The 60th Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye will run from April 27 to May 4. This premier road cycling race highlights Turkish culture, heritage, and tourism to a global audience.
Starting in Antalya, the race covers 1,153 kilometers. It passes through Kemer, Kalkan, Fethiye, Marmaris, Akyaka, and Kuşadası, ending in İzmir.
23 teams and 161 cyclists will compete across eight stages. World Tour Teams, Pro Teams, and Continental Teams will participate for the turquoise jersey.
The event will be broadcast live on Eurosport and TRT Spor. It will reach over 610 million households in 190 countries.
Teams from the U.S., Germany, Belgium, China, France, and more will compete. Top cyclists will race against Türkiye's natural and historical beauty.
Hasan Yıldırım emphasized the race's contribution to Turkish cycling. It also promotes the country's image abroad.
The race began as the Marmara Tour in 1963. It gained international status in 1965 and has been under the Presidency since 1966.
Yıldırım noted the race has become a brand in global cycling. It welcomes top-tier teams and showcases Türkiye's heritage.
Emin Müftüoğlu said the tour drives Türkiye's promotion and sports tourism. It offers the world a chance to explore Türkiye's destinations.
By holding the tour before the summer rush, they boost tourism potential. The event showcases the country's beauty to a global audience.