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Fukushima brothers

Meet the Fukushima brothers, past stars of Asian road racing

Shinichi and Koji Fukushima were amongst the biggest stars and characters in early 2000s bike racing in Asia, and yet their great achievements and stories seldom made page space in western cycling media. This is their beguiling story...

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Cyclist in Tokyo

900 cyclists caught drunk cycling banned from driving cars in Japan, as authorities say offenders “likely to pose a significant danger when driving”

The clampdown on cycling while drunk in Japan comes after stricter laws were introduced concerning phone and alcohol use by cyclists, with more measures, including a ban on holding an umbrella on a bike, set to come into force next year

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2022 Dauphine – Ineos Grenadiers Pinarello Dogma F 2

Shimano profits plummet despite modest sales growth, as components giant blames cycling industry challenges, inventory issues, and foreign exchange losses

The Japanese company’s operating income dropped by a quarter in the first nine months of 2025

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“We take this seriously”: Shimano pays subcontractors compensation over fair trade violation affecting 121 companies

Japan's Fair Trade Commission highlights concerns over outsourced manufacturing terms, as components giant apologises and confirms steps to rectify situation

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Cyclist in London on the phone – copyright Simon MacMichael

Cyclists caught looking at phones in Japan could face up to six months in jail, as new stricter cycling laws take effect

According to the new law, cyclists could also be sentenced to three years in prison and fined £2,500 for riding under the influence of alcohol

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White cycle helmet

Japan to make cycle helmets compulsory for all cyclists from next April

All riders will be required to wear a helmet from 1 April – but there will be no sanction for not wearing one

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Bike at bedtime 2022 Yukiya Arishiro Merida Scultura Credit FSA,iimiwa

Bike at bedtime: Yukiya Arishiro’s Japan National Championship Merida Scultura

Check out the newly crowned National Champion of Japan's custom painted Merida

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Bike ‘thief’ in Japan walks free from court after convincing judge he was only borrowing it

Defendant, who had previous conviction for theft, repeatedly took a bike from housing complex where he lived

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Parked bikes (copyright Simon MacMichael)_

Man arrested in Japan for stealing 5,800 bike saddles

Lorry driver Hiroaki Suda said he began his one-man crimewave to relieve stress of work

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Griduro 2020

Race Grinduro gravel events in six countries in 2020 – new venues announced

Plus the event could be coming to Wales next year

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