The 2016 Presidential Tour of Turkey was a

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that took place in

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between 24 April and 1 May 2016. It was the 52nd edition of the

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and was rated as a

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event as part of the

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. The race included eight stages; seven of these were moderately hilly, while Stage 6 ended with a

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. The defending champion was 's

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Schedule

Participating teams

Classification leadership

Final standings

General classification

Mountains classification

Turkish Beauties classification

Points classification

Team classification

References

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