Catalonia Gravel
with Jonah Luzier & friends
Catalonia Gravel with Jonah Luzier
Pyrenees, Beaches, good wine and great food. Oh, and Gravel !!!
A taste of the best gravel the region of Catalonia has to offer.
Overview
Details
Next Departure
September 30th 2023
From
USD $5,295
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
No
Rental Bike
USD $500
Ride Program
Total Distance
Total Elevation
Daily Av. Distance
Daily Av. Elevation
Overview
A stunning “beyond tarmac” ride around the base of the Pyrenees and heading south to the Catalonian coastal area of Garraf and the Penedes wine region
Trip Technical Difficulty
Ride Surfaces
Bike Setup Recommendations
Recommended Tires
700×38
A minimum 700×38, but feel free to use more rubber for more comfort and grip if your bike has extra tire clearance.
Recommended Gearing
38T × 11-42
We recommend a minimum gear ratio of 0.90 using a 38T chainring × 42 rear cog (or equivalent). Check your gear ratios at www.bikecalc.com/gear_ratios.
Gravel Explained
Read below for a brief description of our gravel definitions. We have classed the surfaces into five categories, from tarmac to boulders, to give an indication of the amount and level of rough stuff on each trip.
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Welcome to Barcelona | La Vella Farga | |||
| 02 | The Pyrenees Queen Stage | La Vella Farga | |||
| 03 | Heading South to the Mediterranean Sea | Villa de los Leones | |||
| 04 | Garraf Natural Park | Villa de los Leones | |||
| 05 | Penedes "Wine Road" | Villa de los Leones | |||
| 06 | Up to Montrubí | Hotel Montrubi | |||
| 07 | Back to Sitges | Melia Terramar Sitges | |||
| Daily Averages |
Itinerary Detail
Day 1
Distance
Elevation
Welcome to Barcelona
We’ll pick you up at Barcelona airport and from there straight to the base of the Pyrenees. Our next location will be in a little village in the county of Solsones, one of the hidden gems when it comes to cycling territory.
Solsones is the top pro riders preferred training area. And soon you’ll find out why…and more. No traffic, endless road connections, gravel and paved, you can go easy or you can go extreme, you can have gentle playful rollercoasters or long big mountains. All packed up with tremendous heritage, history…very remarkable the city of Solsona itself with its cathedral, Jewish quarter, and castle. We will ride through it all during the warm-up ride.
Down to the Wine Capital of Catalonia, the Penedes and Garraf area and the beautiful Mediterranean town of Sitges. Once there our ride leaders will show you their secret training rides, …not just great cycling quality miles…but pretty, pretty spots…this Sitges warm up ride will provide amazing views to the ocean, to vineyards…to an endless sections of hills. 100% Mediterranean style.
Day 2
Distance
Elevation
The Pyrenees Queen Stage
On this ride we will head towards the mountains, towards the big mountains; taking most of the roads pro riders with an explorer mindset take…ask no other but Sepp Kuss, he really is one of those that loves to get lost through this itinerary.
We will reach the ski resort of Port Del Comte coming from the gravel road of Montnou and its extension called “DENTS DEL DIABLE (Devil’s teeth)”… a spectacular climb that lately tons of local riders are attending even on regular road bikes, crazy…better stick to our gravel bikes. Hands down, when it comes to elevation gain, this will be the Queen stage of the trip.
Day 3
Distance
Elevation
Heading South to the Mediterranean Sea
Down to the Wine Capital of Catalonia, the Penedes and Garraf area, and the beautiful Mediterranean town of Sitges.
Once there our ride leaders will show you their secret training rides, …not just great cycling quality miles…but pretty, pretty spots…this Sitges warm-up ride will provide amazing views of the ocean, to vineyards…to an endless sections of hills. 100% Mediterranean style.
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Map & Profile
Surface Details
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | |||||||
Sep 30 - Oct 7 |
Taking Bookings |
Places Available |
USD $5,295
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USD $750 |
n/a |
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Trip Hotels
What's Included
| What's Included | What's Not Included |
|---|---|
Accommodations & some meals (TBC on the Villa)
 Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
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Accommodations & some meals (TBC on the Villa)
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
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| What's Not Included |
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
|---|---|
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Barcelona Airport |
TBC |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
|---|---|
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Barcelona Airport |
TBC |
Rental Bikes
Frame
Felt Breed 20
Groupset
SRAM Force 1
Weight
9.35kg (size 54)
Wheels
Devox Wheels RDS.A0 GXA | 30/21
Chainrings
36 or 38 (depending on trip)
Cassette
11-42
Sizes
47, 51, 54, 56, 58
Price
USD $500
Catalonia Gravel with Jonah Luzier
A stunning "beyond tarmac" ride around the base of the Pyrenees and heading south to the Catalonian coastal area of Garraf and the Penedes wine region.
