HIGHLIGHTS

The roads on the Peloponnese are as glorious as anywhere in Europe. Far less busy than Mallorca and Girona and as mountainous as France but with more coastline and islands than Spain, better cycling weather than Italy and more history than almost anywhere in the world.

Ancient sites for coffee stops are your reward for cycling the beautiful roads and tough climbs, that the likes of Mark Cavendish and Wout van Aert have trained on. We personalise routes so that every level of cyclist can leave us fitter and healthier. ‘Cyclist magazine’ has recently featured Greece on the cover three times, so, ride the best roads in Europe soon, before the whole cycling world discovers the Peloponnese.

We head out after a hearty breakfast on one of our numerous routes, taking us along the coast or into the hills for a coffee stop by the beach or an ancient site. A bit more cycling takes us into a harbourside town for lunch before looping back to Epidavros for refreshments and a late afternoon swim. We generally guide our rides but can provide routes and notes for those who want to self-guide.

DATES / AVAILABILITY

We welcome cyclists in the Spring and Autumn months, when most tourists are at home but the sun is out, meaning we always hope to enjoy great weather and quiet conditions. Our breaks start on each Saturday but we can generally accommodate arrivals and departures on any day, for a stay of any number of nights within each week. Autumn ‘24 dates - 14th September - 10th November. / Spring ‘25 dates - 29th March - 8th June.

ROUTES

We can arrange a break and routes around exactly what you want to do; tough or relaxing cycling, coffee stops at ancient sites, quiet routes and plenty of local eating and drinking tavernas etc.  Our best routes involve around 80km+ a day and a 1,000m of climbing but we can do whatever the group would like, on a daily basis. Shorter/half-day rides - or longer with more climbing.

All weeks include amazing coastal roads and hillside climbs, a ride to an island and a loop around it, to Nafplio - the first capital of Greece, Methana Volcano, over the oldest standing bridge in the world, a 12,000 seat amphitheatre and the best bakeries, taverns and coffee shops of the Peloponnese.

Route details of a sample week (inc. KM & climbing)

To see further samples of routes, join Chris on Strava.

COSTS / WHAT’S INCLUDED

The cost is from £95 per day/night each for a shared twin or double room or £135 for your own room. This is in our Villa Rosa or our beach hotel in front of us. All rooms are sea-facing, with a balcony, aircon and ensuite bathroom.

The cost includes all pre-trip support, ride planning and routes, guiding, locally sourced breakfast, daily refreshments and all other items listed on our website.

20% of the final booking total is required to confirm your booking, with the balance due three weeks before your trip.

There is a 10% discount for all our newsletter subscibers.

CYCLE HIRE

View our 2024 selection and availability.

We have a partnership with Greece's best independent chain of cycle shops to provide the best cycle rental options - all sizes, male and female. We have performance disc brake road bikes, standard carbon rim brakes, and e-bikes for hire from the likes of Specialised (Tarmac), Dizo (hi-end German brand), Trek (Emonda), Storck, Colnago and Boardman. They range from £30 - £60 per day depending on tech specs and your requirements. If not bringing your own bicycle, please include your requirements when booking for specific costs.

“Cycling is about connecting with yourself and with what it is to be alive.

To be immersed in a place, connecting with your friends, with history and culture.”

DESTINATIONS AND ROUTES GALLERY

See here for route distance and climbing info.