Girona Gravel Tour

Whether you’re a seasoned shredder or gravel rookie, the sheer variety of routes to explore in Girona means there’s something to challenge and inspire every rider. Based at a fantastic 4* hotel directly opposite The Service Course on the edge of Girona’s gorgeous old town, you will have everything you need to enjoy a perfect few days exploring this gravel paradise - awesome rides lead by our crew of expert guides, world-class coffee and a few extra treats thrown in for good measure. In the evenings we will leave you to explore the old town by yourself but we will be on hand throughout to ensure your visit is a delight from the moment you arrive and that you leave inspired to come back for more.

Trip dates:

• 6 days / 5 nights:

  • Monday 8 - Saturday 13 April 2024

  • Tuesday 30 April - Sunday 5 May - The Traka Experience special edition - Find out more

  • Monday 20 - Saturday 25 May 2024 - includes Gravel Bonanza on Saturday 25 May 2024

  • Monday 17 - Saturday 22 June 2024

  • Monday 30 September - Saturday 5 October 2024 - includes Gravel Bonanza on Saturday 5 October 2024

Trip itinerary at a glance:

• Monday: Arrivals, bike set up and welcome presentation

• Tuesday: South Girona Gravel Loop (58km + 510m). Specialty coffee masterclass.

• Wednesday: Les Gavarres (70km + 870m). Walking tour of Girona old town.

• Thursday: Banyoles Gravel Loop (66km + 560m). Aqva Roman Baths.

• Friday: Empordà Gravel Loop (99km + 870m). Celebration dinner.

• Saturday: Fields and Forests (48km + 270m).

What’s included:

• 5x nights at 4* hotel

• 5x breakfasts

• 1x welcome presentation with drinks and snacks

• 1x welcome pack including The Service Course jersey 

• 5x guided rides

• 5x sport nutrition

• 5x coffee and cake (at Oniria Cafe)

• 1x walking tour

• 1x specialty coffee masterclass

• 1x Aqva Roman Baths with massage

• 1x celebration dinner

Optional extras:

• Bike rental

• Additional Welcome Pack items

• Additional sports massage

• Airport transfer

• Additional non-riding partner: €450

• Hotel Upgrade

• Extended trip experience on adjacent days

• Pre-trip training program with M2M Ride - more info below

  • 4 weeks program: 200€

  • 8 week program: 250€

  • 12 week program: 450€

Pricing:

• Single room occupancy: 2,850€

• Double room occupancy: 2,600€

Please note:

• You have the option of paying a €500 deposit or paying in full upfront. If you pay a deposit the balance payment will be invoiced with payment due 10 weeks before your trip.

• Once you have booked your place, you will have the opportunity to upgrade your trip with the optional extras detailed above.

• Double room occupancy must be booked in pairs - either as a double or twin room.

• Additional non-riding partner: €450. Please contact travel@theservicecourse.cc to organise.

Pre-trip Training Programs with M2M Ride

This service provides cyclists with a fully customised training plan in the lead up to any The Service Course travel experience. The training plan is created by one of our experienced M2M Ride coaches and will get you prepared for your specific trip so you can get the most out of your experience. 

After getting to know your cycling history, goals, and needs, our coach creates your customised plan and is delivered via Final Surge for the predetermined number of weeks you select (4, 8, or 12 weeks) ahead of your travel experience.

Your training program will include the following:

• Training Plan for a predetermined number of weeks: you choose 4, 8, or 12 weeks

• Customized to your current fitness, needs, and goals

• Customized to The Service Course camp location, duration, and terrain

• Delivered via Final Surge

• Initial Consultation with coach (email or call)

• Bi-weekly check in with coach (email or call)

• Plan adjustments made at midway point of your plan, if necessary

Pricing:

• 4 weeks program: 200€

• 8 week program: 250€

• 12 week program: 450€

“Leaving the peloton at the end of last year has been a transition, that's for sure. As a pro cyclist, my life revolved around racing, training, recovering and traveling. And now I can focus that energy on new areas, and that's what led us to starting M2M Ride.
 
The M2M Ride story actually starts over 10 years ago. Mike (Woods) and I are both from Ottawa, and we started up in the competitive cycling scene around the same time.

We went from doing local rides together, to racing as teammates on a Canadian amateur team, and ended up racing monuments side by side in the WorldTour. And it is really this journey that inspired us to start M2M Ride. We have been at all levels of the sport, and now want to use our experience and expertise to help cyclists of all levels reach their goals.
 
In a nutshell, M2M Ride is personal coaching for cyclists of all abilities, from beginner to elite. We provide individualized daily training plans and unlimited communication for our athletes to reach their cycling goals, no matter what they may be. However, we also go above and beyond and use our experience of years in the WorldTour to give our athletes the best training possible, as well as support and insights into the other parts of the sport. These are things such as: tactics, race plans, mental support and many other things. We think of ourselves as coaches/mentors, and not just people writing training plans.

We strongly feel our services can help cyclists of any level. Whether it is just starting out on the bike, riding with friends, going for local KOMs or racing at the highest level, we have the tools to help you - our experience and expertise of the sport transcends all levels of abilities.

The most rewarding part of this project is seeing people's progression and successes. I also really enjoy helping people with the aspects of cycling outside of just training. Giving them advice and guidance on race strategy, riding techniques, nutrition, equipment and more. Sharing my experience, anecdotes and tips is really rewarding.” Alex Cataford