Historical Peninsula Bicycle Tour Held

Hosted by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, the Historical Peninsula Bicycle Tour started from Yenikapı with approximately 750 participants and was successfully completed.

Start Given from Yenikapı

The Historical Peninsula Bicycle Tour, organized in partnership with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Department of Youth and Sports Services and İBB Spor İstanbul, took place. The 19-kilometer organization, attended by approximately 750 cyclists, brought together the city's historical heritage with sports and environmental awareness.

Participation and Safety

Gathering in front of the Yenikapı Bicycle House, participants experienced an unforgettable riding experience among the city's iconic structures. While roads were not closed to traffic during the event, participants had the opportunity to tour the atmosphere of the Historical Peninsula with their bicycles accompanied by security measures.

Route and Course Details

The convoy, starting to pedal in front of the Yenikapı Bicycle House, progressed along the Golden Horn coast after leaving behind the Kumkapı, Çatladıkapı, Sirkeci, and Eminönü routes. The cyclists, turning back from Balat, reached Gülhane Park, Sultanahmet Square, and the surroundings of Hagia Sophia.

Medals and Memories

Following the Küçük Ayasofya and Kennedy Street route, the convoy reached the starting point, the Yenikapı Bicycle House, and completed the course. A special commemorative medal and a food package were presented to all athletes who crossed the finish line of the tour in memory of the day.