In 1930, a 430-meter bicycle track with an 8-meter-wide concrete floor, was built by the Italians at the Municipal Stadium of Rhodes “Diagoras”.
Road cycling routes can be found in the southern part of the island, with good asphalt paving and a great variety of slopes.
One of them is of Agios Soulas in the village of Soroni, of the Municipal Unit of Kameiros, on the east side of the island, 30 km from the city of Rhodes.
The network of “Bike Friendly Hotels” in Greece, consists of a series of selected hotels, which stand out for their commitment to environmental protection, the high quality of their services, and their dedication to properly serving the tourist-cyclist. All the network hotels meet a minimum number of criteria, while making every effort to create a comfortable and enjoyable stay for the cyclist-tourist.
Mandatory Criteria:
-Informing guests about the cycling opportunities in the hotel and the area (website, hard copy material, special stands etc.)
-Maps depicting cycling routes, online or hard copy
-A safe parking lot and storage place for bicycles
-Bicycle tools kit
-Laundry and Dry-Cleaning services for same-day delivery
-Providing – renting – repairing bicycles customer services
Optional Criteria:
-Collaboration with a company, which organizes cycling tours
-Bicycle park place with bicycle parking rack
-Electric bicycle charging station
-Minivan rental services for bicycle transport
-Ability to provide lunch box with fruit, toast, energy drinks, etc.
-Ability to provide healthy breakfast with organic-bio products
-Gym facilities
-Providing at least one wellness service from: Sauna, Hamam, Jacuzzi, Massage, Thalassotherapy pool
-Green Key Label
-ISO14000 certification