MTB News: On February 21st, the Afxentia stage race on the sunny Mediterranean island of Cyprus opens the Cyprus Sunshine Cup 2019. The finale of the series once again marks the spectacular race between the ruins of Amathous. Due to the ideal conditions, many world-class athletes use the Cyprus Sunshine Cup as a stepping stone into the new season.
The Cyprus Sunshine Cup starts the 21 season on February 2019 with the four-day Afxentia stage race. Both Olympic champions and hobby bikers can look forward to fun trails at the 23rd edition of the classic. Thanks to the fantastic conditions, the island marks the start of competitions for many world-class athletes year after year. The organizers have retained the concept of the SHC-funded race with four stages for professionals and three stages for amateurs for 2019. The Afxentia stage race opens on the first day of the event with the downhill time trial from Lefkara to Skarinou. On Friday the second stage starts and finishes in the mountain village of Lefkara over 52 kilometers, the third stage draws a 66-kilometer loop from Lythrodontas through the Macheras Mountains.
The cross-country race at the Mantra tou Kampiou Picnic Place marks the end of the stage race. Hobby bikers can or may skip the last stage and instead watch the pros race as “VIPs” in a special zone. Unless you want to do a few laps on the challenging course. The organizers have put together an attractive "all-inclusive package" for hobby bikers and riders who arrive without team support. More information can be found on the event's website. The Cyprus Sunshine Cup 2019 Finals will be held again in Amathous in the second week. The C1 race in Agios Tychon, on the outskirts of Limassol, offers a spectacular course between ancient ruins.
Cyprus Sunshine Cup 2019 Dates
- 21.02/24.02.2019 – XNUMX: Afxentia Stage Race (SHC)
- 03.03.2019/1/XNUMX: Amathous (CXNUMX)