranking or time, and no special traffic regulations
will be implemented. Many people with different riding abilities are expected to coexist
with pedestrians and cars. Permission to start will be determined based on vehicle
regulations.
The first rule is that riders must have their bikes inspected and serviced by a mechanic
before the event. Unfortunately, at past events, some riders have entered the venue
with clearly poorly maintained equipment and received a warning during the pre-ride
inspection. Even riders with a certain amount of experience may install parts incorrectly.
Equipment problems can pose a threat to you and others.
Vehicle Regulations (The text on the linked website is in Japanese only)b. Miyagi Prefecture "Bicycle Safety Ordinance"
To ride a bicycle in Miyagi Prefecture, you must take out bicycle liability insurance,
etc., with the user as the insured person (effective from April 2021, Prefectural Ordinance
Article 14).
Some insurance policies require annual renewal. Please be careful not to forget to renew.
Miyagi Pref. website: "Regarding Bicycle Liability Insurance" (same as above)c. Notes about a car park (Seihoku Park Ishinomaki) and Ishinomaki Senshu University
area.
- It is strictly prohibited to wait on nearby roads or in stores before the car park opens
for use.
- Please refrain from causing nuisance to local residents (noise, littering, talking loudly,etc.).
- Illegal parking will be reported to the police immediately.
- The organizers are not responsible for any accidents, thefts, trouble, etc. that occur inthe car park.
- Please use the designated route when coming from the car park to the university andwhen leaving the university to the car park.

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d. Required and recommended items[Required items] Please make sure to carry the following items.
☑
Bib number (for waist and helmet)*Shipped in advance

Helmet*Must wear a helmet (Kask is not allowed)*Kask brand helmets are allowed.

GlovesFront light (self-illuminating)*Headlights must be self-illuminating.

Tail light or reflector*Self-illuminating tail light is preferred.

Health insurance card
Supplies*The amount of exercise and calories
burned will vary greatly depending on how
you ride your bike. Eat breakfast and carrysmall amounts of high-calorie supplies toprevent hunger knocks.

[Recommended items] We recommend that you take the following items.
☑
Portable tools*Participants are expected to repair their(Allen keys, tire levers, etc.)

vehicles.

Spare tubes(2 or more are recommended)
Spare tirePortable pumpSunglasses
Cycle computer
Cell phone, spare battery*If you have a smartphone, you can use
the web form to send your location to theevent headquarters in case of trouble.

Windbreaker, rain gear, etc.
Coins

*It is rare for roadside vending machines
to offer cashless payment.

Course map

In addition, you will need to bring your written oath to the reception desk at thestarting venue (forms will also be available at the venue).
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e. Prohibited matter
The vehicle regulations prohibit the following:・Riding with a plastic bottle in the bottle cage (excluding products compatible with plastic
bottles)・Clothing and personal belongings that compromise safety. They may pose a threat toother riders.
・Riding while wearing headphones or earphones (including speakers and bone conduction
types. Only hearing aids are permitted)
・Taking pictures or videos while riding (filming with wearable cameras attached to thebicycle itself, helmet, etc. is permitted)
・Riding with children or other non-participants as passengers
・Riding with pets, animals, or other items that may impede safe riding

f. Approvals
Notes approved with entry (excerpts).
・The event will be held in areas that were severely damaged by the Great East Japan
Earthquake. Riders must be considerate of those in the affected areas, such as safe riding
and photography etiquette.
・The event is not a competition for ranking or time. Riders must obey traffic and otherlaws and regulations, prioritize safety, enjoy the ride event, and cooperate in the smoothrunning of the event.
・Riders must train in advance, be examined at a medical institution if necessary, and pay
attention to safety, physical condition, and equipment management before participatingin the event.
・If a rider violates the regulations, the organizer will decide to retire. In addition, riders
who commit serious violations will not be allowed to participate in the following year orlater.
・Riders are not permitted to wear or display ① personal names, including company
names and other trade names and product names, or items intended for the promotion or
advertising of specific regions or organizations (except for items approved in advance by
the organizer), or ② items intended for the promotion or advertising of political or
religious claims.
・Solicitation, donations, signatures, etc. are prohibited except in cases approved by theorganizer.

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g. Written Oath
If you understand the “particularly important notes”, fill out the oath (sent to you
before the event) and submit it at the start venue on the day of the event. If you forgetyour bib number or written oath, please ask the information desk at the venue.

The above is a sample and may be subject to change.
802_Event notification and crisis managementa. Decision to hold the event and announcement
If a disaster occurs in the Tohoku region or severe weather is forecast, a decision will bemade in consultation with the co-hosting local governments etc. as to whether the event canbe held.
The final decision will be announced on the event's official website and social media at around4 am on Sunday, September 15th.

b. Cancellation, interruption, or reduction of ongoing events
In the occurrence of a serious accident, traffic disruption or unexpected change in theweather during the event, the safety of riders and staff is our first priority and the event may
be cancelled, suspended or reduced. Please follow the instructions of staff at the venue, on
the course, at aid stations, etc.
Please note that no refunds will be given in such cases (as per "Disclaimer" 3 of the EventTerms and Conditions).

c. Natural disaster during the event
In the event of an earthquake, tsunami (including advisories and warnings), lightning,strong winds, sudden heavy rain, dense fog, etc., stop riding immediately.
If there is a risk of a tsunami, evacuate to higher ground immediately.
The government and Miyagi Prefecture predict that if a super-large earthquake occurs off
the Pacific coast of the Tohoku region, a tsunami of up to 20 meters in height will occur
along the northern coast. Riders will often see signs indicating "Areas hit by past tsunamis."
However, high ground is not always safe. A tsunami larger than that of the Great East Japan
Earthquake may occur. Escape to higher ground as much as possible.

d. Safety confirmation system during disasters
If you are affected by a disaster, you will receive a"safety confirmation email." Open the URL in the email
and register your safety status, etc.
You may receive the email before the start, after thefinish, or even if you cancel.

903_ Riding rules and communicationa. Cautions and instructions from staff
Security guards and volunteer sentinels will be stationed around the course to guidecyclists as they make right and left turns. If you see a sign or signal asking you to slow down,please maintain a safe speed.
At accident sites or areas requiring caution, staff will blow whistles or light flares to warnof danger. Be sure to watch out for following riders and cars.
There will be "road management motorbikes" and "road management riders" on bicycles
at the front, middle and back of the group. They may give warnings or instructions dependingon the situation, so be sure to follow them.

Do not overtake the "road management

motorbike" at the front of the fondo.
Points requiring caution are also indicated on the "course map." Accidents have actuallyoccurred in some locations in the past. We expect you to look at the map for your safety.
If you do not follow warnings or instructions, your participation will be invalidated on thespot, and your bib number will be taken away.

b. Obeying traffic rules
・Obey stop signs and red lights
・Keep to the left
・Two-stage right turns
・Single-file (no double-file)・Close distance between cars (5 car lengths on long downhill stretches)
・Pedestrians have priority
・Always turn on your headlights in tunnels*Riders should use their front lights at the point of departure from the aid stations at
Onagawa (all fondo), Ogatsu (all fondo), Kamiwarizaki (Kitakami fondo) and Shizugawa(Kesennuma Ooya Coast fondo).
・No sudden steering or reckless overtaking
・Other safe driving according to road conditions

c. Share the Load
When local drivers feel stressed about cyclists, the risk of accidents increases. Let's practice
share the road.

Approaching the roadside

Ask the car to go ahead
10Make a gesture of gratitude

d. Hand Signs
Hand signals help you communicate with other riders and vehicles. Use clear gesturesand say loudly, "I'm turning right" or "I'm slowing down." Some drivers may not know
hand signals. Be careful to make sure the driver understands your signal.

Tilt right１

Tilt right２

Tilt left１

Tilt left２

Slow down１

Slow down２

Stop notice１

Stop notice２(Move your right hand slowly up and down)（Show your palms to the rider behind you.
If it is difficult to raise your shoulders, raise
your hands 45 degrees to the right.）

Turn left
Turn right（Show the back of your hand to the person （Show the back of your hand to the person
behind you and stick your thumb up.
behind you and stick your thumb up.
Keep your bent arm parallel to the ground.） Keep your bent arm parallel to the ground.）Proceed

Obstacles（Point and spin your finger）
Calling out"Brake!" (sudden brakes)"Fall off!" : “RAKUSHA!” in Japanese.
(discovery of fallen bike ahead)Two-stage right turn（Raise your hand and make a peace sign）

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e. Accidents and troubles
If you encounter an accident or trouble, you should first ensure the safety of thesurrounding area. If a bicycle or person has fallen, it is difficult for drivers to see them andthis is extremely dangerous. Cooperate with other riders around you to stop traffic in frontof and behind you.
Once you have avoided the danger from automobiles, contact the event headquarters if there
is anyone in need of rescue.
If there is any serious injury or loss of consciousness, call 119 immediately.
You are required to report all traffic accidents to the police, regardless of their details (Article
72 of the Road Traffic Act).

f. Rescue Request Form
If you encounter an accident or trouble, you should use the "Rescue Request Form" toreport your current location to the event headquarters. Use the GPS function on yoursmartphone. The phone number of the event headquarters will be displayed on this form
(this is a temporary phone number and cannot be disclosed in advance).
[How to use]
1. Tap this link or read the QR below

2. When the screen on the right opens, fill in all
the fields.
*After you tap "Agree to obtain location
information," you will see a message requesting
permission to use the GPS function. If you agree,
the latitude and longitude of your current
location will be measured. Basic information
required for rescue can be sent to the organizer.
*The form will be available only during the event.

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04_Access to the venue
a. Start and finish points
Ishinomaki Senshu University, 1 Minamisakai Shinmito, Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture
Notes:▷Entry to the Ishinomaki Senshu Univ. campus is only possible on Sunday, Sep.15th.
▷There are no Tour de Tohoku events or official dates on Saturday, Sep.14th.
b. Free parking
Seihoku Park Ishinomaki (Ishinomaki City General Sports Park) 18 Shinkozutsumi,
Minamisakai, Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture
For more information, please visit the official website
Notes:▷The car park is open from 4:00 to 18:30 on Sunday, September 15th
▷Please refrain from parking on the surrounding streets or at stores▷Please turn left at the entrance to the car park and also turn left at the exit
▷The use of tents, tarps, camping, etc. in the car park is strictly prohibited▷ Many bicycles participating in the Tour de Tohoku will be passing throughIshinomaki City. Please take extreme care when passing through in the earlymorning and dark hours of the night
LAWSON

Access for start point
No Entry
TourdeTohoku
START GATEMINISTOP

Univ.
Entrance

No Entry

CAR PARK
open 4:00-18:30

Ishinomaki Senshu Univ.

Car Park
Entrance

SEINO Bike delivery
pickup booth(only 14th,SEP.)

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bike route
car route05_Event schedule on Sunday, September 15th
a. From your home or accommodation to the starting point
・You will find out by 4:00 whether the event will be held or not via the official website
or social media.
・Have you checked the weather forecast? Please prepare for rain and cold weather incase of bad weather.
・Check the mandatory and recommended items to bring.
・Are you in perfect health?
・Don't forget to sign the written oath.
・It is no need to contact the organizers if you cannot join.
b. From the car park to the starting point

・The starting point is located in a residential area. Please proceed quietly.
c. Check-in
Start area map

Pre ride
inspection

Ishinomaki Senshu Univ.
Mechanic
concession

Rest
room

Baggage drop

Reception & Information
Changing tent

Start gate

・Check-in times are designated for each fondo and bib number.
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Univ.
Entrancecheck-in

Kesen-numa Ooya

Kitakami Fondo

Onagawa-Ogatsu Fondo

Coast Fondo（180km）（100km）（65km）

A

time
start

B 6:00～7:00

5:00～5:50

6:00～ every 2 or 2.5 minC

7:00～7:45

7:15～ every 2 or 2.5 min

D

7:50～8:50

9:00～ every 2 or 2.5 min

・If your bib number starts with 'P' or '応縁', focus only on the following A, B, C and D.
・If you wish to start with someone at a different check-in time for the Kitakami fondo(100km), please check-in the second half (7:00 to 7:45)
・Please present your waist bib number and helmet bib number at reception and submit
your written oath・Follow the directions of volunteers on campus
・ Organization vehicles may be passing through campus roads. Please follow the
instructions of staff
d. Steps before the start・After checking in, you can change clothes at changing tent, use the restroom, andcheck your necessary equipment. Proceed to the pre-ride inspection.
《Bib (for waist)》▷Attach the bib on your back or waist where it is easily visible to staff.
▷If you are wearing a windbreaker or backpack, attach the bib on the outermost
side.
《Helmet number》▷ Stick it on the front of your helmet.
《Gig Band》▷Write your bib number and attach it to the seat post of your bike.
▷If the organizer needs to respond to a problem or accident, the gig band will letthem know who owns the bike.
《Safety Declaration Sticker》▷Attach them to your helmet or clothing. Please make sure they do not overlap withyour bib number or helmet number.

Safe speed

Single file

Obey traffic laws

《Temporary Baggage Storage Tent》▷You will be given one plastic bag (45 liters) and a baggage sticker. Please put yourluggage in the bag and write the necessary information on the sticker.
▷Items that cannot be stored: valuables, fragile items, dangerous items, documents,
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electromagnetic recording media, animals, plants, refrigerated or frozen items, andother items that may endanger the safety of staff or other luggage.
▷The organizer will not be liable for compensation if your checked baggage is lost or
damaged.
▷The baggage storage tent will close promptly after the last rider arrives (scheduled
for 18:00). Please be sure to collect your checked baggage within the return time.
e. Pre-ride inspection and start instructions《Pre-ride inspection》▷ Form a line according to the instructions, and check the regulations for vehicles andhandlebar shapes and equipment. Prepare your equipment so that you are ready tostart, and turn on the front light.
▷ If you are judged to be non-compliant, leave the line, correct the relevant parts,
line up at the end, and undergo the pre-ride inspection again.
▷ If the organizer judges you to be non-compliant with the regulations, you will not
be able to start the event.
▷ The rider should fix the problem themselves. The mechanic support at the venue
may not be able to fix it either.
▷ It may take time to fix the problem, or there may not be a replacement part, so
you may not be able to start at the scheduled start time. The organizer will not beheld responsible in such cases.
《Start》▷After completing the pre-ride inspection, you will follow the instructions of the staff
and proceed to the starting gate.
▷After the pre-ride inspection, the bicycles will be lined up. Please use the restroom
before lining up.
▷Starts will be at a maximum of 25 bicycles at a time, with intervals of 2 to 2.5 minutes.
▷Before the start, communication activities will be held to ensure a safe ride. We may
also provide information about the course and points to note for the day.
f. During the ride/Aid station《During the ride》▷Please follow "03_Riding rules and Communication" and enjoy your ride.
《Aid Station》▷Drinks and local food will be provided at the aid stations along the course.
▷Please be sure to stop at the aid stations to take sufficient rest and refuel.
▷The position of the course supervisor motorcycle is important information
for aid station staff. If you are at the front of the fonds, never overtake acourse supervisor motorcycle.
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g. Time limits and checkpoints《Aid station》▷Time limits are scheduled at most aid stations.
▷If you exceed the time limit, you will be forced to drop out or turn back.
▷If you drop out, no food will be provided at any further aid stations.
《Shin Kitakami Bridge》▷At the Shin Kitakami Bridge, just beyond Kamaya Pass, a time limit is set for ridersof the Kesennuma Ooya Coast Fondo (180km) and Kitakami Fondo (100km). If
you exceed the time limit, you will not be able to proceed to the Shin Kitakami
Bridge. Instead of crossing the bridge, you will proceed on the Onagawa-Ogatsu
Fondo (65km) course.
▷After the downhill stretch of Kamaya Pass, staff will manage the time limit. Please
follow their instructions.
Kesen-numa Ooya
Coast Fondo（180km）

Kitakami Fondo

Onagawa-Ogatsu（100km）

Fondo（65km）

Ogatsu Aid Station

１４：１０

Shin Kitakami Brg.

１２：３０

Kamiwarizaki A.Ｓ.

１４：１５

Utatsu A.Ｓ.

１１：５０

KesennumaOoya A.S.

１３：００

Shizugawa Ａ.Ｓ.

１４：３５

Kitakami Ａ.Ｓ.

１６：００

１６：００

h. After the goal
《Guidance after the goal》▷After passing through the finish gate, follow the instructions of staff and proceed
to the dismounting area.
▷Falls due to fatigue, cramps, etc. will occur. Please use the dismounting area aswidely as possible.
▷You will be given a printed completion certificate. It is issued near the baggage
storage tent.
▷Commemorative photo boards are available.
▷The baggage storage will close shortly after the last rider arrives (scheduled for
18:00). Please make sure to collect your checked baggage at the return time.

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gate

Retired rider arrival
Bicycle return desk

Bicycle delivery
service
Eastgate

Dismounting area

Goal gate

Rest
room

Snack
stand

Sponsorbooth

Baggage pickup, Changing
tent
Certificate ofcompletion《Retirement》▷If you wish to retire, please inform the staff at the aid station.
▷If you are unable to continue riding on the course, you can also retire using the
web form (Rescue Request Form).
▷After retiring, participants will board an event management vehicle and travel tothe starting point. The drop off point is shown on the map nearby “North gate”.
▷Depending on the operation status of buses, light vans, and trucks, there may be
a time lag between the rider and the bicycle returning to the starting point. Please notethat there may be a waiting time until the bicycle will be returned.
▷It may take a long time to return to the starting point, and you may miss public
transportation to get home. The organizers cannot take responsibility in such cases.
i. From the finish area to the car park
Keep left, proceed LAWSONRoute for car parkto Lawson.
No ExitBicycle turning
pointsMINISTOP

TourdeTohoku
START GATE

Ishinomaki
Senshu Univ.

CAR PARK
open 4:00-18:30
Get off your bikeand enter car park.
Car Park Exit
bike route
car route

No Exit・Cars leaving the car park will have to wait at traffic lights. Please follow the directionsof security guards.
・The car park will close at 18:30.

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06_Schedule
Kesen-numa Ooya

Kitakami

Onagawa – Ogatsu

Coast Fondo

Fondo

Fondo

（180km）（100km）（65km）Car Park

4:00～18:30
A

B 6:00～7:00

5:00～5:50

C

7:00～7:45

D

7:50～8:50*Entry to the start area and queuing for the pre-ride
inspection will be done for each number from A to D. (e.g.
Check in

B number holders cannot enter the start area before thecheck in time for “B” at 6:00, even if they arrive together
with A number holders).
*If your bib number starts with 'P' or '応縁', focus only on
the following A, B, C and D.

Preparation for departure(change of clothes,baggage drop-off, toilets,

5:00～6:00

6:00～8:00

7:50～9:00

6:00～6:30

7:15～8:30

9:00～9:30

etc.)

Start
Snack stand

11:00～17:30

Goal close

17:30

Baggage

5:00～18:00

drop/pickup
Bicycle drop fordelivery

11:30～18:00(SEINO LOG)
Stage Event

12:00～16:00[Note]▷There will be no official schedule or events on Saturday, September 14th (bicycletransport service pick-up will be at a different venue)▷Please refrain from entering Ishinomaki Senshu University except on the day of theevent, Sunday, September 15th

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07_Points of caution on the course
a. Miyagi Prefectural Rifle Shooting Range
This is the first mountain pass. After climbing asteep, almost straight hill, turn left into the waiting
area near the entrance to the Miyagi Prefectural Rifle
Shooting Range. We will coordinate the number ofcyclists and give instructions for them to depart. After
passing through the hairpin curve and going down the

Miyagi Pref. Rifle
Shooting Range
sharp
curve
sharp
curve

Beware of rearend collisions

hill, there will be a T-junction with a traffic light.
Please be careful not to be rear-ended.
b. Tunnels between Onagawa and Ogatsu
After leaving Onagawa midtown, you will enter the Sakiyama Tunnel, which has a longgradient and curves. After the tunnel, you will enter the Ogatsu area after going up anddown and curving repeatedly, and the tunnel continues into the Wakehama andMizuhama areas. Please turn on your front light and depart from the Onagawa Aid
Station.
c. Ogatsu Aid Station
Both the entrance and exit require a right turn. Please proceed with caution. Shortly
after the start, there is a long uphill climb up Kamaya Pass. Be sure to turn on your front
light before leaving the Ogatsu Aid Station.
d. "Coastline Art Museum" (an event held nearby Ogatsu Aid Station)
Outdoor art using the giant seawall as a canvas is a collaboration with Tour de Tohoku!
It will be held nearby Ogatsu Aid Station. Recommended for those with time to spare.
Art creators will be walking near the Ogatsu Aid Station. Please proceed with caution.

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e. Kamaya Tunnel
This tunnel runs through Kamaya Pass between the
Ogatsu and Kahoku districts. There are grooves in the
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road surface, and condensation forms on the road,
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sometimes even on sunny days. Event vehicles will
adjust their speed to ensure safety. Do not overtakecars under any circumstances.
After exiting the tunnel, the event vehicles will slow
down (or stop if there are oncoming vehicles) and Vehicle to inform prohibitionof overtaking in tunnels
enter the parking zone on the right.
f. Shin Kitakami Bridge
This is the branching point of the course.
For the Onagawa-Ogatsu Fondo (65km), do not cross the bridge but turn left just before
the intersection (there is a temporary stop).For the Kesennuma Ooya Coast Fondo(180km) and Kitakami Fondo (100km), cross the bridge and turn right.
g. Juusanhama -13 Beaches- Tunnels
There is a relatively long tunnel between Shin-Kitakami Ohashi Bridge andKamiwarizaki Aid Station. Riders may pass each other in this tunnel. Please keep yourfront light on as you pass through.
h. National Route 45
There is more traffic than on National Route 398. Most sections are marked with blue
arrowhead-shaped road markings, and there are also signs indicating narrowing
shoulders. Some of the entrances and exits to the Sanriku Expressway are without traffic
lights. Please pass through with care, although road managers also urge car drivers to
be careful.
i. Around Shizugawa Aid Station
Turn left at the T-junction without traffic lights near Minamisanriku Sansan Shopping
Street. When you start off, be careful of oncoming bicycles.
j. Around Kitakami Aid Station
After exiting the tunnel, turn left when you see a traffic guide. Regular vehicles canalso use the entrance and exit to the aid station.
Once you leave the aid station, you will soon reach the mouth of the Kitakami River. Go
slightly downhill along the coastal road and it will merge onto National Route 398. Be
sure to observe the stop sign at the junction.
k. Kitakami River - Miyagi Pref. Rd.33 - Futamata Junction - Ishinomaki Senshu Univ.
With the Oppa River Sports Park on your right, head towards Ishinomaki Senshu
University on Miyagi Prefectural Route 33. Be careful at the "Futamata T-junction" past
the Family Mart, as bicycles are likely to get stuck there.
The final right turn towards Ishinomaki Senshu University is an irregular intersectionthat suddenly appears after some ups and downs. Please follow the traffic lights andsecurity guards' directions carefully and pass through.
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08_Mechanic Support
Mechanic support will be available at the start, on the course, and at some aid stations
according to the riders' movements.
▷Mechanic support will only provide first aid.
▷General inspections and maintenance are not covered by mechanic support.
▷Tubular tires cannot be repaired.
a. Mechanic booth opening hours at the start
Sunday, September 15th, from 5:00 am to 9:30 am (until the start is complete)b. Support on the course
If you have a vehicle problem that you cannot fix yourself, please call out to an official
rider or event staff member nearby, or contact the event headquarters using the Rescue
Request Form.
▷Depending on the location, it may take a long time for mechanic support to arrive.
▷We recommend that you bring a windbreaker or other clothing to keep warm
while you wait.
09_ Rescue
If you fall off your bike, feel unwell, or need assistance, please contact an official
rider or event staff member nearby, or contact the event headquarters using the Rescue
Request Form.
"03_Riding rules and Communication" introduces how to respond to accidents andtroubles, and the Rescue Request Form.
10_Accident Insurance
a. Insurance to be taken out by the organizer (injury insurance)
The organisers have taken out the following insurance (insurance premiums areincluded in the entry fee):
nameSompo Japan Insurance Inc. General Accident Insurance

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Death and disability: 3 million yen / Daily hospitalization: 3,000 yen /Surgery insurance (inpatient): 30,000 yen (outpatient): 15,000 yen / Daily
outpatient: 2,000 yen

If you feel that the amount is insufficient, please purchase another insurance.
*Damage, loss, theft, etc. of the bicycle (frame and parts) are not covered by thisinsurance.

22b. Miyagi prefecture ordinance requires riders to take out bicycle liability insurance*When using a bicycle in Miyagi Prefecture, the user must enroll in bicycle liability
insurance, etc., in which the user is the insured person (see "01_Particularly importantnotes"). Please check the coverage and applicable conditions of the insurance you wish
to enroll in advance.
c. Accident Response
In the event of an accident, participants are responsible for dealing with it themselves.
Participation regulations for the event, "General matters concerning the event", 7. isset forth as follows.
Participants are responsible for dealing with any accidents that occur during the eventor related events (including, but not limited to, collisions between participants whiledriving, trouble, etc.).
Participants will not criticize or hold responsible the organizers, event managers, orother participants. However, this does not include cases caused by the organizers'
intentional or gross negligence.
*If a traffic accident occurs, you must report it to the police in accordance with the Road
Traffic Act (see "03_Riding Rules/Communication").
*If you do not have a traffic accident certificate from the police, your insurance claim
may not be accepted.
d. Claims for insurance provided by the organizers
Contact details, requirements and deadlines for insurance purchased by the organizer
Contact: Kahoku Shimpo Promotion Center Manager: Mr.Habu, Phone: 022-723-4670(Hours: Weekdays 9:30AM - 5:30PM)
Required information: Participating fondo (course), bib number, name, daytime
contact (cell phone number), details of accident, injuries
Claim deadline: Oct.15th, 2024

11_ Bicycle delivery service (application and fee required)
You can use the "Kangaroo Bicycle Event Delivery Service" (application and fee
required in advance) to pick up and ship your bicycle on-site. Please note that the pickup and drop-off locations are different.
《Pick-up》Date and time: Saturday, September 14th, 11:00-17:00
Location: Seihoku Park Ishinomaki (Ishinomaki City General Athletic Park)《Drop-off》Date and time: Sunday, September 15th, 11:30-18:00
Location: Ishinomaki Senshu University*The "Kangaroo Bicycle Event Delivery Service" is a service provided by Seino
Transportation Co., Ltd. See the official website for details.
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For general enquiries about the event
Tour de Tohoku Organiser(within Roots Sports Japan Ltd.)
Email: info_tdt@roots-sports.jp
Telephone: 03-3354-2300(Office hours: weekdays 10:00 - 17:30,
except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Contact details for the day before and on the day of the event
In case of emergencies*For rented phones, the number will be disclosed shortly before.
Response time: Sunday 15 September, 5:00-18:00 only.
Non-emergency
03-3354-2300
Response time: Saturday 14 September, 9:00-18:30
15 Sep (Sun) 4:00-18:30
b. Lost and found items
On the day of the event:▷ Lost and forgotten items will be kept at the information desk at the venue. If you
think you may have lost something, please come directly.
After the event:▷ Valuables will be reported to Ishinomaki Police Station. Phone: 0225-95-4141.
▷ Items other than valuables will be kept by the Kahoku Shimpo (Tour de Tohoku
Office).
Email: info_tdt@po.kahoku.co.jp.
(Items other than valuables will be kept for one month after the event.)c. No Drinking or Smoking
Alcohol and smoking are prohibited in all areas of the event, including the venue andaid stations.

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Referencesa.Bicycle Type Regulation
Permitted
Road bikes

Mountain bikes

Small wheeled vehicles (16-24 in.)

Not

Recumbent

Cross bikes

Light duty vehicles (‘mama-chari’)

Pistobike (fixed gear)

Tandempermitted

BMX with step

Trailers

Handcycle*Bicycle types are limited due to severe road conditions.
*Check with the organizer if you are concerned about regulations.
*Single-gear bicycles equipped with front and rear brakes and free hubs are allowed toparticipate.
*Electric bicycles are allowed to participate, but there will be no mechanic support
specifically for electric bicycles.
*If the organizer deems that a bicycle is in violation of regulations, it will not be allowed
to depart.

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b.Handle Type Regulation
Permitted Normal drop handle

Flat handlebar

Riser bars

(bar ends may be used)

Bullhorn handle(non-integrated brakes are prohibited because they delay braking)Not- DH Handle / Clip-on / Spinatch / Aero Bar / Triathlon Bar

permitted

All auxiliary bars that are attached to drop handlebars by an attachment
system. Other bars that interfere with quick braking and are not suitablefor operation on steep gradients.

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