Stride Bike N Coffee in Istanbul: Where Cyclists and Coffee Lovers Meet on the Asian Shore
Stride Bike N Coffee: A Meeting Point for Cyclists and Coffee Lovers in Istanbul
If you live on the Asian side of Istanbul and love cycling, we have great news. In Çiftehavuzlar there's a spot called Stride Bike N Coffee where you can enjoy a great cup of coffee and rent a bike at the same time.
Creating spaces where like-minded people can gather is one of the rising trends globally, and Stride Bike N Coffee is designed exactly with that in mind, at a lively spot on the Caddebostan coastline. Step inside and you're greeted by brand-new Carraro Sportive bikes lined up and ready to ride.
The concept was created by former national water polo player Sinan Naipoğlu with friends Alper Yüceer and Ali Selman Altınbilek. Naipoğlu shares: "On Saturday mornings we used to run in Belgrad Forest, then rent bikes in Yeniköy and cycle all the way to Sarıyer. Since the Asian-side coastline is much more suited to cycling, we wanted to bring this project to life here."
While setting up, the team got technical support from Gürsel Akay, founder of Yeşil Bisiklet, one of Istanbul's oldest cycling communities. As for the name "stride", Naipoğlu explains: "Our goal is to help people take the first step towards making cycling part of their lives, by offering the chance to try high-quality bikes for the price of a coffee."
This is a perfect meeting spot for anyone who embraces an active lifestyle. Co-founder Alper Yüceer adds: "In a world increasingly affected by the downsides of digitalisation, physical connection is the antidote. With that in mind, we set out to build a community for cycling enthusiasts — and nothing pairs better with that than food and drinks. We're bringing cyclists together over the best coffee."
With the motto "Slow down. Stop. Enjoy", Stride Bike N Coffee offers more than coffee — you'll also find blueberry cake, fit date balls and smoked turkey bagels among the snacks. Cyclists who appreciate good coffee, this one's for you.


