The 60th edition of the Presidential Cycling Tour (TUR 2025), one of the most prominent cycling events in Türkiye and the world, kicked off in Türkiye on April 27. The race will take place between April 27th and May 4th on routes full of natural beauty in Türkiye, bringing together the best teams and athletes from around the world.
The prestigious event, organised with the excitement of its 60th anniversary by the Turkish Cycling Federation, with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, started this year in Antalya on Sunday, April 27, and will end in İzmir on May 4. 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.
A journey through Türkiye’s rich heritage
As one of the world's major sporting events, the race will not only test the cyclists' endurance. Garnering worldwide attention with its live broadcasts in 190 countries across five continents and in 13 languages, the race will highlight Türkiye's cultural and natural riches as well as its cycling tourism offerings.
Each stage of the tour 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 views framed by pine, olive, and mastic trees. In addition, local Turkish delicacies such as tea, coffee, and simit (bagel), as well as cultural symbols such as evil eye beads, will be brought to the screens of the globe.
As one of the races in the "ProSeries" category of 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 cycling opportunities, encompassing not only the routes but also the cycling-friendly accommodation facilities that offer a comfortable stay with many amenities such as secure parking, bike cleaning, and repair services.