Bike Odyssey 2026

Bike Odyssey 2026, one of the most demanding cross country mountain bike races in the world, will be taking place on 21-28 June 2026 at Pindos; Greece’s largest mountain range traversing the Greek mainland from the northwest to the southeast.



More than 200 athletes from Greece and abroad take part in this unique event, starting from Samarina in Grevena, the route extends for hundreds of kilometers through mountains, forests, rivers, and historic villages. Bike Odyssey is more than just a race: it is a journey of discovery through the “unknown” mountainous Greece an experience that connects sport with nature, culture, and local identity.

ROUTES:

Stage 1
Samarina, Grevena - Metsovo, Ioannina
91.6 km – 2,379 m elevation gain

Stage 2
Metsovo - Pyli, Trikala
108 km – 2,877 m elevation gain

Stage 3
Pyli - Kalyvia Karditsas
61.3 km – 2,321 m elevation gain

Stage 4
Kalyvia - Krikello, Evrytania
112.5 km – 3,155 m elevation gain

Stage 5
Krikello - Krikello
31.9 km – 813 m elevation gain

Stage 6
Krikello - Athanasios Diakos, Fokida 
90.2 km – 2,663 m elevation gain

Stage 7
Athanasios Diakos - Ano Chora, Nafpaktia
87.5 km – 2,159 m elevation gain

Stage 8
Ano Chora - Kryoneri, Aetolia-Acarnania
96.1 km – 1,915 m elevation gain

For the first time ever, in addition to two-person teams, solo riders can now take part—with the introduction of the Solo category.