About the Japanese Odyssey
The Japanese Odyssey is an endurance ultracycling event.
It is not a race.
It’s about discovery, about exploration, about challenging yourself.
One Stage
You have 13 and a half days (324 hours) to pass through the 20 mandatory checkpoints and segments before reaching the Alps Park in Matsumoto city.
How you manage your time is entirely up to you.
Go Your Way
We chose 20 mandatory checkpoints and segments you’ll have to ride through.
In between, nothing is imposed, you make your own decisions route-wise.
No Stopwatch
The Japanese Odyssey is a demanding adventure. And yet, it is not a race. There won’t be any ranking, nor official finishing times. Successful riders will be those who accomplish the whole course within 13 days.
Unsupported
The Japanese Odyssey is an unsupported cycle adventure. It means that the organisation doesn’t provide any support, and that private support or assistance is prohibited. Once you cross the starting line, you are truly on your own.