Let's share the charm of Imabari and the Shimanami Kaido with the world!
A major project is underway to attempt an unprecedented Guinness World Record, combining the efforts of volunteers and local residents.
Let's make history with this unique challenge that makes the most of the Shimanami Kaido and utilizes bicycles!
Anyone with a bicycle, from adults to children, can participate.
Please join us in this challenge that brings together the entire strength of Imabari!
■ Challenge Details
Volunteer members, local residents, and cyclists traveling along the Shimanami Kaido will gather at Tatara Shimanami Park
to attempt a Guinness World Record for the "largest number of people simultaneously holding up bicycles"!
Let's raise our bicycles and spread the charm of the Shimanami Kaido to the world!
Our target number is 250 people.
Date and time: Sunday, November 29, 2026
13:00 - Doors open
13:30 - Opening ceremony
14:00 - Guinness World Record™ challenge begins
Location: In front of the "Cyclist's Holy Site Monument" at Tatara Shimanami Park
Participation Fee: Free(No advance reservation required, meet at the site on the day)
Target Audience: Everyone is welcome, from adults to children!
■ Participation Requirements and Rules
The rules are very simple!
Any bicycle can be used to attempt the record, as long as it meets the conditions.
- Please bring your own bicycle.
(Any type or size of two-wheeled bicycle is acceptable. This includes city bikes, road bikes, children's bikes, etc.) - Each participant must lift one bicycle
- When you lift the bicycle, the center of the wheel (hub) should be above your chest height.
(You don't need to lift it all the way above your head; chest height is sufficient.) - At the signal, everyone must simultaneously lift the bicycle and hold it in place for the designated time
■ Hospitality for all participants
We're planning to give away exclusive event merchandise to everyone who attends on the day! Please look forward to it
■ What is Michi-no-Eki Tatara Shimanami Park?
The venue will be the popular roadside station "Tatara Shimanami Park," located right off the Omishima Interchange on the Ehime Prefecture side of the Shimanami Kaido
This viewpoint offers a spectacular panoramic view of the world-renowned and beautiful Tatara Bridge, and is adjacent to the "Cyclist's Holy Site Monument," a place of aspiration for cyclists.
The park's restaurant allows you to fully enjoy fresh local seafood, including the rare and highly prized fish, Mahata, while the souvenir shop boasts a wide selection of over 1,500 local specialty products!
In particular, we recommend the limited-edition items that can only be purchased here, such as the "Setoka Cheesecake Confectionery" made with the island's non-standard citrus fruits, produced by "Shimanyami Shoten," a brand that promotes the charms of the Shimanami Kaido and Imabari.
Be sure to enjoy a full day exploring the charms of Omishima Island, along with the event!
■ Background and Objectives of the Challenge – Our Vision –
A group of volunteers from local shipbuilding, maritime businesses, towel-related businesses, and cycling organizations have come together
to establish the "Imabari-Shimanami Kaido Charm Promotion Committee."
The Shimanami Kaido is Japan's first national cycling route; Imabari is Japan's leading maritime city; and Imabari towels are a brand that Japan is proud of.
We want to share these world-class local industries and the overwhelming charm of Imabari-Shimanami Kaido with the world.
With this strong desire, this project has been launched, bringing together the entire community to challenge a world record.
[Organizer] Imabari/Shimanami Kaido World Promotion Committee
[Supported by] Imabari City
[Inquiries] Secretariat: Shimanami Co., Ltd. (Contact: Murakami) 0898-25-7338
