The annual KIWL 500:5000 Challenge takes place from November 1st-30th each year, with participants challenged to ride at least 500kms and/or climb 5,000 meters of elevation during the month, using the Strava App as their activity tracker. Ride anywhere, any time, on your own or in a group, at your own pace, any ability is welcome.You will be entered into a fantastic prize draw if you achieve either discipline. You will be entered twice if you achieve both!

You will be invited to participate in November 2026 and it's easy to join:

1. Make a ¥5,000 (or USD40.00) donation to YouMeWe, as your participation fee. Simply click HERE

2. Go to your Strava account (if you don't have one it is free, www.strava.com) and ask to join our dedicated Strava club, 'KIWL 500:5000'.

3. Ride as much as possible in November! Rides up to midnight on November 31st JST will be included)

Winners are announced in December, only residents of Japan are eligible for prizes. Achievers of either or both disciplines will be entered into the prize draw.

FOOTNOTE

All participants take part at their own risk. KIWL and its members are not responsible for any injury or accident which occurs during the event. Please take the necessary precautions you would ordinarily do on all your activities. ALL participants MUST have a valid bicycle insurance in Japan. The event is not insured.