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Essential race schedules

March 8

Race site opening: 15:00
Number pick-up: 15:00 - 18:00
Bike inspection: 15:00 - 18:00
Welcome party: 18:00 - 19:00

March 9 - Prologue

Bib number pick-up: 09:00 - 12:00
Bike inspection: 09:00 - 13:00
Race briefing: 13:00
Start: all categories from 15:00 - 15:20
Podiums: 18:30

March 10 - Stage 1

Start: all categories at 09:00
Podiums: 18:30

March 11 - Stage 2

Start: all categories at 05:00
Podiums: 18:30

March 12 - Stage 3

Start: all categories at 09:00
Podiums: 18:30

March 13 - Stage 4

Start: all categories at 09:00
Podiums: 19:30
Afterparty: 19:00 - 22:00

Race Regulations

The Race Regulations book contains all the information relating to the AGRS race regulations. It is an important document that every participant must read in its entirety.

See race regulations

Race manual

The Race Manual contains all the information you need for your gravel experience (How the race is run, Where to report, Where the briefing room is, Timetables, Parking, etc.).

Open link: the link will be available from February 9, 2026

Race Center

A dedicated Race Center is set up for each event to welcome participants, collect race numbers, provide briefings and inspect bikes.

Race Center opening times are given in the Race Manual for each event.

Accommodation

Aurora Cyprus is an all-inclusive* race where you'll enjoy total care from your arrival at the airport to your return, depending on the options you choose.

You'll stay for 6 nights in our partner hotels, with a minimum 4-star standard and full board. We can also adapt menus if you have special dietary requirements or intolerances.

You'll travel from Tochni to Paphos via the Tróodos massif and the island's west coast.

• Night 1: Sunday, March 8, 2026, Tochni (charming homes, agritourism)
• Night 2: Monday, March 9, 2026, Tochni (charming homes, agritourism)
• Night 3: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Agros (hotel) rodonhotelcyprus.com
• Night 4: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Polis (hotel) aphrodite-beachhotel.com + akamanthea.com
• Night 5: Thursday, March 12, 2026, Paphos (hotel) annabelle.com.cy
• Night 6: Friday, March 13, 2026, Paphos (hotel) annabelle.com.cy

When changing hotels, your luggage will be transported by our logistics team.

all inclusive*: see Entry packages 

Navigation

Timed sections: fully signposted

Non-timed liaison stages: Route following according to GPX routes provided by your navigation device. Marking only at certain intersections

Mechanical damage, physical failure

A broom wagon is available to repatriate participants who have suffered major mechanical damage preventing them from reaching the finish. This service is also available for the slightly injured.

In the event of an accident

Two teams of first-aiders (First-responders) are on hand at all times to provide assistance. In the event of serious injury, an ambulance or helicopter is dispatched to the scene of the accident (at the participant's expense).

Insurance

Each participant must have :

• Valid personal liability insurance.
• Personal accident insurance covering bodily injury, search, evacuation and repatriation costs.
• Insurance covering medical expenses abroad (hospitalization, treatment).
• Accidental death coverage.

In the event of an incident, the organization cannot be held responsible.

Cut-off time barriers

Enjoy the destination, yes, but you'll still need to be on time for dinner. Time barriers are in place to ensure that the races run smoothly. These "cut-off times" are calculated on the basis of double the estimated best time + 20 %, which leaves a comfortable margin for finishing each stage in complete serenity.