The volunteer group of Research & Rescue of Messolonghi is engaged in civil protection especially in assisting the community in emergencies (earthquakes, floods, etc.) or accidents as well as in rescuing people.
The experienced team of 15-20 people will be present in "Bike Odyssey» providing security for athletes!
Get an idea about how Bike Odyssey's Roadbook is gonna look like.
Every athlete will have his own useful guidance during the race. The road book will be easy to use, convenient to carry on your bicycle and of course waterproof!
New, reduced registration fee! Now you get a discount of 40% on the initial price of 500 euros. Registration fee is reduced to 300 euros/ person:
"Bike Odyssey" will take place on May 26 - June 2, 2013 and only for this year we will apply the discounted price of 300 € (-40%) per person and the following customized package of basic benefits.
Package Details
Your registration and payment gives you practically everything you need to get from the start to the finish, both on and off your bike! The package includes:
- trail book covering the route of the race (waterproof)
- free-of-charge download of the trail book and gps edition
- drinks and food two various check points / food (local dishes – reach meals) at stops along the trail
- drink and food options at the finish of each stage –pasta party
- 1 racer bath towel and T-Shirt
- starting / bib numbers and official time-measurement
- daily postings of stage results and current rankings at the race office
- 1 finisher shirt (only for official finisher of the GC)
- Winners cup, for the first of each category and the GC.
- Race medal for the first 6 teams of each category and the GC .
- Medal and certificate of participation for all
- technical assistance / services at the finish of each stage
- Professional Medical Team and Medical Support
- Pre-Race Briefings
- Awards &Ceremony at the Finish Line of the race
- Luggage transportation between stations
- Availability of indoor spaces or camps to sleep and shower.
- Bicycle-pressure cleaning machine.
* Bus rides to Start Line / from Finish Line, if needed and between etap after demand (charged additional)
During the three months remaining for the start of the race there may be additions that will improve the basic package.
The participation fee is: 300 € per person (taxes included 23%)
FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION : You can deposit the fee (NATIONAL 662 400 7719 9, IBAN: GR8201106620000066240077199 - CHRISTOS MAKRYGIANNIS )
This race will take place for the first time in Greece and aspires to gain many followers around the world. Intermediate mountain villages that the race will pass through are totally 41, while the intermediate stations are: Anthousa at Trikala, Argithea at Karditsa, Agrafa at Karditsa, Megali Kapsi at Fthiotida, Athanasios Diakos or Mousounitsa at Fokida and Gravia at Fokida.
The site is now updated, with new look and paves the way for other changes.
The organizing team is already working on more rapidly and you will be informed on a daily basis for any news.
The new version of the basic participation package will be announced within days!
All news about the most exciting race mtb!
We will soon announce the changes made in the basic package of Bike Odyssey and any adjustments will be online within days!
Stay tuned!
The date that was set as the registrations deadline for the race to take place with the full form is transferred on 10 March 2013. Stay tuned for more news concerning race's prerequisites and form will be announced !
Apply to participate in the most exciting race of next year: http://www.bikeodyssey.gr/en/registration-form.html
Mr Chris Gatselos sent us the following welcome note- greeting:
"The beautiful village of Laista welcomes this May a unique sporting event «Bike Odyssey». Our village will embrace the organization, will host athletes and friends of mountain biking, and support the effort of organizers and volunteers.
We are honored that the first stage will take place in our village. In turn we will give our best in order to support this special event! "
Chris Gatselos
President Laista Community
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.