Girona is one of Europe’s most important cycling cities. Professional riders are drawn here by smooth, safe, quiet roads; the mild year-round weather; a wide range of challenging climbs; and varied landscapes (farmland, forests, mountains, beaches, and even volcanoes)[1]. The city sits between the Costa Brava and the Pyrenees, making it ideal for training. Many famous cyclists, including Lance Armstrong, Bradley Wiggins and David Millar, have lived in Girona, and dozens of professionals still use it as a base today. Popular local climbs include Rocacorba, Els Àngels, Sant Hilari, and Sant Grau, all easily reached from the city centre.[2]
Velòdrom Odeon GironaVelòdrom Odeon Girona is a high-end bike shop and café in an old refurbished theatre. It sells bikes and biking gear, like clothing. The building it was in was built in the 19th century as a theatre, but stood abandoned and in disrepair for many years. After a four-year renovation and a 2 million euro investment, it reopened in 2025 as Velòdrom Odeon Girona. Pujada de Sant Domènec 6
Eat Sleep Cycle is a bike shop, bike rental shop, apparel store, bike and cycling cafe. Carrer del Vern 3
Biking Point Girona is a large central store with a workshop, bikes, accessories and nutrition. Opened in 2014. Carrer de Barcelona 33, 17002.
Trek Bicycle Girona is a brand-specific shop offering road, gravel, mountain and e-bikes, plus full service and rental. Carrer Nou 33-35, 17001.
Centre Biker Girona is a broad-range shop including e-bikes, MTB, gravel and accessories. Avinguda de Lluís Pericot 1-3, 17003
Bikecat (sometimes spelled Bike Cat) is a boutique cycling shop and tour operator located in the old quarter of Girona offering guided cycling tours, rental bikes (including former professional team bikes)[3], and cycling accessories and apparel. Pujada de Sant Feliu 23, 17004
Bicimarket Girona Centre is a shop and workshop for bikes and accessories. Avinguda Lluís Pericot 1, 17003.
Tata Bikes is a bike shop, rental shop, and workshop. Carrer de la Força 16, 17004
Girocleta is Girona’s bike-sharing scheme. It was launched on 24th September 2009.[4] As of 2024, it has 34 stations and 4,679 users.[4]
It costs €2 per day (with a deposit of €150) or €30 per year. Bikes can be used for 30 minutes at a time before incurring an additional fee of €0.50 per extra 30 minutes.
To take a bike, you go to the screen, enter the code you received by email, and select the bike you want to rent. Then remove the bike.[5]
Rocacorba is one of the most famous cycling climbs in Catalonia.[6] It is a 13.8-kilometre ascent reaching 970 metres. The average gradient is 6.5% but the steepest sections are up to 15%.[6] It is widely used by professional riders training in Girona and is considered one of the classic climbs in Catalonia.[6] David Millar named his private cycling club, the Velo Club Rocacorba, after this climb.[6] Apparently Dan Martin holds the record of 28:38 minutes.[6]
Sea Otter Europe is a 107 km gravel race that takes place in Girona every September. Incidentally, the most popular type of cycling in Girona is apparently gravel cycling.[7]
The University of Girona has a free bicycle loan service for their students and staff. All bicycles must be returned on Friday; bikes cannot be kept over weekends, long weekends, or public holidays.[8] The loan points are:[8]
