
At “HYSK GRAVEL CLASSIC YAKURAI 2026,” the EXPO BOOTH will bring together bicycle brands and parts manufacturers from Japan and abroad, along with local food vendors from Kami Town, right at the race venue.
Visitors can explore a wide variety of booths featuring the latest gravel bikes, parts, wheels, shoes, and more, including displays and test rides. Cycling-related products will also be available for purchase, along with hands-on experiences and services offered by participating brands and manufacturers.
The EXPO BOOTH will also feature local food and drinks, including specialties from Kami Town, Yakurai Beer, and local sake. It is a place to enjoy not only the excitement of the race, but also the local flavors of Kami.
The EXPO BOOTH is open to everyone—not only race participants, but also spectators and anyone interested in cycling and the outdoors.
Along with watching the race, enjoy your time at the venue discovering a variety of brands and experiencing gravel culture.



| No. | Exhibitor | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HAYASAKA CYCLE | Organizer | Official merchandise sales |
| 2 | PANARACER | Organizer | Display of Panaracer products including GRAVELKING, and distribution of course guide stickers |
| 3 | SHIMANO | Booth | Display of GRX gravel components and off-road/gravel shoes, plus official mechanic services |
| 4 | INTERTEC | Booth | Display of four gravel bikes and visitor survey |
| 5 | DEFENDER | Booth | DEFENDER display, survey tent, and promotional videos |
| 6 | FUKAYA | Booth | OTSO test rides & display / DAVOS test rides & display / MINOURA storage products / Skratch Labs drink samples |
| 7 | PRECISION | Booth | Electrolyte drinks, energy gels, and bottles |
| 8 | DT Swiss | Booth | DT Swiss wheel display & test rides |
| 9 | MARUI | Booth | Display of ERGON, TOPEAK, and AirFly products |
| 10 | DIATEC | Booth | ENVE gravel wheels / GSES |
| 11 | DIATEC | Booth | GIRO helmets & shoes |
| 12 | GALLIUM | Booth | Sales of bicycle care and chemical products |
| 13 | NOGUCHI SHOKAI | Booth | Sales of selected products |
| 14 | ASAHI | Booth | Bicycle parts display |
| 15 | YOWAMUSHI PEDAL | Booth | Charity sacoche signing event (Aug. 22, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM). Numbered tickets available from 10:00 AM at the Information Tent |
| 16 | MAVIC | Booth | MAVIC Car and wheel display (booth opens after the race on Aug. 22) |
| 17 | BROMPTON | Booth | Bike display, test rides & Brand Ride (Aug. 21, 1:00 PM– / Aug. 22, 2:00 PM–) |
| 18 | ORBEA | Booth | Bike display & test rides. Talk event with Fumiyuki Beppu scheduled at the booth |
| 19 | JAMIS | Booth | Bike display, test rides where available, and support for sponsored riders |
| 20 | WINSPACE | Booth | Display & test rides of WINSPACE G3 and G5 gravel bikes |
| 21 | YAMAHA MOTOR | Booth | WABASH test rides |
| 22 | MIZUTANI BICYCLE | Booth | RIDLEY display & test rides |
| 23 | A&F | Booth | Bike display and bear bell sales |
| 24 | WINKLER | Booth | Northwave shoe display & fitting, NORCO bike display & test rides |
| 25 | GIANT | Booth | Display of GIANT Revolt gravel bikes and CADEX gravel products |
| 26 | SCOTT | Booth | Bike display & test rides |
| 27 | MAEDA CORPORATION | Booth | Panel exhibition and trick art display (planned) |
| 28 | KAMIFUJI | Food | Food & beverages (Aug. 21–23) |
| 29 | KAMI PUBLIC CORPORATION | Food | Yakurai Beer (draft & bottled) and local sake (Aug. 21–23) |
| 30 | KAMI SCI YOUTH DIV. | Food | Food & beverages (Aug. 21–22) |
| 31 | Kamilu | Food | Curry — Aug. 23 only |
| 32 | YAMAHIRO SHOTEN | Food | Salt-grilled ayu (sweetfish) (Aug. 21–22) |
| 33 | RIROKARIKOKURI | Food | Steamed-roasted Kami sweet potatoes (Aug. 21–22) |
| 34 | SANGORO | Food | Food & beverages |
| 34 | Muc-Off Official Bike Wash Booth | Booth | Official Muc-Off Bike Wash Booth (Aug. 21–22) |

Wataru Watanabe Signing Event & Talk Show


Wataru Watanabe, creator of Yowamushi Pedal, will appear at HYSK GRAVEL CLASSIC YAKURAI 2026!
At Japan’s first-ever UCI Gravel World Series event, a charity sacoche signing event and a special talk show will be held.
Date & Time
Saturday, August 22, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue
Togei-no-Sato Sports Park
Capacity
Limited to the first 200 participants
As part of the charity event, Wataru Watanabe will personally sign special sacoches sold at the venue.
Watanabe is also scheduled to compete in the gravel race that morning. After completing the race himself, he will head directly to the signing event, making this a unique opportunity for fans.

| DATES | August 21 (Fri.) – Gravel Race Registration / EXPO BOOTH August 22 (Sat.) – Gravel Race / EXPO BOOTH / Reception |
| VENUE | Togei-no-Sato Sports Park Around Kami Town General Gymnasium |
| ACTIVITIES | Bicycle & Parts Exhibitions Test Rides & Product Sales Brand Events Local Food Booths |
Main Venue

By Car from Sendai Station
About 40 minutes from Taiwa IC on the Tohoku Expressway
By Air
The nearest airport is Sendai Airport
About 1 hour 10 minutes by car from Sendai Airport
By Train (JR)
About 40 minutes by car from Furukawa Station
