CYCLING – Yukiya Arashiro lines up for the Japan Cup on Sunday as he bids farewell to his time at Bahrain Victorious in the only UCI ProSeries race on his home roads.
The Japan Cup began in 1992 as a memorial to the 1990 UCI Road World Championships in Utsunomiya City, has grown into a key event in the Asian racing calendar.
Likely making his final appearance in the WorldTour, Arashiro has been with Bahrain Victorious since the team was founded in 2017. He has been a pivotal figure for the team and an ambassador for Japanese cycling, playing a significant role in developing the sport within Japan and representing the country on the world stage.