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// Louise Laker

The bike has always been an escape for me - a way to get rid of the stresses of the day, to set myself a physical & mental challenge, to meet great people and have ton of fun. After years of studying, working in the sustainability sector and road racing on the UK circuit, I moved from London to Girona to pursue the dream of professional cycling. Instead, something more incredible happened - I co-founded Eat Sleep Cycle in the cycling capital of Europe, Girona. We create & deliver beautiful cycling tours all over Europe. We love what we do and that shows in our work.

Girona Onyar Collection

Our new Girona Onyar summer collection celebrates the life of the River Onyar & the fresh colours & good vibes of Spring. The kit is a collaboration with Tactic, a local kit manufaturer with a factory just 2 kms from the centre of Girona. We wanted to create a kit with soul, inspired by the […]

Merche Martín Perpiñá’s Basso Venta

Merche grew up in different villages along the Costa Brava. Now she’s a psycologist & lives with her partner Nestor in Girona’s Barri Vell. She currently works as a child and youth psychologist in a health center & is a professor at the University of Girona and the Open University of Catalonia. Basso Venta Basso […]

Oscar’s Ridley Kanzo Adventure

Oscar is from the small village of Esparreguera, nestled in the mountains to the north-west of Barcelona, he’s been ripping up the gravel routes around Vic & will soon be doing the same here in Girona! Oscar came to speak to us last year when he was looking for a gravel bike to help keep […]

Willem Jan’s Basso Astra

Willem Jan is a talented mechanic from Holland, now living in Girona & running the show in the Eat Sleep Cycle workshop. Willem moved to Girona with his partner Annemiek to continue working in the cycling industry & to enjoy perfect conditions for cycling & racing year-round. Willem Jan is a skilled mountain biker but […]

Mick Hoogwerf’s Focus Izalco Max

Mick is the owner of Equipe Girona, a stylish guesthouse here in Girona which he runs with his wife Wilma. After years of working for a big global company Mick wanted to start something not based on excel sheets but run a stay with a heart. After looking at different locations Wilma & Mick found […]

Brent Botha’s Kona Process 134

We thought it would be pretty cool to join our Hub regulars out on a ride & capture them doing what they love most. To kick off our Eat Sleep Cycle Rider series meet Brent Botha & his Kona Process 134.⁠ Brent is a soigneur for Israel Start Up-Nation & a long-time Girona local.  I […]

Meet The Maker: Reyes Soriano – Steel Frames Made By Hand In La Rioja

What is is about a bike? Why do we love to ride? Why invest in working with an artisan to build a one of a kind bicycle, just for you? Reyes Soriano makes custom steel bicycles in his workshop in La Rioja. For him a custom bicycle is more than science, more than a perfect […]

Top Christmas Gifts for Cyclists – The 2020 Edition

Christmas is just around the corner and thoughts are turning to buying gifts for friends and loved ones. If you’re looking to treat someone who is cycling-mad this Christmas, then let our gift guide outlining the top Christmas gifts for cyclists for 2020 inspire you! Gifts for Cyclists Aficionados of cycling can be tricky creatures […]

Bikes in the Breakaway – Tour de France 2020

We are loving watching the Tour de France peleton race it’s way around some of the most spectacular cycling regions in France, and it’s even sweeter to see the race unfold against the odds. We take a look at the bikes making the headlines in stage wins or in breakaways at the Tour de France. […]

A Cyclist’s Guide to Tyre Pressure

The cheapest way to make your bike faster. Aficionados will know that the more sophisticated the tyre, the more knowledge the rider must have to get the most out of the tyre & enable it to perform at its best. As our tyres get wider & pressures get lower, chosing the correct tyre pressure for […]

Ridley Noah Fast Disc Bike Review

Ridley Bikes is a Belgian family run business run by foudner Joachim Aerts (fan of the films by Ridley Scott, hence the name of his bike company). Aerts has created a very cool bike brand, with its HQ & experience centre located in the heart of the Belgian countryside. Ridley are a long-time sponsor of […]

Travel in our ‘New Normal’ World

Protecting our Guests & Guides Travel always has risks & now more than ever the decision to travel or not is a personal one. For those who are ready to travel again & get back in the saddle we’re taking extra precautions to make sure we’re doing everything we can to keep our guests & […]

Focus Izalco Max Disc 9.7 AXS Review

Focus Bikes was founded in 1993 by cyclocross World Champion Mike Kluge & is based in Stuttgart, Germany. Focus has it’s roots in mountain bikes & now leads the way in producing high performance road bikes & e-bikes. The Izalco Max – A Perfect Aero All-Rounder? The Izalco Max is fast, aerodynamic, elegant & light […]

Cyclist’s Guide To Bikepacking

How To Plan A Bikepacking Trip The bikepacking season is well & truly here in Europe. Hot summer weather means packing light & an opportunity to expand your horizons and keep costs to a minimum (or splurge on some luxury hotels of course!). Planning a bike tour is great fun but also requires a bit […]

The Rise of Gravel Cycling in Girona

Girona is firmly on the map as the European road cycling destination of choice for aficionados from all over the globe. It’s network of beautifully paved, quiet roads long climbs, beautiful descents, the Costa Brava, the Pyrenees & the fantastic food scene make Girona a true cycling mecca. But even die-hard roadies are choosing to […]

Cycling Shorts – How to Choose Your Perfect Fit

Cycling shorts are an essential piece of kit for anyone wishing to enjoy a comfortable ride. The all-important chamois is one of just 3 contact points with the bike, meaning it’s extremely important to get the right fit. A great pair of bib shorts coupled with a well fitting saddle can lead to many hours […]

Ridley Kanzo Adventure Bike Review

Gravel cycling is developing from a cool-American niche to a mainstream discipline in cycling. Hundreds of gravel events have sprung up across the world, in a few short years the Strade Bianche has become one of the most important races on the UCI calendar & in January the UCI said it was looking into introducing […]

Sustainable Travel & Responsible Cycling Tours

This is a blog that comes from the heart. Both Lee & I have a background in sustainability – we met whilst both working for an environmental behaviour change charity in London, Global Action Plan. We spent our days working with organisations to help them to reduce their impact on the environment in whichever ways […]

Girona Insider: Insights from the Cycling Community

Insights from Inside Girona Ever wanted to know more about the cycling community here in Girona? We’ve launched a new series on Instagram live where we talk to members of Girona’s cycling community. We chat to pro-cyclists, cafe & restaurant owners, hotel & apartment owners & anyone who’s anyone connected to cycling! The goal is […]

What’s Next For The Cycling Tour Industry?

The world has changed significantly since our blog on “How a Cycling Business can Adapt in the Face of a Crisis”, just 2 weeks ago. COVID-19 has a worldwide strong-hold, cycling has been banned in Spain, Italy & France, & the international cycling tour industry has ground to a halt. In this blog we explore […]

Training Plans for Indoor Cycling

Countries across the world are shutting down & cyclists in many places are temporarily unable to ride outside. As a cycling community it would only be fair to see this as an opportunity to mix up our training & use the enforced home-time as a chance to forge new, healthy habits, switch to a healthier […]

Secure your place on a 2021 Tour with a Refundable €100 deposit

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Coronavirus & Your Cycling Holiday

Updated on 17.03.2020 We understand you may have questions about the Coronavirus & taking a cycling holiday with Eat Sleep Cycle.The safety of our guests and guides is our top priority & we are working with our guests on a case by case basis as the situation develops. We are in communication with our local […]

Behind the Scenes: Bike Rental Girona

Back in the summer of 2016 three friends living in Girona pooled their credit cards, hunted for the best deal on the market & bought 7 bicycles. These bicycles were squeezed into an apartment hallway & delivered to the first Eat Sleep Cycle bike rental guests by founders Lee, Louise & Brian. Now, 3 and […]

The 2020 Vuelta a España: Route Preview

Back for its 75th edition in the summer of 2020 the Vuelta is set to bring thrilling racing to screens around the world. Placed at the end of the season, part of the Vuelta’s charm is its unpredictability. Who will make it to the start line? Who will focus on the Tour or on the […]

Cyclist’s Guide to Morocco

Morocco is an off-the-beaten track destination with a fast growing reputation for all types of cycling. Eat Sleep Cycle founders Lee & Louise set off to spend a week exploring Marrakesh & the Atlas mountains by bicycle. They came back with this blog, a starter guide for anyone thinking of cycling in Morocco as well […]

Bikepacking the Pirinexus: Girona, Costa Brava & the Pyrenees

The Pirinexus is a circular 360 km route on cycle paths & quiet roads running from Girona to the Pyrenees and across the border into France & the town of Ceret. From here the trail climbs back across the border to the town of La Jonquera before hitting the flatlands of the Empordà region en […]

Top 10 Must Ride Cycling Destinations in Spain

There's much more to cycling in Spain than sunshine and smooth roads. From the highest paved road in Europe (Pico de Veleta in the Sierra Nevadas) to the green countryside of the País Vasco, Spain's vast and diverse landscape will have you begging for new adventures.

2019 – The Year In Reviews

It’s the time of year to reflect on the year gone by and share accounts of the year with our favourite reviews from you, our wonderful guests! We want to extend our thanks to our amazing team of guides across Europe, to our incredible team in our Girona Hub, to our fabulous crew in the […]

Quiz – What Type of Cyclist Are You?

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