Cycling, Wakayama Castle Criterium

May 6, 2026

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James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: Cameron Scott of Hengxiang Cycling Team warms up ahead of the Wakayama Castle Criterium, the pre-event of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npYAP.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: Thomas Lebas (No. 31) of Kinan Racing Team, Aiman Cahyadi (No. 105) of Nusantara Cycling Team, Atsushi Oka (No. 51) of Astemo Utsunomiya Blitzen, and Yoshiki Terada (No. 23) of JCL Team UKYO speed past the historic Wakayama Castle during the Wakayama Castle Criterium, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npHOg.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: Kazushige Kuboki of JCL Team UKYO wipes sweat with a towel during a high-intensity warm-up ahead of the Wakayama Castle Criterium, the pre-event of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_nppYD.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: The professional peloton rolls through the neutralized start under the official gantry for the Wakayama Castle Criterium, the high-speed pre-event of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npHQ1.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: Cyclists navigate a sharp turn on the streets of Wakayama during the Wakayama Castle Criterium on May 6, 2026. The technical 20-lap race, held in the shadow of the historic Wakayama Castle, provides a spectator-friendly showcase of speed and bike handling ahead of the four-day Tour de Kumano stage race. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npF1y.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: Cyclists navigate a sharp turn on the streets of Wakayama during the Wakayama Castle Criterium on May 6, 2026. The technical 20-lap race, held in the shadow of the historic Wakayama Castle, provides a spectator-friendly showcase of speed and bike handling ahead of the four-day Tour de Kumano stage race. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npPlT.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: The five-man breakaway group led by Cameron Scott of Li Ning Star compete in the Wakayama Castle Criterium, the opening pre-event of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_np3Kv.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: Cameron Scott of Hengxiang Cycling Team leans deep into a technical corner during the Wakayama Castle Criterium, the pre-event of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npq9h.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: Yoshiki Terada (R) of JCL Team UKYO leads a group including Samuel Bertolli (C) of Team NIPPO-EF-Martigues and members of Victoire Hiroshima through a technical corner during the Wakayama Castle Criterium, the pre-event of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npSxM.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: Masahiro Ishigami of Victoire Hiroshima in action in the chasing group during the Wakayama Castle Criterium, a 30km pre-event race of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npbHz.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: James Gardner of Terengganu Cycling Team celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Wakayama Castle Criterium, the opening pre-event of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Gardner spearheaded a successful breakaway to claim victory ahead of Cameron Scott (R) of Li Ning Star and Elliot Schultz (L) of Victoire Hiroshima in the 30km high-speed race held on Keyaki Avenue. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npUaB.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: James Gardner of Terengganu Cycling Team celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Wakayama Castle Criterium, the opening pre-event of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Gardner spearheaded a successful breakaway to claim victory ahead of Cameron Scott of Li Ning Star and Elliot Schultz of Victoire Hiroshima in the 30km high-speed race held on Keyaki Avenue. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npwYF.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: The five-man breakaway group (L-R) Nicolo Garibbo of JCL Team UKYO, James Gardner of Terengganu Cycling Team, Elliot Schultz of Victoire Hiroshima, Nils Sinschek and Cameron Scott of Li Ning Star compete in the Wakayama Castle Criterium, the opening pre-event of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_np1vt.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: James Gardner of Terengganu Cycling Team celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Wakayama Castle Criterium, the opening pre-event of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Gardner spearheaded a successful breakaway to claim victory ahead of Cameron Scott of Li Ning Star and Elliot Schultz of Victoire Hiroshima in the 30km high-speed race held on Keyaki Avenue. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npQCc.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: James Gardner of Terengganu Cycling Team celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Wakayama Castle Criterium, the opening pre-event of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Gardner spearheaded a successful breakaway to claim victory ahead of Cameron Scott (R) of Li Ning Star and Elliot Schultz (L) of Victoire Hiroshima in the 30km high-speed race held on Keyaki Avenue. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npRyM.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: Taishi Miyazaki (R) of Astemo Utsunomiya Blitzen leads a high-speed chase including Fergus Browning (C) of Terengganu Cycling Team and Yoshiki Terada (L) of JCL Team UKYO during the Wakayama Castle Criterium, the pre-event of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npwHZ.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: The five-man breakaway group led by James Gardner of Terengganu Cycling Team compete in the Wakayama Castle Criterium, the opening pre-event of the 26th Tour de Kumano, on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npz13.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: (L-R) Cameron Scott of Li Ning Star, winner James Gardner of Terengganu Cycling Team, and Elliot Schultz of Victoire Hiroshima pose on the podium following the Wakayama Castle Criterium on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. The 30km high-speed race served as the official pre-event for the 26th Tour de Kumano, drawing elite international talent to the historic castle district. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npAKI.jpg
James Gardner Wins The 2026 Wakayama Castle Criterium WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - MAY 6: (L-R) Cameron Scott of Li Ning Star, winner James Gardner of Terengganu Cycling Team, and Elliot Schultz of Victoire Hiroshima display their prize checks on the podium following the Wakayama Castle Criterium on May 6, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Wakayama Japan Copyright: xArturxWidakx originalFilename:widak-jamesgar260506_npBm3.jpg

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