Surprised that Turkey tops the list? You won’t be once you’ve experienced its surreal and dramatic landscapes and scenery. You can cycle up a mountain or canyon, or if you have a preference for flat terrain, there are plenty of wide steppe and desert areas to choose from. The country is host to 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which means you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back thousands of years. But most of all, the Turkish people are among the most generous and friendly in the world, even inviting you into their homes to sip on tea and feast on a meal. You think you’re just going there for a temporary bicycling tour, but you leave with lifelong memories and friendships.
