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Unió Ciclista les Franqueses opens up the cycling scene in Les Franqueses

Unió Ciclista les Franqueses opens up the cycling scene in Les Franqueses What started as a student’s high school project is now Catalonia’s most impressive cyclocross track. In Les Franqueses, Marc Sanz from the local cycling team organizes national CX races, gives cycling classes for kids, and maintains a CX track of more than 3 […]

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Catalonia, Culture, Nafent Magazine stories

Alt Empordà, a gravel heaven in Catalonia

Alt Empordà, a gravel heaven in Catalonia Nafent Magazine went on a three-day gravel bike packing tour, and this was our set-up. Nafent got a Ridley Kanzo and a Ridley Electric Kanzo from Eat Sleep Cycle in Girona for this gravel bike packing tour. Nafent was particularly impressed by how stable the Kanzo is and how reliable

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Catalonia, Costa Brava, Culture, Empordà, Gravel, Nafent Magazine stories

Is there a Catalan men continental team in the making?

Is there a Catalan men continental team in the making? Team SmartDry has been active in the Spanish cycling scene for several years now, being a Dutch/ Catalan, Barcelona-based team. At first it was a bunch of guys who ‘just wanted to race high-level races in Spain’. Later they developed their vision and mission. Nowadays,

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Catalonia, Culture, Nafent Magazine stories

Your perfect homemade rice cake

Bars and gels can be a big expense for cyclists who are riding daily. With Guillem Suriñach, the Toroella-based U23 rider, we make 40 rice cakes for only 14 euros. Rice cakes that are nearly as energy-providing as any other sports bar.

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Culture, Nafent Magazine stories, Nutrition