Sjors, Author at Nafent Magazine

Interview: Oriol Cardona Coll pioneers with Olympic gold medal

After Oriol Cardona Coll claimed Olympic gold, the first person he sought was his father. In a quiet, emotional moment, years of dedication came full circle. Raised by a pioneer of ski mountaineering, Oriol’s journey began long before the sport reached the Olympic stage. Nearly three decades later, he stood at the top in Milano-Cortina, making history for Spain and for the sport itself.

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Banyoles, Catalonia, Culture, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories, Running 🏃

Cassà Bike: From after-school activity to producing national champions

Cassà Bike started as a small training school with the aim of introducing children to cycling in a fun and educational way. Over the years, and thanks to the commitment of families, coaches, and riders, the school has evolved into a reference point in the area.

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Catalonia, Cycling 🚴, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories

Matyáš Kopecký: Girona’s streets the path to Unibet Rose Rockets

Matyáš Kopecký joins the Unibet Rose Rockets for 2026 after several seasons with Team Novo Nordisk. The Czech rider talks about his development, his connection to the team through his brother, and why now is the right moment to make the move.

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Cycling 🚴, Interviews

Limitless running and a pleasant stay: La Carpa Apartments

La Carpa is right by the water, so starting a run takes no effort. You step outside and you’re already on the path. Inside, the apartment is well-equipped and comfortable, with good beds and a kitchen that covers what you need without fuss. It’s the kind of place where you settle in quickly and don’t think about it again.

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Banyoles, Catalonia, Culture, Running 🏃

Ernesto Abad, locked onto the road ahead for innovation with ISB Sport

Innovation is already here, but what comes next? Abad explains that
bearing evolution from a design perspective is complex and largely
driven by major multinationals. For ISB Sport, the challenge lies less
in new designs and more in securing future production.

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Cycling 🚴, Gravel, Interviews, Mountain biking, Nafent Magazine stories, Road

Need for speed with Wednesday Worlds

Need for speed with Wednesday Worlds One of the fastest group rides on the planet Jake Warman brought a bit of Australian culture with him when he moved to Girona three years ago: fast ‘chop’ and roll-through rides, not dissimilar to a race (at times). Wednesday Worlds in Girona that way has become one

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Culture, Cycling 🚴, Girona, Road

Ride like a local in Girona: Bravissimo Cool Apartments

Bravissimo Cool Apartments: Ride like a local in Girona The streets of Girona’s Old Town are still quiet when I roll my bike out the door at dawn, cleats clicking on the ancient cobblestones. I clip in, bid good day to the cathedral towers above me, and within minutes I’m grinding up Els Àngels. The

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Catalonia, Culture, Girona, Nafent Magazine stories

Born from passion: Quetzal Sportswear

Quetzal Sportswear was born from a passion for sport and the desire to create technical apparel that combines design, quality, and a human touch.

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Cycling 🚴, Girona, Interviews

Genis Grau: Trusting running instincts and intuition on the road to LA28

We meet Genís Grau in Olot on a calm winter, Sunday morning, when the mist still hangs low between the volcanic hills of the Garrotxa.

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Girona, Interviews, La Garrotxa, Nafent Magazine stories, Nutrition, Triathlon 🏊

Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí: In the heart of Catalonia’s best cycling region

In a fully restored 18th-century watermill in Sant Esteve de Llémena, Hotel Vall Amagada del Molí is about to open its doors. Run by Dutch cycling enthusiasts, a stay here promises to be a true cycling experience.

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Catalonia, Culture, Cycling 🚴, Girona, Travel, Vall de Llémena

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