History of Cycling in Turkmenistan
Cycling has deep roots in Turkmenistan, growing from early Soviet-era races into a modern national sport backed by world-class facilities. Today Turkmenistan is recognized internationally as a country that champions cycling — both as a sport and as a symbol of health and environmental awareness.
Cycling has deep roots in Turkmenistan, growing from early Soviet-era races into a modern national sport backed by world-class facilities. Today Turkmenistan is recognized internationally as a country that champions cycling — both as a sport and as a symbol of health and environmental awareness.
Early Beginnings
Cycling developed in Turkmenistan as early as the 1930s. In 1935, cyclists set out from Ashgabat on a long-distance ride toward Moscow, covering thousands of kilometers across the region. These early endurance rides laid the foundation for a national cycling tradition that continued to grow through the following decades.
Early Beginnings
Cycling developed in Turkmenistan as early as the 1930s. In 1935, cyclists set out from Ashgabat on a long-distance ride toward Moscow, covering thousands of kilometers across the region. These early endurance rides laid the foundation for a national cycling tradition that continued to grow through the following decades.
A New Era
In 2013, Turkmenistan adopted a national program for the development of cycling. This marked the beginning of major investment in the sport, including the construction of world-class facilities and the promotion of cycling among young people across the country.
A New Era
In 2013, Turkmenistan adopted a national program for the development of cycling. This marked the beginning of major investment in the sport, including the construction of world-class facilities and the promotion of cycling among young people across the country.
The Ashgabat Velodrome
Built between 2012 and 2014 as part of the Olympic Village, the Ashgabat Velodrome hosted cycling events during the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. The President of the International Cycling Union described it as one of the most beautiful velodromes in the world, and it is considered the most modern facility of its kind in Central Asia.
The Ashgabat Velodrome
Built between 2012 and 2014 as part of the Olympic Village, the Ashgabat Velodrome hosted cycling events during the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. The President of the International Cycling Union described it as one of the most beautiful velodromes in the world, and it is considered the most modern facility of its kind in Central Asia.
World Bicycle Day
One of Turkmenistan's proudest contributions to global cycling is World Bicycle Day. On the country's initiative, presented to the United Nations General Assembly in April 2018, June 3rd was declared World Bicycle Day. The celebration is now marked every year around the world, joined by 190 national cycling federations and five continental confederations.
World Bicycle Day
One of Turkmenistan's proudest contributions to global cycling is World Bicycle Day. On the country's initiative, presented to the United Nations General Assembly in April 2018, June 3rd was declared World Bicycle Day. The celebration is now marked every year around the world, joined by 190 national cycling federations and five continental confederations.