The Boardman Niseko Classic race is a UCI Gran Fondo World Series event, providing riders with the chance to qualify for the 2019 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships race in Albi, France.
Enjoying closed roads, clean air and beautiful vistas, the 140km course includes 2,362m of vertical, leading competitors up the awe-inspiring Panorama Line climb, out to the Sea of Japan, and back to Niseko Hirafu Resort. A 70km race category is also available, providing a shorter challenge (1,125m vertical) and finishing together in Niseko Hirafu Resort.