Catalonia’s varied terrain makes it magnet for pro-cycling events and training camps.
The Tour de France is a regular visitor to the Val d’Aran in the Pyrennes – and is back again in 2018 – and the Vuelta a España, Spain’s own classic multi-stage race, makes great use of the region’s roads.
For mountain bikers the Transpyr Gran Raid which traverses the length of the Pyrenees is considered one of the world’s top 10 MTB events.
Bike Camp Melcior Mauri
March
A 4-day training event for present and ex-pro riders and amateurs on the roads of Costa Daurada, Priorat and Montsant.
Volta Ciclista a Catalunya
March
2018 sees the 98th staging of this historic race, one of three World Tour stage races held in Spain.
Sea Otter Europe Costa Brava – Girona Bike Show
June
A brilliant annual summer festival with 5,000 competitors enjoying sportive events, exhibitions and all kinds of cycle-related activities.
Transpyr Gran Raid MTB
June
Considered one of the 10 best MTB events in the world, the Transpyr is a unique coast-to-coast 800km ride through the Pyrenees from the Med to the Atlantic.
For more info, go to catalunya.com
