In August, the pedals will turn for Türkiye's future.

The Turkish Bicycle Federation will bring every discipline of cycling to life with 21 events in 13 different cities and four countries in August. This rich calendar, stretching from Erzurum to Rize and Karaman to Erzurum, includes both national and international races and camps in MTB (Mountain Bike), Road, and Track.

The Turkish Bicycle Federation is transforming Türkiye into a cycling hub with cycling events to be held across the country in August. This diverse calendar, encompassing road, mountain, and track cycling disciplines, will provide national athletes with the opportunity to compete on the international stage and contribute significantly to the sports culture and promotion of the host cities.

In August, bicycles are everywhere from Ankara to Samsun, from Bursa to Kahramanmaraş.

Throughout August, 20 races and one trial event will be held in three different disciplines: road, mountain biking, and track cycling. Events will be held in Ankara, Amasra, Bursa, Çankırı, Çorum, Erzurum, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman Konya, Samsun Rize, and Zonguldak. This calendar, prepared in line with the vision of the Turkish Bicycle Federation, supports the adoption of cycling as a way of life, while also encouraging infrastructure development, urban transportation awareness, and encouraging younger generations to embrace sports.

National cyclists will take part in European and World Championships

In addition to the events to be held in Türkiye, Turkish athletes will also be cycling at championships to be held in Hungary, Belgium, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The National Mountain Bike Youth Team will represent Turkey at the European Championships to be held in Sweden from August 5-9, the National Road Cycling Team at the Nations Cup Hungary in Hungary from August 14-15, the National Track Cycling Junior Team at the World Junior Track Cycling Championships in the Netherlands from August 20-24, and the National Para Cycling Team at the Para Cycling World Championships to be held in Belgium from August 28-31.

Historic days at the Konya Velodrome: World records will be attempted in Türkiye

The British Cycling Federation is preparing to make history with its world-renowned track cycling team at the Konya Velodrome from August 14-15. The record attempts, to be held at the Konya Velodrome, will feature three elite athletes recognized for their world-class achievements in track cycling across both Olympic and Paralympic categories. World cycling stars Matthew Richardson, Charlie Tanfield, and William Bjergfelt will take to the track at the Konya Velodrome for their historic record attempts. The Konya Velodrome will also host the Elite and U23 Women's and Men's Track Cycling Turkish Championships on August 16.

Emin Müftüoğlu: "This calendar is part of our goal to make Turkish cycling more visible in the world."

Turkish Cycling Federation President Emin Müftüoğlu, in his statement regarding the events, said, "The 21 events on the Turkish Cycling Federation calendar in August are not just about races. This calendar is an investment in youth, an effort to instill a sports culture in our cities, and part of our goal to make Turkish cycling more visible globally. In this journey that stretches from mountain peaks to city roads, from the velodrome to routes that trace the national struggle, we are improving our organizational power, infrastructure, and athletes every day. As a federation, we are interested not only in elite-level successes but also in the development of athletes coming from youth backgrounds, the potential cities have opened up to sport, and the popularization of cycling as a social value. While we increase our country's organizational capacity with the races we have integrated into the international calendar, we are also encouraging future champions at the national level. On this journey that stretches from the track to the mountains, from the velodrome to historic routes, the pedals are turning not only for medals but also for inspiration. This year, we are also breaking new ground. On August 14-15, the Great Britain Cycling Championship will be held at the Konya Velodrome." We will host the Federation's UCI-sanctioned world record attempts. Hosting the stars of world cycling in Türkiye is a major step in demonstrating to the world the infrastructure level we have achieved in track cycling. Organizing the Turkish Track Cycling Championship also carries historic significance. Behind the development of Turkish cycling lies a team working day and night, collaborating local governments, and supporting stakeholders. I wish all our athletes success, and I invite all our cities and people to share the energy of cycling and share in this excitement."

The Turkish Cycling Federation's August activity calendar is as follows:

Road Cycling Discipline

August 2: Uludağ Performance Climb Race - Bursa August 8-10: Turkey Cup 6th Stage PYY - Karaman (National) August 14-15: Nation's Cup Hungary - Hungary August 23-24: Grand Prix Ordu (International) August 27-30: Liberation Road Bike Tour - Ankara - Samsun (International) August 28-31: Para Cycling World Championship Ronse/Belgium

Mountain Bike (MTB) Discipline

August 1-2: Palandöken MTB Cup - Erzurum (C1-International) August 2-3: Davut Berber MTB Cup - Erzurum (National) August 3: Ejder 3200 MTB Cup - Erzurum (C2-International) August 5-9: Junior European Championship - Sweden August 9-10: Rize MTB Cup - Rize (C1-International) August 9-10: Yaşar Gümüş MTB Cup - Rize (National) August 16-17: Yenice MTB Cup - Karabük (C2-International) August 16-17: Abdülaziz Talat Tuncalp MTB Cup - Karabük (National) August 23-24: Kahramanmaraş MTB Cup - Kahramanmaraş (C2-International) August 23-24: Hasan Kılıç Mountain Bike Championship - Kahramanmaraş (National)

Track Cycling Discipline

August 14-15: Great Britain Record Trials - Konya August 16: Elite and U23 Women's and Men's Track Cycling Turkish Championships - Konya August 20-24: World Junior Track Championships - Apeldoorn/Netherlands

Gran Fondo Races

August 23-24: Gran Fondo Başkent - Ankara

August 30-31: Çaycuma Gran Fondo - Zonguldak

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