2013 Tour of Turkey

The 2013 Tour of Turkey was the 49th edition of the Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey cycling stage race. It was held from 21 April to 28 April 2013, and was rated as a 2.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour. In early 2014 Turkish Cycling Federation disqualified the original winner Mustafa Sayar and announced Natnael Berhane's victory.[1]

2013 Tour of Turkey
Race details
Dates21–28 April 2013
Stages8
Distance1,205 km (748.8 mi)
Winning time29h 13' 13"
Results
Winner Natnael Berhane (ERI)(Team Europcar)
 Second Yoann Bagot (FRA)(Cofidis)
 Third Maxime Méderel (FRA)(Sojasun)

Points André Greipel (GER)(Lotto–Belisol)
Mountains Sergiy Grechyn (UKR)(Torku Şekerspor)
Sprints Mikhail Ignatiev (RUS)(Team Katusha)
 TeamCofidis
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Teams

There were 25 teams participating in the 2013 Tour of Turkey. Among them were 9 UCI ProTeams, 15 UCI Professional Continental teams, and 1 UCI Continental team. Each team were allowed a maximum of eight riders on their squad, giving the event a peloton of 193 cyclists at its outset.[2][3]

Stages

Stage 1

21 April 2013 – Alanya to Alanya, 143 km (88.9 mi)
Stage 1 results
CyclistTeamTime
1  Marcel Kittel (GER)Argos–Shimano3h 08' 37"
2  André Greipel (GER)Lotto–Belisols.t.
3  Yuriy Metlushenko (UKR)Torku Şekerspors.t.
4  Roger Kluge (GER)NetApp–Enduras.t.
5  Andrew Fenn (GBR)Omega Pharma–Quick-Steps.t.
6  Francesco Lasca (ITA)Caja Rural–Seguros RGAs.t.
7  Danilo Napolitano (ITA)Accent Jobs–Wantys.t.
8  Grzegorz Stepniak (POL)CCC–Polsat–Polkowices.t.
9  Edwin Ávila (COL)Colombias.t.
10  Sacha Modolo (ITA)Bardiani Valvole–CSF Inoxs.t.
General Classification after Stage 1
CyclistTeamTime
1  Marcel Kittel (GER) Argos–Shimano3h 08' 37"
2  André Greipel (GER)Lotto–Belisol+ 4"
3  Yuriy Metlushenko (UKR)Torku Şekerspor+ 6"
4  Roger Kluge (GER)NetApp–Endura+ 10"
5  Andrew Fenn (GBR)Omega Pharma–Quick-Step+ 10"
6  Francesco Lasca (ITA)Caja Rural–Seguros RGA+ 10"
7  Danilo Napolitano (ITA)Accent Jobs–Wanty+ 10"
8  Grzegorz Stepniak (POL)CCC–Polsat–Polkowice+ 10"
9  Edwin Ávila (COL)Colombia+ 10"
10  Sacha Modolo (ITA)Bardiani Valvole–CSF Inox+ 10"

Stage 2

22 April 2013 – Alanya to Antalya, 150 km (93.2 mi)
Stage 2 results
CyclistTeamTime
1  Aidis Kruopis (LIT)Orica–GreenEDGE3h 23' 54"
2  Marco Coledan (ITA)Bardiani Valvole–CSF Inoxs.t.
3  André Greipel (GER)Lotto–Belisols.t.
4  Sergiy Grechyn (UKR)Torku Şekerspors.t.
5  Alexander Porsev (RUS)Team Katushas.t.
6  Leigh Howard (AUS)Orica–GreenEDGEs.t.
7  Vicente Reynes Mimo (ESP)Lotto–Belisols.t.
8  Maximiliano Richeze (ARG)Lampre–Meridas.t.
9  Mateusz Nowak (POL)CCC–Polsat–Polkowices.t.
10  Filippo Fortin (ITA)Bardiani Valvole–CSF Inoxs.t.
General Classification after Stage 2
CyclistTeamTime
1  André Greipel (GER) Lotto–Belisol6h 32' 21"
2  Marcel Kittel (GER)Argos–Shimano+ 0"
3  Aidis Kruopis (LIT)Orica–GreenEDGE+ 0"
4  Marco Coledan (ITA)Bardiani Valvole–CSF Inox+ 4"
5  Yuriy Metlushenko (UKR)Torku Şekerspor+ 6"
6  Maximiliano Richeze (ARG)Lampre–Merida+ 10"
7  Leigh Howard (AUS)Orica–GreenEDGE+ 10"
8  Roger Kluge (GER)NetApp–Endura+ 10"
9  Andrew Fenn (GBR)Omega Pharma–Quick-Step+ 10"
10  Francesco Lasca (ITA)Caja Rural–Seguros RGA+ 10"

Stage 3

23 April 2013 – Antalya to Elmalı, 153.5 km (95.4 mi)
Stage 3 results
CyclistTeamTime
1  Natnael Berhane (ERI)Team Europcar4h 16' 06"
2  Kevin Seeldraeyers (BEL)Astana+ 6"
3  Mustafa Sayar (TUR) Torku Şekerspor+ 6"
4  Maxime Méderel (FRA)Sojasun+ 16"
5  Yoann Bagot (FRA)Cofidis+ 24"
6  Rory Sutherland (AUS)Saxo–Tinkoff+ 24"
7  Cameron Meyer (AUS)Orica–GreenEDGE+ 24"
8  Florian Guillou (FRA)Bretagne–Séché Environnement+ 28"
9  Darwin Atapuma (COL)Colombia+ 30"
10  Nicolas Edet (FRA)Cofidis+ 33"
General Classification after Stage 3
CyclistTeamTime
1  Natnael Berhane (ERI) Team Europcar10h 48' 27"
2  Kevin Seeldraeyers (BEL)Astana+ 10"
3  Mustafa Sayar (TUR)Torku Şekerspor+ 12"
4  Maxime Méderel (FRA)Sojasun+ 26"
5  Rory Sutherland (AUS)Saxo–Tinkoff+ 34"
6  Yoann Bagot (FRA)Cofidis+ 34"
7  Cameron Meyer (AUS)Orica–GreenEDGE+ 34"
8  Florian Guillou (FRA)Bretagne–Séché Environnement+ 38"
9  Darwin Atapuma (COL)Colombia+ 40"
10  Nicolas Edet (FRA)Cofidis+ 43"

Stage 4

24 April 2013 – Göcek to Marmaris, 147 km (91.3 mi)
Stage 4 results
CyclistTeamTime
1  André Greipel (GER) Lotto–Belisol3h 38' 47"
2  Nikias Arndt (GER)Argos–Shimanos.t.
3  Moreno Hofland (NED)Blanco Pro Cyclings.t.
4  Filippo Pozzato (ITA)Lampre–Meridas.t.
5  Michał Gołaś (POL)Omega Pharma–Quick-Steps.t.
6  Francesco Lasca (ITA)Caja Rural–Seguros RGAs.t.
7  Geoffroy Lequatre (FRA)Bretagne–Séché Environnements.t.
8  Nicolas Edet (FRA)Cofidiss.t.
9  Jonathan Hivert (FRA)Sojasuns.t.
10  Serge Pauwels (BEL)Omega Pharma–Quick-Steps.t.
General Classification after Stage 4
CyclistTeamTime
1  Natnael Berhane (ERI) Team Europcar14h 27' 14"
2  Kevin Seeldraeyers (BEL)Astana+ 10"
3  Mustafa Sayar (TUR)Torku Şekerspor+ 12"
4  Maxime Méderel (FRA)Sojasun+ 26"
5  Rory Sutherland (AUS)Saxo–Tinkoff+ 34"
6  Yoann Bagot (FRA)Cofidis+ 34"
7  Cameron Meyer (AUS)Orica–GreenEDGE+ 34"
8  Florian Guillou (FRA)Bretagne–Séché Environnement+ 38"
9  Darwin Atapuma (COL)Colombia+ 40"
10  Nicolas Edet (FRA)Cofidis+ 43"

Stage 5

25 April 2013 – Marmaris to Bodrum, 183 km (113.7 mi)
Stage 5 results
CyclistTeamTime
1  André Greipel (GER) Lotto–Belisol4h 41' 59"
2  Matteo Trentin (ITA)Omega Pharma–Quick-Steps.t.
3  Nikias Arndt (GER)Argos–Shimanos.t.
4  Luca Paolini (ITA)Team Katushas.t.
5  Stefan van Dijk (NED)Accent Jobs–Wantys.t.
6  Rafael Andriato (BRA)Vini Fantini–Selle Italias.t.
7  Armindo Fonseca (FRA)Bretagne–Séché Environnements.t.
8  Daniel Schorn (AUT)NetApp–Enduras.t.
9  Sonny Colbrelli (ITA)Bardiani Valvole–CSF Inoxs.t.
10  Maxime Méderel (FRA)Sojasuns.t.
General Classification after Stage 5
CyclistTeamTime
1  Natnael Berhane (ERI) Team Europcar19h 09' 13"
2  Kevin Seeldraeyers (BEL)Astana+ 10"
3  Mustafa Sayar (TUR)Torku Şekerspor+ 12"
4  Maxime Méderel (FRA)Sojasun+ 26"
5  Rory Sutherland (AUS)Saxo–Tinkoff+ 34"
6  Yoann Bagot (FRA)Cofidis+ 34"
7  Cameron Meyer (AUS)Orica–GreenEDGE+ 34"
8  Florian Guillou (FRA)Bretagne–Séché Environnement+ 38"
9  Darwin Atapuma (COL)Colombia+ 40"
10  Nicolas Edet (FRA)Cofidis+ 43"

Stage 6

26 April 2013 – Bodrum to Selçuk, 183 km (113.7 mi)
Stage 6 results
CyclistTeamTime
DSQ  Mustafa Sayar (TUR)Torku ŞekersporDSQ (4h 40' 09")
1  Yoann Bagot (FRA)Cofidis+ 18"
2  Nicolas Edet (FRA)Cofidis+ 23"
3  Danail Petrov (BUL)Caja Rural–Seguros RGA+ 28"
4  Darwin Atapuma (COL)Colombia+ 30"
5  Jonathan Hivert (FRA)Sojasun+ 30"
6  Serge Pauwels (BEL)Omega Pharma–Quick-Step+ 30"
7  Cameron Meyer (AUS)Orica–GreenEDGE+ 30"
8  Florian Guillou (FRA)Bretagne–Séché Environnement+ 33"
9  Marc de Maar (CUW)UnitedHealthcare+ 33"
General Classification after Stage 6
CyclistTeamTime
1  Mustafa Sayar (TUR) Torku Şekerspor23h 49' 24"
2  Natnael Berhane (ERI)Team Europcar+ 41"
3  Yoann Bagot (FRA)Cofidis+ 44"
4  Maxime Méderel (FRA)Sojasun+ 57"
5  Nicolas Edet (FRA)Cofidis+ 1' 00"
6  Cameron Meyer (AUS)Orica–GreenEDGE+ 1' 02"
7  Darwin Atapuma (COL)Colombia+ 1' 08"
8  Florian Guillou (FRA)Bretagne–Séché Environnement+ 1' 09"
9  Danail Petrov (BUL)Caja Rural–Seguros RGA+ 1' 13"
10  Rory Sutherland (AUS)Saxo–Tinkoff+ 1' 15"

Stage 7

27 April 2013 – Kuşadası to Izmir, 124 km (77.1 mi)
Stage 7 results
CyclistTeamTime
1  Marcel Kittel (GER)Argos–Shimano2h 40' 04"
2  Andrea Guardini (ITA)Astanas.t.
3  Maximiliano Richeze (ARG)Lampre–Meridas.t.
4  Bryan Coquard (FRA)Team Europcars.t.
5  Sonny Colbrelli (ITA)Bardiani Valvole–CSF Inoxs.t.
6  Jake Keough (USA)UnitedHealthcares.t.
7  Francesco Lasca (ITA)Caja Rural–Seguros RGAs.t.
8  Blaž Jarc (SLO)NetApp–Enduras.t.
9  Aidis Kruopis (LTU)Orica–GreenEDGEs.t.
10  Nikolas Maes (BEL)Omega Pharma–Quick-Steps.t.
General Classification after Stage 7
CyclistTeamTime
1  Mustafa Sayar (TUR) Torku Şekerspor26h 29' 28"
2  Natnael Berhane (ERI)Team Europcar+ 41"
3  Yoann Bagot (FRA)Cofidis+ 44"
4  Maxime Méderel (FRA)Sojasun+ 57"
5  Nicolas Edet (FRA)Cofidis+ 1' 00"
6  Cameron Meyer (AUS)Orica–GreenEDGE+ 1' 02"
7  Darwin Atapuma (COL)Colombia+ 1' 08"
8  Florian Guillou (FRA)Bretagne–Séché Environnement+ 1' 09"
9  Danail Petrov (BUL)Caja Rural–Seguros RGA+ 1' 13"
10  Rory Sutherland (AUS)Saxo–Tinkoff+ 1' 15"

Stage 8

28 April 2013 – Istanbul, 121 km (75.2 mi)
Stage 8 results
CyclistTeamTime
1  Marcel Kittel (GER)Argos–Shimano2h 43' 45"
2  Andrea Guardini (ITA)Astanas.t.
3  Andrew Fenn (GBR)Omega Pharma–Quick-Steps.t.
4  Aidis Kruopis (LTU)Orica–GreenEDGEs.t.
5  Stefan van Dijk (NED)Accent Jobs–Wantys.t.
6  Moreno Hofland (NED)Blanco Pro Cyclings.t.
7  Francesco Lasca (ITA)Caja Rural–Seguros RGAs.t.
8  Maximiliano Richeze (ARG)Lampre–Meridas.t.
9  Andrea Palini (ITA)Lampre–Meridas.t.
10  André Greipel (GER) Lotto–Belisols.t.
General Classification after Stage 8
CyclistTeamTime
DSQ  Mustafa Sayar (TUR) Torku ŞekersporDSQ (29h 13' 13")
1  Natnael Berhane (ERI)Team Europcar+ 41"
2  Yoann Bagot (FRA)Cofidis+ 44"
3  Maxime Méderel (FRA)Sojasun+ 57"
4  Nicolas Edet (FRA)Cofidis+ 1' 00"
5  Cameron Meyer (AUS)Orica–GreenEDGE+ 1' 02"
6  Darwin Atapuma (COL)Colombia+ 1' 08"
7  Florian Guillou (FRA)Bretagne–Séché Environnement+ 1' 09"
8  Danail Petrov (BUL)Caja Rural–Seguros RGA+ 1' 13"
9  Rory Sutherland (AUS)Saxo–Tinkoff+ 1' 15"

Classification leadership

StageWinnerGeneral Classification
Points Classification
Mountains Classification
Turkish Beauties Classification
Team Classification
1Marcel KittelMarcel KittelMarcel KittelMustafa SayarMikhail IgnatievLampre–Merida
2Aidis KruopisAndré GreipelAndré GreipelAhmet Örken
3Natnael BerhaneNatnael BerhaneMauro FinettoCofidis
4André GreipelSergiy GrechynMikhail Ignatiev
5André Greipel
6Mustafa Sayar
Yoann Bagot
Mustafa Sayar
7Marcel Kittel
8Marcel Kittel
Final
Mustafa Sayar
Natnael Berhane
André GreipelSergiy GrechynMikhail IgnatievCofidis

References