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 throughout 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 | 420 km | Daily Average Distance: 70 km | ||||
| TOTAL ELEVATION | 10100 m | Daily Average Elevation: 1600 m | ||||
| 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 always 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 fitted precisely to your specifications and be maintained in perfect order throughout your trip
Day 1: Welcome to Cyprus!
- Arrivals
- Bike assembly & fitting
- Dinner in Paphos
Day 2: Paphos Forest | Distance: 77.1 km | Elevation: 1860 m
- Breakfast
- Ride to Paphos Forest
- Dinner at Aphrodite Hills
Day 3: Omodos | Distance: 56 km | Elevation: 1370 m
- Breakfast
- Ride to Omodos
- Dinner at Omodos
Day 4: Pano Platres | Distance: 58.5 km | Elevation: 1950 m
- Breakfast
- Route Two to Pano Platres
- Dinner at Pano Platres
Day 5: Rest Day
- Breakfast
- Hiking(optional), Wine Tasting (optional)
- Dinner at Pano Platres
Day 6: Tochni | Distance: 83.5 km | Elevation: 1450 m
- Breakfast
- Route Three to Tochni
- Dinner at Tochni
Day 7: Pissouri Bay | Distance: 84.9 km | Elevation: 1240 m
- Breakfast
- Route Four to Pissouri
- Dinner at Pissouri
Day 8: Troodos | Distance: 58.5 km | Elevation: 2230 m
- Breakfast
- Route Four to Troodos Square
- Dinner at Troodos
Day 9: All good things come to an end!
- Breakfast
- Bike dismantle & packing
- Departures
Day 1 – Almyra Hotel, Paphos
Day 2 – Aphrodite Hills, Kouklia
This is the place where all your feelings are set free… the destination where guests experience the absolute stimulation of all senses.
It is elegantly placed on a beautiful historical and mythological hill, with panoramic views overlooking the remarkable beauty of the glistening Mediterranean Sea and the birth place of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. Aphrodite Hills Resort is a 5-Star luxurious integrated Resort in Europe, providing unique accommodation and activity options; and is the first and only comprehensive golf, leisure, and real estate development in Cyprus. This is the destination of the family, the businessman, the athlete, the newlyweds, the investor, the dreamer, the realist… this is the ‘Destination of all Senses’.
Day 3 – Omodos Village Houses, Omodos Village
Get the most out of Cyprus Agrotourism in our traditional Holiday Houses. The beautiful scenery, the climate, the vineyards, and the taverns with delicious food and wine. Discover the beauties of picturesque Omodos and the surrounding area from your self-catering holiday house
Day 4 & 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.
Day 6 – Cyprus Villages Traditional Houses, Tochni
At Cyprus Villages you have the unique opportunity to live in a traditional stone-built village home. Stroll along the narrow cobbled paths to the village square, have a coffee with the locals, and settle into an easy-going Mediterranean lifestyle that respects and nurtures timeless traditions. Before you know it, you’ll feel part of the local community, enjoying the generous Cypriot hospitality that can be summed up in a single word: “kopiaste” meaning “come and join us!”
Day 7 – Columbia Beach Hotel, Pissouri
Overlooking the secluded Pissouri Bay on the southern coast of Cyprus, Columbia Beach Resort is a five-star resort offering 169 luxurious suites. With our distinctly Cypriot architecture, an award-winning spa, two pools including an infinity pool, gourmet restaurants, and stunning location, our resort promises the holiday of a lifetime.
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
