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GIRONA CYCLING CAMP
in partnership with MCC
5 days of kick-ass riding in classic Girona!
August 12th - 18th, 2025
In partnership with MCC, we are excited to offer 5 days of epic cycling in the Girona and Costa Brava area.
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There is a reason Girona is the cycling hub of the world! It is a city built for cyclists! Amazing and varied rides out your door, safe and open roads, cafes, pro cycling teams whizzing by, small country towns, and a lively old town to enjoy after a long day in the saddle.
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This trip is designed for cycling who like to ride! Experience with groups, 100+ mile days, and multiple days of riding is suggested.​​
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This trip does not include accommodation. Within a 5 min walk from our daily start at La Comuna cafe in the heart of Old Town, you can find 5 star luxury hotels, amazing and cheap Airbnbs, and affordable hostels. Feel free to contact us for suggestions.
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You can bring your own bike or rental bike. Girona has a large selection of high-end bike rentals. See below for our suggestions.
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We will have full support each day with a car, designated re-group stops, guides, and coaches.
Price: $1,950
This does not include accommodation. See below for what is included.
Itinerary
Welcome Dinner, August 12th
Meet the group and enjoy local food in Old Town Girona. If you are renting bikes we suggest you getting this sorted as early as possible on this day.
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Day 1, August 13th
Meet each morning at La Comuna Cafe. Day 1 will be the classic Hanicapie Loop, a perfect introduction to the area.
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Ride Info: 40 miles, 3k ft of total climbing. A perfect good shake out and experience the classic Els Angles climb.
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Day 2, August 14th
Costa Brava - Ride to the coast and experience one of the most breathtaking coastal rides in the world. We stop to re-fuel at classic cafe before heading back to Girona.
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Ride Info: 75 miles and 7,000ft of climbing
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Day 3, August 15th
Sant Hilari. Roll through country roads to warm up for this fast climb! This is a great climb to really push yourself and ride the 22km of rollers all the way to the top. We will re-group at Sant Hilari then head down the sweeping descent back to Girona.
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Ride Info: 60 miles and 3600ft of climbing
Day 4, August 16th
Olot and Rocacorba. Today is all about climbing big! Country roads to Olot and down through Santa Pau to Lake Banyoles where we re-group and hit the Tour de France training ground of Rocorba.
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Ride info: 88 miles, 6,500ft of climbing.
Rocacorba is 7.5 miles and 6.5% grade and some very peppy sustained 12% grades.
Day 5, August 17th
El Far. This route has it all, country roads, long climbs, monasteries and views! This route is off the normal tourist path but hidden with amazing cycling gems!
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Ride Info: 86miles and 5,700ft of climbing
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We close out the experience with a send-off dinner celebration at one of the best tapas spots in town!
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Trip Details
Dates
August 12th - 18th​
Meet in Old Town, Girona for a welcome dinner on August 12th. If you are renting a bike, we suggest you sort this out today. See below for bike rental suggestions. Each morning we meet early in front of La Comuna Cafe, a cycling cafe favorite. You will have access to the support car to add your items and receive an overview of the day's ride and re-group points. We start riding on August 13th.
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We will provide snacks, water, hydration, coke etc. in the support vehicle and we will have a planned cafe/re-group spot each day.
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Dinners are on your own, although most athletes like to spend the evenings together and we can arrange to make dinner reservations for the group.
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On the last day, we close out the trip with a goodbye dinner celebration at a restaurant. Plan to check out on August 18th to head home or on your next adventure.
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Accommodation is not included. There are incredible hotels, hostels, and Airbnbs in Old Town Girona at every price point. We found on previous trips that it is easier for people to select what suits their budget and preference. If you need suggestions, we are happy to help.​
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Fitness Level
This is a camp focused on cycling! We have various climbing profiles from long and steady to very steep and pitchy. Be ready for big and amazing days in the saddle! Cyclists who will love this enjoy multiple days of 80+ mile days with over 5,000 feet of climbing. We will support every member of the group with our support vehicle and guides and have re-group points to make sure we are moving through the route together.
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Swim/Run Options
There is a 50-meter outdoor pool within a 20 minute walk of Old Town open to the public. There are great paths for running along the river and miles and miles of trails just past Old Town. We will not be organizing official swim and run training but you will have time in the afternoon for additional training.
Price
$1,950
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is needed to secure your spot
Included
Welcome and closing dinner
Local guide
Basic mechanical support
Planned routes
Support daily vehicle
Expert Coaching support
Swag
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Not included
Travel to and from Girona
Snacks
Accommodation
Sports Nutrition
Meals and personal snacks
Sports Nutrition
Bike building or renting
Bike mechanics
Drop in swim fees
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Bike Rental Suggestions
Girona is in no shortage of high-end bike rental options. We suggest you book early to get your size and preference.
The Service Course https://theservicecourse.cc/
Eat Sleep Cycle https://www.eatsleepcycle.com/
Trek Girona https://www.trekbikes.com/international/en_IN_TL/retail/girona/
Velodrome https://www.velodrom.cc/
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​Travel
The best choice is to fly into Barcelona (BCN). The drive to Girona is about 90 mins. You don’t need a car once you are in Girona but there is free parking with no time limit outside of Old Town and within walking to most places you will likely stay. Everything you need is within walking distance once you are in Old Town including food and bike shops.
From BCN airport, you can get a taxi from the airport and head to Sants Train Station in the center of Barcelona. From there, you can get a train towards Figueres. The stop to Girona is about 40 minutes.
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Questions? Email me at jennifer@findingedurance.com
Meet the Team
Come play bikes in Girona! Between Marilyn, Cris, and Jennifer we have over 30 years of experience leading camps and running organized cycling trips around the world. We are passionate about cycling and creating unforgettable experiences on and off the road!
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Jennifer Vollmann (me!)
Coach and Trip Leader​
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​I am an age group triathlete, Mindset + Triathlon + Wellness coach, and avid triathlete, cyclist, and traveler! I have been on multiple Ironman podiums, won the Starvation Extreme Triathlon and competed in 4 Ironman World Championships.
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I combine mindset and endurance sports coaching to support athletes of all levels to pursue their goals in endurance sports and life!
I have traveled to over 43 countries and co-founded the Pura Vida Cycling Challenge (5 days of epic riding in Costa Rica). I love traveling the world and incorporating swim/bike/run in my experiences. ​​
Marilyn Chychota
Coach
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Marilyn has been in triathlon since 1999 as a coach and professional athlete. As a professional athlete, she lived and raced around the world racing to podium positions at Ironman events around the world, including winning Ironman Malaysia in 2004 and world-level cycling races.
Over the last 20 years, Marilyn coached camps, taught clinics and delivered presentations for over 20 years. She has been the Head Coach at multiple Endurance Corner camps, women’s only camps, professional athlete camps, short course development camps and international camps.
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She is the owner of Marilyn Chychota Coaching and coaches athletes of all levels in endurance sports.
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Cris Corazzini
Athelte Support and Trip Leader
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Cris is an avid traveler and multi-sports enthusiast based in the heart of Central Italy. He is a seasoned triathlete and cycling expert. With a passion for adventure, Cris has completed the European mountain trekking AIGAE and Italian cycling ACSI guide courses, Certified Tour Companion, showcasing his commitment to mastering the outdoor experience.
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Nestled in the breathtaking Apennine mountains, just a stone's throw away from the historic city of Rome, Cris has found his haven and loves to share his expertise with fellow adventure enthusiasts. He has lead a remarkable 250+ tours.
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