EVENTS CALENDAR

Sunshine Cup is the opener of the European racing season every year. Riders from all over the world gather in the Island for their last and most important preparation before the World Cup season starts. Participation in the races with  combination of a training camp in Cyprus,  is a «must» for many international Elite Mountain bikers.  Racing courses suitable to challenge the riders‘ fitness and readiness for the new season is the character of the Cyprus Sunshine Cup. Highlight of the Cup is the Afxntia Stage Race that takes place every year on the last weekend of February in Macheras Forest. Well know riders enjoy this 3 day stage race as it is a Real mountain bike race. A combination of the pictursqe scenery of the surrounding area  and the challenging courses constitute a complete package for the participants.
For 2011, Cyprus Sunshine Cup will be take place as follows:

20/02/2011     Cyprus Sunshine Cup #1 – Voroklini, Larnaka
25-27/2/2011 Cyprus Sunshine Cup #2 – «Afxentia 2011» Stage Race
6/3/2011 Cyprus Sunshine Cup #3 – Amathous, Ag. Tychon
More information about Cyprus Sunshine Cup 2011 please visit the website www.mtbcyprus.com
Cyprus Sunshine Cup #3
Next to the Ancient Kingdom of Amathous, in Agios Tychon, this relatively new course is specailly designed for the riders who want something different. Challenging the limits of both the riders and the bikes, the Amathous course is offering what one could ask just few weeks away from the main races and the world cups.On a lap of 5.5 kms and 192m of ascend, you can ride next to the acheological monuments, up on the hill, in single trails, forest roads on rocky terrain and next to the beach. A small adventure in just 5,5kms.