'International Istanbul Cycling Tour - Tour of Istanbul', which will be organized by IMM subsidiary Spor Istanbul between 28 September and 1 October, will be organized by IMM President Ekrem İmamoğlu It started from Arnavutköy, with horns played by Arnavutköy District Governor Mahmut Hersanlıoğlu. "Just like the Istanbul Marathon, we are starting something that will increase in value over the years," said İmamoğlu, adding: "Istanbul now has a race that crosses two continents both by running and cycling. Thank you to everyone who contributed. "Everyone who signed this today will say, as the years go by, 'I signed this, I was in it,'" he said.
İMAMOĞLU: WE STARTED A BUSINESS THAT WILL INCREASE IN VALUE AS THE YEARS PASS
The "International Istanbul Cycling Tour - Tour of Istanbul", which will be organized by Spor Istanbul, a subsidiary of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM), between 28 September and 1 October, started with the stage starting from Arnavutköy Taşoluk District. A total of 15 athletes from 21 teams from 147 countries, IMM President Ekrem İmamoğlu and turned the pedals with the horns played by Arnavutköy District Governor Mahmut Hersanlıoğlu. İmamoğlu, who rang the starting horn of the race, expressed his feelings via live broadcast on his social media accounts. "We are starting the tour," said İmamoğlu, adding:
“EVERYONE WHO SIGNED THIS TODAY…”
“They will tour Istanbul. Here are the 21 teams participating from different parts of the world. Today we are in Arnavutköy, tomorrow in Şile. Later in Beykoz. Finally, a tour will be provided connecting two continents and we will make the finale on Bağdat Street. I'll be there on Sunday too. I see it this way: Just like the Istanbul Marathon, we are starting a business that will increase in value over the years. Istanbul now has a race that crosses two continents both by running and cycling. Thank you to everyone who contributed. Everyone who signed this today will say, as the years go by, 'I signed this, I was in it.' Therefore, I wish success to all institutions and organizations that do their duty with pride and joy, to all those who contribute, to managers and athletes who devote their hearts to cycling.”
RACES WILL LAST FOR 4 DAYS
The "Tour of Istanbul", which is in the 2.2 category of the International Cycling Union's (UCI) international road cycling calendar and consists of 4 stages, will take place between 28 September and 1 October. In the 4th Stage of the Tour of Istanbul, pedaling will be done between the European and Asian continents, just like in the Istanbul Marathon. The Public Tour on the fourth day of the Tour of Istanbul will bring together cycling enthusiasts with the magnificent view of Istanbul.