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Cross-country cycling and mountain biking are quickly gaining popularity in Turkey.

In July 2007, Turkey hosted the UCI European Mountain Biking Cross-country Championships to fulsome praise.

Manavgat, near Side on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, is the setting for the opener to the 2008 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Cup.

The Cross-country Championships were organized excellently by Argeus Tourism & Travel, not in small part because Mr Aydin Ayhan Güney of Argeus is an ardent mountain biker and an organizer of the annual June Cappadocia MTB Festival. Argeus organizes a full array of mountain bike tours of Cappadocia, from half-day to 8-day. More...

Road Conditions
The surface tends to be fairly rough crushed-stone asphalt, not the best for cycling, but certainly bearable to an experienced cyclist. More...

Cycling Maps
Not bad, and getting better. Here are some of the best. More...

Bicycle Camping
Although you will find it possible to camp rough (ie, just stop somewhere in the countryside and pitch a tent), I'd save it for special occasions and emergencies. More...

Bus, Train & Ship Transport
You can usually have your bike shipped as baggage aboard inter-city buses, trains, ships and ferryboats when the need for speed and/or comfort arises. More...

Repairs & Spare Parts
You may find them in the big cities, but you should bring the most likely-needed spares with you. More...


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Cappadocia, Turkey

Above, imagine riding through the moonscape of Cappadocia.
Below, a road in eastern Turkey.

Highway in Eastern Turkey