Section 1: Istanbul - Sivrihisar
The traffic and crowds make cycling a test of your nerves. Navigate your way to Kabitaš to catch the ferry which reaches Madunya. Afterwards 20 km cycle to Bursa. The road from Bursa, past Inegöl, climbes up to 1000 m above sea level. It is a long main road to Eskisehir.
Section 2: Sivrihisar - Ankara
The road towards Ankara is a flat highway at about 1000 m altitude. Although there is some climbing it is a straight road.