Monday, 24 March 2025
Konya's Cycling Success Continues with New Achievements

Konya's Cycling Success Continues with New Achievements

Konya Metropolitan Municipality Cycling Team achieved success in the races held in Alanya, winning awards and making Konya proud. On the first day, the Metropolitan cyclists won a silver medal, and on the second day of the race, they celebrated their championship victory.

Despite being established only a year ago, Konya Metropolitan Municipality Cycling Team continues to add new successes to its already impressive record.

On March 25-26, the Continental Team representing Konya professionally at the International Kleopatra Criterium and the UCI 1.2 Grand Prix Syedra Ancient City races in Alanya won 1 gold and 1 silver medal on the first and second days, respectively, and returned to the city with pride.

Konya Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club's Yunus Emre Yılmaz, who competed in the Elite Men's category at the International Kleopatra Criterium Races, won a silver medal in the challenging 40-kilometer race. Competing in a tough medal race with significant opponents in his category, Yılmaz received high praise from cycling authorities at the end of the race.

Konya Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club's Samet Bulut, who competed in the challenging 150-kilometer stage of the UCI 1.2 Grand Prix Syedra Ancient City races, achieved great success. The young rider, who completed the race in first place in the U23 category, took Konya's name to the top as the champion. Samet Bulut, who received admiration for his successful performance, was selected as the 'best U23 athlete' of the competition.