The crossing of the route of the race continues for third day ...
Organizing team members work through the paths of the second stage, right after the village of Anthousa. By all means, car, bike, foot we are moving in the mountainous area of Pindos. We have faced some difficulties, mainly because of the snow that has not yet melted-but the team does not give up!
Today's pictures of the Pindos mountain slopes:
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Race preparation proceeds with fast pace! Organizing team has been in Pindos for two days now and crosses the paths and trails of the race's route!
Members of the organization team gave us the responsiveness of Valia Calda mountain and the Pindos National Park where they are at the moment: beautiful landscapes, even snow in some places (something we hope to change), and some natural disasters that change the scenery.
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Change: Starting time of the last stage of Bike Odyssey & 3-Day Odyssey, Gravia - Amfiklia is changed to 10.30am
This will only apply for this last Stage (for the other stages of Bike Odyssey,start time is 9:00 am), a change that was due to the 1-Day Odyssey to be held in parallel.
Amfiklia will host Bike Odyssey's finish line!
The end point of the race that was originally placed at the city of Delphi is transferred to the city of Amfiklia. The total miles will be the same with minimal changes.
This change applies to both 8- day race as well as the 3-day Odyssey and 1- Day Odyssey.
More detailed information about the route of each stage will be published after 20April. With more favorable weather since snow at high altitudes will have melted, our missions will cross all lanes and will have a clear picture to broadcast. You will be informed of the details of the race and the organization will be able to answer all your questions.
47 days away before the start of the most exciting mtb race ...
The preparation for «Bike Odyssey» race is progressing feverishly. The time to start our mountain adventure is on May 26th. Eight days of authentic mountain bike for about 20 teams that have registered for the moment. An unprecedented by Greek standards race, one of the toughest mountain bike races that could well be included among the toughest mtb races in the world. Register now and enjoy an unforgettable experience in the beautiful mountains of Pindos!
The registration period continues for the most exciting mtb race of the year!
We extend the registration just for this first year of Bike Odyssey. You can register for the Bike Odyssey on line:http://bikeodyssey.gr/en/registration-form.html
At present we leave the form open , without final date. Registrations will close when the organization thinks its appropriate. Relative announcement will follow.
The "crew" of Bike Odyssey traveled the previous weekend in mountainous areas of Evritania and Fthiotida to take care the preparation of the fourth stage of B. O. that will start from village Agrafa and end at Megali Kapsi.
We crossed the trails riding our bikes and with the aid of the Mahindra vehicles we approached the rugged slopes of the mountains and arrived to beautiful places where the race will take place. Neraida, Kleisto, Chochlia, Mavrilo,Fourna, Vracha, Neochori were some of the intermediate villages we passed.
Forty one (41) villages along the path of – perhaps- the toughest for Greek mountain bike race that will last for 8 days and will cross the mountain range of Pindos • The launch will take place on 26 May 2013 at Laista (Zagoria villages) and after 6 intermediate stations (Anthousa Argithea, Agrafa , Megali Kapsi, Athanasios Diakos, Gravia ) will terminate at the city of Delphi on June 2, 2013. It is a "racing journey" to forgotten, yet beautiful places.
Mahindra vehicles are a valuable asset of the organizing team at the work being done in preparation for the race. Last weekend our team crossed the path of the last three stages from Athanasios Diakos to Gravia, across the mountains Vardousia and intermediate villages Panourgias, Agoriani Kastellia, Kaloskopi, Polydroso, Pavliani, Kastriotissa, Polydroso, Eptalofos. We crossed the snowy slopes and arrived in the most unlikely places with the rugged Mahindra!
Το BikeOdyssey είναι ένας 8ήμερος XC (Cross Country) ποδηλατικός αγώνας που διασχίζει την οροσειρά της Πίνδου. Είναι ο δυσκολότερος αγώνας στην Ελλάδα και ένας από τους δυσκολότερους παγκοσμίως.