Mount Olympus via Oikos

Mount Olympus can be cycled from 4 sides. Mount Olympus from Trimiklini is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mount Olympus via Oikos, Mount Olympus from Mandria & Mount Olympus from Trimiklini via Old Road.

You don't need special gearing for Mount Olympus via Oikos. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Mount Olympus via Oikos belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Mount Olympus via Oikos is 17.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Mount Olympus via Oikos is 5.9%.

Mount Olympus via Oikos has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.5%.

The summit of Mount Olympus via Oikos is at 6348 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:29:53 to climb Mount Olympus via Oikos. At 7 mph the time is 02:28:35, and at 9 mph 01:55:48. For the fastest cyclists, 01:27:00 is an achievable time.

Mount Olympus via Oikos is located in the region in Cyprus.