Queenscycling

Queens

Welcome to the first edition of the Queens Cycling Races!
29 May 2022

This is a race consisting of only queen stages refering to the most difficult stages in bicycle races. Get ready to wear your crown like you conquered the epic climbs in Marmaris by the Aegean coast!

Passion
for Cycling
It is a Passion

We attribute our passion for cycling to two reasons, challenging climbs that require individual performance and riding within the beauty of the nature.

Discover the Area
Enjoy
the Nature
Enjoy the Ride

You can think of the Queens race day as experiencing the most enjoyable group ride with your friends and the most challenging race together. Enjoy the nature on the route and pedal without any race stress, but you will need all your performance in the climbing segment!

More About Queens
Challenging
Climbs
Only The Climbs

Queens races consist of a minimum of two climbing stages with elevation gain of 3,000m and above. Only climbs will be rated! Enjoy the ride and the unique beauty of the nature for the rest of the route!

Race Routes
Soft Start to get the Rhythm Going

Queens will start with a soft start behind the race car. Race car will lead the whole group for the first 5km which is a climbing route (not rated) and will fade out on the top. Just warm up and get the rhythm going!

Ready for a Fun Ride

Yes this is a race but rated only on the Queen climbs. Take your time to enjoy the unique natural beauty of the area along the way. No stress just fun!

Boost Zone to Boost Your Mood
This is where you gain back all your energy, get your recovery, and enjoy the day!

A BOOST ZONE will be waiting for you after each Queen Climb stage.
Fresh seasonal fruits from the area, freshly cooked cultural tastes, energy drinks and foods are waiting for you right there. Recovery instruments will help you to regenerate your legs whilst you can rest and chat with the riders as long as you want.

Queens

This is the tough part now:) You will perform the best of you in the most challenging climbs. The race will be rated over the sum of the Queen Climbs only. The long course is 160km with 3.520m of total elevation, and the short course is 87km with 1.930m of total elevation.

The Climbs

Long course includes two Queen climbs and the short course only one. You will witness the most beautiful scenery while you gain altitude. Killing climbs are waiting for you to be conquered!

This race will start in Marmaris and end in Akyaka!

Queens of the Aegean continues to offer different concepts that you will experience the firsts and differentiating the starting and ending points is one of them. You will enjoy spending time in Marmaris and Akyaka, two of the Aegean's most beautiful villages.

If you are going to stay in Marmaris, we have many options for returning from Akyaka. You can use the shuttle, you can return with your own car, you can ride to Marmaris with our Boosters with the Home Ride option, or you can go to Marmaris by your own bike. You can select your preference during registration.

Epic Climbs are waiting for you to be conquered!