Ironman 70.3 Antalya Bike Course

Punto di interesse dopo 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.

Punto di interesse dopo 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.

Punto di interesse dopo 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.

Punto di interesse dopo 18,6 km

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

Punto di interesse dopo 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.

Punto di interesse dopo 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.

Punto di interesse dopo 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.

Punto di interesse dopo 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.

Punto di interesse dopo 49,6 km

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

Punto di interesse dopo 49,9 km

Turning Point

Punto di interesse dopo 51,9 km

Köprülü Canyon

Punto di interesse dopo 53,6 km

Köprülü Canyon

Punto di interesse dopo 55,4 km

Top of the climb.

Punto di interesse dopo 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.

Punto di interesse dopo 60,5 km

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

Punto di interesse dopo 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.

Punto di interesse dopo 69 km

Punto di interesse dopo 70,2 km

At km 70, a dam leads across the river.

Punto di interesse dopo 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.

Punto di interesse dopo 73 km

Punto di interesse dopo 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.

Punto di interesse dopo 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.