Chris Froome to join L’Étape Türkiye cycling event in Istanbul

Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome will participate in the L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France on September 20 in Istanbul. As a brand ambassador for Škoda, Froome is expected to join cycling enthusiasts and participate in filming sessions on the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, which connects the Asian and European sides of the city.

The event, which is part of the L’Étape Series for amateur athletes, is expected to host approximately 2,000 participants from around 50 different countries. It holds the distinction of being the only L’Étape race in the world with an intercontinental route.

Participants will compete on three different courses: a long-distance route of 101.59 km, a short-distance route of 49.83 km, and a 31.4 km intercontinental experience route. Winners will receive special trophies manufactured in Konya, a city recognized as a European Capital of Cycling.