Purito Rodríguez, winner in 2014 (Picture by Sergi Ros de Mora)
La Molina, one of the most famous Ski
stations in Catalonia, will be in 2017 (for the 4th time
in a row) stage ending in Volta a Catalunya Pro race. It will be on
2017 March 22nd.
Curiously, just in 2014 edition, the winner at La Molina (Purito Rodríguez) was also the winner of final GC. In 2015, Tejay Van Garderen was not even in top ten, and winner was australian Richie Porte. In 2016, Dan Martin was 3rd, after Nairo Quintana (winner) and Alberto Contador. Anyway, any cyclist fighting for GC shouldn't be far from the lead in 2017...
Stage arriving to La Molina in 2015 edition
Stage arriving to La Molina in 2016 edition
As you can see in joined profiles, usually stage finishing at La Molina is the queen stage of Volta a Catalunya. Being located in Barcelona province, between Barcelona or Girona area and La Cerdanya region. It is not specially steep (see profile below), but it usually comes after several first category climbs, as Collada de Toses, La Creueta or Coll de Coubet.
If you are searching for some training camp next spring, do not hesitate
and join our training camps in Tarragona area: unbeatable weather,
solitaire roads, good workout!
Price is just 512,00 euros for 7 nights
lodging and 5 cycling stages.
Price in double room sharing.
Supplement individual room 100 Euros.
Non cyclist 392,00 euros
One of our customers happy at the end of the race!
If you are going to participate in a duathlon or a triathlon in
Barcelona, Calella or nearby, and you come from abroad, no need to send
your bike by plane, avoid costs and troubles by renting your carbon road
bike in Montefusco Cycling.
We will deliver a carbon road bike at your hotel and you won't have to
trouble of anythinig except the competition. We can provide the bikes
with the pedal system you need and if it is a flat stage we can also put
some armrest to increase your aerodynamics. The best prices in road bike
rental in Barcelona.
The options in Barcelona and Catalunya to race are many. You need to select one of the many options you will find.
Montserrat is a very special mountain for catalan people. Center of catalan spirituality, pilgrimage destination to rengrace the small black virgin which is Verge de Montserrat. It is well known as the site of the Benedictine abbey, Santa Maria de Montserrat, which hosts the Virgin of Montserrat sanctuary.
More than that, Montserrat mountain is a natural phenomena, with its rounded forms of calcaric stone, desstination of rock climbers, and also cycling climbers. "Montserrat" literally means "saw (serrated, like the common handsaw) mountain" in Catalan. It describes its peculiar aspect with multitude of rock formations which are visible from a great distance. The mountain is composed of strikingly pink conglomerate, a form of sedimentary rock. Montserrat is Spain's first National Park.
Our tours lead to the roads with best views over Montserrat
In our Montserrat tours we make a loop about 80 km long with over 1900 meters elevation. In addition, you get the best views of Montserrat. 3 long and steep ascents to complete a demanding tour around the mountain.
Some of our customers reviews about the trip we do around Montserrat:
"I've often dreamed of riding Europe's
famous roads and experiencing the views and climbs made famous by the
grand tours. With Montefusco cycling, my guide Claudio made that
happen and took care of every detail along the way. I found myself
once again in Barcelona with time to spare and having walked the
majority of the city, I thought it would be worthwhile to try to head
out of town and see the surrounding area but didn't want to try this
on my own, not knowing the roads or how to get out there. Montefusco
cycling solved all those problems with the Montserrat Mountain ride I
chose. Claudio, who is knowledgeable, friendly and full of advice and
history of the area, picked me up at my hotel and drove us out to the
base of the holy mountain of Montserrat 40 minutes outside Barcelona
proper. My Orbea bike was fit perfectly with pedal clips to match my
shoes and he brought a helmet and extra water. We began the long
ascent immediately and as we climbed he explained the significance of
the mountain and the area. The ride, while one of my most difficult
to date, was more than I had hoped with unparalleled views, epic
descents through beautiful towns and of course tons of challenging
climbing. Once we reached the monastery, I had felt like I had indeed
gone through something spiritual. A consummate professional and a
great riding companion, Claudio made that afternoon one of the
highlights of my European trip. If I return to Barcelona I have every
intention of scheduling another ride. This is well worth the money
and highly recommended!"
Tiny cyclists, huge mountains
“You will not make any mistake if you
decide to rent bicycle and take guided tour with Claudio. Bicycle was really good carbon fiber Orbea and
what was EXCEPTIONAL is the set up of bicycle. Before my trip I sent
e-mail to Claudio with the most important dimensions and he and his
mechanic made it exactly same as mine !!!! Claudio speaks very good
English and you will not have any problems communicating with him. I
wanted to go by myself to climb famous Montserrat Mountain since
there is ton or rides on Strava, Garmin Connect etc. but decide to
hire Claudio as a guide. Again FULL success !!!! For really small
price he picked me and my family (no cost for taking them with us) ,
we drove to base of the mountain and while we were cycling my wife
and son were sightseeing Monastery and surroundings. Since he is in
terrific shape he can go any pace you want ( I am racer and I thought
I can drop him but I had to settle in wheel sucking mode :-) plus the
route that he chose was unbelievable , with secret picturesque climb
that nobody was using. I strongly suggest that you pick Montserrat
tour if you like climbing (1500 m of climbing on 60 km ride). He also
suggested what HC climb to tackle in Pyrenees , I spent a weekend in
Andorra, and also sent me GPX files for most of rides that I rode.
THANKS Claudio !!!!!!!! “
Probably when you think about vineyards and wineries you also think about cycling. Wine and cycling match. If you already know Tuscany, Napa valley, and maybe Provence in France you already know what we are talking about. It's time to discover Penedés.
Amazing cycling in Penedes, and so close to Barcelona!
Picture by Sergi Ros de Mora
Montefusco Cycling is helping you to know this amazing region of Penedés, so close to Barcelona. Just one hour away from a big city like Barcelona you will discover tiny roads just used for winemakers, small villages where time stopped many years ago, but also the most modern wineries with some of the best wines all over the world. What about our catalan Cava, the sparkling wine similar to the french champagne.
Quiet roads, scarce traffic, perfect asphalt, this is Penedes
Picture by Sergi Ros de Mora
We offer guided tours in Penedés so you can enjoy the area without any worry. We collect you at your hotel in Barcelona, transport to Penedes and do a private guided route about 75-80 km long, as demanding as you choose, at your own pace. After that we will have lunch at a typicall catalan restaurant and finally you will visit one of the best wineries in all of the region, including wine tasting. Then transportation back to Barcelona after a whole day experience in Penedés.
If you visit Barcelona and you are into Cycling this might interest you.
You will probably wonder ¿which are the best bikeshops in Barcelona? This is an opinion, everyone may have diffentent choices. I don't mean the best mechanic or the most accurated recommendations. I mean the kind of bike stuff you like to watch and buy when you are abroad.
Let me suggest my favourites: - Mamooth, Roger de Lluria 115, website https://www.mammothbikes.com/ Probably the largest bikeshop in Barcelona. It was opened in 1948 (in a different location, though), so they know a bit about bicycles! Former named as Tomas Domingo.
- Probike Viladomat 310, website http://www.probike.com/ Also very large bikeshop in the city center.
- Orbea Campus Barcelona, Consell de Cent 321, website http://www.orbeacampusbcn.com/
Orbea is one of the leading bicycle manufacturers in Spain (together with BH, both are basque brands) and has a very centric, recently opened, concept store in Barcelona. Open from monday to saturday 10,00-20,30.
Orbea Campus BCN concept store
And then, once you have the cool clothing you were looking for, you are ready to rent a carbon bike and go out for a ride. Cycling in Barcelona is just amazing!
And then, once you have the cool clothing you were looking for, you are ready to