Cycling in Cyprus
Riding here: the roads, the seasons, the heat, and what the island is like on a bike rather than in a brochure.
15 posts
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Bike Repairs and Servicing in Protaras
Where to get a bike serviced or repaired on the east coast of Cyprus: what a holiday breakdown usually needs, and what to check before a Troodos descent.
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Riding from Ayia Napa to Protaras
The coastal ride between Ayia Napa and Protaras: what it is like, when to go, what bike suits it, and the Cape Greco detour in the middle.
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Is Cycling in Cyprus Safe?
An honest answer on road safety for cyclists in Cyprus: driving on the left, road quality, traffic, heat, and the rules visitors break by accident.
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Mountain Biking Cape Greco and the Achna Trails
Off-road riding in eastern Cyprus: the coastal trails at Cape Greco, the tracks behind Achna Dam, and what kind of bike the terrain actually asks for.
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The Eight Official Cycling Routes from Paralimni
Cyprus publishes eight official cycling routes in the Famagusta region, every one through Paralimni. Here they are, with distances and what each is for.
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What to Pack for a Cycling Holiday in Cyprus
A practical packing list for a cycling trip to Cyprus: what the climate demands, what to leave at home, and what is easier to hire than to fly with.
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Climbing the Troodos Mountains by Bike
A day in the Troodos mountains: the scale of the climbing, how the weather differs from the coast, and fitting it into an east-coast trip.
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Cycling in Cyprus in Winter
What riding in Cyprus is really like from December to February: the temperatures, the light, the rain, and why the mountains need a separate forecast.
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Flying With Your Bike to Cyprus, or Hiring One
The real costs of flying a bike to Cyprus versus hiring one: airline fees, transit damage, the transfer problem, and when bringing your own is right.
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Cyprus or Mallorca for a Cycling Trip?
An honest comparison of Cyprus and Mallorca as cycling destinations: climate, climbs, crowds, cost and season, including where Mallorca wins.
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Where to Base Yourself for Cycling in Cyprus
Paphos, Limassol or the east coast? An honest comparison of where to stay for a cycling trip to Cyprus, and what each end of the island is good at.
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Cycling Routes Around Protaras and Ayia Napa
What the riding is like in the eastern corner of Cyprus: the red-soil villages, the Achna Dam reserve and the coast road between Protaras and Ayia Napa.