Ironman 70.3 Antalya Bike Course

Interesujące miejsce po 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.

Interesujące miejsce po 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.

Interesujące miejsce po 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.

Interesujące miejsce po 18,6 km

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

Interesujące miejsce po 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.

Interesujące miejsce po 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.

Interesujące miejsce po 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.

Interesujące miejsce po 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.

Interesujące miejsce po 49,6 km

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

Interesujące miejsce po 49,9 km

Turning Point

Interesujące miejsce po 51,9 km

Köprülü Canyon

Interesujące miejsce po 53,6 km

Köprülü Canyon

Interesujące miejsce po 55,4 km

Top of the climb.

Interesujące miejsce po 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.

Interesujące miejsce po 60,5 km

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

Interesujące miejsce po 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.

Interesujące miejsce po 69 km

Interesujące miejsce po 70,2 km

At km 70, a dam leads across the river.

Interesujące miejsce po 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.

Interesujące miejsce po 73 km

Interesujące miejsce po 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.

Interesujące miejsce po 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.