Join us for the ultimate gravel experience in Girona.
Traka is our home race and we’ve been on the startline since it’s inception. We’ve watched Traka grow from a couple of hundred entrants to become the event not to miss on the Girona cycling calendar. Now it’s your turn to come and experience the festival vibes and be part of an epic week of gravel riding – our package includes entry to your choice of the 100 km or 200 km race (entries are limited and allocated of a first come, first serve basis!)
Enjoy full ride support from our team all week, we’ll ensure you arrive to the start-line of Traka ready to have an fantastic day out on the bike.
Rated 2 out of 4 our Intermediate tours are designed for sporty people who are looking to enjoy some more challenging rides. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Meet at Eat Sleep Cycle to enjoy a welcome lunch together with the group. Then it’s time to get set up on your bike and head out for an easy afternoon ride in the surrounding countryside.
This morning we’ll ride into the Gavarres to check bikes & body are ready for climbing! Guides will be on hand to give tips on how to handle the terrain. In the evening we’ll head out to a nearby local restaurant.
Enjoy a second recon ride, this time west of the city. Traka 200 riders can opt for a shorter ride to keep legs fresh for race day tomorrow. Enjoy a free afternoon and evening in Girona.
Traka 200 riders face an early start and an epic day on the bike! We’ll be on hand to support your ride throughout the day and ready to celebrate you crossing the finish line! Traka 100 riders have a last chance for a relaxed ride to ensure they’re ready for race day tomorrow!
Traka 100 riders take the startline! We’ll be on hand to support your ride throughout the day and ready to celebrate you crossing the finish line! Traka 200 riders can enjoy a sleep in and a relaxed spin out into the countryside. Tonight we’ll enjoy a final meal together and share stories from the groad.
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.
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.
Josep is from a small city in Catalunya called Reus. He loves cycling and has a passion for sharing cycling experiences with others. He’s a guide for Eat Sleep Cycle all over Europe & leads our Morocco tours.
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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