Daily Sabah logo

Politics
Diplomacy Legislation War On Terror EU Affairs Elections News Analysis
TÜRKİYE
Istanbul Education Investigations Minorities Expat Corner Diaspora
World
Mid-East Europe Americas Asia Pacific Africa Syrian Crisis Islamophobia
Business
Automotive Economy Energy Finance Tourism Tech Defense Transportation News Analysis
Lifestyle
Health Environment Travel Food Fashion Science Religion History Feature Expat Corner
Arts
Cinema Music Events Portrait Reviews Performing Arts
Sports
Football Basketball Motorsports Tennis
Opinion
Columns Op-Ed Reader's Corner Editorial
PHOTO GALLERY
JOBS ABOUT US RSS PRIVACY CONTACT US
© Turkuvaz Haberleşme ve Yayıncılık 2023

Daily Sabah logo

عربي
  • Politics
    • Diplomacy
    • Legislation
    • War On Terror
    • EU Affairs
    • Elections
    • News Analysis
  • TÜRKİYE
    • Istanbul
    • Education
    • Investigations
    • Minorities
    • Expat Corner
    • Diaspora
  • World
    • Mid-East
    • Europe
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Africa
    • Syrian Crisis
    • Islamophobia
  • Business
    • Automotive
    • Economy
    • Energy
    • Finance
    • Tourism
    • Tech
    • Defense
    • Transportation
    • News Analysis
  • Lifestyle
    • Health
    • Environment
    • Travel
    • Food
    • Fashion
    • Science
    • Religion
    • History
    • Feature
    • Expat Corner
  • Arts
    • Cinema
    • Music
    • Events
    • Portrait
    • Reviews
    • Performing Arts
  • Sports
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Motorsports
    • Tennis
  • Gallery
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Op-Ed
    • Reader's Corner
    • Editorial
  • TV
  • Sports
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Motorsports
  • Tennis

Mountain bikers crisscross Cappadocia's picturesque landscape

by REUTERS

Cappadocia, Turkey Nov 08, 2021 - 5:45 pm GMT+3
A biker jumps off a ramp in the Red Bull Dawn till Dusk mountain bike race in central Turkey's Capadoccia, Oct. 23, 2021. (Reuters Photo/Red Bull)
A biker jumps off a ramp in the Red Bull Dawn till Dusk mountain bike race in central Turkey's Capadoccia, Oct. 23, 2021. (Reuters Photo/Red Bull)
by REUTERS Nov 08, 2021 5:45 pm
RECOMMENDED
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman and Los Angeles Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. go for a loose ball during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, U.S., Jan 29, 2023. (Reuters Photo)

Cedi Osman breaks career record at NBA's 'Turkish Culture Night'

NBA

The breathtaking beauty of UNESCO World Heritage Site Cappadocia and its iconic hot air balloons served as the stunning backdrop for Red Bull Dawn till Dusk, a 35-kilometer mountain bike race in Turkey's historical central Anatolia region.

The event on Oct. 23 was limited to a total of 300 people with the men and women riders tackling enduro, cross-country and downhill disciplines over the course of one arduous day of racing.

The four stages started in Güvercinlik Valley and ended at the centuries-old citadel of Uçhisar Castle perched on a rock spur with sweeping views of Cappadocia below.

The riders needed a backpack and equipment such as flasks, Allen rings, pumps and first aid kits for the all-day race with the field setting off as the famous hot air balloons rose with the morning sun.

A biker participates in the Red Bull Dawn till Dusk mountain bike race in central Turkey's Capadoccia, Oct. 23, 2021. (Reuters Photo/Red Bull)
A biker participates in the Red Bull Dawn till Dusk mountain bike race in central Turkey's Capadoccia, Oct. 23, 2021. (Reuters Photo/Red Bull)
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Cappadocia and its iconic hot air balloons served as the backdrop for Red Bull Dawn till Dusk, Nevşehir, central Turkey, Oct. 23, 2021. (Reuters Photo/Red Bull)
A biker jumps off a ramp in the Red Bull Dawn till Dusk mountain bike race in central Turkey's Capadoccia, Oct. 23, 2021. (Reuters Photo/Red Bull)

They initially raced over 5 kilometers of mostly landing sections into the second Love Valley stage, which consisted of a single mainline for 3 kilometers and a track where mostly enduro and XC disciplines stood out.

The third Red Valley stage started at one of the highest points of Cappadocia for approximately 4 kilometers, comprising curved and technical paths, leading into the picturesque Çavuşin Castle.

With the riders battling hard to stay alert and strong after a long day's racing, they dug deep over steep descents and ramps to ride into the Uçhisar Castle finish where they enjoyed a well-earned rest.

Greg Callaghan won the men's race with 312 points ahead of Emir Melik Peker and Erol Uludağ as Ksenia Chernykh claimed the women's title with 227 points from Sibel Ocalberk and Binnur Özyılmaz.

RECOMMENDED
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman and Los Angeles Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. go for a loose ball during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, U.S., Jan 29, 2023. (Reuters Photo)

Cedi Osman breaks career record at NBA's 'Turkish Culture Night'

NBA
  • shortlink copied
  • RELATED TOPICS
    fight-against-terrorism DEUTSCHE-BANK US-LIBYA-RELATIONS
    KEYWORDS
    mountain biking cappadocia red bull
    The Daily Sabah Newsletter
    Keep up to date with what’s happening in Turkey, it’s region and the world.
    You can unsubscribe at any time. By signing up you are agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
    For the European Union, Cyprus is an instrument to hold Türkiye politically hostage. (Erhan Yalvaç Illustration)

    How to create a united state in Cyprus?

    CYPRUS-ISSUE
    Tourists visit the courtyard of the Süleymaniye Mosque on a sunny day in Istanbul, Türkiye, January 2023. (EPA Photo)

    Türkiye raises bets as foreign arrivals near record, tourism revenues boom

    tourism-in-Türkiye

    Türkiye inks $200M deal with S.Korean firm for parts of MBT Altay

    altay-tank

    Hungary slams Sweden's 'stupidity' on NATO row with Türkiye

    türkiye-hungary-relations
    No Image
    Corals off eastern Thailand threatened by oil spill
    PHOTOGALLERY
    • POLITICS
    • Diplomacy
    • Legislation
    • War On Terror
    • EU Affairs
    • News Analysis
    • TÜRKİYE
    • Istanbul
    • Education
    • Investigations
    • Minorities
    • Diaspora
    • World
    • Mid-East
    • Europe
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Africa
    • Syrian Crisis
    • İslamophobia
    • Business
    • Automotive
    • Economy
    • Energy
    • Finance
    • Tourism
    • Tech
    • Defense
    • Transportation
    • News Analysis
    • Lifestyle
    • Health
    • Environment
    • Travel
    • Food
    • Fashion
    • Science
    • Religion
    • History
    • Feature
    • Expat Corner
    • Arts
    • Cinema
    • Music
    • Events
    • Portrait
    • Performing Arts
    • Reviews
    • Sports
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Motorsports
    • Tennis
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Op-Ed
    • Reader's Corner
    • Editorial
    • Photo gallery
    • Jobs
    • privacy
    • about us
    • contact us
    • RSS
    © Turkuvaz Haberleşme ve Yayıncılık 2021