Pedals Will Spin in a Unique View at Akra Gran Fondo

The countdown has begun for AKRA Gran Fondo Antalya powered by AG Tohum, which will be held for the 6th time this year with the support of AG Tohum under the main sponsorship of AKRA Hotels. Registrations for the race organized in Kemer, Antalya's important tourism center, continue at full speed.

A high participation is expected this year, as in previous years, for the organization to be held under the co-sponsorship of Fraport TAV Antalya Airport, Corendon Airlines and Diana Travel. The amateur road cycling race AKRA Gran Fondo Antalya, which has been held since 2018, will be held this year with the slogan "Be a part of Blue and Green".
Organized by Argeus Travel & Events and Yedi İletişim and organized by TR Antalya Governorship, TR Ministry of Youth and Sports, Turkish Cycling Federation, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, Kemer Municipality and Konyaaltı Municipality, Yaşam Hospitals, Toyota, Ceysu, Salcano, Paloma Hotels, Antalya Akvaryum, Local and foreign athletes participating in the race, which will be organized with the contributions of Shimano, Zemzem Turizm and Olympos Teleferik, will closely witness the unique natural beauties of Kemer.

REGISTRATION CONTINUES
Registrations continue at AKRA Gran Fondo Antalya, which is one of the most beautiful cycling routes in Turkey, in the unique view of Kemer, the pearl of Antalya. While there was intense participation before the challenging yet enjoyable race, the registration process will end on Wednesday, April 24th. Amateur cyclists from all over the world will closely experience the sport and the unique natural beauties of Kemer throughout the race.

IT DRAWS ATTENTION WITH ITS UNIQUE TRACK
The race, which consists of 2 tracks organized in accordance with the regulations of the International Cycling Union (UCI) and the Turkish Cycling Federation, will host amateur cyclists from many countries in Kemer district of Antalya. The long track of the race, 98 kilometers long, "AKRA", attracts the attention of race fans with a total climb of more than 2 thousand meters. Offering different activities to the participants, AKRA Gran Fondo Antalya powered by AG Tohum will start from Kemer Olbia Park and end at the same point after approximately 6 hours. Another track of the race, the AG Tohum Track, consists of a distance of 49 kilometers. The course, where racers will climb more than 537 meters, will start from Kemer Olbia Park and end at the same point.

CATEGORIES
On the AKRA 98K track; Elite Male (18-34), Master Male (35-39), Master Male (40-44), Master Male (45-49), Master Male (50-54), Master Male (55-59), Master Male (60-64), Master Male (65+), General Classification Male. Elite Woman; Elite Woman (18-34), Master Woman (35-39), Master Woman (40-44), Master Woman (45-49), Master Woman (50-54), Master Woman (55-59), Master Woman (60-64), Master Women (65+), General Classification Women.
AG Tohum is on the 49K track; Young Male (16-17) ; Elite Male (18-34), Master Male (35-39), Master Male (40-44), Master Male (45-49), Master Male (50-54), Master Male (55-59), Master Male (60-64), Master Male (65+), General Classification Male. Young Women (16-17), Elite Women; Elite Woman (18-34), Master Woman (35-39), Master Woman (40-44), Master Woman (45-49), Master Woman (50-54), Master Woman (55-59), Master Woman She will compete in (60-64), Master Woman (65+), General Classification Woman, Paralympic and Tandem categories.

“A MAGICAL JOURNEY”
AKRA Gran Fondo Antalya powered by AG Tohum General Director Aydın Ayhan Güney said, “We are happy to host our athletes once again with the unique view of Kemer. "While our athletes who will compete on our short and long track will compete with each other, they will have a magical journey with the Blue and Green views of our route," he said.

“A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE”
AKRA Gran Fondo Antalya powered by AG Tohum Project Coordinator
A.Haluk Özsevim said, “Our registrations started quickly this year as well. We are happy to see the interest of amateur cycling athletes. With this race, we offer a beautiful racing environment to our athletes and also reveal the opportunities offered by Kemer and Antalya. "We are waiting for cycling enthusiasts to Kemer for this unique experience," he said.