From the new year will be great changes in Bike Odyssey as the event is progressing for the better. The first changes will be related to the route.
BikeOdyssey 2024: 20 - 22 of September 2024
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Bike Odyssey is considered as one of the toughest mtb races in the world. But there are many people who would like to see the beautiful landscapes and the villages that make up the Bike Odyssey’s route but they cannot do it racing. There are others who already have a friend or a relative participating in the race and would like to live his effort with him.
If you are one of them, express your interest for Bike Odyssey Tourism now!
With or without a bike, we undertake to transfer you from village to village to experience the Bike Odyssey from the perspective of tourist!
The period between 17-24 of June was set to be the new date of Bike Odyssey for 2018!
Do not waste your time and find your teammate! In case you do not have someone you can declare interest in a teammate in the ORGANIZATION’S FORM and we will bring you in touch...
Watch this year's video to get a taste!
Bike Odyssey 2017 is now a part of the past, leaving us with the best memories and promises for an even better race next year! Preparations for the next Bike Odyssey have already begun ...
Forms of declaring accredited journalists and expressing interest in finding a teammate for Bike Odyssey 2018 are already online!
Certainly in such a demanding and unique race as Bike Odyssey, each of the participants stands out for his efforts alone. The participation itself in such an experience is unique and deserves crowds’ applaud.
Nevertheless, there are those who need a special mention:
The choice of one-day races will not be available for the next Bike Odyssey!
Athletes who are interested for the long-awaited mtb event of 2018 will have to move fast and organize their plan for the next season! Three-day races, 3-Day North Odyssey and 3-Day South, that will take place along with the main race (8-day), are a first-rate opportunity to test your strengths and to get a taste of the toughest mtb race in Greece!
Yesterday on Sunday 26.06.2017 in the city of Nafpaktos the curtain fell for the Bike Odyssey 2017. The unique for Greek standards mtb race started from Smixi of Grevena and passed from Metsovo, Pyrli of Trikala, Neochori of Plastira Lake, Krikello of Evritania, Ath. Diakos of Fokida, Ano Chora of Nafpaktia, traveling about 620km in 8 days with 19,800 altitude differences to finish at Nafpaktos.
On Saturday 24.06.2017 the 7th stage of the race was held from Athanasios Diakos to Ano Chora. As the race goes down, the temperature rises. Cyclists had to face a stage where the downhill parts were roughly equal with the uphill parts and the opportunity το admire the view of Mornos Lake.
Yesterday on 23.06.2017 finished in Ath. Diakos the 6th stage of the race. The athletes started from Krikello to travel a distance of 90km, to cross Vardousia and finally reach the village. A demanding stage that brought surprises to the athletes' ranking.
The 5th stage was completed yesterday 22.06.2016 and consisted of only 32 km in the wider Krikello area. The weather was good and the start was given at 11:30. The stage went fast and after 1:30 hour we had the first finish.
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BikeOdyssey is an 8 days XC (Cross Country) bike race across the Pindos mountain range, in Greece. Is the toughest race in Greece and one of the toughest mountain bike races in the world.
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Agiou Ioannou Theologou 31, Gerakas, Greece 15344
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Monday - Friday 10h - 20h
+30 210 6613120
info@bikeodyssey.gr
Fast Stats
Some fast stats:
620
Km
19 800
elevation gain
57
villages
8
days