Cypriot cyclist champion Andreas Miltiadis will take part for the second time in the 'The L'Étape Cyprus by Tour de France race' that will take place on Sunday, 12 November, 2023.
The Cypriot edition of the L'Étape series includes two one-day races held simultaneously, "The Race", which is 136 km long with a 3,000-metre ascend, and "The Ride", on a 62 km long route with a 1,300-metre ascend. The athletes will move up towards Olympus, via Kouklia and Omodos, before returning to sea level for the finish.
The L'Étape series is the largest sportive event in the world, for amateur and semi-professional athletes. Cyprus is one of the 29 stops of the series around the globe, with a total of 22 countries hosting a race. Participants have the opportunity to feel like cyclists competing in the famous Tour de France, the greatest cycling race in the world. That's due to the fact that all L'Étape by Tour de France races are held to the strict standards of the Tour de France, with a strong emphasis on all levels, including safety, escort cars, and the legendary yellow jersey.
The 26-year-old, 9-times national champion, describes the routes of the L'Étape Cyprus by Tour de France as some of the most beautiful he has ever competed on. He also points out that this race 'is very important as it promotes our country abroad through a major event such as L'Étape by Tour de France'.
In 2022, Miltiadis won the L'Étape Cyprus by Tour de France, finishing ahead of brothers Illnur and Aidar Zakarin. 'I want to win the race for the second time. Last year, I had the Zakarin brothers as my main rivals, but I was in good shape and reached the finish line first.'
Registration for "The Race" and "The Ride" 2023 has already started, with registration costs starting from pound 79, and accommodation packages are also available. For more information, visit cyprus.letapebytourdefrance.com and email info@letapecyprus.com.
Source: Cyprus News Agency