A four-day bicycle marathon started in Turkmenistan on May 31 in honor of World Bicycle Day. This is reported in the online publication "Turkmenistan: Golden Age".
The beginning of the route of the cycling marathon is the heart of Mary province. The total distance to be covered by the marathoners is 335 km. The route will be along the highway Mary-Tedzhen-Ashkhabad.
50 athletes from the capital and all corners of the country take part in the sporting event. The athletes are insured by 8 coaches and 3 bicycle mechanics. Participants of the cycling marathon on the first day overcame the first stage of 131 kilometers. The next stages of the route - 104 kilometers to the shopping mall "Karavansaray", 75 kilometers to the sports school of Ak Bugday etrap of Anau city and on the last day of the marathon - 25 kilometers to the monument "Bike". At the final point of the marathon route, the participants will join the traditional bicycle race.
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