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The 60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye (TUR 2025) is a sporting event taking place between 27 April and 4 May 2025 in Türkiye’s Mediterranean and Aegean regions. The race holds the distinction of being the only Turkish cycling event on the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Europe Tour calendar, classified in the ProSeries category.
60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye trophy – Anadolu Agency
Presidency Tour of Türkiye was first launched in 1963 under the name Marmara Tour and gained international status in 1965, coming under the patronage of the Presidency in 1966. The race was elevated to UCI category 2.1 in 2008 and to Hors Category (2.HC) in 2010. It was included in the UCI World Tour calendar between 2017 and 2019. The 2020 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued since 2021 under the ProSeries umbrella.
As of 2025, this is the 60th edition of the race, covering a total distance of 1,153 kilometres across eight stages. A total of 23 teams and 161 athletes have participated, including three WorldTeams, thirteen ProTeams and seven Continental Teams.
The promotional meeting for the 60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye was held on 16 April 2025 at the Istanbul Atatürk Cultural Center. Attendees included Hasan Yıldırım, Director General of Presidential Security Affairs; Hakan Bebek, Deputy Director General of Sports Services at the Ministry of Youth and Sports; Emin Müftüoğlu, President of the Turkish Cycling Federation; Ünal Tolun, former federation president; Seyit Kırmızı, overall winner of the 1974 edition; Mert Mutlu, overall winner of the 2001 and 2003 editions; and representatives from sponsoring institutions.
Promotional meeting of the 60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye, 16 April 2025 – Anadolu Agency
Hasan Yıldırım, Director General of Presidential Security Affairs, noted that the event has a history spanning more than half a century and has made a significant contribution to promoting Türkiye. He also reaffirmed that the race began in 1963 as the Marmara Tour, achieved international status in 1965, and came under the patronage of the Presidency in 1966.
Hakan Bebek, Deputy Director General of Sports Services at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, stated that the event’s broadcasts will reach millions of households across approximately 200 countries on five continents.
On 15 April 2025, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received a delegation at the Presidential Complex, comprising Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, Turkish Cycling Federation President Emin Müftüoğlu, federation officials and national athletes. Also present were Fahrettin Altun, Director General of Presidential Communications, and Hasan Doğan, Chief of the Presidential Private Office. President Erdoğan met with the athletes, extended his wishes for success and posed for commemorative photographs. Gifts were also presented to the athletes.
Reception ceremony at the Presidential Complex, 15 April 2025 – Anadolu Agency
On 27 April 2025, the opening ceremony was held at Antalya Atatürk Park, where the race was officially started by Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak. The ceremony was attended by Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin, Director General of Sports Services Veli Ozan Çakır, Turkish Cycling Federation President Emin Müftüoğlu and numerous local officials.
The start ceremony featured a route designed to showcase Antalya’s historical and natural attractions. A total of 160 cyclists from 23 teams began the race on a 132-kilometre Antalya-Antalya circuit.
The route of the 60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye consists of eight stages.
Throughout the route, cyclists will pass from Antalya’s historic Kaleiçi district through tourist sites including Patara Beach, Ölüdeniz, Dalyan, the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, Seferihisar and Çeşme, finishing at the İzmir Karşıyaka Pier. The total elevation gain is measured at 15,898 metres, with the Marmaris-Akyaka (Kıran) stage designated as the Queen Stage due to its difficulty.
60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye, 27 April 2025 – Anadolu Agency
A total of 23 teams from 13 countries have participated. The team distribution is as follows:
Notable athletes include Frank van den Broek, Tibor Del Grosso, Elia Viviani and Alexander Kristoff.
As part of the 60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye, the country’s natural, historical and cultural heritage is being presented to an international audience. The stage routes are designed to guide cyclists through areas rich in cultural and natural landmarks.
The early stages pass through regions featuring orange, lemon and mandarin groves, as well as pine, olive and mastic trees. Along the route, traditional products such as tea, Turkish coffee and simit, alongside cultural symbols like the evil eye amulet and harbor cats, are highlighted.
Stage 1 route of the 60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye – Tour of Türkiye
On the Antalya-Antalya stage, landmarks such as Kaleiçi, Hadrian’s Gate, Hıdırlık Tower, Yivli Minare and the ancient city of Sillyon are featured. On the Kemer-Kalkan stage, the route includes Patara Beach, Yanartaş, the ancient city of Myra and diving sites.
The Fethiye-Marmaris stage incorporates the Butterfly Valley, Ölüdeniz and the Dalyan Delta, a habitat for caretta caretta turtles. Later stages include forest trails and kite-surfing zones on the Marmaris-Akyaka stage, and the ancient city of Aphrodisias alongside olive groves on the Marmaris-Aydın stage.
Stage 7 route of the 60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye – Tour of Türkiye
On the Kuşadası-Selçuk stage, the coastline of Kuşadası, the ancient city of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary are featured. The Selçuk-Çeşme stage includes Şirince, Seferihisar and the Çeşme coastline. The Çeşme-İzmir stage will showcase İzmir Clock Tower, regional cuisine and ancient ruins on screen.
Filming is conducted both from the ground and via aerial vehicles. The broadcasts aim to reach viewers in 190 countries across five continents.
The 60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye is broadcast live daily for two hours by TRT Spor and Eurosport. The broadcasts are planned to reach 190 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and Oceania.
The broadcasts are produced in 13 different languages, with footage captured both from the ground and using aircraft and helicopters. In addition to television coverage, extensive viewer access is ensured through official media partnerships and international sports broadcasting organizations.
Throughout the race, images of Türkiye’s natural, historical and cultural sites are integrated into international broadcasts alongside the stage routes. The media coverage also includes special features, stage summaries and interviews with leading athletes.
The first stage of the 60th Presidency of Türkiye Cycling Tour began on 27 April 2025 at Antalya Atatürk Park. The race covered a 132-kilometre route passing through Antalya’s historical and tourist districts. Cyclists pedaled along a course that included landmarks such as Kaleiçi streets, the Hadrian’s Gate, Hıdırlık Tower, and the Yivli Minare.
60th Presidency of Türkiye Cycling Tour Stage 1 route – Tour of Türkiye
The start was given by Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak. At the opening ceremony, Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin, General Director of Youth and Sports Services Veli Ozan Çakır, and President of the Türkiye Cycling Federation Emin Müftüoğlu were also present. A total of 160 cyclists from 23 teams participated in the first stage.
At the finish, Belgian cyclist Simon Dehairs of the Alpecin-Deceuninck team won the stage with a time of 2 hours 51 minutes and 4 seconds. In the sprint finish, Italian cyclist Matteo Malucelli of the XDS Astana team finished second, and Belgian cyclist Jules Hesters of Team Flanders-Baloise finished third.
Stage 1 podium finishers of the 60th Presidency of Türkiye Cycling Tour, 27 April 2025 – Anadolu Ajansı
Following the stage, the leader jerseys were awarded as follows:
At the award ceremony, Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin and Türkiye Cycling Federation President Emin Müftüoğlu presented the jerseys to the cyclists. Throughout the race, Antalya’s coastline, ancient city ruins, and orange groves were broadcast internationally to viewers.
60th Presidency of Türkiye Cycling Tour Stage 1, 27 April 2025 – Anadolu Ajansı
The second stage of the 60th Presidency of Türkiye Cycling Tour began on 28 April 2025 at Olbia Park in the Kemer district of Antalya. Cyclists covered a distance of 167.4 kilometres. The route ran parallel to the Mediterranean coast and included several natural and historical sites.
Route of Stage 2 of the 60th Presidency of Türkiye Cycling Tour Tour of Türkiye
The stage started at 12:00 local time. A total of 160 cyclists from 23 teams participated. Riders competed on a challenging route featuring multiple climbs and descents. The stage concluded in the district of Kalkan.
Stage 2 of the 60th Presidency of Türkiye Cycling Tour, 28 April 2025 - Anadolu Ajansı
At the finish, Dutch cyclist Tibor Del Grosso of the Alpecin-Deceuninck team won the stage. He completed the race in 3 hours 58 minutes and 40 seconds. This marked his first professional stage victory and made him the 13th youngest stage winner in the history of the Tour of Türkiye.
After Stage 2, the leader jerseys were updated as follows:
Top finishers of Stage 2 of the 60th Presidency of Türkiye Cycling Tour, 28 April 2025 - Anadolu Ajansı
At the award ceremony, the leader jerseys were presented to the winners by Kaş District Governor Tevfik Kumbasar, Kaş Mayor Erol Demirhan, and President of the Türkiye Cycling Federation Emin Müftüoğlu.
Throughout the Kemer–Kalkan stage, promotional broadcasts highlighted historical and natural sites including Patara Beach, Yanartaş, and the ancient city of Myra.
The third stage of the Presidency Tour of Türkiye began on 29 April 2025 in the district of Fethiye, Muğla. The stage start was officially declared by Muğla Deputy Governor Murat Kahraman, Fethiye District Governor İsmail Hakkı Ertaş, and Muğla Provincial Director of Youth and Sports Kazım Açıkbaş.
Route of the 60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye Stage 3 Tour of Türkiye
The stage between Fethiye and Marmaris was the longest route of TUR 2025. A total of 160 cyclists from 23 teams covered a distance of 175.9 kilometers, passing through regions such as Ölüdeniz, Dalaman, Köyceğiz and Gökova before reaching Marmaris.
Lev Gonov of the XDS Astana team completed the race in first place with a time of 4 hours 22 minutes and 44 seconds. Belgian Lander Loockx of the Tietema Rockets team finished second, and Tibor Del Grosso of the Alpecin-Deceuninck team came in third.
60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye Stage 3, 29 April 2025 - Anadolu Ajansı
Following Stage 3, the leader jerseys were updated as follows:
In the Red Jersey classification, Ahmet Örken of the Turkish team Spor Toto placed second, Mustafa Tekin third, and Burak Abay of Konya Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club fourth.
At the award ceremony held at the conclusion of the stage, the jerseys and prizes were presented to the cyclists by Muğla Deputy Governor Halil Serdar Cevheroğlu, Marmaris District Governor Nurullah Kaya, Marmaris Mayor Acar Ünlü, and President of the Turkish Cycling Federation Emin Müftüoğlu.
The fourth stage of the Presidency Tour of Türkiye began on 30 April 2025 in the district of Marmaris, Muğla. Organizers designated this stage as the “Queen Stage,” featuring a 115.4-kilometer route with a total elevation gain of 3,154 meters.
Route of Stage 4 of the 60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye Tour of Türkiye
The start was held on a specially designated area along Kemal Seyfettin Elgin Boulevard in Marmaris. The start ceremony was attended by Muğla Governor İdris Akbıyık, Marmaris District Governor Nurullah Kaya, Muğla Director of Youth and Sports Kazım Açıkbaş, and President of the Turkish Cycling Federation Emin Müftüoğlu. A total of 159 cyclists from 23 teams participated in the stage.
Stage 4 of the 60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye, 30 April 2025 – Anadolu Ajansı
Riders passed through the regions of Gökçe, Akçapınar, Kızılağaç, and Ula during the stage, finishing with a summit climb at the Kıran locality in Akyaka. The race was conducted under challenging weather conditions, with rain and downpours causing slippery surfaces in several areas.
Dutch rider Wout Poels of the XDS Astana team won the stage with a time of 3 hours 14 minutes and 12 seconds. Ecuadorian Harold Martin Lopez finished second, and Colombian Guillermo Juan Martinez of Picnic PostNL took third place.
Stage finishers of Stage 4 of the 60th Presidency Tour of Türkiye, 30 April 2025 – Anadolu Ajansı
Following the stage, the leader jerseys were distributed as follows:
Ahmet Örken of the Spor Toto team claimed the red jersey by being first over the climb bonus gate at the 35th kilometer, taking it from Vinzent Dorn of Bike AID. At the 70th kilometer, a crash eliminated five riders, including Daniel Babor of Caja Rural. All injured riders received immediate medical attention and were cleared to continue.
The 60th Presidency of Türkiye Cycling Tour (TUR 2025) will take place between 27 April and 4 May 2025 in Türkiye's Mediterranean and Aegean regions. The event is part of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Europe Tour calendar and is the only Turkish race in the ProSeries category. The route, which begins in Antalya and ends in İzmir, covers a total distance of 1,153 kilometers across eight stages.
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1. Stage: Antalya–Antalya (27 April 2025)
April 29, 2025
Stage 2: Kemer–Kalkan (28 April 2025)
May 1, 2025
Stage 3: Fethiye–Marmaris (29 April 2025)
May 1, 2025
Stage 4: Marmaris – Akyaka (Kıran) (30 April 2025)