explore Crete by bike mountain bike and cyling tours
Mountain bike tours from Joy Ride bike is born out of the desire to make mountain bike adventures in Crete accessible to all. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a complete beginner, want to ride for a day or longer, solo or in a group, Joy Ride has the bike experience for you. With the support of experienced cyclists, tour guides and bike technicians, they will share the wonder and joy of authentic Crete in the best possible way.
Melidoni leisure e-bike tour
Panormo - Achlades - Melidoni - Agia - Dafnedes - Perama
You will ride on mixed terrain, on and off road. We pass through herbal areas and olive groves, for an optional climb to the cave. After Melidoni we head to Dafnedes following the river side of Geropotamos. Smooth climbs and rolling, hardpack terrain make this route ideal for beginner mountain bikers. Road riding version is possible.
Distance 38 km
Ride time 2:30
Elevation 480 hm↑↓
Peak Point 220 m
Rider type I am relatively fit as I enjoy sports and an active lifestyle
Price 50,00EUR per person
Bali mtb / road
Panormo - Exantis - Bali - Skepasti
The ride is mostly on asphalt country roads, with small sections of off road, farmer tracks, generally in good condition. It involves climbing a passage through the foot of Talea Ori, at 230m of altitude, twice. Though not too long, these climbs include a few steep sections. The climbs are on asphalt though, so technically easy but physically challenging.
Distance 28 km
Ride time 2:30
Elevation 640 hm↑↓
Peak Point 233 m
Rider type I am relatively fit as I enjoy sports and an active lifestyle
Price 50,00EUR per person
Margarites mtb / e-bike / road ride
Panormo - Perama - Melisourgaki - Orthes - Margarites - Ageliana
The ride is on asphalt roads, (road biking) or mixed terrain (mountain biking), in quiet countryside. Heading south from Perama we reach Melisourgaki and other villages on the foothills of Psiloritis. Reaching Margarites we have a bike stop for coffee break, or an optional visit to the pottery collection exhibition. We return through the gorge of Margarites.
Distance 34 km
Ride time 3 hrs
Elevation 550 hm↑↓
Peak Point 370 m
Rider type I enjoy all terrain and I feel comfortable challenging hills, mountain passages and long persistent climbs
Price 55,00EUR per person
Rivers Epic mtb / e-bike tour
Panormo - Eleftherna - Arkadi - Potami - Mili
Single-tracks, farm-tracks, rock gardens, long climbs, flow trails, fast descents, paved links with low traffic, even hike-a-bike, everything is inclusive. Scenery is amazing, as we visit most of the mountain biking highlights of the wider area. For avid mountain bikers with excellent physical condition and handling skills.
Distance 73 km
Ride time 5 hrs
Elevation 1450 hm↑↓
Peak Point 640 m
Rider type I am a strong, experienced mountain biker, cycling on average 100+ km weekly
Price 85,00EUR per person
