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42 stages, unbeatable scenery, 144,000ft of climbing: Is the Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel the world’s most epic gravel ride?

There’s nothing like exploring a country under your own steam in the saddle and taking the paths less trodden, which means there’s nothing quite like the Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel. Find out what it's all about and how you can take on this most epic of gravel rides

Wed, Apr 08, 2026 15:07

“We’ve been hit hard”: Organised crime gang steals “practically everything” from Barcelona e-bike brand’s warehouse in shocking overnight raid

LaBosch reported "co-ordinated and swift" burglary saw criminals fill lorry with more than 100 new electric bikes, as well as 17 customer bikes, clothing and equipment

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 12:45

“A mistake has consequences, and I’m paying for them”: Pro cyclist “kicked off team” and pauses cycling career over dangerous bunny-hopping video

Kiko Galván claimed on Instagram that he was kicked off his team after a video shared on social media in early October showed him bunny-hopping across a raised lane divider into oncoming traffic around a blind bend

Mon, Dec 29, 2025 10:30

Car involved in fatal crash in Catalonia

Two killed as hit-and-run driver crashes into group of cyclists near Barcelona

Police later arrested motorist who was said to have veered onto wrong side of road before hitting riders

Tue, Aug 23, 2022 12:03

Spanish court sentenced driver, 85, to 6 months for clipping cyclist at speed

Incident near Catalan city of Lleida left rider with slight injury to his hand

Thu, Apr 18, 2019 13:44

Videos; The Col Collective ride the Costa Brava – and speak to ex-pro Christian Meier

Catalonia is in the news at the moment - but away from the politics, there's some great riding to be had

Mon, Oct 09, 2017 18:58

Video: Mike Cotty tackles Catalonia’s Coll de La Creueta

Latest Col Collective video features 21km ascent with average gradient of 5.3 per cent and maximum ramp of 13 per cent

Mon, Jun 12, 2017 11:51

Where’s the beef? Spanish police seize clenbuterol, and not a cow in sight

At least five arrested in doping enquiry in Catalonia, EPO also found

Fri, Feb 18, 2011 09:37