Cretan Cycling Challenge

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The UWCT Cretan Challenge

The UWCT Cretan Cycling Challenge is one of the qualifier events and gives you the chance to combine great racing with a wonderful holiday in picturesque Crete. In 2012 event 360 participants from 22 different countries took part under sunny skies with temperatures around 29°C.

The route goes through areas which give you the chance to enjoy both the sea view and the Cretan countryside, passing through olive, orange and chestnut trees. The start and finish area lies next to the water park at Limnoupolis, just 7 km from the city centre of Chania, providing entertainment for participant’s families and the chance to experience several activities and thrilling rides while enjoying Cretan hospitality.

The event is held from May 17th to 19th in Chania, the beautiful island of Crete, Greece, and is open to both men and women in the following age groups:

• 16-29 Challenge category
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65+

There are a number of events to take part in:
• 17th May: Individual Time-trial of 21.5 km – the ‘Cretan Cycling Challenge ITT’
• 18th May: Night Criterium (only open to elite licensed riders)
• 18th May: Young Challenge
• 19th May: road race of 118 km – the ‘Cretan Cycling Challenge Long’
• 19th May: road race of 59 km – the ‘Cretan Cycling Challenge Experience’

There is also a fringe event on the 20th May at the Venizeleia National Circuit for all categories (no participation fee)

Riders on the UWCT Cretan Cycling Challenge.

The organisational team has tried to cater for all budgets, offering accommodation in top quality 5, 4 and 3 star hotels, which provide athletes with all the necessary facilities. Visit www.sphellas.com for more information and registration.

As well as the Cretan Cycling Challenge, Sport Promotion Hellas are organising the island’s first international Triathlon in the village of Kolympari, Chania, on the 8th of September.

The categories are as following:
Sprint (750m swimming, 23km. cycling, 5km. running)
Olympic Distance (1000m swimming, 43km. cycling, 10km. running)
Team relay (750m swimming, 23km. cycling, 5km. running)

Note that the swimmers will start from a ship. You can visit the website www.threelevelpower.gr or www.sphellas.com for more details.

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