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Girona has been called the "Cycling Mecca".<ref>https://www.catalannews.com/sports/item/cycling-mecca-what-makes-girona-so-good-for-bike-riding</ref> What makes Girona good for cycling is its smooth roads, good climate, good range of terrains, nice views, and different places to cycle. | |||
==Cycling routes== | |||
* Use Wikiloc and AllTrails for routes | * Use Wikiloc and AllTrails for routes | ||
* Vies Verdes – Cycling routes around Girona connecting nearby villages and countryside. | * Vies Verdes – Cycling routes around Girona connecting nearby villages and countryside. | ||
* Girona Livin' (Cycling) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1314674945211863 | |||
==Cycling groups== | |||
[[File:2025-04-08 Girona Buddies cycling group ride.JPG|400px|thumb|right|Girona Buddies group bike ride on 8 April 2025]] | |||
*'''Girona Buddies cycling group'''. Join at https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lk6qZsEkCFUHw7t02gFCW5 | |||
*'''Girona Buddies mountain biking group'''. Join at https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGjRTpclLCbFnOM86uw7fV | |||
*'''Knuckleheads (a.k.a. Caps de Suro) cycling group'''. A Strava/WhatsApp group for road cycling in Girona. Road cycling and some gravel rides. Regular group rides: Wednesdays & Sundays from Correos at 9:30 AM. Longest route reaches Olot. There's a WhatsApp group but you need an admin to add you. | |||
**WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kdpjv9lvlWmDNoEFGeQ7MU | |||
**Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1245460 | |||
**Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knuckleheads_capsdesuru_girona/ | |||
*'''Girona Livin' (Cycling)'''. A Facebook group with over 3,000 members. However, it's more focused on community posts — things like buying/selling gear, housing, or people moving in and out. You might not find regular group ride announcements there, but it can still be useful for connecting with other cyclists or asking about local routes. Join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1314674945211863 | |||
==Girocleta== | |||
For Girocleta (Girona's city-wide rental bike scheme), go to [[Transport_in_Girona#Girocleta]]. | |||
Latest revision as of 23:28, 8 April 2025
Girona has been called the "Cycling Mecca".[1] What makes Girona good for cycling is its smooth roads, good climate, good range of terrains, nice views, and different places to cycle.
Cycling routes[edit]
- Use Wikiloc and AllTrails for routes
- Vies Verdes – Cycling routes around Girona connecting nearby villages and countryside.
Cycling groups[edit]
- Girona Buddies cycling group. Join at https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lk6qZsEkCFUHw7t02gFCW5
- Girona Buddies mountain biking group. Join at https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGjRTpclLCbFnOM86uw7fV
- Knuckleheads (a.k.a. Caps de Suro) cycling group. A Strava/WhatsApp group for road cycling in Girona. Road cycling and some gravel rides. Regular group rides: Wednesdays & Sundays from Correos at 9:30 AM. Longest route reaches Olot. There's a WhatsApp group but you need an admin to add you.
- Girona Livin' (Cycling). A Facebook group with over 3,000 members. However, it's more focused on community posts — things like buying/selling gear, housing, or people moving in and out. You might not find regular group ride announcements there, but it can still be useful for connecting with other cyclists or asking about local routes. Join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1314674945211863
Girocleta[edit]
For Girocleta (Girona's city-wide rental bike scheme), go to Transport_in_Girona#Girocleta.
