50th PRESIDENTIAL CYCLING TOUR OF TURKEY
The Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey (TUR) started in 1963 with the name of “Marmara Tour”, gained international status in 1965 for the first time and was taken under the auspices of Presidential authority in 1966. On its 50th anniversary the competition will be held on April 27-May 4, 2014 in 8 stages starting from Alanya, proceeding along the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts. Istanbul will be home to the spectacular finish.
The world’s sole “transcontinental cycling tour” will witness the high-level competition of world-renowned athletes and teams. The slogan this year is “50 Years of Cycling Passion“. The Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey which has been reaching a wide access network throughout the world via live and recorded broadcasts by means of prestigious national and international channels in more than 150 countries since 2008, stands out as a global organization that serves as a model of Turkey’s sports organization experience. With its deep-rooted history, its contributions to the development of the sport of cycling and the promotion of tourism in Turkey through TV broadcasts, the organization continues to be a success story for our country.
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