- Total race days: 5
- Distance covered: 811.19 kilometers
- Participating teams: 20 (18 professional, 2 national)
- Competing athletes: 120 from 32 countries
- TV coverage: 47 stations, reaching 180 countries
Athens will again roll out the red carpet for the PPC Tour of Hellas 2025 (ΔΕΗ Tour of Hellas 2025), welcoming the international cycling event on Sunday, April 6, for its grand finale. Athletes from 32 countries will compete in the last leg, a 120-strong lineup of elite cyclists pedaling their way from Marathon to a dazzling finish in the city’s core, an unprecedented circuit ending at Syntagma Square.
The race isn’t just about endurance—it’s a journey through history. Riders will navigate streets flanked by iconic landmarks, transforming Athens into a living postcard. Mayor Haris Doukas shared his vision: “We have succeeded in making Athens an international sports destination. To welcome and organize successful, major sports events. The athletes and participants enjoy a unique experience as their route passes between historical landmarks. We hope that the weather will once again be an ally in their efforts. The PPC Tour of Hellas is an excellent opportunity to promote cycling as an alternative means of micromobility in the city.”
More Than Just a Race: A Community Celebration
The event starts at 10 AM with family-centered activities to get everyone involved. From skill tracks for young cycling enthusiasts to specially designed bicycles for individuals with disabilities, inclusivity takes center stage. As the racers gear up to command the city streets around 1 PM, spectators can enjoy a live concert and participate in exciting prize raffles.
Here are some standout details of the day:
- Starting point: Marathon, an area steeped in historical significance.
- Showdown: A four-lap circuit through central Athens, including streets like Panepistimiou, Pattision, and Amalias Avenue.
- Ending note: The grand finish at Syntagma Square, where history meets modern energy.
The PPC Tour of Hellas 2025 spans five competition days, covers three regions (Western Greece, Central Greece, and Attica), and covers an impressive 811.19 kilometers. The race brings together 20 cycling teams, including 18 professional squads and two national teams (Greece and Cyprus).
Global Broadcast and Cultural Impact
As one of Greece’s premier sporting events, the PPC Tour of Hellas garners worldwide attention. Deputy Sports Minister Giannis Vroutsis emphasized the event’s broad appeal: “This year’s event, fully upgraded, is already attracting enormous interest internationally, with 47 television stations rebroadcasting the television production signal, bringing Greece to 180 countries! We seek, through the bicycle, a means so beloved by us since our childhood, to promote sports culture among Greeks, to promote the values of Euf Agonizestai and to make Greece an international sports tourism destination.”
Vroutsis further highlighted the event’s dual significance. Beyond the physical endurance, it is a celebration of culture and identity. The tour promotes sustainable tourism for regions along the route and leaves a lasting positive mark.