Istanbul · Black Sea Forest and Şile Coast

A 376 km loop from Polonezköy forest

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Why this ride

Forest, Black Sea air and an early-start escape. This road trip is shaped as a ride, not as a shortcut: leave the start cleanly, use the first checkpoint for fuel and weather discipline, then let the middle 150 km be the part you remember. The best part sits around Polonezköy forest, Şile coast, Riva return, while the fuel checkpoint and Ağva river food keep the day practical instead of turning it into a fuel hunt. Check the selected map before departure: scenic sections, transfer sections, speed/control reminders, risk points and the GPX checkpoint order are deliberately visible so the route is understandable before the engine starts. Ride it early if the area is popular, keep the photo stops legal, and shorten the route if weather, daylight or energy stops agreeing with the plan.

Roadbook

1. Polonezköy forest start

   Polonezköy forest is where the day begins. Next is Şile coast.

2. Şile coast swim

   Şile coast comes up 94 km in. Next is Ağva river food.

3. Ağva river food turn

   188 km in you reach Ağva river food. Next is back through Şile coast.

4. back through Şile coast stop

   back through Şile coast, late in the day. Next is Polonezköy forest.

5. Polonezköy forest finish

   Back at Polonezköy forest. That is the ride.

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