Ironman 70.3 Antalya Bike Course

Interessanter Ort nach 3,2 km

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.

Interessanter Ort nach 10,3 km

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

Interessanter Ort nach 18,3 km

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.

Interessanter Ort nach 18,6 km

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

Interessanter Ort nach 23,4 km

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.

Interessanter Ort nach 27,1 km

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.

Interessanter Ort nach 30,3 km

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.

Interessanter Ort nach 31,2 km

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.

Interessanter Ort nach 49,6 km

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

Interessanter Ort nach 49,9 km

Turning Point

Interessanter Ort nach 51,9 km

Köprülü Canyon

Interessanter Ort nach 53,6 km

Köprülü Canyon

Interessanter Ort nach 55,4 km

Top of the climb.

Interessanter Ort nach 56,4 km

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.

Interessanter Ort nach 60,5 km

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

Interessanter Ort nach 67,9 km

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.

Interessanter Ort nach 69 km

Interessanter Ort nach 70,2 km

At km 70, a dam leads across the river.

Interessanter Ort nach 71 km

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.

Interessanter Ort nach 73 km

Interessanter Ort nach 73,1 km

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.

Interessanter Ort nach 75,1 km

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.