About a month ago, I met Karim Sokan, who He is leading The team And the community behind Both BoostCamp and new “Santini Queens of Strengthening the Aegean Sea.” Those that know He will understand that just discovering Sukan is enough know it is up to something grand. Thus, the second I saw him I knew he might be there great storybut I never thought it would turn into an entire weekend adventure. Needless to say, that Sokan dynamic so far down-to-earth athlete statue who devoted his life to creating the opportunity for Amateur and expert cyclists on the pedal on Designated Courses in just awesome locations in Turkey.
BoostCamp is the brainchild of Sükan and is a file series of Create multi-day cycling holidays in five-star Hotels and take cyclists through the courses in Destinations such as Marmaris, Gallipoli and Cappadocia. I had the opportunity to participate in The first “camp” of this is year’s serieswhich is called “revenge.” of mountains.” However, I wasn’t there as a cyclist, but as part of it of The press is invited to watch announcement of The first- Forever “Queen” stage race Takes place in Turkey.
Turkey firstForever “Queens” cycling race
In the language of cycling, “Queens” race he is term Used to describe the most challenging stages of a race. The difference between “queens” race The other races are that competition just made up of Specific courses are high and do not include time spent in between moving from one path to another. Thus, cyclists are able to stop and rest while enjoying the Vista, and are given freedom experience they race The way that they want to.
Queens Santini of Strengthening the Aegean set for May 29 will be formed of Two cycles, both take cyclists on A road that starts and ends in Marmaris in Akyaka. this is race Geared towards amateur cyclists and will consist of Either way shorter of 87 kilometers (54 miles) or longer track i.e. 160 kilometers. The short course will take cyclists on kiran climb which has a height of 10% for 8.5 kilometers while the long road also Includes stop in Sarnıç, which includes an additional 10 kilometers of 10% rise. In between said climbs, climbers can relax and enjoy The nature And the scene around them in times of rest without the need to take factors in Timing only ‘Queens’ elevation methods will be counted in The competition. The results you will break down in age groups and so on participants will compete against their age group to grab a medal.
This is the first time race of This kind will take place in It will be Turkey and cycling on Appropriate ways that lead up To the hills along the Aegean sea with panoramic view of The coast, the islands and the horizon in vista equipped with Ceremonial rest stop enjoy All in one private leisure. In my opinion, the most exciting part about it race Do Boost areas that will be set up In the finish Line of every challenge climb in The competition. These rest stations will not only be chance for To revitalize cyclists with Fresh fruit juices, energy drinks and fresh local snacks, but that will do also be chance for family and friends join The celebration And the for Everyone should socialize and share Their experiences where there are no time constraints for when they need to resume race.
Moreover, the base for The race Plus 5-day BoostCamp took place last week and where is this new race Officially launched is the luxury Grand Yazıcı Club Turban hotel in Marmaris. I’ve heard of However, I didn’t even have the pleasure of visiting him in person last Friday, when I was invited to attend the launch and participation in a special Dinner for protocol. I sat among the members of the press of all of Turkey sports outlets and right next for tv commentator From A Spor Taner Karaman, who Not only will he participate in The final ride of the camp series who – which took place in Marmaris over week, but it was also going to broadcast The experience of completing The 70 kilometers climb which includes 10 kilometers of continuous rise that is successfully Act! This is a fun dinner of dozens of protocol Members divided into three large tables, was held in an exclusive session restaurant set on the sea on vast areas of Grand Yazici Club Turban.
From dinner we walked perhaps a kilometer to reach the actual hotel, which contained several restaurants, cafes, and spaces to relax as well as a huge atrium and proper meeting rooms. The lobby is decorated out with It stands to offer anything and everything you can imagine connected to it bikes(for Example I bought myself some protein powder) and on On the sidelines, cyclists were getting it recovery massage. also sponsors for The new raceGrand Yazıcı Club Turban is completely closed off for 200 or so participating cyclists in BoostCamp and accompanied by friends and familySo environment It has turned into a paradise for cyclists with hundreds of bikes Everywhere and friendly people They share their exhilarating experiences through mountainous paths of the coast for The past Three days ago. The next day, Saturday, was final ride and in In the evening, there was party Among the hundreds of participants who by way They are mainly amateur cyclists live An urban lifestyle that seeks to combine a holiday with their passion.
Because you see that’s what BoostCamp does, it provides opportunity for people For a healthy, fun and entertaining vacation, equipped with The option For a long or short course of the full duration and enjoy Dinner, parties, workshops, seminars and launches in Evening. Karim Sokan and team And the community of Cycling enthusiasts have really created something special And I’m so happy I watched the launch of That’s sexy new race set in a region in Turkey An in My humble opinion does not prevent anyone.
at the same time, also among the shepherds of The race She is Santini, who happens to be one of top brands in The world When it comes to bikes. their creations director It was Fergus Nieland also between the panel Members who launched race in In addition to representatives of the Ministry of The Promotion and Development Agency for Culture and Tourism is TGA and the sponsors are Türk Telekom Prime and Suzuki Türkiye. The launch party was held in Meeting room attended by over a hundred people. Meeting Room next However, the door has been emptied out decorated out with Shelves to accommodate hundreds of bikes is stored for the camp participants. I’ve never seen so many bikes lined up up together and it was a really breathtaking sight.
There were amateur cyclists up to the afternoon of 70 and participants from 13 different countries In this year”Revenge of mountains.” Tanner told me there are 68-year- An old dentist among the riders and he was riding his bike with an elementary teacher. BoostCamp series It will last all year long with Camps to be held in Gallipoli starting from 28 July and in Cappadocia from October 6th. Queens Santini of Will you take Aegean Boostrace place on May 29. Registration is available online on www.queenscycling.com and will be open until May 1 or so maximum eligibility of 1,000 participants accessed.