The Hellenic Mountain Race is a fixed route, unsupported, single-stage cycling race through the mountains of Greece. The clock does not stop and there are no prizes. It follows a mix of gravel roads, stone pathways and tarmac.

It will offer to those who take part another image of this country. The route will travel far from the beaches and islands that most visitors are aware of. We will head to the north and west: to the steep, forested slopes of the Pindus Mountains.

You will be surprised by how wild and remote this part of the world is. What you will recognize of Greece though, is the warmth of its people and the taste of the food. There is some hike a bike, and at times there is great distances between resupply points.

The exact distance and elevation vary year to year but riders can expect approximately 900km in distance, 30,000m of climbing and 7 days to complete the route.

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In the first episode, Mel and Race Director Nelson Trees break down this year’s route, the top contenders and expected race conditions. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Mountain Races Podcast wherever you listen to be notified of episodes throughout the race.   There will be daily updates coming from across the race, not just the front of the field.

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