Barcelona is a great destination for gravel cycling. Well, it is a great destination for any kind of cycling, but as it is a big city, road cycling can be a bit stressful for those not used to cycling sharing the roads with cars. The mountains surrounding Barcelona are beautiful, with plenty of gravel paths, and hidden tracks to enjoy cycling at its best. The Collserola range of mountains, which highest point is Tibidabo, has a lot to offer to those who love cycling. The highlight is possibly the so-called Carretera de les Aigües (translated from the Catalan language: water road). It is a 10 km long path overlooking the city. An amazing balcony from which you can see the whole city. But it is not only the mountains surrounding Barcelona. Also very interesting is Serralada Prelitoral, leading north Barcelona, with big amount of mountain paths to enjoy with a gravel bike. Another nice path follow river Besos on the north part of the city and also following Llobregat river on south. A very nice option for gravel bikes is linking Barcelona with Girona. This nice town north Catalonia has become one of the biggest cycling destinations in the world. Especially for road cycling but also for gravel cycling. No need to say that the nice weather all year long makes possible to do the gravel routes from January to December. Great experience!
Barcelona is a great destination for gravel cycling. Well, it is a great destination for any kind of cycling, but as it is a big city, road cycling can be a bit stressful for those not used to cycling sharing the roads with cars. The mountains surrounding Barcelona are beautiful, with plenty of gravel paths,
Gravel cycling from Barcelona to Girona is a great experience. Gravel cycling is becoming more and more popular all over the world. We all love the feeling of speed that we get on the road bike. But at the same time we love the safety that gravel paths offer. Gravel bike is the answer to this feeling. Also in Catalonia, gravel cycling is becoming big. Barcelona, in spite of being a big city has a lot of gravel paths (especially in the Collserola range of mountains surrounding the city). No need to say much about Girona, which has become a great cycling destination (the best in the world?) also for gravel cycling. Then putting together both cities (Barcelona and Girona) is a doable challenge that can be done on a gravel bike, in a very nice and safe way. No climbing included, then it can be a very doable ride for any cyclist. The estimated time for this trip is 4,5-5,00 hours. Once arrived at Girona, it is worth to take a picture at the Cathedral, then having lunch at some of the cycling coffee shops/restaurants (La Fabrica and the recently opened Hors Categorie are our favorites!). Then, head to the train station in Girona and we are back in Barcelona in about 1 hour 20 minutes. This is a full day cycling experience! Our Barcelona-Girona gravel cycling tour is an amazing tour linking those 2 amazing cities in just 113 km. Join us!
Gravel cycling from Barcelona to Girona is a great experience. Gravel cycling is becoming more and more popular all over the world. We all love the feeling of speed that we get on the road bike. But at the same time we love the safety that gravel paths offer. Gravel bike is the answer to
Cycling in classic bikes has become a true passion for many cyclists. Also in Barcelona, of course. Possibly the first big event on classic bikes was the Italian Eroica. As time passed by, the Eroica became the "Strade Bianche" which now, by the way, is a prestigious professional spring classic. There are some rules which have to be obeyed in the classic bikes events. Bike has to be built before 1987, shifting with levers in the frame, no clip-in pedals (strap pedals). Of course nothing about disc breaks and electronic shifting!! Another nice thing about these events is that you have to be dressed in old cycling clothes. Of course not a helmet (cycling caps are welcome!). Many participants wear old wool jerseys and some of them have a tire around the chest, like in the old cycling times. Feeding zones are also...special. No isotonic water o energetic drinks, just plain water and wine. No gels or modern sticky bars, just bread, cheese and ham. This is it. As said before, cycling in classic bikes is becoming more and more popular. Also in Barcelona. The most popular ride on classic bikes is "La Pedals de clip", which takes place in Sant Martí Sarroca, in the Penedes wine region south Barcelona. Next 2020 the date is May 10th and you have 2 routes, 80 and 47 km long. And remember, this is not about being fast, this is about showing off your nice old bike and wear the old cycling clothes you kept hidden in your wardrobe! Have fun!!
Cycling in classic bikes has become a true passion for many cyclists. Also in Barcelona, of course. Possibly the first big event on classic bikes was the Italian Eroica. As time passed by, the Eroica became the “Strade Bianche” which now, by the way, is a prestigious professional spring classic. There are some rules which
No doubt gravel bikes are becoming more and more popular. Also in Barcelona and Catalonia gravel cycling is more and more usual. We all feel safer in gravel paths with no traffic, and around Barcelona we have a lot of nice paths in the mountains surrounding the city. In Collserola range of mountains, we have lots of nice paths to get with a gravel bike. Especially, let me recommend the so-called Carretera de les Aigües (water road), an amazing gravel path overlooking Barcelona for over 10 km. When we hit the road again, gravel bikes are not much slower than conventional road bikes! Typically, with 35 mm tires, road bike handlebar and disc breaks, the gravel bike looks and feels like a road bike, no doubt. We are offering gravel bikes to rent in Barcelona and all of Catalonia. Nice Specialized Diverge, by the way. We are also offering our Barcelona Girona gravel ride in just 115 km, a great way to put together both cities! Nice ride to Girona, then some lunch in one of the cycling coffee shops in Girona then and come back to Barcelona by train in hardly one hour in a fast, safe, on-time, convenient train. You see, gravel cycling in Barcelona is becoming really popular. Will you join us on our next adventure?
No doubt gravel bikes are becoming more and more popular. Also in Barcelona and Catalonia gravel cycling is more and more usual. We all feel safer in gravel paths with no traffic, and around Barcelona we have a lot of nice paths in the mountains surrounding the city. In Collserola range of mountains, we have
From next season we are also offering cyclocross (gravel) bikes to rent. We have some Specialized Diverge, nice gravel bikes which open a new horizon of rides around Barcelona. Getting your bike into non asphalted paths will make you ride safer and will enjoy some new prospectives of cycling in Barcelona... Also, this is fun for mud lovers... Picture by Sergi Ros de Mora @rosdemora
From next season we are also offering cyclocross (gravel) bikes to rent. We have some Specialized Diverge, nice gravel bikes which open a new horizon of rides around Barcelona. Getting your bike into non asphalted paths will make you ride safer and will enjoy some new prospectives of cycling in Barcelona… Also, this is fun
We are sure that gravel bikes (same as ebikes!) have a great future ahead. A gravel bike opens a wide range of paths and loops which you cannot reach with a conventional road bike. Specially in a big city like Barcelona, with the Collserola mountains surrounding the city, with lots of gravel paths for cycling! Thicker tyres, disc breaks, those are the main differences between a road bike and a gravel bike (cyclocross bike in fact). But also having the road bike handlebar and the same kind of shifting. We have already available to rent some Specialized Diverge E5 Sport for our customers, ready to roll and ready to offer you some new experiences!
We are sure that gravel bikes (same as ebikes!) have a great future ahead. A gravel bike opens a wide range of paths and loops which you cannot reach with a conventional road bike. Specially in a big city like Barcelona, with the Collserola mountains surrounding the city, with lots of gravel paths for cycling!
