The only bicycle race in Turkey that falls under the UCI ProSeries category is organized by the Turkish Bicycle Federation with sponsorship from the Ministry of Youth and Sports and under the Presidency’s auspices.
There will be 15,898 metres of climbing during the course of the eight-stage, 1,153-kilometre route. It will start on April 27 in Antalya and end on May 4 in İzmir.
On Tuesday, April 29, stage three will begin in Fethiye and travel 175.9 kilometres to Marmaris. Cyclists will encounter difficult terrain as the route traces the Mediterranean and Aegean beaches. Fethiye’s stage is anticipated to attract notice because to its challenging course and the surrounding natural landscape.
Stages & Distances of the Tour:
- Stage 1: Sunday, April 27 – Antalya to Antalya (132 km)
- Stage 2: Monday, April 28 – Kemer to Kalkan (167.4 km)
- Stage 3: Tuesday, April 29 – Fethiye to Marmaris (175.9 km)
- Stage 4: Wednesday, April 30 – Marmaris to Akyaka (Kıran) (115.4 km)
- Stage 5: Thursday, May 1 – Marmaris to Aydın (151 km)
- Stage 6: Friday, May 2 – Kuşadası to Selçuk (Meryemana) (161.4 km)
- Stage 7: Saturday, May 3 – Selçuk to Çeşme (144.2 km)
- Stage 8: Sunday, May 4 – Çeşme to İzmir (105.7 km)
One of Turkey’s most well-known international cycling competitions, the Presidential Bicycle Tour has been held every year since 1963.
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Source: Fethiye Times
