Fumiyuki Beppu (Japanese: 別府史之, born April 10 1983 in Kanagawa-ken) is a Japanese professional road bicycle racer for UCI Professional Continental team Skil-Shimano. He turned professional with Discovery Channel, with whom he stayed until 2007.

In June 2006, Beppu was crowned the Japanese National Champion of both the Individual Time-Trial and the Road Race.

On September 28, 2007 The Skil-Shimano professional cycling team announced that they have signed Beppu for a one year contract.

Major achievements

U23 National Road Race Cycling Champion2004

1st, Stage 1 – Giro della Valle d'Aosta

1st, Mountains classification, Ronde de l'Isard d'Ariege

3rd, Best Young Rider Competition – Circuit de la Sarthe2006 – Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team

National Road Time Trial Cycling Champion

National Road Race Cycling Champion2007

2nd, Stage 3, Tour de Romandie

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External links

• Official site
• Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team: Fumiyuki Beppu bio