About “Tour de France SAITAMA Criterium”
The “Tour de France Saitama Criterium” is a race named after the “Tour de France” what is the world’s most prestigious road cycle race.
Top riders from around the world, including those who excelled in that year’s Tour de France, will compete in a heated battle in Saitama, Japan.
For this 11th year of the race, we have prepared hospitality packages to suit all viewing styles, from watching first-time cycle racers to enthusiastic fans.
Set in Saitama New City, be sure to enjoy the exciting races of top riders racing through the skyscrapers and the thrilling moments that can only be experienced here.
Please enjoy this special experience when you visit to Japan.
2025 Event Outline
| Event name |
J:COM presents 2025 Tour de France SAITAMA Criterium |
| Organizer |
SAITAMA Criterium Organization Committee, Saitama Sports Commission |
| Co-organizers |
Saitama Prefecture, Saitama City, A.S.O.(Amaury Sport Organisation) |
| Management |
SAITAMA Criterium Promotion Committee |
| Race management |
Japan Cycling Federation |
| Supporting organisations |
Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry, Japan Tourism Agency, Japan Sports Agency, Bicycle Usage Promotion Study Group, Japan Sports Tourism Alliance |
| Presenting Partner |
JCOM Co., Ltd |
| Official Media Partners |
The Asahi Shimbun Company , The Yomiuri Shimbun Tokyo Headquarters |
| Event date |
Sunday, 9th November, 2025 |
| Venue |
Around Saitama-Shintoshin station, Saitama city, Japan |
| Event contents |
- Criterium Race
- Time Trial Race
- Around-the-course bike ride and other events open to the public at event venues
- Sponsors and cyclerelated PR booths
- Events
- Public Viewing
- Welcome Events for International Riders
|
| Others |
Saitamarche, Cycle Festa |
Information
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Race results (2024 editions)
2024
| Rank |
Bib |
Name / Nat / Team |
Time |
| 1 |
1 |
Biniam GIRMAY / ERI / IWA |
01’35’09" |
| 2 |
21 |
Primož ROGLIČ / SLO / RBH |
+00" |
| 3 |
35 |
Mark CAVENDISH / GBR / AST |
+00" |
| 4 |
42 |
Jasper PHILIPSEN / BEL / TDF |
+00" |
| 5 |
32 |
Nicolas VINOKUROV / KAZ / AST |
+02" |
| 6 |
12 |
John DEGENKOLB / GER / DFP |
+02" |
| 7 |
112 |
Kohiro HATSUKAWA / JPN / AIS |
+02" |
| 8 |
52 |
Sandy DUJARDIN / FRA / TEN |
+02" |
| 9 |
61 |
Yukiya ARASHIRO / JPN / TBV |
+02" |
| 10 |
123 |
Takeharu AMANO / JPN / SMN |
+02" |
