It's a simple concept: Start from sea level and climb to the highest peak of the island, at almost 2000m!
The event that is greatly anticipated by many hobby and licensed riders alike, returns in 2021 with a second day!
For the 9th edition of the event, besides the classic route from Limassol to Troodos, Activate Cyprus adds a second day of climbing in Troodos Mountains.
The Rides
Day 1
On Saturday, June 5th the riders will gather at the MyMall parking in Limassol and head off at 7:15am to avoid the June heat. They will ride through Kolossi and Ypsonas to reach the Kourris Dam where the timed section will start. From there the route will take them through the villages of Lofou, Pera Pedi and Platres before starting the final gruesome climb to the finish on the highest peak of Troodos, Olympus at 1952m.
Total distance: 64km
Total ascend: 2170m
A shorter course with less climbing is also available (0-1000). The riders who will choose it will finish in Platres.
Total distance: 49.4km
Total ascend: 1410m
Day 2
On Sunday, June 6th, a new climb that was never been used in a race will be on the menu. The riders will gather at Kalopanayiotis village to climb - once again - to the Olympus peak, this time from the north side of Troodos. Along the way, they will pass through the village of Moutoullas, climb the narrow and steep road to the Xylogiofiro bridge, ride past the Holy Cross of Pedoulas chappel with its huge cross, and then past Prodromos village.
Total distance: 23.4km
Total ascend: 1370m
