Brevet Philippi cycling event concludes in Greece

The 8th Brevet Philippi cycling endurance event has concluded successfully in Greece, featuring a 205-kilometer route under the theme ‘Cycling Stereotypes.’ Organized by the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace – Drama Regional Unit, the event aimed to promote social awareness against gender, age, and social discrimination.

A total of 109 athletes from Greece and abroad participated in the demanding course, which traversed seven municipalities: Doxatou, Kavala, Pangaiou, Neas Zichni, Amfipolis, Prosotsani, and Drama. The race utilized Kalampaki, Drama, as the central hub for both the start and the finish.

Participants passed several significant historical and natural landmarks, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Archaeological Site of Philippi, the prehistoric settlement of Dikili Tas, and the Angitis Springs and Cave. Local communities and cultural associations supported the athletes at various checkpoints, including Eleftheroupoli, Leon of Amfipolis, and Kallithea.