Gran Fondo Girona

The Girona Gran Fondo is a fantastic chance to ride the roads that the professionals also do for training

Grade

Moderate

When 2024

TBC

Accommodation

4* Hotel

Price 4* Hotel

from €495

Road bike

€150

From: €495

Description

Gran Fondo Girona

Guided Cycling Tour Gran Fondo Girona
PLEASE NOTE FOR 2024 THERE IS NO GF GIRONA 

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Gran Fondo Girona

About 70 kilometers north of Barcelona, you find Girona. This small Catalan town is famous for its road cycling-friendly surroundings; it’s not a coincidence a lot of professional road cyclists from all over the world choose Girona as their home base. The most famous inhabitant of Girona used to be Lance Armstrong, but road cyclists like Tyler Hamilton and David Millar lived in the city for large parts of their careers. At the moment, Girona is for example home for Steven Kruijswijk, Robert Gesink, and Daniel Martin. Big chance you’ll bump into one of them when you wander the cozy little streets of the old town.

This lively city will always hold something in store to delight you Immerse in the old city of Girona in the evening with its large cobblestone streets and steep stairs. Catalunya, Spain, has long been known for the quality of its riding, its labyrinth of twisty medieval streets with hidden restaurants. And now comes the chance to enjoy a Gran Fondo in the greatest cycling city in the world. The regular route of 125km is the GF loop. The die-hards go for the full track of 142km including the new Rocacorba climb! So jump on your road bike and cycle the Gran Fondo Girona in Spain.

Experience an unforgettable cycling experience in Girona

  • 3 nights in a four-star hotel in Girona
  • All Breakfast
  • Pasta Party
  • The medieval city of Girona
  • Racer package and goody bag
  • Gran Fondo Girona entry
  • Optional road bike rental from € 150
  • Wander through Girona and discover the tourist attractions, festivals, restaurants, and cultural events
Day 1
Check in
Check-in around 14.00 at your hotel in Girona. At the office, you can get your bike and there is time to ask for all kinds of info in and around Girona.
Day 2
Morning training ride
Today there will be an organized morning training ride. In front of the bicycle shop in Girona starts a warm-up ride. About 70 kilometers north of Barcelona, you find Girona. This small Catalan town is famous for its road cycling-friendly surroundings; it’s not a coincidence a lot of professional road cyclists from all over the world choose Girona as their home base. The most famous inhabitant of Girona used to be Lance Armstrong, but also road cyclists like Tyler Hamilton and David Millar lived in the city for large parts of their careers. Big chance you’ll bump into one of them when you wander the cozy little streets of the old town.
Day 3
Gran Fondo Girona 125 km - 142 km
The Girona Gran Fondo is a 125km circuit through some of the most picturesque parts of Catalunya. Accessible for all levels of road cyclists, the Gran Fondo takes riders along stunning roads to the historic village of Santa Pau and beyond. All riders are sure to enjoy this self-set-paced ride! After the success of the last events, the organization unchanged the route with a breathtaking ride through Girona. The die-hards go for the full track of 142km including the new Rocacorba climb!
Day 4
Departure day
Departure day... Time to say goodbye, a good flight back home, or a pleasant stay in Spain.
Medical
Medical Certificate
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE You must have a Medical Sports Certificate which was issued within 6 months of the event, which must be presented at race registration. This should state: 'The data of the athlete' the indication of the sport for which it required the visit to the doctor: CYCLING the statement of the sports doctor that THE ATHLETE, ON THE BASE OF MEDICAL CONTROL, DOES NOT HAVE CONTRAINDICATIONS

Airport

  • The most important gateway to/from Barcelona is the international airport ‘L’ Aeroport del Prat’. With over more than 25 million passengers per year, Barcelona Airport has the second biggest airport in Spain after Madrid. There are many regular flights to/from Europe.
  • The second airport in Catalonia is Girona Airport. Girona Airport “Costa Brava “is a very important hub to the Pyrenees and the nearby tourist destinations like Malgrat de Mar, Blanes, Lloret de Mar, and Rosas. Girona airport is situated approximately 100 km away from Barcelona. The airport doesn’t have a railway station. First, you take the bus to Girona and from here trains run every half hour to Barcelona.

Train

  • From Barcelona airport. Every half hour trains leave for the main stations in Barcelona. Take the Renfe train line that leads you to Plaza Catalunya, Arco de Triomf, or Clot-Arago. Mostly the stations have connections to other metro stations.

Busses

  • Every 15 minutes the Aerobus A1 leaves from Barcelona airport (terminals A & B) to the center of Barcelona. In terminal B you will find other bus lines leaving for many cities nearby Barcelona. From 23.00 to 04.15 you can take the night bus 106 to Barcelona.
  • The best option from Girona airport is the bus. The bus ride takes you one and a half hours to downtown Barcelona. In front of the arrival hall, you can find the bus stop. There are three options, you can leave for Girona, Costa Brava Resorts, or Barcelona.



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  • 3 nights in 4* star hotel in Girona
  • All Breakfast
  • Training ride on Saturday
  • Gran Fondo Girona inscription
  • Pasta Party
  • GF Package included Goodie Bag
  • Race Number Timed Section (Rocacorba Challenge)
  • 4 Feed Zones - Pre-Fondo Party 1 Day Individual Insurance - Finisher’s Medal
  • Airfares & Taxi fares
  • Road bike rental €150
  • Insurance
  • Drinks & Dinners

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