Whenever we go for a ride, we’re looking for something special. Something that stirs the senses, and makes us remember everything we love about cycling. On some rides, you might get one transcendental moment. On some, none. But in some special parts of the world, the stars align and you are hit with one magical experience after the next.
Imagine a place with switchbacks coiling up mountainsides; with quiet, smooth roads through a historic, hospitable landscape. A place with coastal views, with cobbles and climbs; a place where the pros choose to live and train. Around you, a rich culture, a slower-paced lifestyle and long days of golden sun, with nothing to do but ride. At night, world-class food and wine.
Sound too good to be true? Maybe.
Huge thanks for making this video happen:
Tourism Costa Brava
Tourism Catalunya
Fuji
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Full article here: https://cyclingtips.com/2019/03/roadtripping-girona-costa-brava/
43 Comments
This is quickly becoming a favorite channel!
Not 'ExPat' the word you are looking for is immigrant……..
I live just a little further south of the Costa Brava good cycling roads and cycling culture too
Had some truly amazing rides and experiences on these roads with Rocacorba Cycling! Recommend HIGHLY to all strong cyclists: https://www.rocacorbacycling.cc/gironacyclingtours
Would like to have the places visited in video listed… cannot understand the dialect 😀
another great video guys, i just hope you continue all year long !
Come inland a little, to the west 40mins, and it's better! Less traffic. More variety, spectacular climbs. #osonaunfiltered
Just booked a holiday to Majorca. Wish I’d gone here now 😩. Great review 👍
The CT team is on fire with all the content you guys are putting out recently.
He's such a great presenter, a real character. Took me a while to warm to him at first, but he's great. Oh, and the region of the Costa Brava looks amazing.
Wow, great video making me want to go back again. And fun to see myself 9:29 into the video 😀
Thank you, very nice video. Would it be possible for you to share some strava/gpx rides on the area?
Lovely video, I'm going!
The attraction of Girona is largely down to having a fantastic city with everything you need off the bike because the traffic around there is terrible. You really need to get into the hills and even there the drivers are nutters. There are many corners of Spain that are overlooked due to the lack of infrastructure. I'm in Lleida province where the roads are much much quieter and neighbouring Huesca is not dissimilar to Provence during springtime. I personally love the Mataraña with it's backdrop of Els Ports, athough I would argue that Castellon province is hard to beat for variety and is a climbers dream if you have the stamina to explore inland.
Say good bye to all this come brexit time
Nice one by cycling's Guy Martin 😉
Great vid Dave! Next family holiday for sure.
Can we just have a vid where he says “camaraderie” over and over?
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I am soooo changing my traveling plans after watching this vid. Thought of going to Amalfi but not anymore. Thx!
I'll be there in a month….can't wait!
Just need to tell you I loved this video!
Great video
Great video.. thank you
Great video! I'm trying to figure what road is that around 5:36 ? It seems to be near Cadaqués ?
What is up with his hair? He still living in the 80s.
I know all roads around Girona, fantàstic place to live and train, If anybody needs any informartion I live in Lloret de Mar. Come to my land.
Great piece CyclingTips.
I love the way you edited the video, awesome.
Really good , thanks , I enjoy cycling and skiing , just retired , divorced and age 58 , looks like a great place to live , I’ll drive over and get an air bnb for 3 months . Would you recommend a place in the centre or on the outskirts ? Liked and subbed.
go away Covid — I need some Girona time
excellent
Girona – Costa Brava – Pirineus. There's no better choice. 💚
Finally a keen cyclist with a bike that anyone with regular paychecks can afford!
Nice video! What time of year is this? There is a surprising lack of vehicles on the roads!
Going to ride in Costa Brava this weekend, weather permitting (which it should). Have ridden in Vic but first time on the coast (Figueres to Llança to Port de la Selva to Roses and Figueres) and looking forward to the scenic vistas overlooking the sea. I have only been riding in Spain 4 months but can attest that Spanish drivers of all motorised vehicles in Catalunya are, indeed, very respectful and cautious of cyclists and I've yet to be subjected to road rage or dangerous behaviour on my bike. Truly an amazing place to cycle and live.
my god this is brilliant video
thank you so much guys
Fabulous little film.
Great watch Dave!
Unreal
I rode Rocacorba 3 weeks ago-probably nearly the slowest man up there-mind you I will be 75 this year and broke my hip 22 months ago……..enjoyed it but it’s a tough climb-especially for someone who lives in Cambridgeshire……..
God bless you for letting my cycling love get to enjoy your excellent video of "Heaven". I most likely
never get to do but you make it real. Thanks ….
Tom Byrne
the roads look rough. What is the best road with the best smoothest pavement? Best Ive seen is backside of Mt Palomar, Sd.