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VC FUKUOKA
A pioneer of community-based cycling in Kyushu
Founded as a club team in Fukuoka in 2010, it has competed as a Continental Team since 2023.
Beyond expanding the cycling community through development teams and youth clubs, it has contributed to the growth of the cycling scene in Kyushu by supporting riders with disabilities.
The team ace is 42-year-old veteran Benjamí Prades of Spain.
A strong rider who finished fourth overall at Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2023, he has continued to produce consistent results since joining the team, accumulating UCI points with a string of high finishes, including second in a one-day race in Turkey this season.
Alongside the dependable veteran, 23-year-old Gerard Ledesma is rapidly developing.
The winner of the young rider classification at Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2025 has also been finishing near the top in races in Turkey.
Former Japanese national champion Masaki Yamamoto, who joined this season, is known for his aggressive racing and will be expected to attack boldly in the team’s home race, Tour de Kyushu.
Other riders supporting the team include Kohei Yokotsuka, third at the 2019 Japanese national championships, and experienced veteran Naoki Mukaigawa.
Talented young riders such as Haruhi Honda, Gen Abe, Yujin Sumita, and Junki Kimura are also worth watching.
【Team Introduction Contributor: Yufta Omata】
