Japan Cycling Federation
national governing body of cycle racing in Japan
The Japan Cycling Federation (in Japanese: 日本自転車競技連盟), abbreviated to JCF is the national governing body of cycle racing in Japan. It was established in 1995 to cover both amateur and professional cycle racing.
It is a member of the UCI and the Asian Cycling Confederation.
History
1908 - Japan's first cycling umbrella organization, the "Tokyo Wheel Association" was established.
1931 - The first full cycling championships (the Amateur Cycling Championships) was held in Osaka.
1934 - Umbrella organization for amateur sport, "Japan Cycle Sports Federation" was established.
1936 - Became UCI member, renamed "Japanese Bicycle Federation".
1943 - Bicycle Federation absorbed into "Japan Olympic Committee Bicycle Committee".
1945 - Japanese Bicycle Federation reformed.
1948 - Racing started.
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