0-2000 CYCLING CHALLENGE
Returning for its eleventh edition, the '0-2000' Cycling Challenge is set for an epic weekend on June 14-15, 2025, with a new concept guaranteed to keep you on your toes! On Day 2, two races will take place: the Road Race, starting from Kalopanagiotis and finishing at Olympus (as in previous editions), and an Individual Time Trial (ITT) starting at Troodos Square and ending at Olympus.
Participation in these races depends on Day 1 results! Only the top three riders in each age group will qualify for the ITT and be included in the General Classification for the 0-2000 Cycling Challenge. The rest will race the scenic and beautiful Road Race.
NEW CONCEPT
A new concept for the General Classification of the 0-2000 Cycling Challenge will debut this year, guaranteed to keep you on your toes!
On Day 1 the top three riders from each age group will qualify for the time trial on Day 2. On Day 2, two races will take place: the Road Race, starting from Kalopanayiotis and finishing at Olympus (as in previous editions), and an Individual Time Trial (ITT) starting at Troodos Square and ending at Olympus.
Participation in these races depends on Day 1 results! Only the top three riders in each age group will qualify for the ITT. They will be fighting for the KOM and QOM Jersey and the first three positions in the General classification. Riders from 4th place backwards will race the scenic and beautiful Road Race from Kalopanagiotis to Olympus.
The top three riders in the Road Race will receive medals, while ITT participants will compete for podium positions in the General Classification and be awarded trophies.
Day 1: From Limassol (sea level) to Olympos (top of the island)
Starting from Sea Level (0 meters) and finishing on almost 2000 meters above sea lever at the highest peak of Cyprus - Olympus (1952 m), this is the race that time is not the target, the top is! It's what we say, "Sky is the limit"!! After 63km of uphill riding, you will conquer the top of the highest mountain in Cyprus!
The race neutral start is in Limassol at Molos (across Cafe Nero), and heads towards Kolossi and Kouris Dam, From there, the official timed race begins, passes through the scenic rural roads of Lofou, Pera Pedi and Platres to finish on the top of Troodos, the Olympus peak. There will be three Feed Zones in the race course with water, electrolytes and fruits.After the finish, the participants will have the time to relax in Troodos Square before the award ceremony for day 1!
Day 2 Time Trial: From Troodos Square to Olympos
A very intense 3,5km Individual Time Trial will test the top riders of Day 1. With sections of 16-17% steep uphill you will be tested. The short distance of the race will not allow any mistakes or misjudjing on race strategy. Be smart!
Day 2 Road Race: From Kalopanagiotis to Olympos
Starting from Kalopanagiotis, one of the most beautiful villages of Cyprus we will ride on a route that most of us are not aware of! The village and the valley is at its best during the months of May and June when the cherry trees are bearing their delicious fruits and nature is at its best! Its a privilege to be able to ride your bike in this beautiful nature!
Soon after the start of the route we take the road from Moutoullas to Ksylogiofyro (wooden bridge) on the main road from Pedoulas to Kykkos. A tiny, sometimes steep but scenic route that you can enjoy on your bike. Soon after Ksylogiofyro you will be on the other side of the mountain overlooking the is followed by another amazing route towards Lemythou. The view from that point is breathtaking and overlooks the valley of Kaminaria and Tris Elies.
During early summer along the way the nature is at its best, with the cherry trees full of cherries and all many more trees blossoming in the fields. From Lemythou to Olympos the route is mainly ascending with some steep parts before and after Prodromos. Once you reach the top you are already a winner, no matter how long it took you!
Who will be the "King / Queen of the Mountain" 2025?
In the “0-2000” Cycling Challenge the King of the Mountain and Queen of the Mountain jerseys will be awarded to the riders with most points after day 2 Individual Time Trial.
Day 1 qualification: In this edition of 0-2000 Cycling Challenge the top three riders of each age group will qualify for the Time trial of day 2.
During day 1 the top 3 riders from each age category will be awarded points as follows:
- 1st place = 5 points,
- 2nd place = 3 points,
- 3rd place = 2 points
The same points scale will be used for the riders according to the results of the Individual time trial.
In case of tie between two riders the fastest time of the time trial will be taken into account!
King of the Mountain - Cycling Federation Junior/Elite categories
King of the Mountain - Cycling Federation Masters and CFA categories
Queen of the Mountain - Cycling Federation Junior/Elite categories
Queen of the Mountain - Cycling Federation Masters and CFA categories
*Regardless of their "0-2000" Cycling Challenge race category.
PROGRAM
13.06 | Friday
14:30-17:30 Race bag pick-up at Activate Cyprus offices in Tochni (view map)
14.06 | Saturday
06:00-07:00 Race bag pick-up from Molos Lemesou, next to Cafe Nero (view map)
06:45 Race Briefing
07:15 Neutral start of the race | Official start of the race will be from Kouris Dam
12:45 Award ceremony at Troodos Square
15.06 | Sunday
08:15-08:45 Confirmation / Sign of starters in Kalopanagiotis for the Road Race
09:00 Start of the Road Race
10:30-11:10 Confirmation / Sign of starters at Troodos Square for the Time Trial
11:15 Start of the Time Trial Race
12:45 Award ceremony at Troodos Square
Registration and more information about the event here.