Furano Biei Cycling Road
This cycling road extends across 6 towns and cities: Biei, Kami-furano, Naka-furano, Furano, Minami-furano, and Shimukappu. This large course consists of 3 routes: A route 88 km long, takes you from Furano to Biei, B route 150 km long, takes you from the Furano to Minami-furano and Shimukappu area. C route 18 km, takes you along Lake Kanayama. The course takes cyclists through diverse and wonderful landscapes such as beautiful countryside, hilly areas, and much more.
Directions are painted on the road itself for added assurance for beginners who want to take a long ride, and for visitors who are new to the area. Cyclists can check the number indicated every 1 kilometer and refer to the map to identify current location.
You can also confirm course details and current location from the STRAVA on this WEB Link.
Plan a cycling trip!
STEP1Deciding the Route
Remember to set a course according to the age, physical capacity and experience of each member. Don't forget to figure in duration and elevation!
STEP2Preparing Your Bike
If you are riding your own bike, be sure it is well maintained. If you are renting, go to the rental shop. Some shops offer shuttle service and bicycle deliveries, which will help you map out your course.
STEP3What to Wear and Take
Be sure to wear clothing fit for cycling and according to the season.It is wise to have outer wear that can easily be shed or put on in order to adjust to the weather and to regulate body temperature. Hats and helmets are a must.
STEP4Check the Weather
Be sure to check the weather report for the day. It's also a good idea to check the course, contact information and emergency contact information of party members.
Recommended Cycling Wear
The best wear for cycling is clothing made especially for cycling, which fits the body and has a high elasticity, but your own clothing will be just fine!
Manners & Rules
- Always ride on the left side of the road.
- As a basic rule, riding on the sidewalk is against the rules. Be sure to get off your bike hen you must get on the sidewalk.
- Riding double, wearing earplugs, headphones, carrying an umbrella and drinking and riding are prohibited by law.
- Zig-zagging, and riding in a horizontal line with friends can obstruct traffic, so please refrain from doing so.
- Speeding not only endangers yourself, but can cause accidents with pedestrians, and is very dangerous. Be sure to maintain a modest speed.
- Turn your bike light on at night.
- Use hand signals to notify drivers when you are turning left, right, slowing, or stopping.
Bicycle Rental Shop
| Area | Shop | Phone no. | Service | Guided Tour |
| 美瑛 Biei |
寺島商会 Terashima Shoukai | 0166-92-2191 | ●シティサイクル citycycle ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle ●ロードバイク road bike ●クロスバイク他 cross bike and others | × |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 宇野商店 UnoShouten | 0166-92-1851 | ●シティサイクル citycycle ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle | × | |
| スギモト Sugimoto | 0166-92-1462 | ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle | × | |
| 松浦商店 Matsu-uraShouten | 0166-92-1415 | ●シティサイクル citycycle ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle | × | |
| Biei Hills | 080-3268-1141 | ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle | × | |
| Guided Cycling Tour美瑛 Guided Cycling Tour BIEi | 090-5956-4567 | ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle | ○ | |
| ガイドの山小屋 Guide-no-Yamagoya | 0166-95-2277 | ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle | × | |
| 道の駅びえい「白金ビルケ」 Biei Roadside Rest Area「Shirogane BIRKE」 | 0166-94-3355 | ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle ●ロードバイク road bike ●クロスバイク cross bike ●ファットバイク fat bike ●子供用自転車 kid's bike | × | |
| 上富良野 Kamifurano |
長沼自転車店 Naganuma Bicycle Shop | 0167-45-2417 | ●シティサイクル citycycle ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle | × |
| Cafe YAMAICHI | 0167-45-3157 | ●クロスバイク cross bike | ○ | |
| 中富良野 Nakafurano |
立野サイクル TatenoCycle | 0167-44-2777 | ●シティサイクル citycycle ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle ●マウンテンバイク mountain bike ●子供用自転車 kid's bike | × |
| 富良野 furano |
遊び屋 Asobiya | 0167-22-0534 | ●マウンテンバイク mountain bike | ○ |
| スポートピア Sportpia | 0167-22-1935 | ●シティサイクル citycycle ●マウンテンバイク mountain bike | ○ | |
| 杉本レンタサイクル Sugimoto Rental Cycle | 0167-22-2769 | ●シティサイクル citycycle ●シティサイクル（ハンドルがまっすぐのもの） citycycle (straight handle) ●マウンテンバイク mountain bike | ○ | |
| ラベンダーショップもりや Lavender shop Moriya | 0167-22-2273 | ●シティサイクル citycycle ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle | × | |
| 長江商店 NagaeShouten | 0167-22-2859 | ●シティサイクル citycycle ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle | × | |
| 藤田サイクル FujitaCycle | 0167-22-2906 | ●シティサイクル citycycle ●シティサイクル（ハンドルがまっすぐのもの） citycycle (straight handle) ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle | × | |
| レンタルサイクルウェイブスCK-Sports店内） Rental cycle Waves CK-Sports) | 0167-56-9241 | ●シティサイクル citycycle ●電動付自転車 electric bicycle ●ファットバイク fat bike ●三輪アシスト自転車 Three-wheel assisted bicycle | × | |
| 拾って来た家 Hirottekita-ie | 0167-23-3388 | ●シティサイクル citycycle | × | |
| 南富良野 Minamifurano |
ノースギア Northgear ※1 | 090-7762-9771 | ●ロードバイク road bike ●マウンテンバイク mountain bike | ○ |
| 南富良野まちづくり観光協会 ※1 Minamifurano Tourism Association | 0167-39-7000 | ●ロードバイク road bike | ○ | |
| リトル・トリー LittleTree ※1 | 0167-56-7341 | ●ロードバイク road bike | ○ | |
| どんころ野外学校 ※1 Donkoro Outdoor School | 0167-53-2171 | ●マウンテンバイク mountain bike | ○ | |
| 占冠 Shimukappu |
道の駅自然体感しむかっぷ Shimukappu Roadside Rest Area | 0167-39-8010 | ●電動アシスト付きシティサイクル electric bicycle ●ロードバイク road bike ●マウンテンバイク mountain bike | ○ ※2 |
※1… ツアー参加時のみのレンタル Rentals available only when you sign up for tours
※2… 年数回ガイドツアーを開催 Guided tours are held several times a year