A Cyclist's Guide to Girona

Planning a cycling trip to Girona? This guide is your shortcut to making the most of it. After I spent two weeks riding, exploring cafés, meeting locals, and navigating the realities of traveling with a bike, I compiled everything I learned into a practical, easy-to-use resource you can carry in your back pocket.

Inside, you’ll find the exact routes cyclists come to Girona for (coastal loops to iconic climbs), along with cafés worth stopping at, neighborhoods that make the best base, and trusted shops for rentals, repairs, or last-minute gear. I also included all the small, unexpected things I wish someone had told me before my trip: how to travel through trains with a bike, how to navigate city riding rules, what’s actually affordable, and what to avoid.

Whether you're visiting for a weekend adventure, a training block, or a multi-week riding escape, this guide also highlights the hot spots that cyclists actually go to. Weekly group rides, the social hubs, the scenic mid-ride stops, and the places where the local and expat cycling communities overlap.

Perfect for road cyclists, gravel riders, triathletes, and anyone who wants to make the most of their experience in Girona with a bike.

What’s Inside

• How to get to Girona
• Where to stay (hotels to budget options)
• Road & gravel routes + Strava links
• Where to eat, drink coffee, and stop mid-ride
• Best bike rental shops & gear spots
• Where to find the local cycling + running community
• 5 unexpected things I wish I knew before my trip
• BONUS: Google Maps Pin Collection with every location in the guide