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Cycling Shimanami

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Imabari, Ehime, Japan

calendar_today 25 Oct, 2026

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Cycling Shimanami

About the Event

Pedal through a postcard-perfect landscape at Cycling Shimanami 2026, a world-renowned cycling event set for October 25, 2026. This meticulously organized ride offers a unique opportunity to traverse the stunning islands of the Seto Inland Sea on car-free expressways. The event is distinguished by its deep community roots, with local volunteers creating a festive, supportive atmosphere along the entire route. From the new round-trip course to Imabari to the classic point-to-point journey, each of the eight routes is a curated tour of coastal beauty, historic bridges, and genuine Japanese cultural connection.

Races Offered

COMPLETE SHIMANAMI 140

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 140K

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IKUCHIJIMA 55

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 55K

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IMABARI 70

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 70K

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INNOSHIMA 70

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 70K

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OMISHIMA 100

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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ONOMICHI 65

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 65K

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OSHIMA 40

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 40K

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YUMESHIMA 75

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 75K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Imabari.

thermostat Temperature
18.3° / 23.4°
wb_sunny Feels like
17.4° / 23.1°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
7h 39m
water_drop Avg rainfall
4.3 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
12.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
High
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
73.2%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:13
nightlight Sunset
17:33

About Imabari

Learn more about the host city, Imabari.

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Imabari (今治) is a city in Ehime, Shikoku. The city contains some islands nearby.

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