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Istanbul Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by & Istanbul Cappadocia Tour ;Welcome to the Bicycle L'Étape by Tour Türkiye in Istanbul!
Get ready for an exhilarating ride through one of the world’s most vibrant cities. The Bicycle L'Étape by Tour Türkiye, a premier cycling event, brings the spirit and challenge of the Tour de France to the historic and dynamic city of Istanbul. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a passionate amateur, this event offers a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of competitive cycling against the stunning backdrop of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks.
This year, riders will embark on a carefully curated route that showcases the city’s rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes. From the bustling streets and majestic architecture to the scenic coastal views, Istanbul provides an unforgettable setting for this exhilarating race.
Join us as we celebrate cycling, community, and the unmatched beauty of Istanbul. Gear up, get ready, and experience the ride of a lifetime at L'Étape by Tour Türkiye!.
The best tour in
Turkey, including Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Capppadocia.
This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles. There are no
long bus rides just domestic flights getting you to your destination
comfortable and relaxed.
Highlights
- L'Étape by Tour de France, will be held for the first time in Turkey on October 19-20.
- Event Name. L'Etape Türkiye by Tour de France ; Event Location. Beykoz/İstanbul
- Hagia Sophia: This architectural marvel started as a cathedral, was converted into a mosque, and is now a museum (though it’s currently functioning as a mosque again). Its massive dome and stunning mosaics are breathtaking.
- Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque): Known for its striking blue tiles, this mosque is a quintessential symbol of Istanbul. It’s an active place of worship, so dress modestly and check visiting times.
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: One of the most iconic experiences in Cappadocia. Floating above the fairy chimneys and unique rock formations at sunrise is unforgettable.
- Göreme Open-Air Museum: A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a complex of rock-cut churches with impressive frescoes.
- Uçhisar Castle: A natural rock formation offering panoramic views of Cappadocia. The climb to the top is worth it for the breathtaking scenery. Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground Cities: Explore these ancient subterranean cities that once provided refuge for early Christians. They are extensive and fascinating. Love Valley: Known for its unique, phallic-shaped rock formations. It’s a great spot for hiking and taking photos. Pasabag (Monk’s Valley): Famous for its fairy chimneys, it’s a wonderful place to walk among these incredible geological formations. Avanos: A town known for its pottery and ceramics. You can watch traditional pottery-making or try your hand at it in a local workshop.
- Ephesus Ancient City: One of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, with highlights including: The Library of Celsus: An impressive facade that once housed a major library. The Great Theatre: A massive amphitheater that could hold up to 25,000 spectators. The Temple of Artemis: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (though only ruins remain). The Odeon: A smaller theater used for musical performances and council meetings. The Terrace Houses: Ancient residences with well-preserved frescoes and mosaics, offering insight into the daily life of Ephesus' wealthier citizens.
- House of the Virgin Mary: Believed to be the final home of Mary, the mother of Jesus, this site is a place of pilgrimage and reflection.
- Pamukkale Travertines: The iconic white terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters that have created stunning cascading pools. You can walk barefoot on the terraces and swim in some of the thermal pools. Hierapolis Ancient City: An ancient city that sits above the Pamukkale travertines. Highlights include: The Roman Theatre: A well-preserved ancient theater with a beautiful view of the surrounding area. The Ancient Baths: Also known as the Cleopatra Pool, where you can swim in thermal waters surrounded by ancient ruins. The Temple of Apollo: A significant temple dedicated to the god Apollo, with impressive ruins. Cleopatra’s Pool: An ancient thermal pool where you can swim among submerged columns and ruins, believed to have been a gift from Mark Antony to Cleopatra. Necropolis: The ancient cemetery of Hierapolis, with a range of tombs and sarcophagi that provide insights into the funerary practices of the time.
Itinerary
Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff
and transfer to your hotel, Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
(Open buffet breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel and
depart for the Long track bike tour . L'Etape Turkey is a cycling event held in
Istanbul that offers amateur cyclists the opportunity to compete under
professional racing conditions. This exciting race also offers athletes the
opportunity to explore the beautiful landscapes of Istanbul. The race provides
an unforgettable experience by providing world-class mechanical support and a
safe environment. L'Etape Turkey is both a competitive event and offers
cyclists a pleasant and traffic-free riding environment. This fascinating event
is a perfect opportunity for athletes to push their limits and discover the
magnificent routes of Istanbul.
Event hours:
09:30-12:00 Training (Experience the track)
12:00- 20:00 I Chip distribution procedures to competitors
10:00-20:00 I EXPO area activities 18:00- 18.30 Athlete Technical Information
Meeting
This tour will end approximately 22.00 and you will be returned back to your
hotel.
Dinner and overnight Istanbul
Distance: 109 km
Climbing: 1792 km
After the tour,
transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast and dinner
included)
Pick up from hotel at 05:30 in the morning and set off for the Bicycle Race
finals L'Etape Turkey is a cycling event held in Istanbul that offers amateur
cyclists the opportunity to compete under professional racing conditions. This
exciting race also offers athletes the opportunity to explore the beautiful
landscapes of Istanbul. The race offers an unforgettable experience by
providing world-class mechanical support and a safe environment. L'Etape Turkey
is both a competitive event and offers cyclists a pleasant and traffic-free riding
environment. This fascinating event is the perfect opportunity for athletes to
push their limits and discover the magnificent routes of Istanbul.
Event hours:
06:00-07:00 I Chip distribution to
competitors
07:00-07:30 I Athlete Technical Information Meeting
08:00 I Start
12:00 I Race finals
12:30-14:30 Award Ceremony
Istanbul by Night: Dinner & Show Cruise on the Bosphorus (Local
Food)
19:30/20:00 –We will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to our yacht.
The panoramic view of Istanbul by the Bosphorus at night, dinner, belly dancing
Show, Dj music, and folk shows will both be memorable.
Entertainment Program:
D.J Music
Belly Dancing Show
Anatolian Folk Dances
Turkish Romany Dance
At the end of the dinner and Show cruise on the Bosphorus program, transfer to
hotels at midnight.
24:00 – You will be returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first
visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient
Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the
Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of
Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET
IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the
16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of
its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be
HAGIA SOPHIA
GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as
the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand
Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000
years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th
century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch
break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ASIL EFENDI which is a unique
atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic
Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and
fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all
naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
Please
Note: Please do not
forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue
Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast enjoy BOSPORUS BY BOAT; a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and
Asia. The shore lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses,
and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will see the magnificent
sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and
further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the
coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade
faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists, gather every sunday to
display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a
church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI
FORTRESS (view from boat), Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest
of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the
infamous Bosporus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military
architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from boat), is the
summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory
featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on
the Asian side of Istanbul. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After
the lunch we will then take you to the GRAND SPICE
BAZAAR,
which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you
will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish
Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes
totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and
stores. After the tour transfer to Istanbul Airport for domestic
flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast between
08:30 am, departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the
best-preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of
Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre.
Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place, which
continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre.
After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction
style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all
Orginal with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic
reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit
wines. We will see the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit
wine. In the evening, you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit
wine. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of
the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On
this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying
that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping
experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Dinner and Overnight
in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a
lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale
(cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this
natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural
springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk
Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile
industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile
factories of Pamukkale. This
tour will end approximately 18.30 and you will be back to your hotel. Dinner
and Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast, we depart for İzmir Airport for our domestic flight to
Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is
yours to explore Cappadocia. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
Please Note: If you wish to join our
optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact
with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast at
09:30 depart for Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City,
one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground
City tour, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia.
Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing
the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an
abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the
restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop,
to see how to make potteries. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley
Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite
the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from
man-made. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination
Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Last
stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats,
which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00
and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast you will have free time in
Cappadocia. Today we depart to Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to
Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we
would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip
back home and thanks for choosing.TravelShop.Booking.
Trip includes
Included
Guiding Method
Fully guided
All airport transfer services mentioned inside the
itinerary
2 Day Transportation Bicycle L'Etape Türkiye by Tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking
coach
GRAN FONDO RULES PREPARED ACCORDING TO THE TURKISH CYCLING FEDERATION INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
1.1. The
rules will be valid during the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series races.
1.2. All
athletes who register for the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series races are deemed to
have accepted these rules.
1.3. Each
participant must check the content of the race bag given to them in the
registration area and report any inaccuracies in their personal information to
the race management.
RACE
CATEGORIES
SHORT
COURSE:
- Youth
Male/Female (14-17) (Will start separately.)(Born between 01.01.2005 -
31.12.2008)
- Elite
Male/Female (18-34)
- Master
Male/Female (35-39)
- Master
Male/Female (40-44)
- Master
Male/Female (45-49)
- Master
Male/Female (50-54)
- Master
Male/Female (55-59)
- Master
Male/Female (60-64)
- Master
Male/Female (65+)
- General
Classification Male/Female
LONG
COURSE:
- Elite
Male/Female (18-34)
- Master
Male/Female (35-39)
- Master
Male/Female (40-44)
- Master
Male/Female (45-49)
- Master
Male/Female (50-54)
- Master
Male/Female (55-59)
- Master
Male/Female (60+)
- General
Classification Male/Female
TEAM
There is
no team ranking.
BICYCLE
AND EQUIPMENT
4.1.
GENERAL
4.1.1.
The use of electric bicycles is prohibited.
4.1.2.
Each participant is responsible for the safety of their own bicycle. Make sure
that the brakes and other components are working properly.
4.1.3.
Athletes who are found to participate in the race with a bicycle that does not
comply with the rules will be removed from the race and disqualified.
4.1.4.
Water bottle cages may only be used within the frame geometry.
4.2.
RACE/ROAD BICYCLES
The use
of race/road bicycles is not mandatory in the race. However, considering the
speed and type of the race, it is desired that participants prefer road/race
bikes.
4.3.
MOUNTAIN BIKE AND CITY BIKE
These
types of bikes can be used in the race. If you prefer to participate in the
race with a mountain bike or city bike, please consider factors such as average
speed, time limits, safety.
4.4.
SPECIAL RULES
The
components and parts listed below are prohibited from being used in the race.
-
Triathlon type handlebars and aero bars
-
Single-speed, fixie bikes
- Hand
bikes
- Any
bicycle with a carrier
-
Headphones are prohibited. Use of MP3 players and similar devices is prohibited.
HELMET,
RACE NUMBER
5.1.
HELMET
It is
mandatory to wear a helmet during the race.
5.2. RACE
NUMBER
The race
number is like the athlete's identity. The race number must be used visibly on
both sides behind the athlete's jersey and under the saddle of the bike.
PARTICIPATION
CONDITIONS
6.1. All
amateur road cyclists can participate in the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series.
6.2.
Athletes who have received a doping penalty in the last 5 years are prohibited
from participating.
6.3
According to the Federation rules, in all cycling branches,
-
Athletes who have earned UCI points in the last 2 years (regardless of cycling
discipline)
-
Athletes who are in the national team of the cycling or triathlon federation or
in the cycling team registered with the UCI in the year the event is organized
(regardless of cycling discipline) cannot participate in the race.
The said
athletes can register for the National Long Race and compete in a separate
classification.
START
RULES:
- The
order of the competitors during the start will be made according to their age
categories. Athletes who do not comply with the order will be disqualified. The
order is as follows:
1st
Stage: Elite (18-34), Master (35-39), Master (40-44)
2nd
Stage: Master (45-49), Master (50-54), Master (55-59). Master (60-64), Master
(65-69), Master (70-74), Master (75-79)
-
According to the Federation rules, it is not deemed appropriate for athletes
under the age of 18 to take part in the general classification and mass start.
Therefore, the Youth (14-17) age group athletes will start separately.
-
According to the Federation rules, athletes who will participate in the
National Long Race will start separately.
TURKCELL
GRAN FONDO SERIES SERVICES
7.1.
Motorcycle Tracking
7.1.1.
Motorcycles will take part in the race to ensure traffic, road and athlete
safety.
7.1.2.
Motorcycles ensure that the race is carried out within the rules and perform
the following duties:
They also
serve to remove participants who do not comply with the rules from the race, to
provide first aid and to pave the way for the leader group.
RANKINGS
AND RESULTS
8.1.
General Individual Results
General
individual results are divided into two as "Women" and
"Men". Two separate results will be published as "General
Women's Ranking" and "General Men's Ranking".
8.2.
Results by Race Categories
Results
by race categories will be published separately as women and men, race distance
and age categories.
TIME CHIP
9.1. The
time it takes for each individual participant to complete the race will be
measured electronically with the chip.
9.2. The
electronic chip given to you during registration must be attached to your bike
in accordance with the instructions for use.
9.3. The
race start time is the time the start is given for each athlete.
9.4. The
electronic chip must be returned to the race team after the race.
NUTRITION
DURING THE RACE
10.1. During the Gran
Fondo, at least one short course and one long course
Segments
Name |
Distance |
Elev. Diff. |
Avg. Grade |
Sahil-Kaptanlar
yokus |
0.99 km |
59 m |
6.0% |
Çiftlik
repeats |
1.52 km |
93 m |
6.1% |
FSM
Geçiş |
1.24 km |
81 m |
1.2% |
Hekimbasi |
2.23 km |
-15 m |
-0.4% |
Ataturk
Cd. Climb |
1.75 km |
88 m |
5.0% |
Kavacık
Köprüsü tırmanışı |
1.81 km |
87 m |
4.7% |
Kavacik
Uphill |
1.50 km |
80 m |
5.3% |
Göksu
1071 |
0.95 km |
73 m |
7.7% |
Çengeldere
yokuşa kadar TT |
2.07 km |
25 m |
1.0% |
Polonezköy
Yolu (Görele Polonezköy Yolu) 2 52 Climb |
1.60 km |
97 m |
6.1% |
Çengeldere
Cd. Climb |
1.41 km |
95 m |
6.7% |
Cengeldere
Core |
1.03 km |
71 m |
6.9% |
polonezköy
ilk iniş |
0.65 km |
-60 m |
-9.2% |
Beykoz
Cd 33 Climb |
1.37 km |
97 m |
7.1% |
Tersten
Kılıçlı Climb |
2.24 km |
145 m |
6.5% |
İshaklı
Sapağı - Düzlük Ağaç Gölgesi (Şile Caddesi) |
1.51 km |
130 m |
8.5% |
Şile
Cd Climb |
1.15 km |
119 m |
10.3% |
Bozhane
Downhill |
2.81 km |
-144 m |
-4.9% |
Kılıçlı
Downhill |
1.91 km |
-111 m |
-5.8% |
ogumce
pasamandıra tt-cbyce |
4.01 km |
13 m |
0.2% |
Tepedeki
Kasise Kadar |
0.51 km |
13 m |
2.4% |
riva
atatürk cd |
0.68 km |
59 m |
8.6% |
Cayagiz
climb |
1.29 km |
50 m |
3.7% |
Riva
Dönüş İlk Yokuş |
0.94 km |
48 m |
5.1% |
GF
Beykoz No4 |
0.76 km |
46 m |
6.0% |
cayagız
climb kısa |
0.63 km |
41 m |
6.5% |
riva
caddesi kopmaca :) |
1.37 km |
10 m |
0.1% |
Dereseki
Kavsak öncesi son tırmanış |
2.51 km |
55 m |
2.2% |
Out
of Category Climb^g * Ado |
8.30 km |
237 m |
2.9% |
Kısa
bozuk asfalt |
0.53 km |
22 m |
4.1% |
sıırmakes
kavsak msevket kavsak-cbyce |
2.13 km |
28 m |
1.3% |
Toygar
mah. cami segmenti |
4.58 km |
143 m |
3.1% |
OLD
VERSION - Toygar mah. cami segmenti |
4.58 km |
143 m |
3.1% |
acarlar
uzun |
3.81 km |
158 m |
4.1% |
acarlar |
1.97 km |
82 m |
4.1% |
Yeni
Riva Yolu Descent |
8.39 km |
-254 m |
-3.0% |
Spin
like Cancellara |
3.13 km |
-89 m |
-2.8% |
riva
yolu inis |
6.91 km |
-176 m |
-2.4% |
kavacik
tirmanisi |
1.14 km |
88 m |
7.6% |
yeni
riva yolu - kavacik sapagi |
1.26 km |
101 m |
8.0% |
Kavacık
> Migros (İniş) |
2.57 km |
-121 m |
-4.7% |
Kavacık
E80 sapak Göksuköprü downhill |
2.91 km |
-101 m |
-3.4% |
Göksu
Evlerine İniş 1979 |
1.43 km |
-85 m |
-5.9% |
kavacık-anadolu
hisarı down |
2.56 km |
-90 m |
-3.5% |
Goksu
Evleri İniş |
1.64 km |
-32 m |
-1.9% |
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