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6 Reasons to try a Cycling Holiday in Greece…
The Weather… Greece is famous for its sunshine and hot summer months but the weather is great for cycling most of the year. April, May, June and September and October are the optimum months with lots of sunshine and temperatures averaging in the early 20’s. The winter months are more prone to some rain but the showers […]
Sunshine, Feta and happy cyclists…..
No, I’m not talking about Greece, Im talking about Stockton-on-Tees! Last week was the annual Stockton Cycling Festival and this year it played host to the national road race championships. Never one to miss being part of a great cycling event Greek Cycle Holidays was proud to be involved throughout the weekend both on and off the […]
Competition time!!!!
We all know most of us cyclists like to pose a bit, show off our new gear, our amazing (or not so) physique in skin tight lycra, or proof of the great scenery of your days ride. With mobile cameras getting better and better, the age of the selfie is well and truly upon us, […]
Easter With Greek Cycle Holidays – Video
Rather than write a blog describing what our guests did on their Greek Cycle Holiday over the Easter Week recently, I thought I’d just show you. If you like the look of the cycling on offer, the fast downhills, tough long climbs, tremendous scenery and lovely weather then please do not hesitate to contact us […]
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 […]
