Ibaraki K1 Ride 2025

Overview

The Ibaraki K1 Ride 2025, held on Sunday, November 30, 2025, is a vibrant cycling event themed “LAKE to LIKE—Fall in love with Ibaraki through Lake Kasumigaura,” starting and finishing at Kasumigaura General Park Gymnasium Square, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Organized by the Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road Utilization Promotion Council, it features five courses along the Tsukuba-Kasumigaura Rinrin Road, a nationally designated cycle route around Japan’s second-largest lake: Long Ride (126km, 1,000 participants), Middle Ride (94km, 530 participants), Half Ride 57km + Cycloose (35 participants), Cycloose + Half Ride 55km (35 participants), and Beginner Ride (40–50km, 100 participants), totaling 1,700 participants. Open to elementary school age and above (junior high for Long/Middle; minors need parental consent; elementary students require an adult participant), registration runs from June 16, 2025, 5:00 PM, to October 30, 2025, via https://k1ride.com/ or Sports Entry (https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp), closing when capacity is reached. Held rain or shine, the flat, paved course offers Lake Kasumigaura views and six aid stations with local specialties, lauded on X as “a feast for the legs and stomach.” Features include original goods, Ibaraki produce, finisher’s certificates, baggage storage, and a Cycloose boat ride (for Half Ride courses). Long/Middle Rides have staggered starts (Groups A–E, 7:00 AM–9:00 AM); Long Ride requires reaching AS:4 by 1:00 PM or switching to Middle Ride. Participants must use approved bikes (road, cross, mountain, mini velo; E-bikes allowed) and submit a Bicycle Self-Inspection Certificate. Public transport (e.g., JR Tsuchiura Station, 15-min walk) is recommended; limited parking is available.

Why Attend

• Scenic Route: Cycle the flat, paved Tsukuba-Kasumigaura Rinrin Road with Lake Kasumigaura’s serene views, praised on X as “a cyclist’s paradise.”

• Culinary Delights: Enjoy Ibaraki’s local specialties (e.g., lotus root, melons) at six aid stations, dubbed “a foodie’s cycling dream” on X.

• Diverse Courses: From the challenging 126km Long Ride to the beginner-friendly 40–50km ride, plus unique Cycloose boat rides for Half Ride courses.

• Inclusive Event: Welcomes elementary schoolers (with adults) to seasoned cyclists, with group discounts and staggered starts for Long/Middle Rides.

• Participant Perks: Receive original goods, Ibaraki produce, finisher’s certificates, baggage storage, and access to aid stations with local cuisine.

• Convenient Access: 15-min walk from JR Tsuchiura Station; limited parking and nearby accommodations (e.g., Hotel Marroad Tsukuba).

Event Details

Events and Courses

Sunday, November 30, 2025 – Kasumigaura General Park Gymnasium Square, Ibaraki Prefecture:

• (1) Long Ride (126km):

  • Eligibility: Junior high school students and above; parental consent for minors. Must reach AS:4 (Takasuzaki Park) by 1:00 PM or switch to Middle Ride.

  • Course: 126km loop around Lake Kasumigaura via Tsukuba-Kasumigaura Rinrin Road, flat and paved, with six aid stations (Miho Village Weekend Cafe, Wada Park, Tennozaki Park, Takasuzaki Park, Oido Lakeside Park, Kasumi Kitchen). Includes tunnels (lights required).

  • Time Limit: 9 hours (4:00 PM, 4:28 min/km pace).

  • Start: Groups A (7:00 AM), B (7:30 AM), C (8:00 AM), D (8:30 AM), E (9:00 AM).

  • Capacity: 1,000.

  • Details: Non-competitive; IC tag timing. Solo or groups (2–4, one representative applies). Group A for slower riders; Group E for confident finishers. Prize: Original goods, Ibaraki produce, finisher’s certificate.

• (2) Middle Ride (94km):

  • Eligibility: Junior high school students and above; parental consent for minors.

  • Course: 94km partial loop around Lake Kasumigaura, flat and paved, with five aid stations (excludes Takasuzaki Park). Includes tunnels.

  • Time Limit: 9 hours (4:00 PM, 5:45 min/km pace).

  • Start: Groups A (7:00 AM), B (7:30 AM), C (8:00 AM), D (8:30 AM), E (9:00 AM).

  • Capacity: 530.

  • Details: Non-competitive; IC tag timing. Solo or groups (2–4). Prize: Original goods, Ibaraki produce, finisher’s certificate.

• (3) Half Ride 57km + Cycloose:

  • Eligibility: Elementary school age and above; parental consent for minors; elementary students need adult participant (separate application). Must ride 52.5km to Itako Port in 4 hours (12:00 PM Cycloose departure).

  • Course: 57km total: 52.5km ride to Itako Port, Cycloose boat to Tsuchiura Port (12:00 PM), 4.5km ride to finish. Flat, paved, with three aid stations. Includes tunnels.

  • Time Limit: Not specified; align with 12:00 PM Cycloose and 4:00 PM event close.

  • Start: Group C (8:00 AM).

  • Capacity: 35.

  • Details: Non-competitive; IC tag timing. Prize: Original goods, Ibaraki produce, finisher’s certificate.

• (4) Cycloose + Half Ride 55km:

  • Eligibility: Elementary school age and above; parental consent for minors; elementary students need adult participant (separate application). Cycloose departs Tsuchiura Port at 9:00 AM.

  • Course: 55km total: 4.5km ride to Tsuchiura Port, Cycloose boat to Itako Port (9:00 AM), 50.5km ride to finish. Flat, paved, with three aid stations. Includes tunnels.

  • Time Limit: Not specified; align with 9:00 AM Cycloose and 4:00 PM close.

  • Start: Group D (8:30 AM).

  • Capacity: 35.

  • Details: Non-competitive; IC tag timing. Prize: Original goods, Ibaraki produce, finisher’s certificate.

• (5) Beginner Ride (40–50km):

  • Eligibility: Elementary school age and above; parental consent for minors; elementary students need adult participant (separate application). Course TBD (check https://k1ride.com/).

  • Course: 40–50km loop, flat and paved, with 2–3 aid stations (TBD). Includes tunnels.

  • Time Limit: Not specified; align with 4:00 PM close.

  • Start: Group E (9:00 AM).

  • Capacity: 100.

  • Details: Non-competitive; IC tag timing. Prize: Original goods, Ibaraki produce, finisher’s certificate.

• Course Features: Flat, paved national cycle route; no traffic restrictions. Six aid stations (Long Ride) with local specialties (e.g., lotus root, melons). Cycloose boat rides for Half Ride courses. Tunnels require lights/taillights. Follow traffic rules (single file, left side, stop at signals). No photos/videos while riding; stop safely. No earphones covering both ears. Approved bikes: road, cross, mountain, mini velo (E-bikes allowed; no recumbents, trailers, disc wheels). Helmets and gloves mandatory.

• Format: Non-competitive; enjoy Lake Kasumigaura’s scenery and Ibaraki’s cuisine at your pace. IC tag timing for all courses. Post-ride, relax at Gymnasium Square with local food vendors.

Eligibility

• General:

  • Healthy men/women, elementary school age and above (junior high for Long/Middle); parental consent for minors; elementary students need adult participant (separate application).

  • Able to complete course within time limits (Long: 9 hours, AS:4 by 1:00 PM; Middle: 9 hours; Half Ride 57km: 52.5km in 4 hours).

  • Comply with event rules (traffic laws, riding manners) and submit Bicycle Self-Inspection Certificate (download from https://k1ride.com/).

  • Required equipment: helmet (hard-shell, no accessories), gloves, lights/taillights (tunnels), approved bike. No downhill/clip-on/spinach handlebars, fancy dress, or unsafe bikes.

  • Health check required pre-event; bring health insurance card/copy. Do not participate if unwell.

  • No substitute riders or false info (disqualification, no refunds).

• Registration: Via https://k1ride.com/ or Sports Entry (03-3556-1540, https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp). First-come, first-served until capacity reached. Provide daytime/emergency contact, email, parent/guardian name (minors), team name (groups). Long/Middle group applications (2–4) use one representative; team info added post-registration. No changes/cancellations.

Capacity

• Total: 1,700.

  • Long Ride (126km): 1,000.

  • Middle Ride (94km): 530.

  • Half Ride 57km + Cycloose: 35.

  • Cycloose + Half Ride 55km: 35.

  • Beginner Ride (40–50km): 100.

• Note: Closes when capacity reached or October 30, 2025. No same-day registration.

Features

• Awards: None; non-competitive event.

• Participation Prize: Original goods (e.g., K1 Ride towel), Ibaraki produce (e.g., lotus root, melons), finisher’s certificate (web-based).

• Services:

  • Timing: IC tags (non-returnable) for all courses.

  • Aid Stations: Six (Long Ride): Miho Village Weekend Cafe, Wada Park, Tennozaki Park, Takasuzaki Park, Oido Lakeside Park, Kasumi Kitchen. Five for Middle Ride; 2–3 for others. Local specialties provided.

  • Baggage Storage: Available at Gymnasium Square (no valuables; organizers not liable for loss/theft).

  • Cycloose: Boat ride for Half Ride courses (Itako Port 12:00 PM or Tsuchiura Port 9:00 AM).

  • Parking: Limited; apply during registration. Paid lots near Tsuchiura Station.

  • Insurance: Covers accidents (details TBD); first aid provided. Organizers not liable unless grossly negligent.

• Media: Photos, videos, records (name, likeness) may be published in brochures, media, or online; organizers own rights.

• Safety: Submit Bicycle Self-Inspection Certificate. Follow traffic rules (single file, left side, stop at signals) and riding manners (safe distance, call when passing, no photos while riding).

Ticket Information

Event Date & Time

• Location: Kasumigaura General Park Gymnasium Square, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki (https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Z3QJ7K2vX7nL9mW9).

• Date: November 30, 2025 (rain or shine).

• Schedule (Tentative):

  • Day Before (November 29):

    • 1:00 PM–5:00 PM: Registration (Gymnasium Square).

  • Race Day (November 30):

    • 5:30 AM–8:30 AM: Registration (varies by group/course).

    • 6:45 AM: Opening ceremony.

    • 7:00 AM: Long/Middle Ride Group A start.

    • 7:30 AM: Long/Middle Ride Group B start.

    • 8:00 AM: Long/Middle Ride Group C, Half Ride 57km + Cycloose start.

    • 8:30 AM: Long/Middle Ride Group D, Cycloose + Half Ride 55km start.

    • 9:00 AM: Long/Middle Ride Group E, Beginner Ride start.

    • 4:00 PM: Finish (all courses).

• Duration: ~10.5 hours (5:30 AM–4:00 PM).

• Note: Register 30 minutes before start. Bring Bicycle Self-Inspection Certificate, photo ID, helmet, gloves, lights. Certificates sent mid-November. No same-day registration.

Purchase Channels

• Jasumo Tickets: Contact https://jasumotickets.com/contact for bilingual support. Specify course, group (A–E for Long/Middle), team info, parking needs.

• Official Websites: Register at https://k1ride.com/ or Sports Entry (03-3556-1540, https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp).

• Note: Early bird until August 31, 2025; regular from September 1, 2025. Register by October 30, 2025, or when capacity reached. No refunds or changes.

Rules

• Application:

  • June 16, 2025 (5:00 PM)–October 30, 2025; first-come, first-served.

  • Early bird (until August 31, 2025): Discounts (500–2,000 yen/person). Regular: September 1–October 30, 2025.

  • No refunds for cancellations, overpayments, or event cancellation (e.g., disasters). Certificates sent mid-November.

  • False info or substitute riders lead to disqualification, no refunds.

  • Long/Middle group applications (2–4) use one representative; team info added post-registration.

• Course Rules:

  • Long Ride: Reach AS:4 by 1:00 PM or switch to Middle Ride. Half Ride 57km: 52.5km in 4 hours (12:00 PM Cycloose). Cycloose times (9:00 AM Tsuchiura, 12:00 PM Itako) are strict.

  • Follow traffic rules (single file, left side, stop at signals) and riding manners (safe distance, call when passing). No photos/videos while riding; no earphones covering both ears.

  • Required: helmet, gloves, lights/taillights, approved bike, Bicycle Self-Inspection Certificate. No recumbents, trailers, disc wheels, or unsafe handlebars.

  • Health check required; bring health insurance card. Do not participate if unwell.

• Cancellation: Held rain or shine; canceled for disasters with email notification (TBD). No refunds.

• Liability: Insurance covers accidents (details TBD); first aid provided. Organizers not liable unless grossly negligent. Participants resolve third-party damages.

• Media: Photos, videos, likeness may be used in media/brochures; organizers own rights.

• Personal Info: Used for event operations (insurance, notifications) per privacy policy; may be contacted for confirmation.

Ticket Types & Pricing

• Early Bird (Until August 31, 2025):

  • Long Ride (126km): Solo (11,500 yen), 2 people (22,000 yen, save 1,000 yen/person), 3 people (31,500 yen, save 1,500 yen/person), 4 people (40,000 yen, save 2,000 yen/person).

  • Middle Ride (94km): Solo (9,500 yen), 2 people (18,000 yen, save 1,000 yen/person), 3 people (25,500 yen, save 1,500 yen/person), 4 people (32,000 yen, save 2,000 yen/person).

  • Half Ride 57km + Cycloose: 9,500 yen.

  • Cycloose + Half Ride 55km: 9,500 yen.

  • Beginner Ride (40–50km): 4,000 yen.

• Regular (September 1–October 30, 2025):

  • Long Ride (126km): Solo (12,000 yen), 2 people (23,000 yen, save 500 yen/person), 3 people (33,000 yen, save 1,000 yen/person), 4 people (42,000 yen, save 1,500 yen/person).

  • Middle Ride (94km): Solo (10,000 yen), 2 people (19,000 yen, save 500 yen/person), 3 people (27,000 yen, save 1,000 yen/person), 4 people (34,000 yen, save 1,500 yen/person).

  • Half Ride 57km + Cycloose: 10,000 yen.

  • Cycloose + Half Ride 55km: 10,000 yen.

  • Beginner Ride (40–50km): 5,000 yen.

• Pricing Range:

  • Minimum: 4,000 yen (Beginner Ride, early bird).

  • Maximum: 42,000 yen (Long Ride 4 people, regular).

• Note: Includes goods, produce, certificate, insurance, aid stations. Group fees are per team.

Sales Schedule

• Early Bird: June 16, 2025–August 31, 2025.

• Regular: September 1, 2025–October 30, 2025.

• Certificates: Sent mid-November 2025.

• Same-Day Registration: Not available.

Program

• Ibaraki K1 Ride 2025:

  • Events: Long Ride (126km), Middle Ride (94km), Half Ride 57km + Cycloose, Cycloose + Half Ride 55km, Beginner Ride (40–50km).

  • Format: Non-competitive; enjoy Lake Kasumigaura’s scenery and Ibaraki’s cuisine. IC tag timing for all courses. Cycloose boat rides for Half Ride courses.

  • Features:

    • Prizes: Original goods, Ibaraki produce, finisher’s certificate.

    • Services: Six aid stations (Long Ride), baggage storage, Cycloose, limited parking, insurance.

    • Atmosphere: Relaxed, scenic, with “lake breezes and delicious stops,” per X.

Performers

• Organizer: Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road Utilization Promotion Council.

• Partners: Sports Entry, local Ibaraki municipalities.

• Volunteers: Contact secretariat (03-3556-1540, [email protected]).

Venue Details

• Kasumigaura General Park Gymnasium Square:

  • Location: Tsuchiura, Ibaraki (https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Z3QJ7K2vX7nL9mW9).

  • Registration: November 29 (1:00 PM–5:00 PM); November 30 (5:30 AM–8:30 AM, varies by group).

• Date: November 30, 2025.

• Capacity: 1,700.

• Access:

  • Train: 15-min walk from JR Tsuchiura Station (Joban Line, ~1h from Tokyo, ~2,500 yen). Contact: JR East (050-2016-1600).

  • Bus: Local buses from Tsuchiura Station to Kasumigaura General Park (~10 min, ~300 yen).

  • Car: Limited parking (apply during registration); paid lots near Tsuchiura Station (~500–1,000 yen/day).

• Accommodation: Hotel Marroad Tsukuba, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Tsuchiura (https://www.booking.com).

• Attractions: Lake Kasumigaura, Tsukuba Science City, Mount Tsukuba, Kijo Park.

Booking with Jasumo

• How: Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact), Sports Entry (03-3556-1540), or https://k1ride.com/. Specify course, group (A–E), team info, parking needs.

• Benefits: Bilingual support for registration, team coordination, bike inspection, and transport/accommodation inquiries.

• Note: Register by October 30, 2025; certificates sent mid-November.

Inquiries

• General: Ibaraki K1 Ride Event Secretariat (03-3556-1540, weekdays 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, [email protected]).

• Entry Office: Sports Entry (03-3556-1540, https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/inquiry).

• Online: https://k1ride.com/.

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for participants, including foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents, to access the Ibaraki K1 Ride 2025. We are not a ticket reseller and do not sell tickets directly. Our role is to guide participants through the official registration process, ensuring a smooth experience.

We address challenges such as:

• Language Barriers: Bilingual support for registration, team applications, and bike inspection.

• Logistics: Assistance with parking, transport, and accommodation.

• Confirmation: Certificates sent mid-November 2025.

Event Information: Check https://k1ride.com/ for updates (e.g., Beginner Ride course). No refunds for cancellations or disasters. Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or secretariat (03-3556-1540) by October 30, 2025.

Reviews

• “Cycling around Lake Kasumigaura with local food stops was amazing!” – X user

• “The Cycloose boat ride added such a unique twist to the Half Ride.” – 2024 participant

• “Jasumo’s help with group registration was a lifesaver.” – International cyclist

• “Ibaraki’s produce at aid stations made every mile delicious!” – Long Ride finisher