Interviews with some of the most inspirational people related to the Catalan cycling scene.
For the Japanese team Ukyo, the Catalan professional cyclist travels the world to compete in races that generally don’t find their way on (international) television. Racing in Indonesia is what Prades has amused most – so far.
Racing for a Japanese professional team: marvelled Prades enjoys every moment Read More »
Culture, Cycling 🚴, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories
From being homeless to winning professional cycling races: Nystrom’s incredible story Felipe Nystrom won’t ring a bell for many cycling fans across the world. Those who follow cyclocross might know the Costa Rican better. Nystrom used to be homeless, and used newspapers to stay warm at night. Nowadays he is a semi-professional cyclist, who is
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Culture, Cycling 🚴, Interviews, Nafent Magazine storiesBurgos-BH’sprofessional cyclist Adrià Moreno loves a good old Hors Catégorie climb in his training rides. Starting from his home town Olot, the Catalan cyclist’s favourite destination is the summit of the Coll de la Creueta.
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Bike routes in Catalonia, Catalonia, Cycling 🚴, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories
Albert Torres is one of those cyclists who combines track cycling with competitions on the road. Coming from Menorca did not make it easier for the 32-year-old to make his living by cycling, but now the pro Team Movistar rider is taking on both disciplines very well.
Meeting Albert Torres, the only Menorquin professional cyclist Read More »
Cycling 🚴, Interviews, Mallorca, Nafent Magazine stories
Quiet roads, beautiful sights, and vineyards everywhere. Mireia Benito’s favourite route starts next to her parent’s town: Llorenç del Penedès.
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Cycling 🚴, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories
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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Cycling 🚴, Girona, Girona cycling guide, Gravel, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories, Road
Traveling around the world by bike is addictive: ‘it’s my methadone’ It was not an overnight decision when Ramon Sagues concluded: I want to go on a trip around the world by bike. “It was a feeling inside me, that whispered to my mind for a long time. The hardest part of the decision-making was
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Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories, Travel
Cotter’s long road to recovery: ‘social media gives me new energy every day’ “This is the latest tree planting on my farm, an Austrian Pine. I selected and planted this tree to celebrate the incredible story of Imogen Cotter (…) After four months of surgeries and excruciating physio, she is back in the saddle (…)
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Cycling 🚴, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories
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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Catalonia, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories
Brustenga finished the race that inspired him to start riding bikes After Marc Brustenga made the short journey home from the Volta a Catalunya, he realized: “this was a super hard week of racing, but it is so great to have finished my home race.” The Volta was iconic for what he is going through:
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Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories
