Tour of Türkiye
The 61st Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye is a 2.Pro UCI ProSeries stage race running April 26 - May 3, 2026, across Turkey's scenic coastal and interior regions. The race traditionally traverses the Turquoise Coast and Anatolian interior over 7-8 stages, mixing sprint opportunities, hilly attacking days, and at least one summit-finish queen stage (historically around the Meryem Ana climb or similar Aegean ascents). As a ProSeries event, it draws a mix of WorldTour sprinters, opportunistic breakaway riders, and ProTeam GC hopefuls. Full stage details were being finalized at time of writing - the route typically includes Antalya, the Aegean coast, and inland climbing.
Where to watch
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The route, day by day
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Who to watch & what to watch for
Top Starters
Startlist TBD.
Jerseys
Fight for the overall
Narratives to watch
- A showcase of Turkey's cycling ambition - the race runs along the Turquoise Coast and Aegean regions featuring dramatic scenery
- Mix of WorldTour teams and ProTeam squads creates tactical variety and opportunity for outsiders
- The Meryem Ana or similar summit finishes typically decide the GC - a single mountain day can be decisive
- Sprint stages attract top WorldTour finishers - Turkey is one of the spring's best ProSeries sprint battlegrounds
- Race often runs into early May, overlapping with the Giro d'Italia start
Form book & lore
First held in 1963, the Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye is Turkey's most prestigious stage race and one of the longest-running international events in Asia/Middle East. It is a staple of the UCI ProSeries calendar and has hosted some of cycling's best sprinters and stage hunters. Mark Cavendish is a multiple stage winner. The race's profile has elevated since its UCI WorldTour inclusion in certain years, and it continues to draw a strong international field. The iconic Meryem Ana climb on the Aegean coast has historically decided the GC.
When to tune in
Tune in for the designated mountain stage(s) - historically this is the most important GC day. Sprint stages provide top-tier finishes from WorldTour fast men. Live coverage is often available via Eurosport/Discovery+ in Europe. Spoiler caution: ProSeries races sometimes have limited live coverage internationally, so on-demand viewing risks sidebar spoilers. Specific stage details to be finalized - stages array below reflects a typical 8-stage template.
What we know & don't know
- Broadcast No public broadcast coverage confirmed for this race. The race-data.json entries are placeholders flagged "Not available" — see broadcaster notes for organizer social-channel pointers.