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7 day early season spring riding in beautiful Cyprus. Staying on the coast in Paphos, we alternate easier days with rides in the hills, all on empty, super smooth roads. The queen stage includes the epic climb to Mt Olympus. Cyprus is the perfect way to kick off your cycling season.
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
Ride the Paphos Forest: One of the best routes in Europe, an almost car free undulating ride in a stunning pine forest.
Off Bike R&R: Enjoy an early morning sea swim, relax in the spa and sample great local food.
Long gentle climbs in the Troodos Mountains: We spend a couple of days exploring the stunning Troodos Mountains including Mt Olympus.
| Avg Daily Distance | Avg Daily Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Front Group | 109km | 2113m | 4/5 Lots of climbing but either shorter rides or an easier day mixed in. Challenging but suitable for most riders. |
 Main Bunch | 89km | 1525m | 3/5 Mix of climbing & flatter days suitable for most riders. |
What's Included
Accommodation
6 Nights in 4* Hotel
Transfer
Return Transfers from Paphos (PFO)
Included Meals
6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners (budget €10 for lunch)
Guided Rides
5 fully supported, guided group rides
Mechanic
Expert mechanical support
Bike Rental
Bike rental available (add £139)
Cyprus Week Cycling Holiday
What makes Cyprus such a great place for spring cycling? The road surfaces are as good as Mallorca but with almost no traffic. The terrain is mixed with long climbs, rolling hills and flat rides by the coast. And of course this is one of the warmest climates in Europe with temperatures in the low 20s from Feb and 325 sunny days per year. Over this 7 day tour we have two ride options per day allowing you to get some serious miles in or ease into the season gently. Routes alternate between easier rides & days in the hills with the highlights being the amazing Paphos Forest and the end of week sportive up Mount Olympus - from the sea to a ski resort in one ride!
Itinerary
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Day One : Paphos
Arrival day. After a short transfer to the hotel and some time to check in, our mechanics are on hand to fit you to your rental bike or help build your bike. At 7.30pm we have a welcome dinner to go over the week.
Day Two : Troodos Foothills
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Group | 95km | 1560m | 1/5 A flat or short easy day. |
| Main Bunch | 67km | 1045m | 1/5 A flat or short easy day. |
Breakfasts are from 7am. We meet at 9.15am by the bike room for roll out at 9.30am. Our first ride takes us out of Paphos on the main road before turning inland into the Troodos mountains and some gentle climbs to start the week.
Day Three : Kathikas Loop
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Group | 101.8 | 2230 | 4/5 Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders. |
| Main Bunch | 66 | 1177 | 3/5 Rolling terrain with the occasional climb. |
We meet at 9.15am for a 9.30am roll out on a ride taking us to the picturesque village of Kathikas. We head north along the coast before heading inland for a 10km, 5% climb and coffee in the town square. For the Front Group, there is one more long climb before lunch and then mostly downhill. The Main Bunch head back from Kathikas for lunch on the beach in Paphos.
Day Four : Paphos Forest
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Group | 138km | 3074m | 5/5 A Queen Stage day: multiple classic climbs and an epic ride. |
| Main Bunch | 98km | 1705m | 4/5 Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders. |
One of the best day's riding in Europe. The Paphos Forest is a glorious stretch of road in a picturesque pine forest with almost no traffic, pretty much the perfect 40km bike path on super smooth tarmac! The road goes up to 1,200m so this is a big day for the Lead Group. The Main Bunch starts with a transfer to the forest section with lunch in the pretty traditional Cypriot village of Lysos before heading back to Paphos.
Day Five : Aphrodite's Rock
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Bunch | 73km | 832m | 2/5 Flat to rolling day with max one main climb. |
An easier day sandwiched between two big rides. A later start at 11am gives you the chance for a swim or lazy morning before we head off all together along the coast towards Aphrodite's Rock and a cracking stretch of road hugging the coast. After a short climb we descend into Pissouri for lunch at a lovely restaurant with sea views and great food before rolling home.
Day Six : Olympus Day!
See end of week sportive below.... After getting back from the ride, we head into Paphos for a celebratory meal in a traditional Cypriot restaurant.
Day Seven : Departure Day
Time to say goodbye. Our mechanics are on hand to help pack bikes. Checkout is 12pm and we run transfers for all UK & Irish flights.
End Of Week Sportive
The big ride at the end of the week takes us from the sea to a ski resort going to the summit of Mt Olympus at almost 2,000m. We will go through a route briefing the previous evening and you will all start together at 8am. We will have feed stops every 25km/h and you will be able to get your day bag with extra layers the higher up you get. The route starts with a flat 15km and then rolls up with flat & downhill sections for 40kms before hitting the main climb (the official Strava segment doesn't start until 58km into the route but there is a proper 5km ramp into this). As you get through the town of Platres the terrain and temperature starts to change and you should hit the snow line around the mountain town of Troodos. The final turn off the Mt Olympus goes past the ski lifts and on most days it is cold here. We will meet you at the summit with your warm weather gear before descending back to Platres for lunch and then roll all the way back to Paphos.
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Route | 140km | 2869m | 4/5 Plenty of tough sectors but suitable for most regular riders. |
Accomodation
Aliathon Resort
Kato Paphos, Cyprus
Our base in Paphos is the brilliant Aliathon Resort. We take most of the apartments in the Fishing Village that surrounds the main pool. Breakfast & dinners are in the main buffet restaurant and there is a bar with indoor & outdoor seating to socialise at after a ride. The hotel is a 2 min walk from the beach for a sea swim or you can use the indoor or outdoor pools. The spa is well set up for cyclists with a sports masseur and steam room / sauna. Bikes are kept in rooms with a separate bike room for our mechanics to work on anything after rides.
Airport Transfers
Airport collections are from Paphos (PFO) and the drive to the hotel takes around 20 mins. We meet all UK & Irish flights in Paphos. If you are coming from elsewhere, please contact our team. We will be in touch to collect your flight details after booking.
FAQs
Cyprus Week
Date's & Book Now
Spring 2021
| 6 Nights: 21 - 27th Mar 2021 | |||||
Cyprus Cycling Week Aliathon Hotel 6 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners Return transfers from Paphos (PFO) Daily guided rides | Single Room | £849 | £849 | Add To Cart | |
Cyprus Cycling Week Aliathon Hotel 6 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners Return transfers from Paphos (PFO) Daily guided rides | Twin Room For 2 Persons | £1399 | £1399 | Add To Cart | |
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