The Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye (TUR 2025), one of the most prominent cycling events in Türkiye and the world, is again bringing the thrilling excitement of professional cycling to the global stage. The 60th edition of the tour will take place in Türkiye’s scenic routes from April 27 to May 4, drawing top professional teams and athletes from around the world.The prestigious event, which will be held with the excitement of its 60th anniversary by the Turkish Cycling Federation under the patronage of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye and with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports ang Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), will start in Antalya on April 27 and conclude in İzmir on May 4 this year. The eight-day, eight-stage tour will host teams from the US, Germany, Belgium, China, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Norway, Poland, and Türkiye. The rosters will include some of the most powerful names in the cycling world and promising young athletes. Riders will race through Türkiye’s historic and touristic routes throughout the tour, promoting the country’s cultural and natural riches.
A Journey Through Türkiye’s Rich Heritage
The race will not only test the cyclists’ endurance as one of the world’s significant sports organisations. Garnering worldwide attention with its live broadcasts in 190 countries across five continents and in 13 languages, it will also highlight Türkiye’s cultural and natural riches as well as its cycling tourism offerings. The tour’s route will deliver a captivating journey through Türkiye’s most iconic and hidden gems. Each stage will showcase the country’s diverse landscapes to the international audience, passing through fragrant orange, lemon, and tangerine groves, roads scented with linden and thyme, and breathtaking landscapes framed by pine, olive, and mastic trees. Besides, local Turkish delicacies, such as tea, coffee, simit (bagel), and cultural icons like the evil eye beads will be brought to the global screens.The tour, starting from the heart of the Turkish Riviera, Antalya, will follow a route through Kemer, Kalkan, Fethiye, Marmaris, Akyaka, Aydın, Kuşadası, Selçuk, and Çeşme, before concluding in the Aegean pearl, İzmir. The first stage in Antalya (132 km) will offer a journey through the city’s historical landmarks, such as Kaleiçi streets, Hadrian Gate, and Yivli Minaret, as well as the ancient city of Silyon and Belek.
The next stage between Kemer and Kalkan (167.4 km) will take cyclists through Patara Beach, the legendary flames of Yanartaş, the Lycian gem of Myra, Finike, Demre, Kaş, and the iconic Kaputaş Beach. The Fethiye-Marmaris stage (175.9 km) will offer a feast for the eyes with the magic of Butterfly Valley, Ölüdeniz, the endangered Caretta Caretta turtles, and the Dalyan Delta.The fourth stage between Marmaris and Akyaka (115.4 km) will showcase sea-view forest roads, sailing routes, and kite-surfing beaches in the background. The Marmaris-Aydın leg (151 km) will shine with the ancient Afrodisias site and the Aegean’s iconic olive groves. The Kuşadası-Selçuk stage (161.4 km) will include the UNESCO site of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary before the Selçuk-Çeşme route (144.2 km), which will highlight Şirince village, Seferihisar, and Çeşme. The finale, the Çeşme-İzmir stage (105.7 km), will wrap up with the İzmir Clock Tower, local flavours, ancient sites, and the famous vineyards of the region.As one of the races categorised under “ProSeries” on the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) European Tours calendar, the Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye will also emphasise Türkiye’s prominent role in global cycling. It will showcase the country’s bicycle opportunities, encompassing more than just routes, and bicycle-friendly accommodation facilities that offer a comfortable stay with many amenities, such as safe parking, bike cleaning, and repair services.