TransAnatolia took to the International Stage at the Lyon Motorcycle Fair
Türkiye’s most comprehensive rally-raid organization, TransAnatolia, attended the Lyon Motorcycle Fair in Lyon, France and met with the international motor sports community. The fair, which is considered one of the important motorcycle meetings in Europe, aims to popularize motorcycle culture and introduce new racing experiences to athletes by bringing together manufacturers, equipment brands, athletes and racing organizations on the same platform.
At the TransAnatolia stand, visitors were informed about the 2026 route from Istanbul to Ankara, the stage structure and the different categories offered by the race. The structure of the organization, which appeals to both professional athletes and participants who will experience rally-raid for the first time, attracted attention especially from racers from Europe. Motorcycle, 4×4 car, SSV, Quad And truck Among the notable headlines of the fair were the rally category highlighting the fight against time and the raid category highlighting a navigation-oriented adventure.
TransAnatolia General Coordinator Burak Büyükpınar In his evaluation of the fair participation, he said, “It was very valuable for us to meet face to face with the athletes in Europe. The strongest aspect of TransAnatolia is that it can offer a real rally-raid atmosphere not only to professionals but also to those who want to step into this sport. The interest we saw in Lyon showed once again that Türkiye’s rally-raid potential has a strong counterpart in the international arena.” he said.
With early registration advantages and track details being shared throughout the fair, many foreign athletes TransAnatolia 2026 Pre-registered for. The race, which will start from Istanbul and end in Ankara, aims to introduce Türkiye’s natural and cultural richness to international participants, as well as sports.
While TransAnatolia strengthens its place in the European motor sports calendar with its participation in Lyon, its next stop in the international promotion leg of the race will be the Netherlands on March 26.
Automobile Magazine – English
