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A Turkish Governor Was Ousted. Were Bicycling Tights to Blame?

A Turkish Governor Was Ousted. Were Bicycling Tights to Blame?
NYT World Friday 24 July 2026, 19:30 UTC By Victor Mather 1 min read
Key Points

In red, Mehmet Fatih Cicekli, governor and cyclist, in April. Now he is just a cyclist.

In red, Mehmet Fatih Cicekli, governor and cyclist, in April. Now he is just a cyclist.
Turkish (ORG) Bicycling Tights (PERSON) Mehmet Fatih Cicekli (PERSON)
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