Corinthians will tell you their roads were built by the gods to be used by legends…well, while the legends sleep let us mere mortals play in their place. Under blue skies and warm sunshine we will ride and discover how good Zues’s roads really are…
| Total Distance: 520km | Total Ascent: 5,500m | Max Alt: 1,020m | Difficulty Grade: 3.5/5 |
| 5 Nights | Next Departure: 10 October 2019 | Ristretto Score: #5 | Guide Price: £745 |
Tour of Corinthia Itinerary
Day One – Arrive Athens airport – build bikes before ride to overnight hotel.
Day Two – Pireas to Akrata – 136km +620m
Day Three – Akrata to Galaxidi – 145km +1185m
Day Four – Galaxidi to Erythres – 135km +2295m
Day Five – Erythres to Athens – 63km +718m
Day Six – Pack down bikes before transfer for return flight home.
Included
Experienced Cycle Leader(s), Full Vehicle Support, Bike Mechanic, First Aiders,
Baggage Transfer, 3/4 star Hotel Accommodation (5 nights inc Breakfast), Airport Transfers (designated flights)
Not Included
Flights, Lunches, Evening Meals
Logistics
Recommended flight information will be given on your application.To help us help you, It is important you notify us of any extraordinary travel arrangements you may have that prevents you from arriving at the recommended times.
Your personal bags will be carried by the support vehicle throughout the event.
We strongly ask your bikes to be transported by bike bags (semi-rigid/soft). Please do not arrive to the event with rigid bike travel boxes. Support vehicles will have limited space and unable stow large solid bike boxes as well as all luggage and equipment through the event.
Please contact us with any questions regarding flight transport of your bike, we will be more than happy to discuss this further with you.
Weather & Kit
We can expect warm, sunny weather, however we should expect slight temperature drop and cool conditions on the mountains (800m+) – Remember to bring layers – not heavy coverings.
This is a road bike tour. Your bike should be well maintained and in good running order with suitable ‘road gears’ and brakes.
A full kit list will be issued in your ‘Joining Instructions’ document after your application. We will be glad to discuss any aspect of kit and your bike with you, please call us anytime with any questions.
Fitness & Training
This is a level 3 cycle event. You will be capable of riding comfortably upto 100km in a day and/or used to riding distances upto 80km over hilly terrain – minmum. If you have any doubt as to your fitness regarding participation in this event please give us a cal and we will be more than happy to chat with you.
Please arrive to the event ready to ride and not rely on ‘muscle memory’ or riding into ‘trip fitness’ – don’t let us or yourself down…please train to ride.
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Tour of Corinthia Route
Tour of Corinthia Route Profile
Enquiries now being taken for our next epic ride through the land of the Gods – register your interest today…
Next Departure – 10 October 2019
