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.
Do you have a good basic level of fitness and enjoy riding 50km on your Mountain Bike or 120km on a road bike and completing 600-2000m in altitude but not full throttle? Are you looking to challenge your feet but also spend a few hours on the beach while you experience the Cypriot culture, landscape, and people? Then you are in the right place!
Join us for a 7 Day mixed cycling holiday at one of the island’s most history-filled locations! Enjoy a package that combines traditional accommodation with local guided tours, sandy beaches, and sun! Ride the traffic-free roads and discover the infamous Cypriot hospitality in its most authentic form.
| TOTAL DISTANCE | 380 km | Daily Average Distance: 76 km | ||||||
| TOTAL ELEVATION | 6450 m | Daily Average Elevation: 1300 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 fit precisely to your specifications and be maintained in perfect order throughout your trip
Day 1: Welcome to Cyprus!
- Arrivals
- Check-In
- Bike assembly & fitting
- Dinner
Day 2: Roadbike; Reccee ride | Distance: 80 km | Elevation: 600 m
- Breakfast
- Start of the ride
- Break 1 at Agios Theodoros Village
- End of the ride
- Recovery time
- Classic BBQ souvla including 2 drinks
Journey time approx. 3.5 hours / total duration approx. 4.5 hours
Day 3: Roadbike; Visit to the historical town of Lefkara | Distance: 86 km | Elevation: 1400 m
- Breakfast
- Start of the ride
- Break 1 at Lefkara Village
- Break 2 at Zigi Harbour
- End of the ride
Journey time approx. 4.5 hours / total duration approx. 6 hours
MTB White Rocks
- Breakfast
- Start of the ride
- Break at Governors Beach
- Lunch at Governors Beach
- End of the ride
Driving time approx. 3.5 hours / total time approx. 6 hours
Day 5: Leisure Day
- Breakfast
- Nicosia Old Town visit (optional, not included)
Day 6: MTB, Visit to the abandoned villages of Drapia + Parsata. | Distance: 62 km | Elevation: 1500 m
- Breakfast
- Start of the ride
- Break at Vavatsinia or Lefkara
- End of the ride
Journey time approx. 4.5 hours / total duration approx. 5.5 hours
- Breakfast
- Start of the ride
- Break on the way down
- End of the ride
- Recovery time
- Meze dinner at a traditional tavern
Driving time approx. 5.5 hours/duration approx. 7 hours.
Day 8: All good things come to an end!
- Breakfast
- Check Out
- Departures
Cyprus Villages – Traditional Houses
Cyprus Villages apartments in Kalavasos offer self-catering accommodation. Each apartment is equipped with a kitchen and free wifi.
Archontias Apartments
1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments | Archontias house is a beautiful and traditional complex renovated in authentic Cypriot style located in Kalavasos village. The complex is converted into 4 apartments with a shared pool.
1. Nontraining partners
This trip is well suited to non-training partners and families. Please place an inquiry regarding pricing.
2. Single travelers and twin rooms to share
Single travelers 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 traveler, 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 a Helmet (compulsory), bike shorts & jerseys, bike shoes, and pedals while some clients bring their own saddle. For more info on the 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. For 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 the 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 sports events and holiday participation before you travel. You can also check our services page for additional information.
9. How to Book
When booking, 50% of the camp price must be paid. For cancellations, up to 4 weeks before booking 30% will be charged as a cancellation fee. Furthermore, the general rental conditions apply.
10. Bike Rentals
Rental bikes as long as available. Rental bikes can be organized by other providers for a surcharge. The surcharge must be clarified separately for each case.
Bike Rentals are included in this package. please contact us for availability.
Eddy Merckx:
- Carbon frame EMX-1
- Shimano Ultegra/105 groupset
- MAVIC AKSIUM wheelset with 700x25C tires
- Chainrings 50/34, cassete 11/32
- 8.5kg complete bike in M size
Orbea:
- Carbon frame Orca M20
- Shimano Ultegra groupset
- MAVIC SKSIUM wheelset with 700x25C tires
- Chainrings 50/34, cassete 11/30
- 7.5kg complete bike in M size
- AL- frame Count Solo 3
- Shimano Deore 1×12 groupset
- Sunringlé Düroc 30 Comp, 622x26C, Boost/QR, 29″
- Chainrings 32, cassete 10/51
- Fork – Rock Shox Judy Silver TK,
- XL-29
- AL- frame Aspect 930
- Shimano Deore 2×11 groupset
- Shimano FH-TX5058
- Chainrings 36/26 , cassete 11/42
- Fork – Suntour XCR32-RL-R, Remote Lockout,
- M&XL-29
- AL- frame Aspect 970
- Sram SX Eagle 1×12 groupset
- Formula CL-2241
- Chainrings 32 , cassete 11/50
- Fork – RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air
- L-29
- AL- frame Talon 0
- Shimano Deore 1×12 groupset
- Shimano FH-MT401
- Chainrings 32, cassete 10/51
- Fork – GIANT SXC32-2 RL,
- S-27,5 / M&L-29
Giant LIV:
- AL- frame Tempt 0
- Shimano Deore 1×12 groupset
- Shimano FH-MT401
- Chainrings 30, cassete 10/51
- Fork – GIANT SXC2 RL Air,
- XS-27,5 / S-29
