The full collection of Nafent Magazine’s stories. Updated every week with fresh, inspirational routes, experiences and other bike and cycling related storylines.
The Tour de France only shows a small part of what the region has to offer. Beyond the Collada de Toses there are countless beautiful places and roads that are well worth discovering.
Five reasons why the Ripollès should be on your map for cycling Read More »
Cycling 🚴, Nafent Magazine stories, Ripollès, Road
Granollers last witnessed the cycling whirlwind that is the Tour de
France in 1965, the year the peloton thundered through town as they
raced from Barcelona to Perpignan. However, the city’s first dance with
the Tour came even earlier in 1957, when legendary names like Jacques
Anquetil ruled the roads.
60 years in the waiting: Granollers welcomes back the Tour de France Read More »
Barcelona, Catalonia, Cycling 🚴, Nafent Magazine stories, Road
From his base at Ca n’Amat, Balderstone has grown into a well-rounded figure in the pro peloton. Twelve months ago, he stood on the top step of the Spanish national time
trial podium, a result that turned heads and lent him a new kind of weight within the team.
Chasing the Tour de France-dream: Abel Balderstone Read More »
Cycling 🚴, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories, Road
Verona joined Nafent to reflect on the inaugural edition of the
event; Andorra’s only representation with the professional road race calendar.
Race preview: Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica 2026 Read More »
Andorra, Cycling 🚴, Nafent Magazine stories, Road
Run clubs have popped up everywhere across Catalonia – and beyond. Here are Nafent’s favourite run clubs.
The best run clubs in Catalan-speaking territories Read More »
Nafent Magazine stories, Running 🏃
Pau Tena, owner and founder of the Catalan bicycle brand Clementina Bicicleta, lives in Barcelona and designs high-performance racing bikes. But that definition only tells part of the story.
How Clementina Bicicleta was born from Pau Tena Read More »
Barcelona, Catalonia, Culture, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories, Road
2026 marks the 40th year of existance of the local cycling club in Campdevànol, and the passage of the Tour de France on July 6
A special celebration for 40 years of Unió Ciclista Campdevànol Read More »
Culture, Cycling 🚴, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories, Ripollès
“For us, that combination makes Besalú a special base for a cycling trip,” say Lisa and Nash, who run Hopster Boutique Suites, Hopster Restaurant and Hopster Brewery, a consummate offering for a memorable stay on two wheels.
‘You can rush fermentation, and you can’t rush a good ride’ Read More »
Culture, Nafent Magazine stories, Nutrition, Travel
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.
Interview: Oriol Cardona Coll pioneers with Olympic gold medal Read More »
Banyoles, Catalonia, Culture, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories, Running 🏃
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.
Cassà Bike: From after-school activity to producing national champions Read More »
Catalonia, Cycling 🚴, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories
