# Turkish municipal cycling teams abroad

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-municipal-cycling-teams-abroad
> Updated: 2026-08-04T16:41:13.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- 175 cyclists from 31 countries participated in the race. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The third edition of the Tour of Kahramanmaraş held its first stage. (single source)
- The first stage covered a 128‑kilometre route through Türkoğlu, Beyoğlu, Demirciler, Kapıçam and Ali Kayası. (single source)
- Kyrylo Tsarenko of Italy won the first stage. (single source)
- Muğla Metropolitan Municipality’s Continental Cycling Team competed in the Tour of Kahramanmaraş. (single source)
- The race schedule includes a second stage the following day, a third stage on Thursday, and a final stage on 7 August. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kahramanmara-international-cycling-race-draws-175-riders-from-31-countries

### 2026-07-09: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mula-municipality-cycling-team-to-compete-in-portugals-49th-tour

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Cite as: Turkish municipal cycling teams abroad. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-municipal-cycling-teams-abroad