Team TMR p/b Passage is a Zwift team based in Japan and the US, led by Rie Tamuro and managed by her husband Kota. While the team includes both men and women, they are currently focusing on supporting and uplifting the Japanese women’s Zwift community through new events, including the Japan Women’s Racing Series which was just announced for July. Read on for details…
Series Basics
Open to women worldwide, the series is designed to be inclusive and beginner-friendly, while still offering a competitive format. Riders will be divided into categories (A/B/C) based on their Zwift Racing Score to ensure fair racing.
- Dates: last four Tuesdays in July – July 8, 15, 22, 29
- Time: 7:30 AM EDT / 8:30 PM JST
- Format: iTT, Points Races, Scratch Race
- Categories: A / B / C based on Zwift Racing Score
- Scoring: Finish Position + FTS (Fastest Through Segment)
- Registration: Riders must be registered on ZwiftPower to earn series points
- Livestream: All races will be streamed live on Rie Tamuro’s YouTube Channel
Race Routes and Schedule
Races are scheduled at 7:30am EDT/8:30pm JST) each Tuesday in July to suit riders in Japan and other Asia-friendly regions.
- July 8 – Wandering Flats – Sign up here >
- 25.1 km / 146 m
- Format: Individual Time Trial (iTT)
- Points: Alley Sprint (FTS) + Finish
- July 15 – Neokyo All-Nighter – Sign up here >
- 24.3 km / 168 m
- Format: Point Race
- Points: Castle Park Sprint Rev. + Castle Park Sprint (FTS) + Finish
- July 22 – Kappa Quest – Sign up here >
- 9.1 km / 140 m
- Format: Scratch Race (position only)
- Points: Finish only / No segment points
- July 29 – Neokyo Crit (5 laps) – Sign up here >
- 3.9 km / 15 m
- Format: Points race
- Points: Alley Sprint + Castle Park Sprint (×5) (FTS) + Finish
See all upcoming series events at zwift.com/events/tag/jwrs
Full race descriptions, course details, and additional context are available on the official event announcement page.
About Team TMR
TMR stands for Team TaMuRo – yes, the name comes from the team’s leader, Rie Tamuro! The team started with a playful spirit: “Go all in on fun, and before you know it, you’re strong.”
(July’s race series also commemorates the 600th livestream on Rie’s YouTube channel – an impressive feat!)
It’s a family-run community, with Rie as the leader and her husband, Kota, as the manager. From competitive racing to social rides, Team TMR is all about creating a space where everyone belongs – no matter their experience level.
Recently, we entered into a sponsorship agreement with Passage, a U.S.-based company developing immersive 3D event spaces. Under their new name Team TMR p/b Passage, they aim to deliver next-level livestreams where viewers can explore and interact inside custom-built virtual race venues, making the racing experience more immersive and participatory than ever!
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