If you’re looking for a block of long rides in the winter sun look no further than our Girona Road Camp for racking up quality base miles with like-minded riders. The camp is hosted by coach, pro-triathlete & elite gravel cyclist Angela Neath. She works with endurance athletes from beginners to world-class competitors. With over 15 years of experience as a professional athlete, Angela has raced at the highest levels across triathlon and gravel, earning multiple wins and podiums around the world. Joining Angela is her partner John Skarupa, an endurance athlete, gravel and road cyclist, and an avid adventurer with a passion for exploring by bike. Whether racing or riding remote backroads, he brings a love for challenge, movement, and shared adventure.
We’ve carefully designed the rides for maximum enjoyment during the winter months. Expect to see lots of the stunning coast roads & mediterranean sea and discover a different side to cycling in the Girona region. The camp is designed to be the perfect opportunity to build endurance and base fitness ahead of the coming cycling season.
Enjoy one base for the week at Hotel Carlemany, a stylish city centre hotel located on a large plaça in Girona’s new town. Enjoy breakfast tailored for cyclists and access to the hotel’s bike room. The hotel is located a short 5 minute walk to the Eat Sleep Cycle Hub and Girona city centre.
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.
Rendesvoux with the group at Eat Sleep Cycle at 12 noon. Meet your guides, fellow riders and get your bike set up for the week ahead. The first ride is on rolling terrain with two steady climbs and a punchy finish.
Today we crank up the climbing and enjoy views of the mediterranean as we take on the climbs to Rumanya & Calonge.
On Day 3 we’ll take things a little easier – enjoy rolling terrain and a stop for lunch at Banyoles Lake before cruising home.
Today we head north out of the city and climb the Vall de Llemena. Continue climbing to the mountain town of Olot, where we’ll stop to re-fuel. Climb out of Olot and enjoy the reward – a long decent through Santa Pau to Banyoles and back to Girona.
After yesterday’s sufferfest today we’ll take an easier ride on the classic ‘Hincapie Loop’. After climb one we’ll enjoy a lunch stop in the historic village of Monells, before tackling climb 2 to Santa Pelaia and looping back to Girona
For our last ride of the week take on a epic endurance ride. Head out across Empordà to the small coastal roads of the Begur headland. We’ll wind through medieval villages, olive groves and vineyards to the town of Pals. From here we’ll head to the coast and enjoy a roller-coaster section of steep climbs and descents around the headland. Celebrate tonight with a special evening meal in Girona centre.
Sadly, the tour draws to an end on day 6, and all that’s left to do is say our goodbyes and prepare for the journey home.
GUIDED RIDES
Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides.
We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 5 guests per guide on the trip.
Each morning your guides will give you ride nutrition for the day. On each ride there will be one or two café stops to refuel (not included in the trip).
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
A classy 4* hotel located in Girona city centre and decorated with art inspired by Girona.
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €40 per day
The Filante SLR is an extremely lightweight aerodynamic bicycle used by World Tour team Astana. Enjoy a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and DT Swiss ERC 1400 wheelset.
Our top of the range road e-bike from Wilier. Enjoy a lightweight carbon frame, carbon wheelset and Shimano Ultegra Di2 shifting. The Filante Hybrid has a range of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs. Range extenders are avialable to hire which doubles this range.
A comfortable e-road bike with a lightweight carbon frameset and a clean-cut design featuring fully integrated cable routing. The Garda Hybrid uses the proven and reliable Mahle X35+ drive unit with 250 Wh motor inserted in the rear hub while the battery is housed in the down tube. The groupset is Shimano 105 Di2. The Garda has an autonomy of 1,000-2,000m of elevation, or constant use 1.5-2hrs – it’s possible to rent a range extender to double the range for an additional fee.
The Wilier Filante SL guarantees a first-class weight, a precise ride and a great aesthetic clarity thanks to the integrated cables. Carbon Monocoque frame with full internal cable routing Electronic Shimano 105 Di2 shifting Carbon wheels Chainrings: 50/34, Cassette: 11-34
The ultimate bike for climbers. The Diamante features a lightweight fully integrated frameset, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and a carbon ERC 1400 wheelset from DT Swiss. The Diamante has gearing for climbing – a 50/34 chainset and an 11-34 cassette.
An endurance all-road bike that increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel. Enojy a comfortable performance carbon frameset, an electronic SRAM Force AXS groupset and a MicroTech RE38 Carbon wheelset. 48/35 chainrings and 10-36 cassette
John Skarupa is an endurance athlete, gravel and road cyclist, and an avid adventurer with a passion for exploring by bike. With experience across multiple stage races and events—from mountain bike to road to gravel—John thrives in the long, demanding efforts that test both grit and curiosity. Whether racing or riding remote backroads, he brings a love for challenge, movement, and shared adventure.
Angela Naeth is a professional triathlete, elite gravel cyclist, and the founder of Angela Naeth Coaching, where she leads a team of coaches working with endurance athletes from beginners to world-class competitors. With over 15 years of experience as a professional athlete, Angela has raced at the highest levels across triathlon and gravel, earning multiple wins and podiums around the world. Driven by a love for adventure and exploring new terrain, Angela thrives on long days in the saddle, discovering remote roads, and pushing limits—on and off the race course. Her coaching approach blends science, strategy, and personal connection, helping athletes unlock their potential while staying grounded in the joy of the sport.
Gethyn is from Wales but has been living in Catalonia for 14 years, and having found a quiet spot in the forest not far from Girona, he has no intention of leaving. Gethyn’s been a part of the ESC team since the early days and loves the job. He rides road and gravel with friends and MTB with his dog.
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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