Tour of Cyprus 2012 Cycling Challenge

Podilatokinisi and Andy Hadjivasiliou the organizers of the unforgettable and entirely successful Tour of Cyprus 2010 with 110 International participations from 18 countries and many Cypriot cyclist announce that the next ToC will take place on 23-25 March 2012.

The “Tour of Cyprus” (ToC), is the only large scale international cyclosportive event in the Republic of Cyprus. ToC is a professional multi stage endurance “Tour de France” style event and is open to amateurs and cyclosportive riders. “Tour of Cyprus” (ToC) is aiming apart from local participations to encourage international cyclists to live their passion outside of their country and enable them to discover new horizons, in terms of both sport and culture. The first ToC was staged in 2005 when a group of local cycling enthusiasts organized a three-day, 350 km ride on the island. In 2006, the event became part of the annual calendar of Podilatokinisi, the oldest bicycling organization in the Republic of Cyprus. As of 2009, more than 50 local cyclists participated in a five-day event of 570 km. The 2009 ToC took place under the auspices of the Ministry of Communication and Works. The Cyprus police, the Cyprus Tourism Organization and a number of municipalities also provided support to the 2009 ToC. Cyclists will complete a tour of approximately 300 km. There will be two groups. Group A or 1 and Group B or 2. Group A ride may include certain time taking sections that the cyclists can compete for a yellow or green or red jersey. Group A will use only road bikes. Group B riders will do the same routes with lower speeds and no time taking sections. Group B riders have the option to complete as many stages or distance as they wish or feel fit. Group B can use any type of bike. Riders from any group can enter the broom bus or a support car if they wish to interrupt at any time or due to emergency. Each stage takes riders through the beautiful landscape of the Republic of Cyprus. There are also sections of the Tour that include rides through major cities and picturesque villages. The entire ride will be fully-supported.

To register visit: tourofcyprus.com/en/2012/registration