Boardman Bikes Niseko Classic
The second annual Niseko Classic was held on Saturday July 11th supported by new sponsor Boardman Bikes. The event was a huge success with over 300 keen lycra clad bodies vying for the fastest time in either the 70 or 140km categories.
![Sumer cycle races A group of cyclists racing](/sites/default/files/styles/property_image_gallery_large/public/2021-05/Boardman-classic-copy.jpeg?itok=mukIaC1s)
Sumer cycle races
Competitors journeyed over the hill, down to the sea and back again on what at the time may have been the hottest day of the year!
![Cycling from the mountain to the sea. Niseko classic 140km map](/sites/default/files/styles/property_image_gallery_large/public/2021-05/Niseko_classic_map_0.jpeg?itok=dAuj5Trs)
Cycling from the mountain to the sea.
The big news for Holiday Niseko was our own Ashley Nichols coming in 40th over the finish line in a 200 strong field and an impressive 10th in the 40-50 year old section.
![A triumphant finish! Ashley Nicholls crosses the finish line](/sites/default/files/styles/property_image_gallery_large/public/2021-05/Boardman_classic.jpeg?itok=W4s8H_Wo)
A triumphant finish!
1.Dow Wei – Team GRCC – Malaysia
2. Masato Ishitsuki – Aprica/WCU – Chiba
3. Ken Shimizu – Team Niseko – Kutchan
![The Boardman winners. Winning cyclists on the podium.](/sites/default/files/styles/property_image_gallery_large/public/2021-05/niseko_classic_podium.jpeg?itok=HKQkFAFX)
The Boardman winners.