TROPHY OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CYCYLING TOUR OF TURKEY

The trophy, which will be given to the top riders who finish the Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey, takes its form with the substantial images that create the foundation of the competition while highlighting the spirit of the competition with its significant meaning. 

Inspired by the athletes who have set their heart on cycling and achieve victory empowered by pedalling their gear, the trophy is designed to resemble the part of the human leg between the calf and the ankle. 

The trophy was adorned with the "Seljuk Star" which has high spiritual value, to underline the history of the Tour. The octagonal Seljuk Star consists of two squares, bears the colour turquoise, and represents justice and freedom. Each corner of the star stands for a different value: mercy, compassion, patience, integrity, confidence, loyalty, generosity, and gratitude to God. The science of numbers widely used in the Islamic world and in the ancient civilisations of the Middle East, 8 is a symbol representing heaven.   With this sense, the octagonal star, which is a prominent figure in the art and the culture of the Seljuk Turks, symbolises the eight virtues of Islam, the eight gates of heaven which one reaches by possessing these eight virtues, and eight heavens. 

The trophy, which will be presented to the victorious winner on the final day of the Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey which has been held for over half a century with respect towards cycling and the athletes, bears an importance in terms of individuals treating one another with respect and tolerance, and embracing people from all backgrounds regardless of their nationalities, beliefs and lifestyles.