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«Aphrodite Trophy 2011» in Cyprus
The ideal place for your training camp and first event of the year
After a succesful laudging of the event in 2010 with more than 100 participations from many countries, Cyprus is getting ready for the second edition of the «warmest» Mountainbike Marathon and Mountain Run competition of 2011.
The event will be held on March 26th & 27th, starting in traditional village of Tochni which is located 30 minutes from Larnaca Airport, the main airport of Cyprus. Tochni is a well known place for Mountain bikers from Europe as it is located in an ideal area for Moutain bike as well as riding on the road.
?ochni, lies between Larnaca and Limassol. Set on the slopes of two hills, its stone-built houses line the narrow streets that wind their way to the beautiful church of Constantinos and Eleni. Here is where the start of the Mountain Bike and the Mountain Run races start on a weekend full of action for athletes from all over Europe.
The training camp
At this time of the year, when the temperatures in some countries are still not appropriate for mountain biking, you have the chance to get your first pedal strokes in the sunny island of Cyprus. Just get your bike and take the chance to «escape» in the Cyprus sun! With temperatures over 25 degrees, with the green color of the fields next to the blue of the Mediterranean sea and the surrounding tranquility is exactly what everybody needs.
With the assistance of bike professionals and experienced runners, a training camp in Cyprus is a must for a perfect season start. More information about the camp is available in our website www.mtbcyprus.com or by phone at +35799694900
Mountain Bike Marathon
With three different distances designed to challenge your fitness and adrenaline the Mountain bike Marathon courses start from Tochni, pass through picturesque scenery in the typical Cyprus pine forest and next to the Kalavasos dam to finish in Kalavasos square.
Date 27.3.2011
Distances: Short 20km, Middle 48km, Long 72km
Mountain Run Race
The race will start from the centre of Tochni village, will pass through narrow graphic alleys as well as forest roads with small grades and slopes into the surrounding forest. Participants can choose amongst several age categories and three different distances.
Date 26.3.2011
Distances: Short 6,2 km, Middle 12,4 km, Long 18,6 km
More information and inscriptions in the events website www.mtbcyprus.com or by phone at +35799694900
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