AG TRAINING · ISTANBUL
Group Cycling Training in Istanbul
Structured, controlled road cycling sessions led by a coach.
Regular training four days a week
AG Training group sessions are designed for beginner and intermediate road cyclists who want to train regularly in Istanbul. Our focus is appropriate intensity, safe group riding and sustainable progress.
Tuesday and Thursday, 06:00: Morning training starts in Bebek. Saturday and Sunday: Start times, meeting points, duration and routes vary with the weekly plan. Final details are shared in the WhatsApp group the day before.
We pass signals through the group, maintain safe following distances, overtake on the left, avoid overlapping wheels and ride at a controlled pace. Climbs may be ridden at individual intervals, with the group regrouping after the summit.
Weekday sessions on the Bebek–Rumeli Kavağı route last approximately 1 hour 15–20 minutes and finish around 07:20. At weekends, one day may feature a roughly three-hour long ride and the other a 1.5-hour active recovery ride; the order can change.
We train around Yeniköy, Rumelifeneri, Kilyos and Çiftalan on the European side, and occasionally Bostancı, Beykoz, Riva and Üvezli on the Asian side. In rain or poor weather, we review whether the session can go ahead safely in the WhatsApp group the day before.
Who is it for?
For regular road cyclists who want to improve fitness, train more effectively and develop safe group-riding habits. These are structured training sessions, rather than sightseeing rides.
Fee: TRY 12,000 per month.
Road and gravel bikes are welcome; other bike types are unsuitable. Experienced cyclists can join directly without an introductory consultation or assessment ride. We support riders who struggle with the group pace through private sessions.
A monthly membership is required. You do not have to attend all four sessions, although we recommend at least two per week. Attending less often does not change the monthly fee.
Missed or cancelled group sessions do not qualify for replacement sessions, refunds or carry-over to the following month. Additional rides may be planned for holidays and special occasions. Events open to non-members are announced separately on our social media accounts.
Our training approach
The weekly structure generally balances aerobic endurance, controlled tempo and long steady rides. Heart rate, power and perceived exertion are assessed according to each rider’s level. Cadence and technical efficiency are also part of the process.
For remote training plans, see Online Cycling Coaching; for technical development, see Private Cycling Lessons in Istanbul for more information.
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