Cycling Road (サイクリングロード) is a Third Stage obstacle introduced in SASUKE 26 to replace Floating Boards as the third obstacle. It consists of four wheels spaced out over a large distance, with the second and fourth wheel placed lower than the other two. Competitors must throw enough momentum on each wheel to reach the next wheel.
It acted more of a strength drainer, as all four competitors who attempted the obstacle, cleared it with much less difficulty than Floating Boards. It was indirectly replaced by the relocated Flying Bar in SASUKE 27.
Confusion rose over the official name of this obstacle, as it was introduced in SASUKE 26 Navi as Cycling Road, in which Ogasawara Wataru referred as such. However, the on-screen graphic shown during the broadcast as Cycle Road (サイクルロード) instead. G4 referred to this obstacle as Cycle Road in its Third Stage preview during American Ninja Warrior 2.
David Campbell attempting Cycling Road
in SASUKE 26
David Campbell attempting Cycling Road
in SASUKE 26, viewed from above the obstacle
Other Appearances[]
American Ninja Warrior[]
American Ninja Warrior 4's Cycle Road in Northeast and Southeast regions
The Cycling Road (called as the Cycle Road) appeared as the ninth obstacle on American Ninja Warrior 4 during Northeast and Southeast region finals. This time, the obstacle took out competitors (although only 2 competitors, both of them during Southeast regional finals), likely due to fatigue from the previous obstacle (the Salmon Ladder) without any rest.
Ninja Warrior Italy[]
Ninja Warrior Italy's Cycle Road
Cycle Road appeared in Ninja Warrior Italy, serving as the fifth obstacle of Heat 3 and Heat 5 qualifiers.
Ninja Warrior Austria[]
Ninja Warrior Austria 1's Cycle Road
On Ninja Warrior Austria 1, Cycle Road appeared as the fifth obstacle of Heat 2 and 5. It consisted of three wheels, with a massive dismount from the third to the landing platform.
Ninja Warrior Germany[]
Ninja Warrior Germany 1's Cycle Road
On Ninja Warrior Germany 1, Cycle Road was the fourth obstacle of Semifinals 2, directly following the Salmon Ladder. There were four wheels arranged similarly to that in SASUKE 26.
Team Ninja Warrior Germany[]
Team Ninja Warrior Germany 1's Cycle Road
On Team Ninja Warrior Germany 1, Cycle Road appeared as the fourth obstacle of the K.O. round in Episodes 2, 4, 5 and 6. Due to the racing nature of the course, the wheels were packed closer than they usually were, and they were arranged in a upward slope.
Team Ninja Warrior Germany 2's Cycle Road
On Team Ninja Warrior Germany 2, Cycle Road appeared as the fifth obstacle of Seeding and Relay of Episode 6 The number of wheels was reduced to three and a lache bar was placed at the end.
Ninja Warrior NL[]
Ninja Warrior NL's Cycle Road
On Ninja Warrior NL, Cycle Road served as the fifth obstacle in Heat 5. Only three wheels were present, with a much larger gap between wheels.
Ninja Warrior Sweden[]
Ninja Warrior Sweden 2's Cycle Road
On Ninja Warrior Sweden 2, Cycle Road appeared as the eighth obstacle of Stage 1.
Ninja Warrior UK[]
Corbin Mackin on Cycle Road in NWUK1
On Ninja Warrior UK, the Cycle Road appeared as the fifth obstacle during the semi-finals. Similar to its appearance during American Ninja Warrior 4's Southeast region finals, only two competitors failed on the obstacle.
Ninja Warrior UK 2's Cycle Road
Ninja Warrior UK 6's Cycle Road
Then, on Ninja Warrior UK 2, the Cycle Road appeared as the fourth obstacle during the finals' Stage 2. However, the number of wheels was reduced to just 3, with the final wheel was removed, and the third wheel was raised. No one would attempt this version due to the difficulty of the previous obstacles.
Later, after four seasons of Ninja Warrior UK, the Cycle Road returned on Ninja Warrior UK 6 as the second obstacle in the semi-finals. This time, a stationary bar was placed at the start as a medium to reach the first wheel. In addition, the number of wheels was increased to four again, with each wheel hanging at the same height. In addition, the trampoline and laché bar have been replaced with a rope as a medium to get to the first wheel.
Ninja Warrior France[]
Ninja Warrior France's Cycle Road
On Ninja Warrior France, the Cycle Road, locally called La Piste Cyclable (literally Bikeway) appeared as the fifth obstacle in Finals' Stage One. Unlike SASUKE, the first and third wheels were placed lower than the second and fourth wheels.
Ninja Warrior Poland[]
Ninja Warrior Poland 5's Cycle Road
On Ninja Warrior Poland 5, the Cycle Road, locally called Droga Rowerowa (literally Bicycle Path) appeared as the third obstacle in Heat 3 and Heat 5, which was very similar to the one used in Ninja Warrior France (since the first and third wheels were placed lower than the second and fourth wheels), except there was a laché as a medium to reach the first wheel. It was paired with the Snake Crossing as part of Route A of the Crossroads.
Ninja Warrior Poland 7's Cycle Road
Then, on Ninja Warrior Poland 7, the Cycle Road appeared as the fourth obstacle in Heat 1 and Heat 4, with the only difference being that the last wheel was set to the same height as the third, and the laché was replaced by a rope.
Ninja Warrior Poland 8's Cycle Road
Later, on Ninja Warrior Poland 8, the Cycle Road appeared as the fourth obstacle in Heat 1 and Heat 4, which was revert back to the one used in Ninja Warrior Poland 5.
Ninja Warrior Poland 9's Cycle Road
On Ninja Warrior Poland 9, the Cycle Road reappeared as the fourth obstacle in Heat 1 and Heat 4, with no changes compared to the previous season.
Competitors' Success Rate[]
- All results based on the TBS/NBC/Polsat broadcast and external information found.
SASUKE[]
| SASUKE | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Total | 4 | 4 | 100% |
American Ninja Warrior[]
| ANW | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANW4 (Northeast region) | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| ANW4 (Southeast region) | 18 | 20 | 90% |
| Total | 26 | 28 | 92.86% |
Ninja Warrior Poland[]
| NWP | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWP8 (Heat 1) | 19 | 20 | 95% |
| NWP8 (Heat 4) | 14 | 20 | 70% |
| NWP9 (Heat 1) | 10 | 13 | 76.92% |
| NWP9 (Heat 4) | 12 | 19 | 63.16% |
| Total | 55 | 72 | 76.39% |
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