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The sixth edition of the International Tour of Antalya wrapped up with Brazilian rider Henrique Bravo of the Soudal-Quick-Step team securing overall victory, emerging as the general classification winner of the multi-stage cycling race held along Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast.
The event, listed in the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) calendar under the 2.2 category, brought together professional and development-level teams from various countries. A total of 23 teams and 134 riders took part in the competition, which concluded with its final stage starting from the tourism complex The Land of Legends in Belek, located in the Serik district of Antalya.
The concluding stage saw riders set off from Belek before heading through the center of Serik and continuing toward the Manavgat district, where the peloton turned back near the Tasagil junction. The route then led cyclists toward the Aksu district, passing the area around the ancient city of Perge, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the region.
From there, the riders moved onto the Antalya–Isparta highway and eventually headed toward the city center, finishing the stage at Ataturk Park, where the tour came to an end.
The final stage covered 140,8 kilometers, combining coastal scenery with routes that pass close to historic landmarks and urban areas.
While the overall victory went to Henrique Bravo, the final stage itself was won by Sergey Rostovtsev of the Uzbekistan National Team, who completed the route in 2 hours, 56 minutes and 29 seconds.
Turkish rider Ramazan Yilmaz from Konya Buyuksehir Belediyespor finished second in the stage, while Tsvetkov Nikita, also representing the Uzbekistan National Team, crossed the line in third place.
These results brought the multi-day competition to a close as the overall rankings were finalized.
The general classification victory went to 19-year-old Henrique Bravo, making him the winner of the race’s turquoise jersey, awarded to the overall leader.
Bravo also secured the white jersey, which recognizes the best young rider in the competition.
Other classifications highlighted performances across different race disciplines.
In the overall standings, Cisneros finished second in the tour, while Argentine rider Eduardo Sepulveda, competing for the Li Ning Star team, placed third.
The Soudal-Quick-Step team was also recognized as the best team of the race.
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An award ceremony followed the race finish, where trophies were presented by Antalya Governor Hulusi Sahin, Turkish Cycling Federation President Emin Muftuoglu, Antalya Provincial Director of Youth and Sports Yavuz Gurhan, and other officials.
Speaking after the event, Sahin said the race had concluded successfully and emphasized its growing institutional structure. He noted that the Tour of Antalya continues to develop into an important brand for the region, adding that cycling events play a key role in helping people take up the sport and encouraging a more active lifestyle.
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