Our first GiRodeo, A devilishly delightful weekend of gravel riding, custom bikes and craft beer
Wait, what on earth is the GiRodeo? Well, the short answer can be found above.
Discover the best of gravel cycling in Catalonia, where quiet backroads, forest tracks and mountain trails create endless opportunities for adventure. From the rolling landscapes around Girona to the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean coast, Catalonia has become one of Europe’s leading gravel destinations. Explore our route guides, destination features, bikepacking adventures, gear reviews and inspiring stories to help you get the most from every ride. Whether you’re new to gravel cycling or an experienced rider searching for your next challenge, Nafent Magazine is your guide to exploring Catalonia on two wheels.
Wait, what on earth is the GiRodeo? Well, the short answer can be found above.
The M&M Gravel Grinder in Montseny, your next gravel event The Natural Park of Montnegre i el Corredor and the emblematic Montseny have mysterious and spectacular areas for cycling. This is the starting point of M&M Gravel Grinder, a new event that will live its first edition during the weekend of May 13- 14, 2023.
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Catalonia, Costa Brava, Cycling 🚴, Gravel, Nafent Magazine storiesLa Garba, the unique gravel event in the Terres de l’Ebre On the first of April, L’Ampolla will once again be the epicentre of cycling tourism in the Terres de l’Ebre. The third edition of La Garba touches base with the beautiful area in the south of Catalonia, a sporting event that aims to provide
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Culture, Cycling 🚴, Gravel, Nafent Magazine stories, Terres de l'EbreSince the first gravel competitions appeared in Catalonia, Ponts turned into one of the gravel paradises in the area. This has caused the incredible transformation of a town that was formerly just an intermediate stop.
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Culture, Cycling 🚴, Gravel, Nafent Magazine storiesThey are stronger, lighter and more compact than any other inner tube you have seen before: Tubolito bicycle tubes are setting new standards in the world of inner tubes.
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Culture, Cycling 🚴, Gravel, Nafent Magazine stories, RoadFrom 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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Cycling 🚴, Girona, Girona cycling guide, Gravel, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories, RoadTackling the inequalities facing women’s cycling whilst simultaneously fighting the climate crisis – Mike Duff and Michelle Wilson face any challenge with passion and enthusiasm.
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Culture, Gravel, Nafent Magazine storiesAlt 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 storiesThe 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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Catalonia, Gravel, Nafent Magazine storiesOn the ninth of April, the area southwest of Tarragona is the playground of the gravel and mountain bike event ‘La Garba’. Cyclists of all levels can join and ride unique routes in the nature reserve.
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