The City of Athens gives the signal for a grand celebration of sports and the city.
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, Athens welcomes the 29th Athens Cycling Tour, organized by the Organization of Culture, Sports & Youth of the City of Athens (OPANDA), with the support of PPC as the main sponsor.
The start of the 16 km route will take place at 9:30 a.m. from the lower side of Syntagma Square, and for the classic 7 km route, at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Online registrations for Athens’ premier cycling event will remain open until Friday, October 17, 2025, at 23:59, at https://podilatikos.opanda.gr/
and www.opanda.gr
.
No registrations will be accepted on the day of the 29th Athens Cycling Tour.
Dynamic Cycling Weekend
Throughout the weekend of October 18 & 19, Syntagma Square will transform into a cycling hub with music, bikes, and many surprises for both young and old.
On Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 to 20:00, Kiss FM radio will be broadcasting live from the square, and at 20:00, the day’s big party begins with DJ Giorgos Lazaros on the decks.
On Sunday, October 19, the city wakes up to the rhythm of the 29th Athens Cycling Tour. From 09:00 to 12:00, Kiss FM will broadcast live from Syntagma Square.
The grand sports celebration will kick off accompanied by the Philharmonic Orchestra of the City of Athens, as well as the “explosive” percussion group Batala Atenas, while Jetlag The Band will sign off with a high-energy live performance.
The Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, stated:
“With every pedal stroke, we show that Athens can change its pace. The Athens Cycling Tour starts from Syntagma, a thrilling route through the city center, where cars give way to bicycles. This is the image we want to see more and more often—a city that moves with respect and safety.
Cycling awareness is not built overnight. It requires consistency and participation from all of us. We are planning and implementing step by step, a more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly Athens.”
The President of the Organization of Culture, Sports, and Youth of the City of Athens (OPANDA), Eleni Zontirou, noted:
“The Athens Cycling Tour is a great celebration that combines sports, entertainment, and sustainable mobility. Last year, thousands of cyclists, including many children, took part in the major event.
This year, we want even more people to experience it, whether by exploring Athens without cars or simply joining the activities at Syntagma Square.
We look forward to welcoming you all to our city’s celebration.”
Those who visit Syntagma Square during the weekend will enjoy not only music and races but also dozens of activities that bring the public closer to cycling.
All activities will take place on Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00 and on Sunday from 08:00 to 15:00. Details below:
- Cycling Exhibition | Discover a new eco-friendly mode of transportation that is fully environmentally conscious.
- Bike Test Ride | Choose from over 20 different models, both electric and conventional.
- “Cycling Races” Floor Game | Have fun with specially designed cycling challenges.
- Electric Assist Bike Test Track | Test your limits and experience electric bicycles.
- Hero 2030 Skills Track | Dedicated to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- CPR Training (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) | Gain valuable first aid knowledge from experienced EKAV personnel, Saturday 11:00-12:00.
- First Aid Demonstration by Volunteer Rescuers of the Hellenic Red Cross | Saturday 13:00-14:00.
- Creative Activities for All Children | Sunday – race day.
Participant Number Collection
Participant numbers will be distributed until October 18 exclusively from the Central Offices of OPANDA (Athens Municipality Cultural Center, 50 Akadimias St., Ground Floor, Planning – Development and Mass Sports Department), on the following days and times:
Thursday 16/10: 10:00–14:00
Friday 17/10: 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00
Saturday 18/10: 09:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00
For the 16 km long route, participants must be at least 15 years old.
For the 7 km short route, participants must be at least 6 years old.
For more information about the 29th Athens Cycling Tour and the routes, see the link:
https://www.opanda.gr/index.php/athlitismos/3949-29os-podilatikos-gyros-tis-athinas-anoigoun-oi-eggrafes-tin-paraskevi-29-avgoystou
The 29th Athens Cycling Tour is held under the auspices of the Hellenic Police and the Hellenic Cycling Federation.
We thank the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, the Municipal Police, the National Emergency Aid Center (EKAV), the Hellenic Red Cross, and the Deputy Mayor’s Offices of Sanitation, Green Spaces, and Infrastructure of the City of Athens, whose support plays a crucial role in the safe and successful execution of the event.
