NEWS 2024.09.13

Mynavi Japan Cup Yokosuka 2024: BMX Freestyle Official Competition

The Mynavi Japan Cup Yokosuka 2024 is an international BMX Freestyle competition (Class-1), offering an electrifying showcase of this high-energy urban sport. With live DJ sets, MC commentary, and a fusion of music, fashion, and sports, it’s more than just a competition—it’s a cultural festival! Admission is free, so come and enjoy the thrilling performances!

Date September 26–29, 2024
Venue Umikaze Park, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa, Japan
Admission Free

Poster for Mynavi Japan Cup Yokosuka 2024 BMX Freestyle event featuring international competitors, live DJ sets, and food trucks.
Event dates: September 28–29, 2024, at Umikaze Park, Yokosuka City. Free admission.

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Event Details

Date: September 26 (Thu) – September 29 (Sun), 2024

September 28 (Sat) Women’s and Men’s Elite Qualifiers (Park & Flatland)

September 29 (Sun) Women’s and Men’s Elite Finals (Park & Flatland)

Additional events and activities will be held throughout the competition.

Venue

Umikaze Park, Yokosuka City
Yokosuka City, Heisei-cho 3-23

Please note: There is no dedicated parking available for the event. We recommend using public transportation for your convenience.

Access

From Keikyu Main Line “Kenritsu Daigaku Station” – approximately 15 minutes on foot.

From Keikyu Main Line “Yokosuka Chuo Station” – about 5 minutes by taxi or an 18-minute walk.

From JR Yokosuka Line “Yokosuka Station” – about 8 minutes by taxi.

Competition Highlights

Admission is free!
In addition to the BMX competitions, the event will feature a BMX trial experience, merchandise sales, and food trucks (available only on Saturday and Sunday). For further details, please visit the event’s official website.

BMX Freestyle

BMX, short for Bicycle Motocross, originated in the U.S. during the 1970s. This event will showcase two thrilling BMX freestyle disciplines:

BMX Freestyle Park Riders perform aerial tricks on multiple ramps in a specially designed “park” arena. Each rider gets two 1-minute runs (45 seconds for the challenge level), judged on difficulty, execution, and creativity.
Key Dates: September 26–29, 2024

Nakamura, a BMX rider, performing an aerial trick at the Mynavi Japan Cup BMX Freestyle event. Spectators watch the impressive mid-air stunt at the 2023 competition in Yokosuka City.

Highlight September 28 (Sat): Women’s and Men’s Elite Qualifiers
September 29 (Sun): Finals

BMX Freestyle Flatland Riders showcase balance and creativity on flat ground by spinning on one wheel and chaining together tricks in a fluid routine. Each performance lasts 3 minutes (2.5 minutes for women, 2 minutes for challenge level).
Key Dates: September 27–29, 2024