L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France held in Istanbul

The third edition of L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France was held in Istanbul, featuring approximately 2,000 cyclists from around 23 to 50 countries. The event included three distinct routes: a 97.6 km long course, a 41.3 km short course, and a 31.4 km Intercontinental Experience course.

Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome participated in the event, making a notable appearance by cycling across the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge between the Asian and European continents. The race, which began at the Ümraniye Anadolu Millet Bahçesi, saw Ömer Cumhur Boyraz win the men’s long course and Gökçe Demirsoy win the women’s long course.

Due to the race and associated running events, significant traffic disruptions occurred across several Istanbul districts, including Beykoz, Ümraniye, Beşiktaş, Fatih, and Beyoğlu. The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and various connecting roads were subject to temporary closures and controlled traffic flow to ensure participant safety.