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Turkish municipal cycling teams abroad

Overview

In July 2026, the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality announced that its Continental Cycling Team would take part in Portugal's 49th Tour, signalling the city’s intent to raise its international profile through sport. By early August, the same Muğla team was competing in the third edition of the Tour of Kahramanmaraş in Turkey, a UCI‑sanctioned race that also served to showcase the region’s post‑earthquake recovery. The team’s participation in both events underscores a broader strategy by Turkish municipalities to promote their cities on the world cycling stage.

Entities

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

Claims

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

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

Timeline

24 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Kahramanmaraş International Cycling Race draws 175 riders from 31 countries
The third Tour of Kahramanmaraş saw 175 riders from 31 countries; Italy’s Kyrylo Tsarenko won the first stage, and Muğla’s team also competed.
about 2 months ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Muğla Municipality Cycling Team to Compete in Portugal's 49th Tour
Turkey’s Muğla municipal cycling team, seven riders plus staff, will ride the 49th Portugal Tour (July 9‑12) across three 188 km stages, aiming for sport success and regional promotion.

Sources

haber16.com · mersinhaber.com