Konya Metropolitan Municipality is promoting a cycling culture among children from an early age through the events it organizes in the bicycle-friendly city of Konya.
Konya Metropolitan Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay said that kindergarten activities are being organized in Konya, which was selected as the 2026 European Cycling Capital by the European Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation, with the aim of instilling a love of cycling from an early age.
Emphasizing that Konya is a city closely identified with cycling, Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay said: “With 680 kilometers of bicycle lanes, Konya has the longest cycling network in Türkiye and stands out as a model city thanks to its cycling infrastructure, bike paths, and awareness efforts. Being awarded the title of 2026 European Cycling Capital by European Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation is a result of these efforts. To make the cycling culture lasting, we are working to instill this love in our children from an early age. We want our children to both learn while having fun and adopt cycling as a way of life. We will continue the activities we started in kindergartens in primary and secondary schools as well, aiming to build cycling awareness from an early age.”
As part of the program implemented in kindergartens in cooperation with the Provincial Directorate of National Education, students are informed about the benefits of cycling, introduced to bicycle parts, and participate in Bicycle City Konya coloring book activities. Children also enjoy preparing drinks using blender bicycles and spending time with bicycle-themed music, while the importance of reflective vests, helmets, and protective gear is demonstrated to them through hands-on activities.
The events, filled with vibrant scenes, are further brightened by activities carried out with the accompaniment of a clown.
