GRAN FONDO RULES PREPARED ACCORDING TO THE TURKISH CYCLING
FEDERATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

1.1. The rules will be valid during the Turkcell Gran Fondo
Series races.

1.2. All athletes who register for the Turkcell Gran Fondo
Series races are deemed to have accepted these rules.

1.3. Each participant must check the content of the race
bag given to them in the registration area and report any inaccuracies in their
personal information to the race management.

RACE CATEGORIES

SHORT COURSE:

- Youth Male/Female (14-17) (Will start separately.)(Born
between 01.01.2005 - 31.12.2008)

- Elite Male/Female (18-34)

- Master Male/Female (35-39)

- Master Male/Female (40-44)

- Master Male/Female (45-49)

- Master Male/Female (50-54)

- Master Male/Female (55-59)

- Master Male/Female (60-64)

- Master Male/Female (65+)

- General Classification Male/Female

LONG COURSE:

- Elite Male/Female (18-34)

- Master Male/Female (35-39)

- Master Male/Female (40-44)

- Master Male/Female (45-49)

- Master Male/Female (50-54)

- Master Male/Female (55-59)

- Master Male/Female (60+)

- General Classification Male/Female

TEAM

There is no team ranking.

BICYCLE AND EQUIPMENT

4.1. GENERAL

4.1.1. The use of electric bicycles is prohibited.

4.1.2. Each participant is responsible for the safety of
their own bicycle. Make sure that the brakes and other components are working
properly.

4.1.3. Athletes who are found to participate in the race
with a bicycle that does not comply with the rules will be removed from the
race and disqualified.

4.1.4. Water bottle cages may only be used within the frame
geometry.

4.2. RACE/ROAD BICYCLES

The use of race/road bicycles is not mandatory in the race.
However, considering the speed and type of the race, it is desired that
participants prefer road/race bikes.

4.3. MOUNTAIN BIKE AND CITY BIKE

These types of bikes can be used in the race. If you prefer
to participate in the race with a mountain bike or city bike, please consider
factors such as average speed, time limits, safety.

4.4. SPECIAL RULES

The components and parts listed below are prohibited from
being used in the race.

- Triathlon type handlebars and aero bars

- Single-speed, fixie bikes

- Hand bikes

- Any bicycle with a carrier

- Headphones are prohibited. Use of MP3 players and similar
devices is prohibited.

HELMET, RACE NUMBER

5.1. HELMET

It is mandatory to wear a helmet during the race.

5.2. RACE NUMBER

The race number is like the athlete's identity. The race
number must be used visibly on both sides behind the athlete's jersey and under
the saddle of the bike.

PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS

6.1. All amateur road cyclists can participate in the
Turkcell Gran Fondo Series.

6.2. Athletes who have received a doping penalty in the
last 5 years are prohibited from participating.

6.3 According to the Federation rules, in all cycling
branches,

- Athletes who have earned UCI points in the last 2 years
(regardless of cycling discipline)

- Athletes who are in the national team of the cycling or
triathlon federation or in the cycling team registered with the UCI in the year
the event is organized (regardless of cycling discipline) cannot participate in
the race.

The said athletes can register for the National Long Race
and compete in a separate classification.

START RULES:

- The order of the competitors during the start will be
made according to their age categories. Athletes who do not comply with the
order will be disqualified. The order is as follows:

1st Stage: Elite (18-34), Master (35-39), Master (40-44)

2nd Stage: Master (45-49), Master (50-54), Master (55-59).
Master (60-64), Master (65-69), Master (70-74), Master (75-79)

- According to the Federation rules, it is not deemed
appropriate for athletes under the age of 18 to take part in the general
classification and mass start. Therefore, the Youth (14-17) age group athletes
will start separately.

- According to the Federation rules, athletes who will
participate in the National Long Race will start separately.

TURKCELL GRAN FONDO SERIES SERVICES

7.1. Motorcycle Tracking

7.1.1. Motorcycles will take part in the race to ensure
traffic, road and athlete safety.

7.1.2. Motorcycles ensure that the race is carried out
within the rules and perform the following duties:

They also serve to remove participants who do not comply
with the rules from the race, to provide first aid and to pave the way for the
leader group.

RANKINGS AND RESULTS

8.1. General Individual Results

General individual results are divided into two as
"Women" and "Men". Two separate results will be published
as "General Women's Ranking" and "General Men's Ranking".

8.2. Results by Race Categories

Results by race categories will be published separately as
women and men, race distance and age categories.

TIME CHIP

9.1. The time it takes for each individual participant to
complete the race will be measured electronically with the chip.

9.2. The electronic chip given to you during registration
must be attached to your bike in accordance with the instructions for use.

9.3. The race start time is the time the start is given for
each athlete.

9.4. The electronic chip must be returned to the race team
after the race.

NUTRITION DURING THE RACE

10.1. During the Gran Fondo, at least one short course and
one long course

Segments