The Traka is more than a race; it’s a global gathering of the gravel community. As an Eat Sleep Cycle Traka guest, you don’t just attend the events; you get front-row seats to the best Girona has to offer.
The Traka is our home race, and we’ve been on the start line since the very beginning. Over the years we’ve watched it grow from a small gathering of a few hundred riders into one of the most anticipated events on the Girona cycling calendar. Now it’s your turn to be part of it.
Join us for an unforgettable week immersed in the unique atmosphere of Girona’s gravel scene, culminating in your choice of the legendary Traka 200 or Traka 100. Our package includes guaranteed entry to your chosen race (entries are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis), giving you the chance to take on one of the most iconic gravel challenges in Europe.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll ride, explore, and race with full support from our experienced team. From route guidance and mechanical help to local knowledge and pre-race preparation, we’ll make sure you arrive at the start line confident, relaxed, and ready to enjoy an incredible day on the bike.
Traka 200 Weekender Dates: 29th April – 2nd May
Traka 100 Weekender Dates: 30th April – 3rd May
Rated 3 out of 4 our Advanced tours are designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Welcome to Girona! Kick off the weekend with an exciting first day designed to set you up perfectly for the big ride ahead. After a lunch we’ll head out for a shake-out loop to loosen the legs and get a feel for the local gravel. Back at the hub, our team will carry out thorough bike checks to ensure your rig is race-ready. We’ll also take care of race registration together, soaking up the buzz as riders from around the world gather.
We’ll enjoy an evening meal together as a group before an early night ahead of the big day!
Plus, we’ll take advantage of our SIDETRAXX festival events throughout the weekend! 2027 program to be announced.
Traka 100 Riders
Welcome to Girona! New arrivals will meet for a light lunch at Eat Sleep Cycle. We’ll get your bikes set up in the afternoon and head out for a shake-down ride!
Traka 200 Riders
The Big Dance, race day arrives with an early start and a big sense of anticipation as Traka 200 riders roll out for an epic day on the gravel. From the first kilometres to the final push back into Girona, ESC mechanics and support staff are on hand to ensure you and your bike are ready for the start line, helping keep everything running smoothly so you can focus on the ride. As the kilometres tick by and the finish line draws closer, the atmosphere builds—and we’ll be waiting to welcome you back, ready to celebrate an incredible achievement as you cross the line.
The Whole Crew
We’ll regroup to celebrate the day in the evening with a group meal at one of our favourite restaurants in Girona.
Traka 100 Riders
Today is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a recon ride to get to know the trickiest parts of the course ahead of race day. We’ll be back in time for lunch in town and time to enjoy a relaxing afternoon. We’ll head over to race registration together, perform bike checks and ensure you’re dialled in and ready to race!
Traka 200 Riders
After the excitement of race day, enjoy a well-earned lie-in before heading out for a relaxed spin through the beautiful Girona countryside and to see the Pro’s fly by in the Traka 300 (subject to race route & timings!) We finish back at SIDETRAXX for a post-ride espresso and to catch up wtih Traka 100 riders.
The evening is once again spent together – an early night for Traka 100 calls, whislt Traka 200 riders can enjoy the party mood!
Traka 100 Riders
It’s race day!! From the first kilometres to the final push back into Girona, ESC mechanics and support staff are on hand to ensure you and your bike are ready for the start line, helping keep everything running smoothly so you can focus on the ride. As the kilometres tick by and the finish line draws closer, the atmosphere builds—and we’ll be waiting to welcome you back, ready to celebrate an incredible achievement as you cross the line.
Tonight it’s time to relax and celebrate a huge weekend!
Traka 200 Riders
Sadly, it’s time to say farewell! Ask us about extending your stay if you can’t bear to leave Girona behind!
Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye! Plan your onward travel from Girona centre.
FULL SUPPORT
Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides & support vehicle.
We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at all times. Note that for groups of 4 riders or less this tour is run as a guided trip without the support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
Stay at our go-to cyclist-friendly hotel in Girona centre. Hotel Carlemany is a stylish 4* hotel with a bike store, bar and in house restaurant. Enjoy a warm welcome from the staff and comfortable rooms. Eat Sleep Cycle is just a 5 min walk away.
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €60 per day.Bikes shown here are examples and are subject to availabilty at the time of booking. We'll let you know the available options in your size when you book with us.
Get ready for the ride of your life on the brand new gravel race bike by Wilier – the Rave SLR ID2.
Originally from Cardiff, Gethyn is a well-balanced guide who loves the social side of cycling. Whether he’s talking endlessly about the world or enjoying a “marriage made in heaven” (cold beer and pork scratchings), he finds his peace on the road between Tossa and Sant Feliu or swimming in a forest river.
Hailing from Reus, Josep is a guide who finds beauty in the quiet details, from silent bike components to unknown mountain climbs. A lover of history and Led Zeppelin, he enjoys sharing the culture of his hometown. For Josep, a perfect day involves the Pyrenees, a glass of wine, and the Tour de France.
If you love cycling put a cycling tour of Girona high on your bucket list. A paradise for roadies, gravellers & mountain bikers alike, Girona has an amazing network of rides ready to blow your mind. It's a destination that can be enjoyed all year around, with the most popular months to ride being March to June & September to November.
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