Bisiklopedi was founded in December 2016.
However, its story began earlier—as an idea that slowly took shape over time.
As experience, knowledge, and needs matured, this idea evolved into written content and eventually into a digital platform. Built step by step in the spare moments of everyday life, Bisiklopedi quickly came to life.
Within just two months of publishing its first content, the platform reached over 100,000 visitors.
📚 PURPOSE
The main goal of Bisiklopedi is to create
a comprehensive knowledge base covering everything about cycling—from A to Z.
To achieve this:
- content ranges from beginner to advanced levels
- from technical information to cultural insights
Bisiklopedi launched with 134 glossary entries and, with contributions and feedback from its users, grew to nearly 250 entries within its first year.
🗺️ EVENTS & ARCHIVE
In February 2017, the Festivals / Tours section was introduced, transforming Bisiklopedi into not only a knowledge source but also a living archive.
This section brings together:
- cycling festivals and tours across Türkiye
- national and international events
- all presented in a calendar format.
Today, there is still no widely recognized alternative offering such a comprehensive and structured overview.
✍️ WRITERS & CONTRIBUTIONS
Bisiklopedi is not just a content platform—it is a space for collective contribution.
Through its blog section:
- writers with diverse experiences
- different perspectives
come together to create a growing body of content.
What started with 13 contributors and 63 articles in its first year has expanded to 25 writers and over 125 articles.
🌱 TODAY & WHAT’S NEXT
Today, Bisiklopedi represents a significant archive of cycling culture in Türkiye.
Now, it is entering a new phase:
- the website is being redesigned
- content is being expanded
English language support is being introduced
The goal is to make this accumulated knowledge more accessible, sustainable, and globally connected.
🚲 AN INVITATION
Bisiklopedi is more than a website—it is a growing, shared space for cycling knowledge and culture.
We invite you to explore, contribute, and be part of this journey.
SUPPORT
Bisiklopedi continues to grow with the support of its community.
If you’d like to be part of this journey, you can contribute through our support page.