Explore Europe’s newest cycling destination! With 326 days of sunshine per year Cyprus promises warm weather conditions even at the heart of winter while its varied terrain guarantees a challenging and rewarding cycling experience.
Sports Holidays Cyprus will allocate multiple ride groups to enable cyclists of similar abilities and pace to ride together while 1 ride leader and 1 support vehicle will guide you thoughout your trip. High-end performance Canyon rental bikes are available and complete route maps and elevation profiles will be prepared and distributed in advance of your holiday to make sure you have a superior ride experience.
| TOTAL DISTANCE | 400 km | Daily Average Distance: 80km | ||||
| TOTAL ELEVATION | 8210 m | Daily Average Elevation: 1642m | ||||
| WEAR | Helmet, Cycling gear and shoes. Don’t forget the sunscreen! | ||||
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When you choose Sports Holidays Cyprus for your cycling holiday you can count on a professional team of drivers, local guides and skilled mechanics who will take care of every aspect of your itinerary. Whether it’s a water fill-up on a hot climb or your arm warmers for a cold descent, some encouragement on the climbs and a good draft on the flats, basic maintenance or a mystery bike noise we will aways be there. Join us to receive our famed support, meet our team of super-star like ride leaders and ensure your bike’s best performance. If you are renting one of our Canyon bikes, our professional Canyon Certified mechanics will make sure it will be fit precisely to your specifications and be maintained in perfect order throughout your trip
Day 1: Welcome to Cyprus!
- Arrivals
- Bike assembly & fitting
- Dinner
Day 2: Latchi | Distance: 76.2 km | Elevation: 1540 m
- Breakfast
- Route One to Latchi
- Dinner
Day 3: Lysos | Distance: 76.4 km | Elevation: 1750 m
- Breakfast
- Route Two to Lysos
- Dinner
Day 4: Kouklia | Distance: 91.3 km | Elevation: 1970 m
- Breakfast
- Route Three to Kouklia
- Dinner
Day 5: Pano Platres | Distance: 89.1 km | Elevation: 1060 m
- Breakfast
- Route Five to Pano Platres
- Dinner
Day 6: Paphos| Distance: 84.9 km | Elevation: 1240 m
- Breakfast
- Route Five to Paphos
- Dinner
Day 7: All good things come to an end!
- Breakfast
- Check-out
- Departures
Day 1 & Day 6 – Aliathon Resort, Paphos
Established in 1992 with the opening of 52 apartments, the Aliathon has now grown into a holiday village with a total capacity of 329 rooms/apartments and suites and an extensive and enticing array of services and facilities. Aliathon was the dream of five brothers and sisters, the Philippides family. Today ownership remains with their families who have a stronger than ever commitment to offering superior service and a personal touch-oriented to the traditional Cypriot culture and green environment. With a wealth of experience and an enviable reputation for the quality of service, Aliathon Holiday Village will guarantee customer satisfaction and excellent service ensuring you have the holiday of your lifetime.
Day 2 – Akamanthea Holiday Village, Latchi
The Akamanthea Holiday Village is a newly built small and friendly hotel. It is situated midway between the famous fishing hamlet of Latchi and the unspoiled area of Polis Chrysochous. The area is especially suited to people with special interests who enjoy activities when on holiday. The favorite spot of discerning visitors, wishing to escape the stress and routine of daily life, searching for calm and rest, in an environment of unparalleled beauty.
Day 3 – Paradisos Hills Hotel, Lysos Village
Paradisos Hills Hotel, a quiet hotel in Paphos, Cyprus, offers a unique holiday experience, providing peace and tranquility at the edge of the forest. Yet it is within walking distance of the traditional mountain village of Lysos, and 14 kilometers from the beaches of Polis Chrysochous and the legendary Akamas Peninsula.
Day 4 – Aphrodite Hills Residences, Kouklia
Set your senses free and enjoy all this renowned destination has to offer. Located on the stunning island of Cyprus, nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, Aphrodite Hills Resort is destined to mesmerize you with its incredible beauty
Day 5 – Petit Palais, Platres
Petit Palais Platres Boutique Hotel, enjoying the views of Troodos evergreen forests, a magical location for a memorable holiday at the island of Cyprus. Our hill resort is standing at 1200m from sea level. Since 1936, is one of the most popular holiday destinations, for locals and for incoming tourism. Resting at the heart of Platres ever since, proudly poses as a landmark attraction. Pet-friendly Hotel subject to special terms & conditions.
1. Non training partners
Not Advised for Non-Riders. This trip’s route was designed for optimal cycling. It traverses remote areas in order to offer the most challenging and spectacular experience for avid cyclists. We do not encourage non-riding companions to join this trip, as the focus is on the riding and there is not an abundance of non-riding activities. Non-riders, unless they have their own transportation, will spend most of their time in the support vans, following the cyclists from point to point
2. Single travellers and twin to share
Single travellers are welcome on all our camps, holidays and tours! We trust that you will have a great time and meet like minded people. As a single traveller you can have a single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement we can pair you up with another rider (of the same sex) so you can join us without having to pay extra.
3. Getting There
Transfers from and to Pafos International Airport (PFO) are included in your package. However, if you need to travel to Larnaca International Airport (LCA) a number of options are also available. Please look at our Larnaca Transfers page for further information.
4. What to Bring
Your cycling kit should include: Helmet (compulsory), bike shorts & jerseys, bike shoes and pedals while some clients bring their own saddle. For more info on training kit please check out FAQS.
5. Food
Packages include Half Board catering that can be tailored to suit vegetarian, vegan and other diets. Please get in touch to let us know about your special dietary requirements.
6. General, visa, passport and health information
We encourage all our clients to check for passport and visa information. Additional information about health and safety while in Cyprus please visit the Cyprus Tourism Organization website.
7. Medical certificate
To participate in one of our camps you need to fill in medical form or have a medical certificate signed by your doctor within the last year from the camp date. You can find the medical form here.
8. Travel Insurance
For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. Please make sure that your travel insurance policy covers sport events and holidays participation before you travel. You can also check our services page for additional information.
9. How to Book
Click on the Book Now at the top right hand of the page. At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit per person plus any applicable entry fee. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 4 weeks before departure to avoid the cancellation of your trip. Please look here for our full booking terms.
Bike Rentals are not included in this package. Browse through our fleet below to add your bike in the cart or choose your bike later by filling in the check out form.
Bike Rentals
Canyon Ultimate CF 8.0 Di2
Bike Rentals
Canyon Ultimate CF 7.0 Disk
Bike Rentals
Canyon Endurance CF 7.0
