Playing in the Pros’ Back Yard: Girona Cycling Gran Fondo

From Cyclist UK

It has long been said that this part of Spain is a cyclist’s paradise…

The road rises and falls, flanked by farmland.

Any cars we encounter allow us plenty of room – Girona’s drivers are used to sharing the roads with groups of cyclists on any day of the week – while the police hold up the traffic at junctions and roundabouts so we can dash down the first quick descents of the day without breaking our speed.

Aided by a healthy sense of camaraderie between strangers, the first 25km of the ride flies by before we’re pitched onto the first – and nastiest – climb of the day.

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