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Is the Greek Island of Evia a serious alternative to the usual cycling holiday destinations?
Have you ever heard of the Greek Island of Evia? No? You are probably not alone. Would you be surprised to learn that it is the second largest Greek Island? Would you be shocked if I told you it is less than 1 hours drive from Athens? Have you ever considered Evia as a serious […]
Spring is in the air… lets ride!
Kalimera as the locals say, And a good morning it is, it’s the first of March, officially spring and the Greek weather is once again keeping its end of the bargain; beautiful blue skies, bright sunshine and a pleasant 21 degrees. What does any self respecting cyclist do on a day like this? That’s right, […]
Greece Crisis?…What Crisis?
When the Greece Crisis and political turmoil in Athens was plastered all over the news, I kept getting asked if Greece was “safe” for holiday makers — a question that feels absurd to those of us who live here. The beauty of the country has not been affected by the economic crisis. The landscape is just […]
A Long Day! Brevet Orxomenos 300km
Its fair to say I was nervous, I usually do get a few butterflies before a big ride but this time more so, I think it was mainly down to the change of routine, I was out of my comfort zone, for every ride I’ve done the routine is the same, early to bed, wake […]