Konya Metropolitan Municipality is celebrating World Bicycle Day on June 3 with various events.
Konya Metropolitan Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay reminded that Konya, with its 655 kilometers of bike paths, is one of the cities with the longest bicycle network in Türkiye. He stated that they are working to encourage people of all ages to use bicycles more in their daily lives.
Highlighting that Konya holds a very significant position in bicycle transportation in Türkiye thanks to the projects carried out across the city and bicycle-focused urban planning, Mayor Altay said, “Konya is known as the capital of bicycles. We have implemented numerous infrastructure projects, awareness campaigns, and initiatives to promote bicycle use in our city. Bicycles are not only a means of transportation but also part of a healthy lifestyle. I congratulate all our citizens on World Bicycle Day, June 3.”
As part of the events, Konya Metropolitan Municipality’s mobile bicycle repair vehicle, “Bisbulans,” was stationed around the Kapı Mosque area. Throughout the day, Bisbulans provided free basic maintenance services—such as tire, brake, and gear repairs—for cyclists and received great interest from the public.
Konya a Bicycle-Friendly City
With its bike lanes, bicycle parking areas, rental bike systems, and awareness initiatives, Konya stands out as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in Türkiye. The Metropolitan Municipality aims to further strengthen these efforts by increasing investments in bicycle transportation in the coming period.
