Friday, July 19, 2024 to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024
RAINBOW BRIDGE RIDE 2024 Guide for Participants
Application Period
Date of event
Sunday, December 1, 2024
About Courses
Start and finish in the Daiba and Aomi areas and ride through the Rainbow Bridge, the Tokyo Harbor Uminomori Tunnel, the Uminomori Aquatic Stadium, the Tokyo Gate Bridge, and more. Three courses, Long (approx. 35 km), Middle (approx. 19 km) and Short (approx. 8 km), are offered so everyone from advanced amateurs to bikers and families can participate.
*The participation fee depends on the course and age category. Please refer to “”Number of participants and participation fees”” below for details.
Please check the criteria below for each course. Participation is limited to those who can judge themselves to be capable of riding good health and safety.
Note that it is standard that you have a similar level of riding experience, ride a bicycle on a daily basis, and so forth.
Or, if you do not fall under any of these, please consider participating with the use of an electric assisted bicycle.
Course Map
Rainbow Long Course (For enthusiasts/general participation)
- Distance
- 35km
- Estimated time to complete the race
- Within 3 hours
- Capacity
- 4,500
- Characteristics
- ※There are 1.5 km of slopes with a gradient of 5% and 1.3km of slopes with a gradient of 4% in the course.
- Eligible Ages
- General (18 years and older), high school, junior high school, primary schools grades 3- High School.
※one parent/guardian(over 18 years old) must accompany each participant who is in the third grade of primary school or above.
Minors (under 18 years old) participants require the consent of a parent or guardian.
Rainbow Middle Course (For General Participation)
- Distance
- 19km
- Estimated time to complete the race
- Within 1 hour and 40 minutes
- Capacity
- 1,000
- Characteristics
- ※There is a 1.5km slope with a 5% gradient in the course
- Eligible Ages
- General (18 years and older), high school, junior high school, primary schools grades 3- High School.
※one parent/guardian(over 18 years old) must accompany each participant who is in the third grade of primary school or above.
Minors (under 18 years old) participants require the consent of a parent or guardian.
Rainbow Short Course (For General Participation)
- Distance
- 8km
- Estimated time to complete the race
- Within 50 minutes
- Capacity
- 500
- Characteristics
- There is a 1.5km slope with a 5% gradient in the course.
- Eligible Ages
- General (18 years and older), high school, junior high school, primary schools grades 3- High School.
※one parent/guardian(over 18 years old) must accompany each participant who is in the third grade of primary school or above.
Minors (under 18 years old) participants require the consent of a parent or guardian.
List of Slopes in Tokyo (Average slope: Approx. 5%)
*When going down the slopes, please slow down enough and be mindful to ride more safely.
*You cannot ride a bicycle in a normal fashion the following places.
No. 12 Tokyo Harbor Uminomori Tunnel
No. 13 Under Tokyo Bay
No. 14 Rainbow Bridge
No. 15 Tokyo Gate Bridge
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| No | Name | Location | Extension | Height Difference | Average Slope |
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| 1 | Shinchaya-zaka Slope | Meguro City | 500m | 24m | Approx. 4.9％ |
| 2 | Gonnosuke-zaka Slope | Meguro City | 330m | 23m | Approx. 7.0％ |
| 3 | Shintsumakoi-zaka Slope | Bunkyo City | 250m | 12m | Approx. 4.9％ |
| 4 | Beer-zaka Slope | Shibuya City | 460m | 18m | Approx. 3.8％ |
| 5 | Kudan-zaka Slope | Chiyoda City | 430m | 17m | Approx. 4.0％ |
| 6 | Narimasu-zaka Slope | Itabashi City | 440m | 15m | Approx. 3.5％ |
| 7 | Gyoran-zaka Slope | Minato City | 260m | 12m | Approx. 4.5％ |
| 8 | Tanuki-zaka Slope | Minato City | 280m | 13m | Approx. 5.3％ |
| 9 | Renkoji-zaka Slope | Inagi City | 2400m | 67m | Approx. 3.4％ |
| 10 | Sasanita-toge Pass | Ome City | 190m | 53m | Approx. 5.6％ |
| 11 | Toyosu-ohashi Bridge | Koto City | 500m | 20m | Approx. 5.0％ |
| 12 | Tokyo Harbor Uminomori Tunnel | Koto City | 440m | 18m | Approx. 4.0％ |
| 13 | Under Tokyo Bay | Koto City | 300m | 9m | Approx. 3.4％ |
| 14 | Rainbow Bridge | Koto City | 1500m | 52m | Approx. 5.0％ |
| 15 | Tokyo Gate Bridge | Koto City | 1300m | 54m | Approx. 4.2％ |
How to apply
*Multiple entries at the same time are not allowed.
If there are too many applicants, a lottery will be held. Please be aware of this beforehand.
If there are any errors or omissions in your application, you can reapply only if you contact us.
If you wish to reapply, please contact us at https://grand-cycle-tokyo.jp/rinkai/entry/contact/
If you reapply without contacting us, it will be considered a duplicate application and will be invalidated.
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| application limit | Application period | Course | How to determine participants | Note | |
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| General Quota | General Quota | Fri 7/19 – Mon 9/16 | Long Middle Short |
Lottery will be held in case of oversubscription | Groups of up to 6 people may apply. Winners are determined on a group basis |
| Priority Quota for Ward Citizens | Residents of Minato-ku and Koto-ku can apply. | ||||
| VIP Quota | Fri 7/26 from 12:00 p.m. | Long Middle |
First-come, first-served basis (Closing as soon as the number of participants reaches capacity) |
Guaranteed right to run, preferential starting positions, VIP-only participation prizes, etc. |
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Only those who live, work or study in Minato-city or Koto-city can apply.
Number of participants and participation fee
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| Course | Distance | Number of participants | Fee | ||||
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| Minato or Koto Ward Residents | Adult (18 years and older) |
3rd grade and above | VIP(100) | ||||
| Rainbow Bridge & Gate Bridge Course |
Rainbow Long | 35km | 4,500 | (1,000) | 15,000 yen | 7,500 yen | 55,000 yen |
| Rainbow Bridge Course | Rainbow Middle | 19km | 1,000 | 8,000 yen | 4,000 yen | 55,000 yen | |
| Rainbow Short | 8km | 500 | 6,000 yen | 3,000 yen | – | ||
VIP Benefits
- Confirmation of right to run
- Exclusive VIP reception area
- Preferential starting position
- Special VIP novelties
- Use of the VIP lounge before and after the ride event (drinks and snacks available).
*Rental bicycles for rent are bicycles with electric assist, and participants 145 cm or taller are eligible. Bicycles and helmets are rented out as a set.
*Specified vehicles: City Cycle (Mamachari) (electrically assisted bicycle with infant seat attachment and 2-person rides only) and trailer rides (2-person rides only).
[Age Categories]
・Minors (under 18) participants
Minors (under 18 years old) participants require the consent of a parent or guardian.
・Primary School Participants
Participants must be in the third grade of primary school or above, in good health and able to ride safely without straining themselves.
However, one parent/guardian(over 18 years old) must accompany each participant who is in the third grade of primary school or above.
・Pre-school children
One pre-school child may ride with the parent in a specified vehicle only if the organiser determines that both parent/guardian and pre-school child are healthy and able to participate safely and without straining themselves. When riding, wear a helmet and seat belt.
*Specified vehicles: Riding with City Cycle (Mamachari) (Rear seat-mounted bicycle for infants) and trailer (Driver and one passenger) Note that a helmet and seat belt must be worn.
Vehicles that can be used
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| Road Bike (multi-stage gears) |
Sports Cycle (multi-stage gears or electric assist) |
City Cycle (Mamachari) (multi-stage gears or electric assist.) *Rear seat-mounted bicycle for infants *Trailer |
Minivelo Bicycles with tyre diameters between 16 and 24 inches. (multi-stage gears or electric assist) |
MTBs,Beach cruisers, foot bikes (multiple gears or electric assist) |
Rental Cycle (multiple gears and electric assist) |
Tandem (multi-stage gears or electric assist) |
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Precautions
- The event is a fun ride event, not a race for rankings or times.
- Participants are requested to put safety first, enjoy the fun ride and cooperate with the smooth running of the event.
- Please ensure that you have sufficient training and are in good physical condition as there are steep hills.
- The organisers reserve the right to change the course or cancel or suspend the event itself in the event of natural disasters such as earthquakes, windstorms, floods, strong winds, weather conditions, incidents, accidents, infectious diseases or other hazards that are predicted to be dangerous.
- In the event of stormy weather, riding on the Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo Gate Bridge may be impossible.
- For safety reasons, a rider in charge of the event will be stationed in front of and behind the participants to lead the way. Overtaking of the control riders while riding is prohibited.
- No stopping to take photographs on the course (public roads and highways).
- Taking photographs while riding with one hand is not permitted.
- Cameras may be used if they are fixed to the bike or helmet and safety measures have been taken.
- Helmets must be worn by all participants. Helmets have become mandatory as of April 1, 2023.
- In order to ride safely, you will be issued a pass ID if you pass the test on the app (“Rintore”). Those who pass will receive novelty goods on the day of the Event.
- The organisers will not be liable for any accident, injury (including death), loss or damage to property resulting from the participant’s participation in the event, except in cases of wilful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the organisers.
RINTORE
In order to ride safely, please study the Tokyo Metropolitan Bicycle Safety Learning App “”Rintore”” in advance. If you pass the test on the app, you will receive a pass number. Those who pass the test will receive novelty goods on the day of the event.
“” Rintore”” can be downloaded from the following stores
Only Android and iOS versions are supported.
the Tokyo Metropolitan Bicycle Safety Learning App “Rintore”
https://www.seikatubunka.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/tomin_anzen/application/0000001815.html
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