Cycling in Catalonia

All the stories Nafent Magazine has ever published online about cycling in Catalonia, and every week there’re coming more.

From fixing helicopters to fixing bikes: Tata Bikes’ owner is a very handy mechanic

From fixing helicopters to fixing bikes: Tata Bikes’ owner is a very handy mechanic In Carrer de la Força in Girona, a brand-new cycling store opened on July 2. Tata Bikes is a flagship store of the American cycling brand Thesis, run by experienced cycling enthusiasts that hope to develop the cycling community in Girona further.

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Girona, Girona cycling guide, Nafent Magazine stories

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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Cycling culture, Cycling in Catalonia, Nafent Magazine stories

On the road with mountain biker Txell Figueras

We tuned in with Txell Figueras for the second edition of Nafent Magazine, in which she talks about the importance of female references in the mountain bike sport. “If I can help grow the discipline I love most by being visible and active on social media, then I am encouraged to do so.”

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Cycling in Catalonia, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories

Are you a fan of big cycling challenges? Well, here is a serious one for you in Catalonia

Are you a fan of big cycling challenges? Well, here is a serious one for you in Catalonia. The Catalan cyclist Marcos Montero decided to organize Ride Across Girona. The first edition will be next August. He did not have to doubt too long about the ideal location for an ultramarathon of 700 kilometers. I

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Cycling in Catalonia, 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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Costa Brava, Cycling culture, Cycling in Catalonia, Empordà, Gravel, Nafent Magazine stories

The Ladies & Gentlemen ride, the oldest gravel event in Catalonia

The Ladies & Gentlemen ride, the oldest gravel event in Catalonia It is the classic on the Catalan gravel calendar, even though it only has a record of five years: the Ladies & Gentlemen ride. What started as a Facebook page organizing a gravel ride of around 80 kilometers, is now one of the most

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Cycling in Catalonia, 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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Cycling culture, Cycling in Catalonia, Nafent Magazine stories
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