TEAMS

The defending champions, led by one of Japan’s most accomplished riders
An Italian UCI ProTeam, Solution Tech NIPPO RALI claimed the overall title at the 2025 Mynavi Tour de Kyushu.
With Japanese company NIPPO among its sponsors, the team has a strong connection to Japan and regularly competes in races across the country.
One of the squad’s key figures is Yukiya Arashiro, one of Japan’s most accomplished riders.
The veteran will bring 18 years of professional experience to the team and will be 42 when the 2026 Mynavi Tour de Kyushu takes place.
The team’s leading sprinter is Dušan Rajović, who has been dominant on the Asian Tour, taking 13 victories last season and already recording 11 wins as of May 14 this year.
In April, the surprise signing of 43-year-old veteran climber Domenico Pozzovivo generated considerable attention.
On hilly terrain, new signing Kamiel Bonneu will be a rider to watch after finishing third overall at this season’s Tour of Turkey.
Matteo Fabbro, a former WorldTeam rider who joined the squad midway through last season, is also beginning to regain his form.
Last year’s Tour de Kyushu winner, Kyrylo Tsarenko, is currently away from racing for personal reasons, but team management says he is preparing to return.
If he is back in time for Kyushu, he will once again be among the leading contenders for the overall title.
【Team Introduction Contributor: Yufta Omata】