Ironman 70.3 Antalya Bike Course

After the open water swim and transition in Belek Beach Park the first 10k of the bike course lead you along the golf courses of the world famouse destination Belek to enter a very flat and straight area towards the town of Serik.

In Serik the course turns on to the main highway for appoximately 4k before turning off towards the historical places around Aspendos.

After 17.4k the course crosses Aspendos bridge, a historical site normally closed for traffic but opened for the bike course of Gloria Ironman 70.3 Turkey.

The crossing of the bridge will for sure be one of the most scenic and photogenic parts of the bike course.

After the bridge, the course reunites with the main highway again to turn off it about 4k later and lead towards the town of Tasagil on an again very flat and straight road that will give you the chance to really push for speed for another 3k.

From Tasagil, the course starts getting into the backcountry, slowly approaching the hilly terrain of the Köprülü Kanyon National Park and passing authentic backcountry towns.

From Tasagil, the course starts getting into the backcountry, slowly approaching the hilly terrain of the Köprülü Kanyon National Park and passing authentic backcountry towns.

From km 30 on, the road leads into a more remote area, becoming more winding and offering spectacular views. This area is already frequently used by bikers, possibly training to become one of the first finishers of Gloria Ironman 70.3 Turkey.

After nearly 50k, the course approaches the turning point in a last uphill section.

Turning Point

Köprülü Canyon

Köprülü Canyon

Top of the climb.

The climb starts to reach its top at approximately 220m above sea level, offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges before descending again into the beautiful and quiet area of Köprülü Kanyon, passing by rushing waterfalls, crystal clear streams and old pine forests.

Until km 40 the valley is mostly flat and wide open.

After the turn around point, the course leads back the same way for approximately 17k before entering a less remote but not less beautiful area of Orange orchards and wide river beds.

At km 70, a dam leads across the river.

Moving forward on the other side of the river, the views of ancient remains such as aqueducts make it clear that the track is approaching the Aspendos area again.

Only some kilometres later, the most historical sight of this area itself comes into view. The Aspendos amphitheatre has seen a lot in the last 2000 years since it was built under the roman Marc Aurel, but it has certainly never seen an Ironman 70.3 race passing just in front of it´s walls.

After Aspendos, the course reunites with the outgoing bike course and the last 13 k offer another flat and fast section to push for your personal best and prepare yourself for the half marathon to come.