The 60th Presidential Bicycle Tour of Türkiye will take place from April 27 to May 4, 2025. Organised by the Turkish Bicycle Federation under the auspices of the Presidency and supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the event is the only bicycle race in Türkiye classified under the UCI ProSeries category.
The tour will cover a total distance of 1,153 kilometres over eight stages, with 15,898 metres of climbing. It will begin in Antalya on April 27 and conclude in İzmir on May 4.
Stage 3, scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, will start in Fethiye and end in Marmaris, covering 175.9 kilometres. The route will follow the Mediterranean and Aegean coastlines, incorporating challenging terrain for the cyclists. Fethiye’s stage is expected to draw attention for both its demanding course and the natural scenery along the route.
Tour Stages and Distances:
• Stage 1: Sunday, April 27 – Antalya to Antalya (132 km)
• Stage 2: Monday, April 28 – Kemer to Kalkan (167.4 km)
• Stage 3: Tuesday, April 29 – Fethiye to Marmaris (175.9 km)
• Stage 4: Wednesday, April 30 – Marmaris to Akyaka (Kıran) (115.4 km)
• Stage 5: Thursday, May 1 – Marmaris to Aydın (151 km)
• Stage 6: Friday, May 2 – Kuşadası to Selçuk (Meryemana) (161.4 km)
• Stage 7: Saturday, May 3 – Selçuk to Çeşme (144.2 km)
• Stage 8: Sunday, May 4 – Çeşme to İzmir (105.7 km)
The Presidential Bicycle Tour of Türkiye has been held annually since 1963 and is one of the country’s most prominent international cycling events.
Source: Fethiye TV
