CYCLING: UCI Gran Fondo World Series: Cyprus Granfondo 2024 (CYP)

Pafos, Cyprus 29 Mar – 31 Mar 2024 Class UGF – UCI Gran Fondo World Series

Website https://www.activatecyprus.com/granfondocyprus

It is spring in Cyprus and this is when Cyprus is at its best. A cool breeze, a bright-but-not-hot sun, green grass, wild flowers, a light drizzle – it is paradise out there. It’s time for the Scoda Cyprus Gran Fondo!

The Cyprus Gran Fondo is a 3-day Road “Cycling for All” event, which, since 2017, is featured among the biggest cycling events of the UCI as part of the Gran Fondo World Series for cyclists ranging from pros to beginners.

The event will take during the last weekend of March 2024 for the tenth consecutive year and provides the perfect opportunity for recreational riders to qualify for the World Gran Fondo Championships held every year. All participants of Cyprus Gran Fondo will have the opportunity to earn their qualification in the Gran Fondo World Championship.

Starting every day next to the Mediterranean coast, you will climb some of the nicest mountains of the island and pass through traditional and rustic villages, enjoy the Cyprus weather and nature, before returning back to some of the best hotels in Paphos to enjoy your off-the-bike time!Our idea is to bring passionate cyclists together, professional and amateurs riding shoulder to shoulder, to enjoy the amazing Cyprus nature and have fun in a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere.

The greatest amateur road cycling race in Cyprus!

Cyprus 29.03.2024 – 31.03.2024

DISTANCES 28.6 – 103 – 54 km

Source: https://ucigranfondoworldseries.com/en/cyprus-gran-fondo/ and https://www.activatecyprus.com/granfondocyprus

CITY Pafos; COUNTRY Cyprus

WEBSITE CONTACT

Email info@activatecyprus.com

Cyprus Gran Fondo has been held for 10 years. The event will again be part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series in a three days stage race in and around the city of Pafos on the west end of the island.

Almost 80% of the participants come from abroad to combine the cycling event with some tourism and training opportunities on the sunny island when it’s still pretty cold in the rest of Europe.

General

The event is taking place in Pafos in the western part of Cyprus. Pafos has be the European Capital of Culture, the birth place of Aphrodite- Godess of love and beauty, where myths and legends are still alive. It is a very well known and popular all year round holiday destination.

The Pafos international Airport is just 15 minutes away from the city and it connects the city with a number of different destinations in Europe, Middle East, Russia etc.

Pafos and the nearby area of Geroskipou are the main hotel areas near the city, even though accommodation can be found along the coastline over a distance of 20km. A wide range of good value for money accommodation ranging from holiday apartments to luxury 5 star hotels are available.

The event starting area for all stages will be the square infront of the Pafos Medieval Castle which is located next to the Pafos ancient harbour and the Pafos Unesco Archaeological Park. The square of the Pafos Medieval Castle is big enough to accommodate mega events like the start of Pafos Marathon, international concerts the UCI Grand Fondo cycling event and more.

GF Calendar: https://ucigranfondoworldseries.com/en/calendar/