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Practical info...... 5

Peloponnese...... 6

Stage 1 : Kalavrita...... 8

Stage 2 : Ancient Olympia...... 13

Stage 3 : Kalamata...... 18

Stage 4 : Areopolis...... 23

Stage 5 : Leonidio...... 28

Stage 6 : Nafplio...... 33

Sponsors...... 38

Usefull phones...... 39 Χαιρετισμός Περιφερειάρχη

H Περιφέρεια Πελοποννήσου υποδέχεται τον 1ο ποδηλατικό γύρο “ Tour of Peloponnese Cycling Challenge”. Πρόκειται όχι μόνο για ένα σημαντικό αθλητικό γεγονός μεγάλου κύρους, αλλά ταυτόχρονα για ένα τουριστικό γεγονός, καθώς οι συμμετέχοντες αθλητές, έχουν τη δυνατότητα και την ευκαιρία να θαυμάσουν από κοντά τις φυσικές ομορφιές της Πελοποννήσου, να περάσουν δίπλα από αρχαιολογικούς χώρους, από βυζαντινές εκκλησίες και κάστρα, από τις πόλεις και τα χωριά μας και βέβαια να γνωρίσουν την Πελοπόννησο ως ένα προορισμό που προσφέρεται για αθλητικές δραστηριότητες σε όλη τη διάρκεια του χρόνου. Η Περιφέρεια Πελοποννήσου, με χαρά καλωσορίζει όλους τους επισκέπτες, τους αθλητές, με την ελπίδα ότι η διοργάνωση θα στεφθεί με απόλυτη επιτυχία.

Regional Governor Greetings

The Region of Peloponnese hosts the 1st Cycling Tour " Tour of Peloponnese Cycling Challenge", organized by the Association "Cycling Paths of Crete". It is not only a major sporting event of great prestige but also a tourist event, as the participating athletes have the opportunity to admire the natural beauties of Peloponnese, to pass by archaeological sites, Byzantine churches and castles, towns and villages, and of course to get to know Peloponnese as a destination that is suitable for sports activities throughout the year. The Region of Peloponnese, is pleased to welcome all visitors, athletes, in the hope that this event will be crowned with absolute success.

Regional Governor of Peloponnese The Tour Peloponnese is open for everyone: semi-pro cyclists, amateur champions, cycling lovers who are focused on training, but also begin- ners who want to step up to the challenge. You will meet all kind of riders at this cyclosportive and we are eager to welcome everybody. There is no selection according to ability or performance level. However, in order to it is essential to have prepared accordingly in advance. This is a challen- ging cyclosportive which requires proper training in order to handle the physically demanding terrain. WHAT TYPE OF CYCLING EVENT IS THE TOUR OF PELOPONNESE? The Tour of Peloponnese is a cycling for all multi-day cyclosportive. IS THE TOUR OF PELOPONNESE A TIMED EVENT? The Tour of Peloponnese is a timed event, only for the participants who would wish to take part to that (competitive). I VIEW THE EVENT AS A WAY TO DISCOVER PELOPONNESE / AS A WAY TO TRAIN AND CHALLENGE MYSELF, IS IT FOR ME? Yes, absolutely, This, as stated throughout the website, is a challenging cyclosportive even for competitive athletes. But no so much pace-wise as it is terrain-wise and that is by design for both. We want to take people through the most fascinating memorable corners of Peloponnese, so are not afraid to hit the mountains or gorges if it comes to it. WHEN DOES THE EVENT START? The tour of Peloponnese starts on Sunday June 7, 2020. All cyclists must arrive no later than Saturday, June 6 in order to attend the well come and information evening gathering. The end of the Tour is on the 12th of June after finishing the 6th and final stage. Departure day is Saturday June 13th. ARE THE ROADS CLOSED TO TRAFFIC DURING THE EVENT?

Officially the ROADS ARE NOT CLOSED DURING THE TOUR ! Every cyclist is required to obey all local traffic laws for his own safety and is expected in no situation to ever compromise the safety of others. HOW I CAN REGISTER? Riders can only register through the official website www.tourofpeloponnese.com - registration form. I HAVE A SPECIFIC INQUIRY AND/OR REQUEST. HOW DO I GO ABOUT IT? Please, feel free to contact us for any further information or arrangements by using the contact form on our website.

PELOPONNESE

...an area blessed from the gods!The authentic greek experience!

Peloponnese each nook and cranny is an excellent combination of cultural heritage and natural treasures that can excite every traveler who seeks for unforgettable experiences with authenticity. Great archaeological sites such as Ancient Olympia, Ancient Epidaurus, Mycenae, numerous monuments of each period of its long aged history, byzantine churches, mythic castles along with natural beauties, imposing mountains and lush forests, various rivers and bewitching caves, sandy beaches with hazel waters make Peloponnese an outstanding destination for exploration, fun, action and a pure contact with nature and culture.

It is not accidental that especially during the summer season many tourists arrive in Peloponnese from all over the world to travel around it. Such trip is very popular and well known. Peloponnese with its gulfs in Korinthos, Patras, Saronic, Messinia, Argolida and Laconia looks like a plane tree leaf and that is why it was formerly called "Morias". It has dry climate on the east, cold, snow and rich vegetation in its central and mountainous parts and rain and heat on the west.

to learn more, visit www.mythicalpeloponnese.com

6 ..People settled in Peloponnese from the middle Paleolithic era (circa 100.000 years B.C.). The Greek civilization began during the Copper era and after 2000 B.C. came in the area the First Greeks. Few centuries later, Mycenaeans are the center of Greek world. Excavations verify the legend of Homeric Mycenaean, while the ruins in Pylos match the references for the well known King Nestor's palace in west Peloponnese. In 1200 B.C. Dorian and Aetoli arrive in Peloponnese and construct Korinthos, Argos and Sparta. The Olympic Games where athletes from all over Greece participate take place in Olympia every four years. After centuries Fillip the Macedonian arrives in Peloponnese and then the Romans. In 393 B.C. the Byzantines abolish the Olympic Games, in 1294 arrive the Franks and later the Turks. In 1827 after the sea battle in Navarino ends the Ottoman/Egyptian occupation and Peloponnese becomes the first part of new independent Greece.

7 kalavrita

Kalavrita is mentioned in ancient Greece with the name Kinethi in 776 B.C.; this name revealed that the inhabitants of Kalavrita were very good hunters. Kinethi was located S.E. of Kalavrita, between St. Constadine Church and the Castle. The present name of Kalavrita firstly appeared in the period of Frankish Domination and derives its origin in the numerous clean water springs, that exists even today. The region of Kalavrita expands at an altitude of 756m (2,487 ft) in the mountain of Helmos, which is famous for its fir-trees. The province of Kalavrita offers numerous historic, archaeological religions and tourist attractions. The province of Kalavrita is comprised of many beautiful villages each one offering a direct touch with matter nature. Natural beauty, old-stoned mansions and houses, magnificent routes that can be reached by bicycles. Restaurants and taverns offer excellent local dishes and accommodation is provided through numerous traditional hotels and hostels.

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9 THE SPARTAN WAY FROM XYLOKASTRO TO KALAVRITA - STAGE 1

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TOUR OF PELOPONNESE Xylokastro to Kalabrita STAGE 1

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1 Kalavrita, 42,9 - 58,9 / 953M+, 16Km, 6%, Class HC

HC 58,9 Kalavrita Finish

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11 Stage 1 : SUNDAY 07 JUNE 2020 : XYLOKASTRO TO KALAVRYTA Distance in Km Route Timetable - + 30 Km/h 27 Km/h 24 Km/h 20 Km/h 75,00 0,00 XYLOKASTRO 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 67,00 8,00 KAMARI 9:16 9:17 9:20 9:24 63,50 11,50 KATO PITSA 9:23 9:25 9:28 9:34 58,00 17,00 LYKOPORIA 9:34 9:37 9:42 9:51 57,50 17,50 STOMIO 9:35 9:38 9:43 9:52 54,50 20,50 LYGIA 9:41 9:45 9:51 10:01 51,00 24,00 DERVENI 9:48 9:53 10:00 10:12 48,00 27,00 MAVRA LITHARIA 9:54 10:00 10:07 10:21 45,00 30,00 EGIRA 10:00 10:06 10:15 10:30 43,50 31,50 KRATHI FEED ZONE 10:03 10:10 10:18 10:34 42,50 32,50 SILIVANIOTIKA 10:05 10:12 10:21 10:37 36,50 Areopolis38,50 PLATANOS 10:17 10:25 10:36 10:55 21,00 54,00 KERNITSA 10:48 11:00 11:15 11:42 19,00 56,00 KALYBITIS 10:52 11:04 11:20 11:48 0,00 75,00 KALABRYTA 11:30 11:46 12:07 12:45

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12 αNCIENT OLYMPIA

In the western Peloponnese, in the "Valley of Gods", lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the most important athletic mega-event of all times, the Olympic Games. Olympia is one of the most well known tourist destinations in Greece, and one of the most powerful brand names worldwide. The scale of ancient Greek history never ceases to astound us The visitor can walk though the impressive ruins of the area where athletes trained and run in the ancient stadium; just as the ancient Olympians did after their victory 3000 years ago. They can also visit the museum and get the chance to see some unbelievable sculptures such as the sculpted decoration of the temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the famous Hermis of Praxiteles and the statue of Nike of Paionios. You're on the fast track for a time-travelling adventure through history, through the glory of Ancient Greece . Visiting the city of Olympia will become one of the most memorable experiences you can ever have in Greece.

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TOUR OF PELOPONNESE Kalavryta - Anc. Olympia STAGE 2

Ascents of the day 1 Aroania, 12,6 - 24,6, 258M+, 12Km, 5% avg, class 2 2 Lambia, 47 - 59 / 12 Km, 280 M+ , 2% 3 Small Lambia, 59 - 60,5 / 1,5 Km, 59 M+, 3%, 4 Kastania, 69 - 77 / 8Km, 146 M+, 2% 5 Olympia, 100 - 101 / 1 Km, 141 M+, 3,7%, class 4

2 Aroania

24,6 Lambia Kalavrita 4 Start 12,6 59 60,5 77 47 69 Ancient Olympia Finish 100 1 2 3 4 5

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Distance in Km Rou t e Timetable - + 30 Km/h 27 Km/h 24 Km/h 20 Km/h 101,00 0,00 KALAVRITA 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 90,00 11,00 LAGOVOUNI 9:22 9:24 9:27 9:33 85,50 15,50 PRIOLITHOS 9:31 9:34 9:38 9:46 70,50 30,50 AROANIA 10:01 10:07 10:16 10:31 68,00 33,00 AGRIDI 10:06 10:13 10:22 10:39 60,00 41,00 LIVARTZINO 10:22 10:31 10:42 11:03 56,00 45,00 PSOFIDA 10:30 10:40 10:52 11:15 52,50 48,50 TRIPOTAMO 10:37 10:47 11:01 11:25 42,50 58,50 LAMBIA - FEEDZONE 10:57 11:10 11:26 11:55 17,00 84,00 LALAS 11:48 12:06 12:30 13:12 4,50 96,50 ANCIENT PISA 12:13 12:34 13:01 13:49 0,00 101,00 ANCIENT OLYMPIA 12:22 12:44 13:12 14:03

Total ascent : 1.412 m

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17 kalaMATA

The natural beauty of Messinia with the indented shores, sandy beaches, forested mountainsand fertile valleys, coexists with significant archaeological monuments. Kalamata, the capital and central port of Messinia, is situated at the site of ancient Farai, on foothills of the imposing Taygetos in the heart of Messinian Bay. Following independence from the Turks and thanks to the exploitation of the fertile Messinian lands (producing olive oil, raisins, figs etc), it developed into a wealthy urban centre and a significant port. The city of Kalamata is the financial, commercial and administrative center of the southwestern Peloponnese and one of the most charismatic cities. The seaside road in front of the city's extensive beach (4 km length with marvellous waters). On the seaside of Kalamata, people can swim in crystal clear waters and enjoy lace-like beaches, which have been granted the Blue Flag award of quality. Along the seaside, there are several tavernas, ouzo restaurants, cafeterias, bars, and clubs

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TOUR OF PELOPONNESE Anc. Olympia - Kalamata STAGE 3

Ascents of the day 1 Kallithea, 14,3 - 37,5 / 373M+, 23,2Km, 2% 2 Amygdalies, 37,5 - 41,1 / 3,6 Km, 124 M+ , 3%, class 4 3 Andritsena, 47,6 - 54,5 / 6,9 Km, 321 M+, 4%, class 3 4 Neda, 54,8 - 63,5 / 8,7Km, 371 M+, 4%, class 2 5 Diasella, 76,7 - 88,3 / 11,6 Km, 173 M+, 1% 6 Mavromati, 114,8 - 120,8 / 6 Km, 317 M+, 5%, class 3

4 Neda Ancient 4 3 Messina Amygdalies Andritsena Diasella 3 Ancient 63,5 Olympia Kallithea Mavromati 54,8 Ancient Olympia 76,7 88,3 41,1 47,6 Start 37,5 120,8 Kalamata Finish 14,3 114,8 1 2 3 4 5 6

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21 STAGE 3 - THUESDAY 09 JUNE 2020 : ANCIENT OLYMPIA - KALAMATA Distance in Km Rout e Timetable - + 30 Km/h 27 Km/h 24 Km/h 20 Km/h 160,00 0,00 ANCIENT OLYMPIA 9:00 πμ 159,00 1,00 FLOKAS 9:02 9:02 9:02 9:03 150,00 10,00 MAKRISIA 9:20 9:22 9:25 9:30 147,50 12,50 KRESTENA 9:25 9:27 9:31 9:37 145,50 14,50 POROS 9:29 9:32 9:36 9:43 125,70 34,30 BARAKITIKA 10:08 10:16 10:25 10:42 121,80 38,20 KALLITHEA 10:16 10:24 10:35 10:54 105,50 54,50 ANDRITSENA - FEEDZONE 1 10:49 11:01 11:16 11:43 81,50 78,50 KAKALETRI 11:37 11:54 12:16 12:55 78,00 82,00 STASIMO 11:44 12:02 12:25 13:06 73,30 86,70 SIRRIZO 11:53 12:12 12:36 13:20 62,50 97,50 KATO MELPIA 12:15 12:36 13:03 13:52 58,80 101,20 AGRILOVOUNO 12:22 12:44 13:13 14:03 56,50 103,50 DIAVOLITSI 12:27 12:50 13:18 14:10 54,00 106,00 KENTRIKO 12:32 12:55 13:25 14:18 51,00 109,00 ZEVGOLATIO 12:38 13:02 13:32 14:27 48,00 112,00 MELIGALAS 12:44 13:08 13:40 14:36 45,50 114,50 NEOHORI 12:49 13:14 13:46 14:43 37,50 122,50 MAVROMATI - FEEDZONE 2 13:05 13:32 14:06 15:07 35,50 124,50 ARSINOE 13:09 13:36 14:11 15:13 29,00 131,00 LAMBENA 13:22 13:51 14:27 15:33 28,00 132,00 ARISTODIMIO 13:24 13:53 14:30 15:36 25,50 134,50 EVA 13:29 13:58 14:36 15:43 23,00 137,00 TRIODOS 13:34 14:04 14:42 15:51 18,00 142,00 MESSINA 13:44 14:15 14:55 16:06 0,00 160,00 KALAMATA 14:20 14:55 15:40 17:00

Total ascent : 2.637 m

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22 AREOPOLIS

Areopoli is a well preserved historical town with stone paths and traditional tower houses which were built for social and defensive reasons. The town took its name from the Greek God of War Ares and was the capital of the historical district of Inner Mani (Mesa Mani). Like the rest of the Mani settlements, Areopoli is known for the contribution during the battles of Greece against the Ottoman Empire.

At the central square of the village "Platia Athanaton" you will come across the statue of Petrompeis Mavromichalis, the famous chieftain and offspring of the Mavromichali family. Mavromichalis family originated from Areopolis and is widely known for their fighting spirit during the battles of Greece. Around the central square there are a lot of traditional restaurants and cafes.

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24 THE SPARTAN WAY FROM KALAMATA TO AREOPOLIS - STAGE 4

25 Taygetos Kalamata Start

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TOUR OF PELOPONNESE Kalamata - Areopolis STAGE 4

Ascents of the day

1 Agios Sozon, 5 - 11,15 / 325M+, 6,2Km, 5%, class 2 2 Taygetos, 16 - 37 / 21 Km, 1037 M+ , 3%, class HC 3 Areopolis, 107,5 - 121,1 / 13,6 Km, 324 M+, 2%

HC Taygetos 2 Areopolis Agios Sozon 37 Hania Areopolis Finish Kalamata Start 11,2 16 88,5 121,1 5 107,5 1 2 3

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26 STAGE 4 - WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE 2020 : KALAMATA - AREOPOLIS Distance in Km Rout e Timetable - + 30 Km/h 27 Km/h 24 Km/h 20 Km/h 124,00 0,00 KALAMATA 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 93,5 25,00 ARTEMISIA 9:50 9:55 10:02 10:15 87,00 37,00 TAYGETOS PEAK - FEED ZONE 1 10:14 10:22 10:32 10:51 72,00 52,00 TRIPI 10:44 10:55 11:10 11:36 66,00 58,00 MAGOULA 10:56 11:08 11:25 11:54 63,20 60,80 SPARTA 11:01 11:15 11:32 12:02 57,50 66,50 AMIKLES 11:13 11:27 11:46 12:19 52,50 71,50 ANOGIA 11:23 11:38 11:58 12:34 51,00 73,00 PALEOPANAGIA 11:26 11:42 12:02 12:39 48,50 75,50 KSIROKABI 11:31 11:47 12:08 12:46 46,50 77,50 KAMINIA 11:35 11:52 12:13 12:52 43,50 80,50 POTAMIA 11:41 11:58 12:21 13:01 35,50 88,50 HANIA - FEED ZONE 2 11:57 12:16 12:41 13:25 24,00 100,00 AIGIES 12:20 12:42 13:10 14:00 13,00 111,00 HOSIARI 12:42 13:06 13:37 14:33 0,00 124,00 AREOPOLIS 13:08 13:35 14:10 15:12

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27 LEONIDIO

This elegant seaside village offers a plethora of emotions. The singular architecture of the mansions and the towers as well as the beautiful nature which is an amalgam of sea and mountain won't disappoint the visitor. The main part of the traditional settlement is in the root of red rock which exceeds 250 meters and seems to dominate the area. You will see here the beautiful houses with the whitewashed walls, the wooden doors and the windows painted with vivid colors.

In continuity with the main settlement you will find "Plaka", the picturesque harbor of Leonidio. According to the excavation findings, the harbor is built in the location where the ancient city Prasies (or Vrasies) was. In Plaka you will find rooms to let, caf? bars and fish taverns.

The main economic activity of the area might not be tourism but this does not deter the travelers who increasingly visit the place every year. The place offers a variety of beaches to swim, places to visit and traditional feasts which excite both the locals and the travelers.

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TOUR OF PELOPONNESE Areopolis - Leonidio STAGE 5

Ascents of the day

1 Grammousa, 44,5 - 52,0 / 181M+, 7,5Km, 2% 2 Kosmas, 60,5 - 78,0 / 1.016 M+, 17,5Km, 6%, class HC

HC Kosmas

Grammousa 78 Gythio Areopolis Leonidio Start 60,5 52 Finish 25 44,5 1 2

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31 STAGE 5 - THURSDAY 11 JUNE 2020 : AREOPOLIS - LEONIDIO Distance in Km Route Timetable - + 30 Km/h 27 Km/h 24 Km/h 20 Km/h 109,00 0,00 AREOPOLIS 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 92,70 9,30 LAGADA 9:18 9:20 9:23 9:27 96,20 12,80 HOSIARI 9:25 9:28 9:32 9:38 84,00 25,00 GYTHIO - FEEDZONE 1 9:50 9:55 10:02 10:15 77,50 31,50 VALTAKI 10:03 10:10 10:18 10:34 72,50 36,50 TRINISA 10:13 10:21 10:31 10:49 66,50 42,50 SKALA 10:25 10:34 10:46 11:07 64,50 44,50 AGIOS GEORGIOS 10:29 10:38 10:51 11:13 63,00 46,00 PERISTERI 10:32 10:42 10:55 11:18 58,00 51,00 GRAMMOUSA 10:42 10:53 11:07 11:33 46,50 59,50 VRONTAMAS 10:59 11:12 11:28 11:58 29,00 80,00 KOSMAS - FEEDZONE 2 11:40 11:57 12:20 13:00 0,00 109,00 LEONIDION 12:38 13:02 13:32 14:27

Total ascent : 2.227 m

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32 NAFPLIO

This town has it all! Nafplio is the most popular city in northeast of Peloponnese, ideal for romantic weekends, families, history enthusiasts, nature lovers as well as for those who want to spend their time in some beautiful beach sunbathing, swimming and practicing water sports. Nafplio is a picturesque old city known to be the first capital of the newly formed state of Greece after the Greek War of Independence. It was the capital of Greece from 1828 until 1833, when Athens became the new capital. As soon as you get here, you will definitely stop to photograph one the most popular monuments of Peloponnese, Bourtzi. Bourtzi is the islet just across the seaside street of Napflio, with the homonym Venetian fortress. Except Bourtzi, other notable features of this city are, of course, the two famous Venetian castles, the Acronafplia and Palamidi, both with beautiful view of the city and the sea. The well-preserved old city, also known as Lower City, with the signal architecture will astonish you. While walking in the old city you will feel the historical breeze. You will come across many early neoclassical and neoclassical houses and a few Venetian or Turkish houses. You can't miss the historical Syntagma square, the core of this historical settlement, where you will find important historic buildings like the Warehouse of the Venetian flee which today houses the Archaeological museum with findings from the prehistoric and the Mycenaean Era. You will also encounter the old parliament of Greece "Vouleftikon", the "Trianon" and many more! Napflio is full of all kinds of restaurants and cafe bars where you could enjoy your meal or coffee while gazing at the beautiful view of this little town.

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TOUR OF PELOPONNESE Leonidio - Nafplio STAGE 6

Ascents of the day 1 Melana, 11,2 - 13 / 105M+, 1,8Km, 6%, class 4 2 Tyros, 19,1 - 20,8 / 1,7 Km, 105 M+ , 6%, class 4 3 Agios Andreas, 33,3 - 35,7 / 2,4 Km, 144 M+, 6%, class 4 4 Lilatika, 53,3 - 55,8 / 2,5Km, 97 M+, 3%, class 4 5 Kiveri, 61,5 - 62,5 / 1 Km, 74 M+, 7%

4 4 Melana Agios Andreas 4 Tyros 4 Kiveri 13 35,7 Lilatika Leonidio 11,2 20,8 Nafplio Start 19,1 62,5 33,3 55,8 Finish 53,3 61,5

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36 STAGE 6 - FRIDAY 12 JUNE 2020 : LEONIDIO - NAFPLIO Distance in Km Rout e Timetable - + 30 Km/h 27 Km/h 24 Km/h 20 Km/h 80,00 0,00 LEONIDIO 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 9:00 πμ 72,00 8,00 SAMBATIKI 9:16 9:17 9:20 9:24 62,00 18,00 SAPOUNAKEIKA 9:36 9:40 9:45 9:54 61,00 19,00 TYROS 9:38 9:42 9:47 9:57 53,50 26,50 HELLINIKO 9:53 9:58 10:06 10:19 46,00 34,00 ARKADIKO HORIO 10:08 10:15 10:25 10:42 40,50 39,50 AGIOS ANDREAS - FEEDZONE 1 10:19 10:27 10:38 10:58 39,00 41,00 KORAKOBOYNI 10:22 10:31 10:42 11:03 37,00 43,00 NEOHORI 10:26 10:35 10:47 11:09 32,00 48,00 ASTROS 10:36 10:46 11:00 11:24 28,50 51,50 KATO VERVENA 10:43 10:54 11:08 11:34 21,00 59,00 PLAKA 10:58 11:11 11:27 11:57 15,00 65,00 KIVERI 11:10 11:24 11:42 12:15 11,50 68,50 MYLOI 11:17 11:32 11:51 12:25 7,00 73,00 NEA KIOS 11:26 11:42 12:02 12:39 0,00 80,00 NAFPLIO

Total ascent : 929m

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