Kahramanmaraş International Cycling Race draws 175 riders from 31 countries

Kahramanmaraş Tour of Kahramanmaraş international cycling race 175 riders Muğla team

The third edition of the Tour of Kahramanmaraş, organized by the Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality, completed its first stage on 4 August 2026. The 128‑kilometre course ran through Türkoğlu, Beyoğlu, Demirciler, Kapıçam and Ali Kayası and featured 175 cyclists representing 31 nations. Italy’s Kyrylo Tsarenko won the stage, with Abner Santiago Umba Lopez second and Malaysia’s Adne Willemjan Van Angelen third. The race is part of the UCI 2026 programme and is intended to showcase Kahramanmaraş’s recovery after the 2023 earthquake.

Muğla Metropolitan Municipality’s Continental Cycling Team also took part in the event, highlighting the city’s ambition to promote itself on the world cycling stage. Team coordinator İlker Cömert said the participation supports the “World City Muğla” motto and helps raise Kahramanmaraş’s international profile. The competition will continue with a second stage the next day, a third stage on Thursday, and a final stage scheduled for 7 August.

Entities

Abner Santiago Umba Lopez · Adne Willemjan Van Angelen · Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality · Kyrylo Tsarenko · Muğla Metropolitan Municipality

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The first stage covered a 128‑kilometre route through Türkoğlu, Beyoğlu, Demirciler, Kapıçam and Ali Kayası. www.haber16.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The race schedule includes a second stage the following day, a third stage on Thursday, and a final stage on 7 August. www.haber16.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Muğla Metropolitan Municipality’s Continental Cycling Team competed in the Tour of Kahramanmaraş.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The third edition of the Tour of Kahramanmaraş held its first stage. www.haber16.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The race is organized by Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality and is part of the UCI 2026 programme to promote the city after the earthquake. www.haber16.com
[● 2 SOURCES] 175 cyclists from 31 countries participated in the race. www.haber16.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kyrylo Tsarenko of Italy won the first stage. www.haber16.com

Sources

Muğla Büyükşehir Belediyesi Kıta Bisiklet Takımı, Kahramanmaraş'taki Yarışta Boy Gösteriyor. [www.mersinhaber.com]

23 days ago

3'üncü Uluslararası Kahramanmaraş Bisiklet Yarışması'nın ilk etabı tamamlandı [www.haber16.com]

24 days ago