Overview

You've made it to Girona! The historical gem of northern Catalonia, it's a city that has been home to many pro cyclists who have been lured in by the incredible riding and culture. Today, you'll meet your guides and become acquainted with your group, get expertly fit to your Trek Domane bike with Di2 electronic shifting, and warm up on a short, self-guided ride to spin out your travels. Choose from one of our classic selection of routes — Canet d'Adri is a great ride to start with but it's all up to you. Or opt to check-in to your hotel room and meet us for dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants to meet the rest of the group and share some stories over a delicious meal.

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Your guides will lead you out of the Old Town of Girona towards the small town of Sant Marti Sacalm. You'll be surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, rolling farmland, and stunning views of the Pyrenees mountains. The town is a popular destination for cyclists, particularly those who are looking for challenging mountain climbs. The roads around Sant Marti Sacalm offer some of the most scenic and challenging routes in the region. Grab a quick lunch before beginning your return to Girona where dinner will be on your own this evening. Your guides will happily provide their favorite recommendations.

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Today, set out on a picturesque adventure right from your home base, with plenty of route options to choose from. We'll start together, and ride from the hotel to the tranquil Lake of Banyoles, where the avid option splits off for a special treat, climbing the Rocacorba, a secret training climb used by pros to test their fitness. Treat yourself to sweeping views of the majestic Pyrenees, under a banner of blue sky, as you ride this relatively short but punchy ascent (just shy of nine miles or 14 km with an average grade of 6.5%). Then it's back to your hotel for a little relaxation before dinner together. For those in your group who have booked the first four days of the 7-day itinerary, this will be your last evening all together. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your trip so far and say farewell to these new friends.

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We've reached the middle of the week, and for many Ride Camp guests, that means a free day to travel, sightsee, or just relax by the pool. Of course, you can also choose to ride more. You can grab your Garmin and a route card to set off on a self-guided adventure towards Lake Banyoles, which takes you a different way out of Girona, offering rolling terrain and picture perfect scenery along the water. Girona is chock-full of hidden routes. For those who want to explore the town, feel free to take advantage of a walking tour, or visit one of the many cafes run by ex-pro cyclists. The Girona market is also a popular stop, where you can shop for local breads, produce, cheese, and crafts. Dinner will be together as a group to welcome some new arrivals, share what you've seen, and prepare for the second half of our adventure!

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It's back to the bike in a big way if you go on the avid option today. The route heads to the Massif Guilleries, or the Guilleries mountain range that separates Girona and Barcelona. There's plenty of climbing on tap, with close to 10,000 feet over 95 miles if you choose to go big. Explore every rise and run as you traverse the nooks and crannies that you won't find on any other cycling vacation, including Sant Hilari, a quiet, picturesque climb and part of the classic Girona KOM catalog. You'll stop for a picnic along the way, and get back just in time to shower, relax, and head into town for dinner on your own. This is a quintessential ride camp kind of day!

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We're headed back toward Costa Brava on today's itinerary, with another 40-75 miles depending on how you feel today. The first climb comes quick, right outside of Girona, as a great warm-up and leg-opener. Then, it's a few kilometers of open roads before you arrive in Cassa de la Selva, interestingly known as the cork capital of Spain. If you're in for the full day, we'll head to Costa Brava once again for a quick view of the sights and sounds of the sea before turning back toward home base. Tonight we'll dine as a group, toasting a week of big miles and bigger smiles that could only be described as perfecto!

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Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye to Girona. Hopefully your legs are well worn from the great rides you have done but if not, feel free to choose from one of our many self-guided ride options to cap off your trip. We can recommend a perfect final spin for a beautiful loop with some rolling terrain to finish off the week. The Els Àngels Loop is a great way to cap off the week if you'd like more elevation or ask our guides for their favorite mellow spin. Then, you'll say your goodbyes and depart Girona with the souvenir that matters most: fitness.