ABOUT

61st PRESIDENTIAL CYCLING TOUR OF TÜRKİYE

APRIL 26 – MAY 3, 2026

Organized by the Turkish Cycling Federation under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye and with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye will be held for the 61st time between April 26 and May 3, 2026.

Listed in the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Europe Tour “ProSeries” calendar and recognized as Türkiye’s most prestigious stage road cycling race, the 61st Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye will feature a total of 161 athletes from 23 world-renowned professional teams. The race will start on Sunday, April 26 in Çeşme (İzmir) and conclude on Sunday, May 3 in Ankara at the Presidential Complex.

Originally launched in 1963 as the Marmara Tour, gaining international status in 1966, and held under the auspices of the Presidency since 1968, the Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye (TUR) has played a significant role in the development of Turkish cycling. With its strong brand value and important place in global cycling, TUR continues to host world-famous cycling teams amid Türkiye’s natural and historical beauty.

TUR 2026 ROUTE

In its 61st year, the Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye will begin in Çeşme, one of the most popular districts of İzmir, known as the pearl of the Aegean. The race will offer a unique route connecting diverse regions of Türkiye.

Over 8 days and 8 stages, the tour will pass through major tourism destinations including Selçuk, Aydın, Marmaris, Fethiye, Patara, Kemer, and Antalya. After the 7th stage, teams will be transferred by air from Antalya to Ankara, where the race will conclude in the capital on Sunday, May 3.

This route will not only host top-level competition but also showcase Türkiye’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and geographical richness to millions of viewers worldwide through international broadcasts. Known as TUR, where world stars shine, the race will feature intense competition among sprinters and climbers across a total distance of 1,133 kilometers.

Stages:

Stage 1: April 26, 2026 – Çeşme – Aydın (203 km)

Stage 2: April 27, 2026 – Aydın – Marmaris (158 km)

Stage 3: April 28, 2026 – Marmaris – Kıran (130 km)

Stage 4: April 29, 2026 – Marmaris – Fethiye (128 km)

Stage 5: April 30, 2026 – Patara – Kemer (197 km)

Stage 6: May 1, 2026 – Antalya – Feslikan (130 km)

Stage 7: May 2, 2026 – Antalya – Antalya (150 km)

Stage 8: May 3, 2026 – Ankara – Ankara (105 km)

TUR 2026 Official Accounts:

Website: www.tourofturkiye.org.tr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tour_of_turkiye/

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tourofturkiye 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tourofturkiye