■ PARADE PARTICIPANTS:
・VC FUKUOKA
This is a regionally-focused professional cycling team based in Fukuoka City. They are helping to boost the excitement for “My Navi Tour de Kyushu 2024.”
・VC FUKUOKA TEAM CAR
This is a special Nissan GT-R modified to the specifications of “My Navi Tour de Kyushu 2024.”
・2024 MISS INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JAPAN, AKI UEDA
Aki Ueda, who was selected as the representative of Japan in the competition for the 62nd Miss International World Competition 2024, where she won first place out of 32 candidates. She will make her appearance on the day riding in a convertible!
・“My Navi Tour de Kyushu 2024” CHEERLEADERS
Representative: Sayuri Soga (Former NFL Cheerleader)
Sayuri Soga, a former NFL cheerleader, will lead a team of four members in the parade! Each of the four members will wear leader jerseys representing the General Classification Time Award, Points Award, Young Rider Award, and Mountains Award.
・MUNAKATA CITY
Munakata City has declared itself a “Zero Carbon City” during the 8th Munakata International Environmental Conference and is actively incorporating measures aimed at achieving a decarbonized society. On the day of the event, “Ten-chan from Munakata” will also make an appearance.
・“My Navi Tour de Kyushu 2024” EVENT TROPHIES
Here’s the translation:
Produced by the plating company Kyushu Denka Co., Ltd., with engraving done by Masaharu Inoue, known as “THE Ironman” from Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and the mirror section processed by Kyukyo Co., Ltd., this trophy was collaboratively manufactured by the three companies and donated to the tournament.
・FUKUOKA TRANS SPECIAL EDITION VEHICLE
This is a special vehicle customized for “My Navi Tour de Kyushu 2024,” provided by Fukuoka Trans.