Introducing the 2026 UCI ΔΕΗ Tour of Hellas - History in every pedal stroke
In terms of the sporting world, Greece needs no introduction – after all, they gave us the Olympics. Remember, that unrivalled gathering of athletes that brought us an epic road race in Paris in 2024, and which subsequently gave a new and more exciting format to the final stage of the Tour de France. However, Greece isn’t just historically influential in global sport; it also hosts an epic annual UCI stage race – the ΔΕΗ Tour of Hellas – which in May 2026 will be leading some of the world’s top cycling teams and riders around the unique landscapes and unparalleled history and culture of this foundational cradle of Western civilization.
Yes, Greece is a place where sports and culture have woven a tapestry of excellence for thousands of years, and which ought to be on the bucket list of every cycling fan and cycling tourist. The 2026 ΔΕΗ Tour of Hellas is your opportunity to take some of the world’s finest scenes of ancient history, as the riders sweep through timeless landscapes in pursuit of their own epic palmares. The ΔΕΗ Tour of Hellas is your opportunity to join us here and to explore a wealth of Greek history and culture, over 5 days of action and some of world’s best cycle racing, between 6th and 10th May 2026.
No other global cycling event takes in surroundings with such a wealth of historical sights, as the best cyclists in the pro peloton race between stages such as Karpenissi to Larissa, the capital and largest city of the Thessaly region in Greece and known as the coffee capital of Greece.
This opening stage of the 2026 ΔΕΗ Tour of Hellas is a cycling tourism dream too, and route that many will want to return to and ride themselves. And yet, this is simply the opener of a world class UCI cycling stage race, filled with some of the most beautiful cycling landscapes in Europe, as the riders challenge themselves over 5 epic days of world-class racing, towards Athens.
Enjoy a festival of cycling and culture at the ΔΕΗ Tour of Hellas
Ιt’s always good to have something special to plan for and to look forward to. Travelling and exploring go hand in hand with cycling, and the ΔΕΗ Tour of Hellas aims to promote all that Greece has to offer as a destination for everyone.
During the ΔΕΗ Tour of Hellas in May 2026, we will be creating events in the cities that will be hosting the stages, introducing and promoting the sport of cycling among the communities and creating a cycling legacy. Furthermore, several key activities will take place before, after and during the race to promote the values of the International ΔΕΗ Tour of Hellas, the wider and inclusive culture of cycling, and the same spirit of fair play that our forefathers gave to the world through the Olympic Games.
Accept our invitation to Hellas cycling in 2026
Ancient Greece and Athens gave the world the meaning of democracy, while also fostering strong communities (polis) through shared culture, language, and a shared purpose. And, in doing so, Hellas created a lasting and timeless legacy of collective action and fraternity that has shaped the spirit of belonging around the world.
We’d like to welcome you to join us and the international cycling community in May 2026 for the UCI ΔΕΗ Tour of Hellas, and let us share our history, culture, hospitality and this world-class cycling event with you! And, who knows – you may want to come back afterwards for a ride through world history!