On the third day of the Hercules Bike Tour, I remained in Nafplion on the south coast of the Peloponnese, but visited two archaeological sites - Tiryns and Lerna. Both of these sites were connected with the Hercules and the 12 Labours myth, and easily reached by bicycle from Nafplion. Here's more about the day.The UNESCO Site of Tiryns Although I had previously visited Nafplion on a road … [Read more...]

On the second day of the Hercules Bike Tour in the Peloponnese of Greece, I cycled from Corinth to Nafplion. Here's some of the updates from day 2 of my bike tour in Greece. Day 2 Hercules Bike Tour I felt pretty fresh in the morning, and was looking forward to the ride to Nafplion. It would be a shorter day than the first, but cycling in Greece is always a challenge!I also had a stop … [Read more...]

The first day of the Hercules Bike Tour of the Peloponnese saw me cycle 100 kms from Athens to Corinth. Along the way, I stopped off at Elefsina to see the archaeological site, as well as a brief stop at Corinth Canal. Here's an update from the first day of cycling from Athens to Corinth, along with a few stats. Day 1 Hercules Bike Tour It had been a couple of weeks since I had been on a bike, … [Read more...]

This is the bike touring gear I will be taking with me during my Hercules Bike Tour of the Peloponnese. Much of this kit has been tried and tested over numerous other long distance bike tours, but there's a few new additions. Cycling Around the Peloponnese I've chosen the items in my bike touring kit based on three factors. The first, is what I actually own. The second, is the region I … [Read more...]

Here's a look at the route for my Labours of Hercules bike tour of the Peloponnese.  This route includes all the major locations mentioned in the 12 Labours of Hercules myth, as well as other significant archaeological sites and places of interest. The bike tour should last 25 days, and starts and ends in Athens.Herculean Bike Touring Route Like all bike touring routes, I have no doubt … [Read more...]