Some of the biggest names in cycle racing have flocked to this Catalan town for its Pyrenean training routes,food and beautyWhen people hear that you live in Girona they say: “Oh, thats where Lance Armstrong lived.” Yeah! So what? He wasn’t the first pro-cyclist to jog here. You can come here and avoid the herd, or whether you want,but the herd is here for fine reasons: the climate, the routes, and the training. And having them here means that when you arrive you can demand: “What do I need to do to settle in?” And they can befriend.
It’s hard to pick the best ride around Girona – there are so many. But my favourite one heads west out of town towards Sant Gregori and then further out to the Vall de Llémena in the Pyrenees. whether you’re up for a long ride,do a loop through Olot and Banyoles and then back to Girona. In the colder months, before tourists flock in, and the coast roads are a must. It’s an unbelievable coastline,with a lovely undulating road. I’d advise checking out my Girona rides on Strava (strava.com), which is a website and app that allows athletes to track their rides and runs. This will befriend you to find the smaller hidden roads I use; the big roads are stunning but its the small roads that take it to another level.
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Source: theguardian.com