Mersin road cycling race (Turkish : KAP Mersin) was held on 23-25 March 2012 in Mersin city, Turkey, as the second lap of the national road race.
Mersin road cycling race (Turkish : KAP Mersin) was held on 23-25 March 2012 in Mersin city, Turkey, as the second lap of the national road race.
The team results for men were as follows [1]
| Team | Time |
|---|---|
| Kocaeli Brisa B | 8.25.30 |
| Kocaeli Brisa A | 8.33.17 |
| Konya Torku Şeker | 8.34.59 |
| Salcana Arnavutköy | 8.37.21 |
| Ege Pedal | 9.04.17 |
The only team qualified for women was Zeytinli Belediyesi (5.17.01).
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