A typical day goes like this: breakfast on the terrace facing the sea, a quick chat about the route, then out onto the road. Chris plans each day around what you want to get out of the week, whether that's building fitness for a sportive, preparing for a multi-day challenge, or just getting stronger on the climbs. Some routes on the sample week are marked as dedicated training routes, with the rest mixing hard efforts and easier riding. Expect around 80km and 1,000m of climbing on the bigger days.

The roads are the reason to come. The comparison the operator makes is Alpine-style climbs plus Mallorca-style coastal roads, but without the traffic or the crowds of other cyclists. Breaks run in spring and autumn, when the tourists have gone home but the sun is still out, so roads are quiet and temperatures are good for long days in the saddle.

The routes take in some seriously old places. You ride past and through ancient sites, cross what's described as the oldest standing bridge in the world, ride up to the volcano at Methana, and head to Nafplio for a coffee in Greece's first capital. One day includes a ride out to an island and a full loop of it. Coffee stops and bakeries are part of the plan, not an afterthought.

Chris is the person you'll ride with. He has competed for Great Britain at the amateur World Championships, ridden in over 80 countries, and is the oldest Briton to have climbed Mont Ventoux six times in 24 hours. He's happy to talk training ideas, pacing and practical lessons from decades of riding. You can see more of his routes on Strava before you book.

What makes this different from a bigger cycling camp is the flexibility. Breaks officially start on Saturdays, but you can usually arrive and leave on any day and stay for any number of nights within a week. Routes are set day by day for the group or for you alone, so if you want a recovery spin after a hard day, that's what you do.

After the ride, it's a swim in clear water, lunch at a taverna, and an afternoon off at the villa overlooking the sea. If you're not bringing your own bike, high-end road bikes and e-bikes can be hired through a partner chain of Greek bike shops.

What's included

- Accommodation in a sea-facing room with balcony, A/C and ensuite - Locally sourced breakfast every day - Daily refreshments - Pre-trip support - Daily ride planning and routes tailored to your goals - Guided rides with Chris

What's not included

- Flights - Lunches and dinners at local tavernas - Bike hire (£30–£60 per day) - Airport transfers (not listed as included) - Travel insurance - Personal expenses