Yoshiyuki Abe
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese professional racing cyclist, currently riding for Team Matrix Powertag. He turned professional with Shimano Racing, the team operated by Shimano
, after graduating from Osaka Institute of Technology
, but soon transferred to Italian teams. He won the Japan Cup
in 1997 and is still the only Japanese to win that important race. He became Japanese national champion in the road race in 1997 and 2000, and in the individual time trial in 1999 and 2000. Abe represented Japan in the 2000 Summer Olympics
and won a bronze medal in the 2006 Asian Games
in the team time trail.
1997
1999
2000
2001
2003
2004
2006
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese professional racing cyclist, currently riding for Team Matrix Powertag. He turned professional with Shimano Racing, the team operated by Shimano
Shimano
Shimano, Inc. is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of cycling components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment.In 2005, the company had net sales of US $1.4 billion. Bicycle components provided 75% of its sales income...
, after graduating from Osaka Institute of Technology
Osaka Institute of Technology
is a private university in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Its main campus is located in Asahi-ku, Osaka City. Another campus is in Hirakata City.- History :...
, but soon transferred to Italian teams. He won the Japan Cup
Japan Cup (cycling)
The Japan Cup is a road bicycle racing one-day event held each October in Japan since 1992. The Japan Cup is a popular and early season stop on the UCI Asia Tour and often includes several teams from the UCI ProTour. It is currently part of the UCI Asia Tour....
in 1997 and is still the only Japanese to win that important race. He became Japanese national champion in the road race in 1997 and 2000, and in the individual time trial in 1999 and 2000. Abe represented Japan in the 2000 Summer Olympics
2000 Summer Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
and won a bronze medal in the 2006 Asian Games
2006 Asian Games
The 15th Asian Games, officially known as the XV Asiad, is Asia's Olympic-style sporting event that was held in Doha, Qatar from December 1 to December 15, 2006. Doha was the first city in its region and only the second in West Asia to host the games...
in the team time trail.
Career highlights
1996- 1st Stage 6 Tour of Poland (Poland)
1997
- 1st
Japanese National Road Race ChampionshipsJapanese National Road Race ChampionshipsThe Japanese National Road Race Championships are conducted every year under the auspices of the Japan Cycling Federation.-Men's Road Race:-Men's Time Trial:...
(Japan) - 1st Japan CupJapan Cup (cycling)The Japan Cup is a road bicycle racing one-day event held each October in Japan since 1992. The Japan Cup is a popular and early season stop on the UCI Asia Tour and often includes several teams from the UCI ProTour. It is currently part of the UCI Asia Tour....
(Japan)
1999
- 1st Japanese National Road Race ChampionshipsJapanese National Road Race ChampionshipsThe Japanese National Road Race Championships are conducted every year under the auspices of the Japan Cycling Federation.-Men's Road Race:-Men's Time Trial:...
, Time Trial (Japan)
2000
- 1st Japanese National Road Race ChampionshipsJapanese National Road Race ChampionshipsThe Japanese National Road Race Championships are conducted every year under the auspices of the Japan Cycling Federation.-Men's Road Race:-Men's Time Trial:...
(Japan) - 1st Japanese National Road Race ChampionshipsJapanese National Road Race ChampionshipsThe Japanese National Road Race Championships are conducted every year under the auspices of the Japan Cycling Federation.-Men's Road Race:-Men's Time Trial:...
, Time Trial (Japan)
2001
- 2nd Japanese National Road Race ChampionshipsJapanese National Road Race ChampionshipsThe Japanese National Road Race Championships are conducted every year under the auspices of the Japan Cycling Federation.-Men's Road Race:-Men's Time Trial:...
, Time Trial (Japan)
2003
- 1st Overall Tour of China (China)
- 2nd Stage 2
2004
- 2nd Japanese National Road Race ChampionshipsJapanese National Road Race ChampionshipsThe Japanese National Road Race Championships are conducted every year under the auspices of the Japan Cycling Federation.-Men's Road Race:-Men's Time Trial:...
, Time Trial (Japan)
2006
- 3rd Overall Tour of HainanTour of HainanThe Tour of Hainan is a UCI stage bicycle race held on the island Hainan in China. The first race was held in 2006. The race consists of nine stages and it's part of the UCI Asia Tour. Since 2007 the Tour of Hainan is a UCI 2.1 race....
(China)- 3rd Stage 2
- 3rd Asian GamesAsian GamesThe Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
, Team Time Trial
External links
- Team Matrix Powertag official site (Japanese)