80 KM OF KONYA LEG WILL KICK OFF TOMORROW IN THE 56TH PRESIDENTIAL CYCLING TOUR OF TURKEY FOLLOWING THE CANCELLED NEVŞEHİR -CAPPADOCIA LEG

DELEGATIONS ARE ABRUPTLY MOVED TO KONYA FROM URGUP DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS 

OUR SPONSORS ONCE AGAIN BRING COLOR AND STRENGTH TO OUR TOUR 

It is decided to cancel the first leg of the 56th Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey in Nevşehir-Cappadocia and move it to the 80 km. of Konya track due to adverse weather conditions and sudden snowfall. 

Teams located in Nevsehir and Urgup were taken to Konya with this abrupt change of plans.  Tomorrow’s leg will kick off at 14.00 and the following legs will be held as planned if the weather conditions allow.

THE BEST IN 56 YEARS 

Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey which has been one of the most prestigious and rooted international organizations of Turkey has now earned a well-deserved fame after 56 years. The Tour traditionally organized since 1963 still remains the only race in the world, both touristic and sportive, held on behalf of a State Presidency. 

GREAT CONTRIBUTION OF SPONSORS 

The Tour, witnessing the participation of world-famous riders under the "Pro Series" category, contributes to tourism by presenting heavenly corners of Turkey and grows under the support of sponsors. The Tour is conducted under the main sponsorship of Turkish Airlines and the support of strong corporations including Spor Toto, Salcano, Türk Telekom, Turksat, Shimano, Kipeo, TSYD, Union of Municipalities of Turkey, IGA Pass and Radyo D.

RED JERSEY OF TURKISH AIRLINES 

Turkish Airlines continues to name Red Jersey Climb Sprint as always. Known as the most challenging leg, the Climb Jersey will mostly determine the winner of Elmalı (GOGUBELI), known as the queen of all legs. 

SPORTS-FRIENDLY SPOR TOTO 

Having granted around TL 4.5 billion of support sports clubs, earned 6.650 new sports facility to the country and supported the Treasury with TL 55.5 billion of taxes up until now, Spor Toto continues to name the turquoise Leader Jersey delivered to the winner of General Individual Category.   

SALCANO FOR TEN YEARS 

Salcano, one of the biggest supporters of the Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey for 10 years, marked its name on the green Sprint Jersey. Salcano and it remains a firm sponsor of the Tour. 

TURKEY TOURISM PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (TGA)

TGA, contributing to the world-wide promotion of Turkey, owns the white Beauties of Turkey Jersey, one of the favorites of Turkish riders. 

TÜRK TELEKOM - TÜRKSAT

Turkey’s communication giant, Türk Telekom, not refraining from supporting the Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey, became our “Communication and Technology Sponsor”, while our national pride Türksat gives frequency and satellite support for the live broadcasts on Eurosport as the “Media Sponsor” of the event.  Turkey Sports Writers Association, Shimano, the steadfast supporter of the cycling sport, Kipeo, D-Smart, decisively moving up the success ladder, Radyo D, Turkey Union of Municipalities, IGA Pass are among the other sponsors contributing to the Tour.

AND EXCITING LEGS 
The legs of the race, their start and finish hours and lengths are set out and listed below.

LEGS
1st  Leg           Konya (Make-up Lef)                       80,0 km              11 April                Hour: 14.00
2nd Leg           Konya – Konya                                144.9 km            12 April                Hour: 11.15
3rd  Leg           Beyşehir – Alanya                           212,6 km            13 April                Hour: 09.25
4th  Leg           Alanya – Kemer                              184,4 km            14 April                Hour: 10.20
5th  Leg           Kemer – Elmalı (Göğübeli)             160,3 km            15 April                Hour: 10.10
6th  Leg           Fethiye – Marmaris                         129,1 km            16 April                Hour: 11.30
7th  Leg           Marmaris – Turgutreis                     180 km               17 April                Hour: 10.10
8th  Leg           Bodrum – Kuşadası                        160,3 km            18 April                Hour: 10.45
 

COVID 19 PRECAUTIONS 

On the other hand, the event organizer CEO Event took a series of COVID-19 measures in cooperation with Turkey Cycling Federation and the Ministry of Health. The riders and all team members will receive regular PCR tests and the delegation will be protected from outside contact, they will receive daily controls and tests.