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Road Cycling

Road cycling holidays

Led by our experienced team, Mark Warner road cycling holiday tours are designed to offer something for all abilities. We run three grades of tour including easy, medium and challenging, with routes ranging from 10–90 km.

If you’re feeling adventurous, you’re welcome to hit the road on your own and see where it takes you (we’ll make sure you’ve got a good map!) 

We have a fleet of Scott and Cannondale bikes for you to use free of charge, as well as helmets, puncture repair kits, pumps, spare inner tubes and tyre levers. We also have some premium fully carbon-frame road bikes at our Kamari resort that you can rent for a small fee. Super keen cyclists are more than welcome to bring their own bike to the resort. Your teens are welcome to use our bikes too, as long as they are big enough to use the equipment comfortably and are accompanied by an adult. 

If you like to track your rides, we’ve got our own Strava Cycling Club, where you can find more information on our routes, leaderboards and challenges. Why not indulge your competitive streak and find out how you compare against fellow Mark Warner guests?!

Road cycling is available at all of our resorts, but Kamari in Rhodes is the only destination where we currently offer advanced road cycling tours. Kamari, Lemnos and Aeolian Village holidays are our best destinations for road cycling overall.

A group of people riding bikes on a road

Road Cycling Tours

Road cycling is available at all of our resorts. Kamari, Lemnos and Aeolian Village holidays are our best destinations for road cycling overall. Kamari in Rhodes is the only destination where we currently offer advanced road cycling tours. 

KamariBEACH RESORT

  • LocationRhodes, Greece, Greece

Kamari is our top choice for road cycling. Eleni, who leads our cycling programme, is a multiple National Champion and knows the roads of Rhodes like the back of her hand. With our full range of road cycling tours, from beginner to advanced, our Kamari Beach Resort is an ideal destination for road cycling fans. We have a new fleet of 10 super lightweight Cervelo Caledonia carbon bikes with electronic gears, available for hire at €45 Euros for half a day for those who want to push their speed to the limit. Guests may also use the SuperSix road bikes for free. There are a number of local highlights to explore if you fancy venturing out on your own, like the pretty village of Pefkos to the east or the stunning beach of Paralia Glistra to the west. The village of Lindos is also just a short ride away, with its cobbled streets, pretty white buildings and impressive acropolis. 

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Aeolian VillageBEACH RESORT

Lesvos, the ‘Emerald Island’, is a wonderful destination to explore on two wheels. With many forests, olive groves and a huge variety of plantlife, our beginner and intermediate tours of the island are rich with natural beauty. Be inspired by the fantastic array of roads, routes and trails Lesvos has to offer. 

  • LocationLesvos, Greece, Greece
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LemnosBEACH RESORT

Come and discover the laid-back, village-feel of Lemnos with a stay at our Lemnos Beach Resort. Avoiding the extreme tourism of other Greek islands, the roads around Lemnos are wide and open with little traffic—ideal for group cycling. With breathtaking views and exhilarating descents from the island’s peaks, a road cycling tour is one the best ways to see Lemnos.

  • LocationLemnos, Greece, Greece
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PalerosBEACH RESORT

There is a lot to see on the west coast of Greece, an area of the mainland with island-like charm. Take to the open roads surrounding our Paleros Beach Resort and enjoy spectacular views over the mountains and sea. With smooth routes hugging the coastline or challenging climbs heading inland, there’s something for all abilities.

  • LocationIonian Coast, Greece, Greece
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PhokaiaBEACH RESORT

The town of Foça and its beautiful surroundings offer an exciting variety of cycling routes. Grab a bike from our Phokaia Beach Resort and pedal along the colourful, boat-lined promenade, taking in the serene fishing village feel, or challenge yourself to a mountain climb through the wonderful inland terrain. 

  • LocationFoça, Turkey, Turkey
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Tour information

Our fleet 

Entry level road and hybrid bikes are free to use, while the premium fully carbon-frame road bikes can be rented at a small charge. Our fleet varies from resort to resort and includes:

Cannondale Quick 6 (2017)

This is a hybrid that combines the qualities of a road bike and a mountain bike. It is ideal for exploring predominantly tarmac surfaces.

Cannondale Synapse Claris (2017)

A basic, entry level road bike. Guests can use one free of charge. 

Cannondale Supersix Evo Ultegra (2015-2017)

This full carbon road bike—featuring the Shimano Ultegra groupset—can be rented for half a day for €41, or €71 for a full day. If guests wish to use them for a guided tour, they are charged for a half day rental. If the tour is shorter than a half day, then the guest is entitled to use the bike for the remainder of the rental period for private use.

Equipment 

As part of our road cycling holidays, we provide all the equipment you need. We have a fleet of Cannondale bikes in resort for you to choose from. Alternatively, keen cyclists can bring their own bike to the resort—find more info on this below. 

Helmets are mandatory and are provided free of charge. Puncture repair kits, pumps, spare inner tubes and tyre levers are also available. Our bikes are fitted with standard flat or cage type pedals. Guests who cycle regularly are encouraged to bring their own shoes, cleats and pedals with them and our staff will happily fit these onto the bikes. 

Our team of guides are always on hand to assist and offer advice. We also provide maps and detailed itineraries each day. 

Bring your own bike

For cyclists that would like to bring their own bike on our Enter Air charter flights please book directly with our Sales/Aftersales team, please book early as places are limited to 5 bikes. Preference is given on a first-come, first-served basis. On our British Airways charters bikes can be carried, payable as excess luggage at check-in. Please advise the Sales/Aftersales team if you plan to take your own bike so the resort and airline can be advised in advance.

What to bring

We recommend you bring your own water bottle, bib shorts, jerseys and rain cape (if necessary).

Guided tour categories

We want to ensure everyone is comfortable on our guided tours, which are defined by physicality, duration and distance. Simply choose a category that best suits your ability.

Cycling club

Join our Strava Cycling Club for information on our routes, leaderboards and challenges. Don't miss the opportunity to compare yourself against other Mark Warner guests and our resort cycling guides.

Easy-going Tours

10–20 km routes on flat terrain, lasting approximately 2hrs.

Sample Easy-going tour

Terrain: Tarmac

Experience: Beginner

A gentle cycle across relatively flat terrain, this guided tour is suitable for all abilities and will help you get to know the local area. 

After crossing the river, there is a slight incline. The route passes through the town before heading out onto the headland, providing an excellent view along the coast. The tour continues along a local beach and then loops back finishing at the hotel.


Price Free

Distance: 10 km Duration: 2 hrs

Available at

Aeolian Village

Beach Resort

Kamari

Beach Resort

Lemnos

Beach Resort

Paleros

Beach Resort

Phokaia

Beach Resort

Medium Tours

15–30 km routes, involving moderate climbs and fast descents, lasting approximately 2.5–3hrs

Sample medium tour

Terrain: Tarmac

Experience: Intermediate

Distance: 25 km

Duration: 2 hrs

This tour is physically intense and begins with a 4 km flat warm-up. The route heads north, passing the town square and church. Next is an intense 5 km climb. The route will then contour for several kilometres before sweeping through some very quick downhill bends.

All the hard work put in on the initial climb is rewarded with a long and fast asphalt descent and pan flat finale along a promenade.

Price Free

15-30 km routes lasting approx 2.5-3 hours

Available at

Aeolian Village

Beach Resort

Kamari

Beach Resort

Lemnos

Beach Resort

Paleros

Beach Resort

Phokaia

Beach Resort

Challenging Tours

30–90 km routes designed to push riders hard, involving tough climbs and fast descents.

Sample Challenging tour

Terrain: All types

Skill: Experienced

Distance: 60 km

Duration: 3 hrs

A physical and technical tour designed for advanced riders, taking participants out of their comfort zone and up into the highest reaches of the mountains. Initially following an intermediate trail, the route continues to rise via the roads up into the heights of the mountains.

Enjoy stunning views on this trip. The adrenaline rush will come from the descent back to sea level. There are several hair-pin bends and some steep drops.

Price Free

30-90 km routes

Available at

Kamari

Beach Resort

Cycling club

Join our Strava Cycling Club for information on our routes, leaderboards and challenges. Don't miss the opportunity to compare yourself against other Mark Warner guests and our resort cycling guides.

Price Free

Available at

Aeolian Village

Beach Resort

Kamari

Beach Resort

Lemnos

Beach Resort

Paleros

Beach Resort

Phokaia

Beach Resort