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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

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

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

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 Monells Summum: discovering a cycling paradise

The hotel’s building dates back all the way to the 15th century and
thus has seen centuries of history. Though its original purpose is
unclear, it was likely connected to the town’s busy market life. Today,
the building has been beautifully restored, combining historic
features with modern comforts, making it a great place to explore the
region.

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Culture, Cycling 🚴, Nafent Magazine stories

Cycling in groups in Girona: A list of group rides in Girona and surroundings

In Girona and surroundings, one can join a group ride nearly every day. Find out about social rides in Girona here.

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Culture, Cycling 🚴, Girona, Nafent Magazine stories

Villacidro Gravel Cycling Guide – riding Sardinia’s wild southwest

A complete gravel cycling guide to Villacidro, a quiet town in southwest Sardinia. Discover our favourite gravel route, the best cafés, places to sleep, and what to do off the bike in one of the island’s most untouched areas.

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Bike tours, Bikepacking, Culture, Cycling 🚴, Nafent Magazine stories, Travel

Masia Can Pou: Holidaying on the slopes of Rocacorba

“I rediscovered my love of riding on the slopes of Montseny — now I ride on Rocacorba.”

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Banyoles, Culture, Cycling 🚴, Girona, Nafent Magazine stories

Niche Mobility: Girona-based company reinventing bike motors

In a quiet corner of Girona, in the direction of Els Angéls, great minds come together in the industrial area next to the university. A group of engineers, also keen cyclists, are reinventing bike motors and how e-bikes equipped with this revolutionary technology shift gears.

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Cycling 🚴, Girona, Nafent Magazine stories