





Maats Girona Gravel Trip
Mid-October 2019 we went to Girona with the lovely Maats crew for a long weekend of gravel cycling. On this page you'll read all about the routes we rode, the (cycling) life in Girona and the best place to stay!
Stage #1: 57 km./515 alt.
After a very early flight on Thursday morning we were riding around noon. We did a short gravel-intro-ride heading south of Girona.
Check the Strava file. Download here the GPX route.
Stage #2: 82 km./948 alt.
Day two started with a very steep gravel climb named Cal Dineret. After this we headed east for a lunch ride at Rustik café in Emporda before we rode back.
Check the Strava file. Download here the GPX route.
Lifestyle
It shouldn't be a surprise that Girona is a hub for professional cyclists from all over the planet. G-town is the perfect base for training with its diverse roads and ideal climate. Another big contributing factor that make the pro's stick to G-town is the abundance of cafés, restaurants and cycling stores.
Stage #3: 85 km./1250 alt.
Day 3 was the queen stage of our trip. We rode the same route as the second stage of Traka, the new gravel event in Girona. Lots of climbing, technical gravel sections and heaps of fun.
Check the Strava file. Download here the GPX route.
Stage #4: 77 km./1225 alt.
On our last day we paid a visit to the Dos Kiwis brewery which is located not too far from Girona. Our own Kiwi Johanna was more than happy with this trip. So was the rest.
Check the Strava file. Download here the GPX route.
Gravel Bikes
Bike brand Cannondale supplied us with gravel bikes for this trip. We had the honour to try out the all new Cannondale Topstone Carbon bike featuring the new 'kingpin' suspension. The perfect weapon of choice and extremely suited for these challenging surfaces and bumpy tracks.
The Amsterdam-based brand Canvas has updated not just the colours of their newest Solid Longsleeve jersey but also had a look at the material. The Canvas Longsleeve Jersey is made for rides on those cooler days and can be matched perfectly with the Canvas Solid Merino Baselayer and Canvas All Weather jacket or gilet for a full autumn/winter kit.
The nature-inspired colours are as soft as the blend of materials. The Solid longsleeve jersey is made from a mix of silky soft polyamide and elastane by the Italian mill Carvico which is known for creating some of the best materials in cycling. On the back, a lateral reinforcement was added to make sure the fit stays true, even when you load the three back pockets with food or tools for your ride.
The jersey stands out with three large back pockets in stylish contrasting colours, a water (so also sweat) proof zipped pocket and the reflective Canvas logo and patch on the back. Our model Ewout is 185 cm and wears size Medium.
Product-id: CMLJ005-CLK-S
height/ weight | <160 cm | 159-167 | 165-173 | 171-179 | 177-185 | 183-191 | 189-197 | 195+ |
<60kg | XS | XS | XS | S | S | M | - | - |
59-66 | XS | XS | S | S | S/M | M | L | - |
65-72 | S | S | S | S/M | M | M | L | L |
71-78 | M | M | M | M | M | M/L | L | L/XL |
77-84 | L | M | M | M | M/L | L | L | XL |
83-90 | XL | L | L | L | L | L | L/XL | XL |
89-96 | - | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XXL |
95kg+ | - | - | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL |
The Amsterdam-based brand Canvas has updated not just the colours of their newest Solid Longsleeve jersey but also had a look at the material. The Canvas Longsleeve Jersey is made for rides on those cooler days and can be matched perfectly with the Canvas Solid Merino Baselayer and Canvas All Weather jacket or gilet for a full autumn/winter kit.
The nature-inspired colours are as soft as the blend of materials. The Solid longsleeve jersey is made from a mix of silky soft polyamide and elastane by the Italian mill Carvico which is known for creating some of the best materials in cycling. On the back, a lateral reinforcement was added to make sure the fit stays true, even when you load the three back pockets with food or tools for your ride.
The jersey stands out with three large back pockets in stylish contrasting colours, a water (so also sweat) proof zipped pocket and the reflective Canvas logo and patch on the back. Our model Ewout is 185 cm and wears size Medium.
Product-id: CMLJ006-WLN-XS
height/ weight | <160 cm | 159-167 | 165-173 | 171-179 | 177-185 | 183-191 | 189-197 | 195+ |
<60kg | XS | XS | XS | S | S | M | - | - |
59-66 | XS | XS | S | S | S/M | M | L | - |
65-72 | S | S | S | S/M | M | M | L | L |
71-78 | M | M | M | M | M | M/L | L | L/XL |
77-84 | L | M | M | M | M/L | L | L | XL |
83-90 | XL | L | L | L | L | L | L/XL | XL |
89-96 | - | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XXL |
95kg+ | - | - | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL |
Riding in winter is hard enough, so treat yourself to some comfort! Canvas' new cargo bib tights a fully fleece-lined and feature a super handy side pocket on the right leg. So you can keep your phone or snacks close and can even reach them while wearing gloves. The tights feature the same chamois/padding as our much-loved Canvas Classic Bib Shorts and sport reflective details to add some extra visibility during those rides in the dark.
Our model Ewout is 183 cm and wears a size Large.
Product-id: CMLB001-BLK-XS
height/ weight | <160 cm | 159-167 | 165-173 | 171-179 | 177-185 | 183-191 | 189-197 | 195+ |
<60kg | XS | XS | XS | S | S | M | - | - |
59-66 | XS | XS | S | S | S/M | M | L | - |
65-72 | S | S | S | S/M | M | M | L | L |
71-78 | M | M | M | M | M | M/L | L | L/XL |
77-84 | L | M | M | M | M/L | L | L | XL |
83-90 | XL | L | L | L | L | L | L/XL | XL |
89-96 | - | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | XXL |
95kg+ | - | - | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL | XXL |
Turn up the heat in style. The Canvas Flow jersey is made for those warm and long summer rides. This lightweight jersey is made from highly breathable and partly recycled materials. Smart details like mesh side panels and aero-fit sleeves make the CANVAS Flow jersey ideal for faster-paced rides. It features our reflective logo on the back to keep you safe, and a small and zipper pocket to keep your valuables safe too.
The Flow jersey combines nature-inspired colours to create a unique design that stays true to our mantra: stand out by blending in.
Product-id: CMSJ018-PPH-XS
height/ weight | <150 cm | 149-158 | 156-165 | 163-172 | 170-179 | 177-186 | 184-193 | 190+ |
<50kg | XS | XS | XS | XS | XS/S | S | - | - |
49-58 | XS | XS | XS | XS/S | S | S/M | M | - |
56-65 | S | S | S | S | S | M | M | L |
63-72 | M | S | S | S | S/M | M | M | L |
70-79 | L | M/L | M | M | M | M | M/L | L |
77-86 | - | L | L | L | L | L | L | L |
84-93 | - | - | L | L | L | L/XL | XL | XL |
90kg+ | - | - | - | XL | XL | XL | XL | XXL |
Prefect Stay Girona
During our trip we stayed in the brand new guest house Equipe Girona. We were perfectly looked after by owners Mick and Wilma. Mick did perfect guiding during our rides and Wilma's cooking skills and bubbly personality where incredible. Planning to visit Girona soon? In our opinion this is the perfect stay!
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