# Gran Fondo cycling races in Turkey

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gran-fondo-cycling-races-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-07T17:40:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Gran Fondo cycling races are being organized in various Turkish locations. The inaugural ŠKODA Çanakkale Gran Fondo, organized by the Turkish National Olympic Committee, featured 924 cyclists from 13 countries. The race route involved crossing between continents via ferry and the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge.

Following this, the second annual Gran Fondo Yalova is scheduled to take place under the auspices of the Yalova Governorship. This event aims to promote sports tourism in Yalova, offering both long and short courses with cash prizes and travel rewards for top male and female competitors.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Yalova to host second annual Gran Fondo cycling race

The second Gran Fondo Yalova amateur cycling race will be held on October 11, featuring 58km and 80km routes to promote sports tourism in Yalova, Turkey.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yalova-to-host-second-annual-gran-fondo-cycling-race

### 2026-10-05: ŠKODA Çanakkale Gran Fondo cycling race held in Turkey

The inaugural ŠKODA Çanakkale Gran Fondo in Turkey saw 924 cyclists from 13 countries race across two continents via ferry and the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/koda-anakkale-gran-fondo-cycling-race-held-in-turkey

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Cite as: Gran Fondo cycling races in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gran-fondo-cycling-races-in-turkey