Our beloved Iran is once again hosting another major sports event in the world. We have come together in kindness and love to witness one of the most significant and the oldest sports events in the world for the 37th time. This year, as the President of the Iran Cycling Federation, I will host the domestic and foreign guests, and it is a source of joy that the efforts of all the organizers of this world-class tour have finally paid off and we will once again host domestic and foreign cyclists.
The Iran-Azarbaijan Cycling Tour is a comprehensive cultural, social and sports event, which will be held in this period as in the previous editions with a detailed and complete planning.
I would like to express my special thanks to all those who worked hard to hold this historical event. The Iran-Azarbaijan Cycling Tour is no longer just a sporting event, but it is a cultural, social and freedom symbol of our dear Iran; and for this reason, I invite all the guests in Iran-Azerbaijan Tour to get to know the rich culture of proud Iran. I also ask them to know more about the thousands year old civilization of our country.
Welcome to our beloved country and I hope you will experience new occasions in the field of sports events during your stay in Iran. With the hope of increasing success for you all.

Rasul Asadi
President of the Cycling Federation
Islamic Republic of Iran