The Hunt For The Perfect Cycling Destination | Girona, The Costa Brava
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- 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
Mavic
Music from Epidemic Sounds.
Full article here: cyclingtips.co...
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……..
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.
This is quickly becoming a favorite channel!
Wonderful edition and good tips.
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
I live just a little further south of the Costa Brava good cycling roads and cycling culture too
Fabulous little film.
Fantástico, un bonito reportaje. Congratulations.
You guys should consider an update - I’m here now and there’s been a considerable backlash against overcrowding and rich cycle tourism by the locals. So many people have flocked here they’ve displaced Catalonians. Worth another look.
Thanks for the feedback. I have visited a few times since filming this and it certainly is different to even a few years back. - Dave
Finally a keen cyclist with a bike that anyone with regular paychecks can afford!
Lovely video, I'm going!
my god this is brilliant video
thank you so much guys
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.
Thanks for the kind words.
Great vid Dave! Next family holiday for sure.
Unreal
I'll be there in a month....can't wait!
Just need to tell you I loved this video!
excellent
Nice one by cycling's Guy Martin 😉
That made me laugh, cheers. I just need a neat Ford Transit and I'll be that bit closer to being like him 😉
Great piece CyclingTips.
Wow, great video making me want to go back again. And fun to see myself 9:29 into the video :D
The CT team is on fire with all the content you guys are putting out recently.
I love the way you edited the video, awesome.
Just booked a holiday to Majorca. Wish I’d gone here now 😩. Great review 👍
Majorca is great too, just so many cars though. There's always next year.
Great watch Dave!
Cheers, good location to play about on the bike. - Dave
I am soooo changing my traveling plans after watching this vid. Thought of going to Amalfi but not anymore. Thx!
Great video
another great video guys, i just hope you continue all year long !
We sure will try our hardest.
Great video.. thank you
Come inland a little, to the west 40mins, and it's better! Less traffic. More variety, spectacular climbs. #osonaunfiltered
Is that an invite ;)
@@VeloVeloVeloTV yes mate definitely! If you're interested, June 6-9th, special weekend offer, all inclusive with a sportive on the Sunday.
@@massivecompacthalo3330 Do you have a link to check it out, along with recommendations for visitors (rentals, routes, etc.)?
@@dwabra yes if you go to www.osonacyclingtour.es or their Facebook, Instagram page, you'll find details. Any specific questions send us an email. Be happy to help!
I'm visiting the area in a month...where do I go to check it out?
We live in this area sorry to many bikes !!
Thank you, very nice video. Would it be possible for you to share some strava/gpx rides on the area?
I didn't use a computer on the bike so don't have any, sorry. But honestly you can't go wrong what ever direction you head in. Plus there are a heap of group rides everyday.
go away Covid -- I need some Girona time
Nice video! What time of year is this? There is a surprising lack of vehicles on the roads!
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.
It is on my bucket list....I will do it as soon as we can fly again... May see you there!
Hola Jesus! Estoy planeando ir. Como te contacto?
@@pdrvn1 jgalibier@hotmail.com
@@jfvanschalkwyk of course, let me know when youre comming.
@@Jesus-mg9ee Thank you !!!
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.
There seems to be so many good places. We will have to at some point find the budget to visit more of Spain. I used to live in the Basque region. I loved it there too.
Where in Spain do you recommend which has the sea and mountains and good bike riding?
@@gadgetgrader People seem to enjoy the Costa Blanca as it caters for cyclists, check out Citrus Cycling if you are interested. I personally prefer being up the coast as it's quieter. Check out around Alcossebre. You can see from Strava heat maps there are some interesting climbs but flat along the coast. This zone you are better opting for self catering accommodation as it's less well known for cyclists but is a cheap option.
Girona is overrated IMO. Which is great cos the place is teeming with wannabes and IG influencers leaving the rest of Spain nice and quiet
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.
It's a small city/town so it really wouldn't make much difference. -Dave
@@VeloVeloVeloTV thanks Dave.
the roads look rough. What is the best road with the best smoothest pavement? Best Ive seen is backside of Mt Palomar, Sd.
From the short time I've spent there, it seems that there are loads of good roads. One of the many reasons the pros live there. - Dave
Great video! I'm trying to figure what road is that around 5:36 ? It seems to be near Cadaqués ?
Yep, it's the road out to Far de cap de Creus to the North East of Cadaqués. You're not actually allowed to ride on some of the little roads in the Tudela Park, so just pay attention to the signage when there.
@@skunkbird Thanks for the response. Much appreciated.
Would like to have the places visited in video listed... cannot understand the dialect :D
Manne its not a dialect it’s an accent.......Manchester actually........embrace diversity, don’t wait to be spoon fed
I just love the accent, sounds so layback n relaxed.
;)
Can we just have a vid where he says “camaraderie” over and over?
I'll get working on one now.
Say good bye to all this come brexit time
Not 'ExPat' the word you are looking for is immigrant........
Emigrant (synonym for expat) and immigrant are both true at the same time. Which one you use depends on the context and the perspective you want to look at it from.
What is up with his hair? He still living in the 80s.