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Man cycles perimeter of island for thyroid cancer

October 25, 2022

A 24-year-old cycled around the entire island in just one day over the weekend to raise funds for thyroid cancer.

The incredible feat, accomplished by Alexandros Agrotis, began from Deryneia on Saturday afternoon, where he began a journey through the state-controlled areas through the night.
 
Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, Agrotis, who rides for UCI WorldTeam Israel – Premier Tech and Israel Cycling Academy Continental Team, said that around dawn he reached the Limnitis checkpoint and crossed to the north, where he continued to Kyrenia then Karpasia and back to Deryneia.