Girona & Els Angels... Heavenly Cycling

AROUND 100KM NORTH OF Barcelona, and within touching distance of the French Pyrenees, the picturesque Catalan city of Girona is blessed with its terrain, location and – aside from the very depths of winter – climate. As such it provides the perfect launch pad for a week (or more) of sublime European cycling. Considerably more laid back than places like Monaco, it’s been home to some of the finest cyclists on the planet over the years, including plenty of Australians. However I’m told the eternal quest to minimise taxes has seen something of a WorldTour migration to nearby Andorra in recent times. Oh well, more open roads for us.

IN THE TOWN

Pros or not, there’s a delightful two-wheeled vibe to Girona, with an abundance of locals and visitors going about their daily business on two wheels. Indeed,