The second one will be held this year with the support of Bursa Metropolitan Municipality. Bursa Grand Foundation, will take place on May 25 with the participation of approximately 30 cyclists from 700 different cities. This major organization will be held in the 2025 calendar. Türkiye's most crowded Gran Fondo race is getting ready to become.
Comprehensive Support and Preparations
The Bursa leg of the Gran Fondo races, an indispensable event for amateur road cyclists, will be held on Sunday, May 25, under the auspices of the Bursa Governorship, with the main sponsorship of the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, the coordination of the Provincial Youth and Sports Directorate and with the approval of the Turkish Bicycle Federation. This wide-ranging collaboration provides a strong foundation for the success of the organization.
Speaking at the introductory meeting of the races, Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Secretary General Mehmet Yıldız stated that Bursa stands out with its historical riches, natural beauties and the value it gives to sports. Yıldız emphasized that the Gran Fondo races will offer an unforgettable experience to cycling enthusiasts and said, “Bursa, as the city of sports, science, culture and art, will continue to host such organizations. I wish success to all competitors.”
Deputy Governor Rıza Gençoğlu also expressed his wishes for the Gran Fondo races to be successful and accident-free and thanked all institutions that contributed to the organization.
Unique Route and Women's Category in Bursa for the First Time
Turkish Cycling Federation Technical Board President and Bursa Race Director İsmail Aksoy gave detailed information about the organization. The race route It will start from Nilüfer Özlüce Boulevard and pass through villages that are home to every shade of green, such as Mudanya, Kumyaka, Tirilye, İpekyayla, Dereköy, Çekrice and Hasköy. Aksoy stated that the athletes will be in touch with nature and will also have a tough fight.
Aksoy emphasized the importance of Gran Fondo Bursa with the following words: “This event, which has the distinction of being the most crowded Gran Fondo race in Türkiye, will be enriched with athletes coming not only from Bursa but from all over Türkiye. Cycling enthusiasts from approximately 30 cities will meet on the same route.”
One of the most striking innovations is Gran Fondo Bursa, For the first time in Türkiye, a cycling race has a Women's Category Referans Holding representative Elif Sezgin also expressed their happiness in sponsoring the women's category. This step is considered an important development in terms of promoting gender equality in cycling.
Gran Fondo Bursa is an important organization that will provide an unforgettable experience for athletes and introduce the natural and cultural beauties of Bursa to a wide audience through bicycle tourism.
