Date: 19-26 April 2026 Location: Tochni, Cyprus
Get ready for the ultimate gravel adventure!
We invite you to the Bedrock Gravel Festival, an event that is growing bigger and better every year. Organized by Activate Cyprus , a team with deep experience in creating world-class cycling events, this is your chance to discover the hidden beauty of our island. Whether you are looking for a week-long challenge or a short getaway, we promise you an experience full of adventure, culture, and camaraderie.
#1 Discover the Spirit of Gravel
We believe gravel riding is about freedom and exploration, not just performance. Our routes take you on the "road less traveled," guiding you through the most scenic and undiscovered paths of Cyprus. We keep our riding groups small to ensure a friendly, family atmosphere where everyone rides together and supports each other.
The Riding
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![Silver, lace and baskets]()
Monet Goode
Distance: 76km | Ascent: +1430m. Short option: 44km | +950m
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![gravel rides in Cyprus on the most pristine routes]()
Olive trees and oranges
Distance: 50km | Ascent: +1100m. Short option: 32km | +630m
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![gravel rides next to the sea]()
Mediterranean coast ride
Distance: 73km | Ascent: +880m. Short option: 54km | +510m
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![the after party and award ceremony in the Bedrock Gravel Festival 2025]()
“The BEDROCK Race”
Distance: 93.3km | Ascent: +1300
#2 Stay in an Authentic Traditional Village
Forget massive hotels and crowded lobbies. The heart of our festival is Tochni, a small, peaceful village with only 350 residents. You will stay in beautiful, stone-built agritourism houses that offer a cozy and tranquil atmosphere. Each day starts with a delicious traditional breakfast made with fresh, local organic products to fuel your ride.
The “Off” The Bike
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![Silver, lace and baskets]()
Wine Tasting with local wines
Did you know? Cyprus has a tradition in Wine. The steep grades you’ve been climbing and the rocky paths full of stone and clay you’ve been rolling over make for excellent terroir!
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![Basket weaving workshop as a side event of the Bedrock Gravel Festival]()
Basket Weaving Workshop
In the neighbouring community of Choirokitia you will find a renovated old traditional house of 1850 which converted into a Basket Weaving Workshop and Museum. There you find unique exhibits. You will watch how they are made from the hands of Mr. Petros Nikolaou who is the heart of the place.
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Yoga Sessions
Nothing like starting your day with a good stretch, a deep breath and an appreciation of the sun and breeze
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![beer tasting after the gravel rides]()
Local Microbrewery
Post Race Beers are good for the health. Especially if they come from an award winning microbrewery!
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![delicious cyprus food every day after the cycling rides on gravel roads of Cyprus]()
The Master of the Grill
In greek we say that the way to someone’s heart, passes through the stomach. Well tonight you’re gonna love us! Vegetarians included!
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![Halloumi cheese workshop during the Bedrock gravel festival]()
Hallumi Making (for non-riders)
A visit to a local goat farm will convince you that Cyprus still has a strong bond to its tradition. Loulla will show us how halloumi is made, and if we time it well we might get to taste it fresh and warm as it comes out of the cooking pot!
3. Choose Your Own Adventure
We have created two unique experiences for you. You can choose the 7-day "Cyprus on a Gravel Bike" adventure to fully immerse yourself in the nature and culture of the island. Alternatively, join the 4-day "Taste of Gravel" getaway for a shorter but equally immersive escape where you can even learn local crafts like basket weaving!
We believe gravel riding is about freedom and exploration, not just performance. Our routes take you on the "road less traveled," guiding you through the most scenic and undiscovered paths of Cyprus. We keep our riding groups small to ensure a friendly, family atmosphere where everyone rides together and supports each other.
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09:00-17:00 Arrival: At your leisure
09:00-14:00 Optional Self Guided Ride will be Available
18:30 Welcome Bites and Drinks at Feed Zone Cafe.
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09:00 Long Gravel Ride #Getitoutofyoursystem. Today we ride north in the Valley of White Rocks. We’ll pass from the limestone villages of Lefkara and Kato Drys looping back to Tochni through quiet gravel roads and goat paths. Watch out for the occasional herd.
Distance: 76km | Ascent: 1430m. Short option: 44km | +950m
19:00 Dinner at Nostos Tavern
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09:00 Gravel Ride: Vasa to Akapnou Loop.
Distance: 50km | Ascent: 1100m. Short option: 32km | +630m
17:00 Yoga
19:00 Dinner at Zygi fishing village
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09:00 Long Gravel Ride: Larnaca Loop.
15:00 Basket weaving workshop
Distance: 73km | Ascent: 880m. Short option: 64km | +510m
19:00 Dinner at Nostos Tavern
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09:00 Long Gravel Ride: Stavrovouni and Zygi Loop.
Distance: 69.8km | Ascent: 1160m. Short option: 55km | +680m
19:00 Nicosia City Tour and dinner
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09:00-10:00 Hallumi Making
09:00-15:00 Self Guided Gravel Ride - Various Options available
19:00 Race Briefing
19:30 Pasta and Beer Party
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Bedrock Gravel Race - Final race details will be released the week before
07:30-08:20 Race Bag Pickup
08:20 Race Briefing
08:30 Race Departs
13:00-15:00 Barbecue Party and Beer Tasting!
15:00 Award Ceremony
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09:00 Optional Self-Guided Ride Available
12:00 Departure
4. A Celebration After the Ride
The adventure doesn't stop when you get off the bike. Join us for the ultimate "apres-ride" experience! Expect specialty coffee, rare craft brews, mouth-watering local food, and BBQs. With pump tracks, music, and endless bike talk, this is a celebration of the cycling community.
Join us this April! Come for the riding, stay for the memories.
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Cost: €1295 per person
7 nights Accommodation in a traditional Stone Built House (Double Occupancy - Upgrade to a Single Occupancy Room for €315 per person)
7 Breakfasts/ 6 Dinners
4 Guided Gravel Rides
Race Entry for the Bedrock Gravel Race
Route Menu for the Self Guided Rides
Welcome Party & Wine tasting by local traditional winery
Basket weaving Workshop: Make a Cyprus straw basket
Yoga Class
Farewell BBQ Party
Beer Tasting
Photo Digital Album with photos and videos
Personal Stainless-steel Beer Mug
Gravel Festival T-shirt
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Cost: €755 per person
4 nights (Wednesday to Sunday) Accommodation in a traditional Stone Built House (Double Occupancy - Upgrade to a Single Occupancy Room for €180 per person)
4 Breakfasts/ 3 Dinners
2 Guided & Supported Gravel Rides
Race Entry for the Bedrock Gravel Race
Route Menu for the Self Guided Rides
Yoga Class
Farewell BBQ Party
Beer Tasting
Photo Digital Album with photos and videos
Personal Stainless-steel Beer Mug
Gravel Festival T-shirt
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Cost: €975 per person
7 nights Accommodation in a traditional Stone Built House (Double Occupancy - Upgrade to a Single Occupancy Room for €315 per person)
7 Breakfasts/ 6 Dinners
Morning visit to a goat farm and Halloumi Making Demonstration
Bus tour to Nicosia, free afternoon for sightseeing
Welcome Party & Wine tasting by Vasilikos Winery
Basket weaving Workshop: Make a Cyprus straw basket
Yoga Class
Farewell BBQ Party
Beer Tasting
Photo digital Album
Personal Stainless steel Beer Mug
Gravel Festival T-Shirt
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Let us know your arrival and departure dates and we will provide you with a quote based on the accommodation and activities that will take place during your stay in Tochni.
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Full refund for cancellation before the 15th of February 2026
50% refund for cancellation before the 15th of March 2026
Slot Transfer to Bedrcock Gravel Festival 2027 if you cancel before the 8th of April
No refunds for cancellations after the 8th of April 2025
Refund Policy for Accommodation Bookings
The refund will depend on the agreement that each hotel has made with the event organizers.