Tour of Crete
The Tour of Crete is a multi-stage cyclosportive for amateur cyclists, held in the island of Crete, Greece, which will take place for the first time in 2016 and annually thereafter.[1] It spans across 6 stages starting from and ending in the capital of the region of Crete, in the city of Heraklion.
Similarly to other cyclosportives, it is a non-competitive event, the routes of which are well sign-posted and marshalled. Riders are able to use feeding stations positioned at intervals along the route to replenish their food and drink supplies and mechanical and medical support is also provided.
Stages
The Tour of Crete is concluded in 6 individual stages in consecutive days, covering a total distance of approximately 600 kilometres (370 miles) and total vertical gain of 12,200 metres (40,000 feet).
| Stage | Start - Finish | Distance | Total Gain | Technical Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stage 1: Heraklion - Elounda | 114 km (71 mi) | 2,068 m (6,785 ft) | View Analysis |
| 2 | Stage 2: Elounda - Ierapetra | 139 km (86 mi) | 2,068 m (6,785 ft) | View Analysis |
| 3 | Stage 3: Ierapetra - Agia Galini | 147 km (91 mi) | 2,690 m (8,830 ft) | View Analysis |
| 4 | Stage 4: Agia Galini - Plakias | 51 km (32 mi) | 1,157 m (3,796 ft) | View Analysis |
| 5 | Stage 5: Plakias - Rethymnon | 87 km (54 mi) | 2,152 m (7,060 ft) | View Analysis |
| 6 | Stage 6: Rethymnon - Heraklion | 71 km (44 mi) | 1,288 m (4,226 ft) | View Analysis |
References
- ↑ "The Tour of Crete". Crete, Greece: Cretan Sports Cycling. 24 October 2015 [2016]. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
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