F4F Paphos Road Camp
Cyprus • 17–23 September • easier rides this year
5 riding days • 50 km a day • 1250 m of climbing
5 riding days • 50 km a day • 1250 m of climbing
Last year, the Founders 4 Founders community surprised us — not just sharp minds, but real physical resilience and mental strength.
This year, we’ve designed the camp to challenge those who seek it, while now it is more accessible for those who don’t live on the bike.
No Schengen? Cyprus is an easy visa win. September brings perfect conditions — swimmable seas, warm-not-hot riding, barely any rain. Even our Limassol guide admitted riding in Paphos is better — and we’ve got a local guide there too.
We’re meeting in Cyprus on 17 September. If you arrive at Paphos Airport, we’ll meet you with a support car and drive you to the resort where the camp is based (about 30 minutes). Otherwise, we’ll help arrange a transfer.
The camp is designed to suit all levels of riders — and even non-riders, as explained below. Those who ride will enjoy five days of cycling, though each day is optional — you can skip any if you’re tired, need to work, or want to cross-train.
I’ve mapped 10+ intertwined routes so stronger and more casual riders can follow different route options while regrouping at key points. Our cycling guides will make sure everyone stays safe and comfortable.
Alex, cycling guide
We’ll stay at a premium golf resort — similar vibes to Luštica Bay last year.
There’s plenty on offer: multiple pools, a sauna & spa, great dining, and more.
We’ll cover meal bills and settle later via an expense-tracking app.
FULL
2690 € per person
- A separate bed & bathroom just for you
- • Six nights • Five guided cycling days
- • Vehicle support • Professional photos
- • Paphos airport transfers • DBB merch
TWIN
2240 € per person
- A room & bathroom shared with someone
- • Six nights • Five guided cycling days
- • Vehicle support • Professional photos
- • Paphos airport transfers • DBB merch
PAIR
1990 € per person
- A private room with a double bed for two
- • Six nights • Five guided cycling days
- • Vehicle support • Professional photos
- • Paphos airport transfers • DBB merch
Book a full room for yourself
2690 € — or prepay 500 € now and remaining 2190 € by 17 June
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Book a shared room for two
2240 € — or prepay 500 € now and remaining 1740 € by 17 June
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Book a private room for a pair
3980 € — or prepay 1000 € now and remaining 2980 € by 17 June
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Yes — the riding photos are real, either from last year’s F4F camp in Montenegro, or our recent DBB Limassol camp, or stock photos of actual locations in Paphos.
A professional photographer will be working at this camp as well — expect to get your own photos to remember the experience.
The accommodation photos are provided by the property.
A professional photographer will be working at this camp as well — expect to get your own photos to remember the experience.
The accommodation photos are provided by the property.
To secure your spot, a 500 € deposit per person is required.
The remaining balance (based on your selected options) is due by 17 June.
Payments are non-refundable if you cancel, but you may transfer your spot to another participant you arrange.
The remaining balance (based on your selected options) is due by 17 June.
Payments are non-refundable if you cancel, but you may transfer your spot to another participant you arrange.
There are three options:
FULL — your own bedroom with a double bed and private bathroom in a 2-bedroom 100 m² Superior Suite.
TWIN — your own single bed and a bathroom shared with another cyclist of the same gender. If you know who you’d like to room with, tell us when booking.
PAIR — a private room and bathroom for two participants. One of you can be a non-cyclist — check the Non-cycling activities section below.
FULL — your own bedroom with a double bed and private bathroom in a 2-bedroom 100 m² Superior Suite.
TWIN — your own single bed and a bathroom shared with another cyclist of the same gender. If you know who you’d like to room with, tell us when booking.
PAIR — a private room and bathroom for two participants. One of you can be a non-cyclist — check the Non-cycling activities section below.
Arrive in Cyprus on 17 September. Check-in starts at 15:00 — no need to rush that day.
There are three international airports:
• Paphos (PFO, about 30 minutes from the camp),
• Limassol (QLI, around 1 hour), and
• Larnaca (LCA, about 1.5 hours and the largest).
If you’d like us to arrange an airport transfer, please share your flight details.
There are three international airports:
• Paphos (PFO, about 30 minutes from the camp),
• Limassol (QLI, around 1 hour), and
• Larnaca (LCA, about 1.5 hours and the largest).
If you’d like us to arrange an airport transfer, please share your flight details.
Not at all — this camp also works well if you don’t ride. There’s plenty to enjoy at the resort, and Paphos city centre is just a 20-minute taxi ride away. The concierge can arrange it anytime.
Check the Non-cycling activities section below for more information.
Check the Non-cycling activities section below for more information.
This is a road camp, so either works — as long as your tyres are fast on hard surfaces (see tips).
Before you come
17 September — check-in at Minthis Resort from 15:00. Airport transfers arranged separately. Assemble and check bikes, followed by a group dinner at the resort.
18–22 September — daily rides in one or more groups across multiple route options. Alternatively, relax at the resort or explore Paphos.
23 September — check-out by 12:00 and depart. Airport transfers arranged separately.
18–22 September — daily rides in one or more groups across multiple route options. Alternatively, relax at the resort or explore Paphos.
23 September — check-out by 12:00 and depart. Airport transfers arranged separately.
Cyprus is an island country outside the Schengen Area — meaning you can enter with either a Schengen visa or a Cyprus national visa, which may be easier to obtain.
For convenience, we provide a link where you can check visa requirements for your nationality.
For convenience, we provide a link where you can check visa requirements for your nationality.
We recommend health insurance that covers cycling activities.
If you rent a bike, consider a personal policy that covers damage or loss of rental bicycles internationally.
You may also want travel insurance covering expenses if we cancel — which is unlikely. In such a case, your camp fees would be fully refundable, but we do not cover any travel or other expenses under any circumstances.
If you rent a bike, consider a personal policy that covers damage or loss of rental bicycles internationally.
You may also want travel insurance covering expenses if we cancel — which is unlikely. In such a case, your camp fees would be fully refundable, but we do not cover any travel or other expenses under any circumstances.
We don’t have our own bike rentals in Cyprus, but we’re happy to help you arrange one with local shops. Let us know at booking if you’d like assistance.
There are bike shops in and around Paphos if you need your bike serviced or purchase gear, and we can help with logistics if needed.
At the camp, we have tools, and our guides can assist with minor mechanical issues.
At the camp, we have tools, and our guides can assist with minor mechanical issues.
At the camp, we provide:
• track pump
• standard bike tools
• quality wax and oil chain lubes
Please bring:
• spare inner tubes compatible with your tyres and rim depth
• extra sealant if you run tubeless
• fresh brake pads for your brakes
• a derailleur hanger for your frame
• track pump
• standard bike tools
• quality wax and oil chain lubes
Please bring:
• spare inner tubes compatible with your tyres and rim depth
• extra sealant if you run tubeless
• fresh brake pads for your brakes
• a derailleur hanger for your frame
Riding
The cycling guide carries a basic first aid kit and has essential first aid skills.
Please inform us of any medical conditions that could lead to an emergency (e.g. heart issues, severe allergies, asthma).
Wear a helmet, take care on descents, and carry a charged phone with internet, some emergency cash, and a photo ID — just in case.
Please inform us of any medical conditions that could lead to an emergency (e.g. heart issues, severe allergies, asthma).
Wear a helmet, take care on descents, and carry a charged phone with internet, some emergency cash, and a photo ID — just in case.
Rides are paced by our cycling guides to keep groups together and comfortable, with one or more support cars depending on the number of participants.
The camp suits all levels — from serious amateur cyclists to non-riders. To get the most out of it, you should be able to ride about 50 km in a day with moderate climbing.
The camp suits all levels — from serious amateur cyclists to non-riders. To get the most out of it, you should be able to ride about 50 km in a day with moderate climbing.
On flat, windless roads, we typically ride at 26–28 km/h, with small adjustments for the group.
On climbs and descents, the group may split as everyone rides at their own pace. We regroup on the flats.
On climbs and descents, the group may split as everyone rides at their own pace. We regroup on the flats.
There are 10+ routes designed so stronger and more casual riders can split for different efforts and regroup along the way — for example, for a snack. Each route includes a planned lunch stop and points of interest.
The base routes average around 50 km with 1250 m of climbing. Thanks to the road network, routes can be easily shortened or extended.
The base routes average around 50 km with 1250 m of climbing. Thanks to the road network, routes can be easily shortened or extended.
In mid-September, Paphos typically offers stable and predictable conditions. Daytime temperatures are usually around 25°C, with cooler mornings and evenings. Rain is uncommon, and most days are dry and sunny.
These conditions are well suited for cycling: warm but not excessively hot, with good visibility and low chance of weather-related disruption. Water temperatures remain high, so swimming is also a practical option.
These conditions are well suited for cycling: warm but not excessively hot, with good visibility and low chance of weather-related disruption. Water temperatures remain high, so swimming is also a practical option.
Given the typically stable conditions, you’re unlikely to need more than standard summer kit. That said, we recommend packing a lightweight jacket or vest for early starts, descents, or occasional wind.
The DBB merch pack you’ll receive before the start includes a short-sleeve jersey and a pair of socks.
The DBB merch pack you’ll receive before the start includes a short-sleeve jersey and a pair of socks.
Living
There are three restaurants on-site at the resort, with many more options just a few kilometres away.
No need to worry about bills — we’ll cover them centrally and track your share of food expenses via an app.
The suites are equipped with kitchens.
No need to worry about bills — we’ll cover them centrally and track your share of food expenses via an app.
The suites are equipped with kitchens.
With the expected good weather and asphalt roads, you’re unlikely to need to wash your bike.
The resort offers laundry services at an additional cost. For convenience, we recommend bringing several kit sets.
The resort offers laundry services at an additional cost. For convenience, we recommend bringing several kit sets.
Weather conditions mean you don’t need to think much about off-bike clothes.
The resort offers plenty to do off the bike. At Minthis Resort, you can relax at the wellness spa with indoor pools, thermal suites, sauna, and a range of treatments, or join yoga, pilates, or fitness sessions.
For more active options, there’s an 18-hole golf course, as well as tennis and padel courts. The surrounding area is ideal for walking, with scenic trails and access to local wineries.
Beyond the resort, Paphos offers a wide range of options for non-cycling companions: beaches, coastal walks, cafés and restaurants, as well as historical sites such as archaeological parks and ancient ruins. Boat trips, wine tasting, and exploring the old town are all easy to arrange, making it simple to fill the day without riding.
For more active options, there’s an 18-hole golf course, as well as tennis and padel courts. The surrounding area is ideal for walking, with scenic trails and access to local wineries.
Beyond the resort, Paphos offers a wide range of options for non-cycling companions: beaches, coastal walks, cafés and restaurants, as well as historical sites such as archaeological parks and ancient ruins. Boat trips, wine tasting, and exploring the old town are all easy to arrange, making it simple to fill the day without riding.
Most participants are native Russian speakers and may use it among themselves. We expect everyone at the camp to also speak English.
There is a Telegram group for participants — ask questions, share photos, and stay in touch after the camp.
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We ask you to wear a helmet
In a group, not wearing a helmet puts extra liability on others in case the non-wearer gets a head injury — whether through one’s own fault or somebody else’s.
Thus, wearing a helmet is a matter of baseline respect for the others, even though you’re not going to crash.
Come on a road or gravel bike
The narrow handlebars let us ride closer to each other — two abreast and when overtaking. This leaves more space for maneuvers.
Moreover, road bars don’t tend to get caught on each other. And in case of a crash the rear-facing bar ends are less likely to cause injuries.
Please don’t ride any of these in the group:
• time-trial, triathlon bikes, or with clip-on bars,
• flat-bar or other bikes with wide handlebars,
• fixed-gear bikes without at least a front brake,
• bikes with malfunctions (e.g. a failed brake).
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