Summer cycling in Girona: Early Rides, Long Days, Unforgettable Roads

Summer in Girona hits different.

It starts early — before the heat, before the streets wake up, when it’s just you, the bike, and the soft orange glow on the horizon. You clip in, roll out, and the ride begins.

By the time the cafés open, you’re already 60km in.
This is cycling in Girona in summer: smart, stunning, unforgettable.

Cycling Holidays in Spain, the Smart Way

For many riders, Spain is the ultimate summer cycling destination. But while the south burns under the midday sun, Girona offers a gentler kind of heat, with shaded roads, coastal breezes, and climbs that reward the early risers.

Why ride here in summer?

• Sunrise over the Pyrenees
  
  

• Post-ride brunches in Barri Vell
  
  

• Quick access to both mountains and coast
  
  

• A community of cyclists that never sleeps
  
  

Whether you’re here for a week or just a few days, renting the right bike can make all the difference.

Road or Gravel? Choose Your Ride

At Tomata, we offer a hand-picked selection of road and gravel bikes for rent in Girona, ready to roll the moment you are.

For Road Riders:

• Tackle legendary climbs like Els Àngels, Sant Hilari or Rocacorba
  
  

• Cruise through the rolling farmlands of Empordà
  
  

• Ride the coast roads to Tossa de Mar at sunrise
  
  

For Gravel Lovers:

• Discover secret trails in Les Gavarres
  
  

• Get lost in ancient woodland and Roman roads
  
  

• Escape the heat under pine canopies
  
  

Not sure which one suits you? We’ll help you decide.

Summer Tips from the Locals

1. Start early. Out by 7, back before 11.
   
   

2. Hydrate often. Bring two bottles — we’re serious.
   
   

3. Dress light. Bibs, gilet, sunglasses. Leave the arm warmers.
   
   

4. Book your bike in advance. Summer is busy — don’t miss out.
   
   

5. Ride like a local. Respect the road, greet other riders, and take your time.
   
   

Tomata is more than just bike rental in Girona — we’re your cycling concierge. Need a route? A recovery café? A dinner spot with bike parking? Just ask.

Finish with a Vermut

After the ride, you’ve earned it. Whether it's a coffee and pastry at La Fabrica, a vermut at B12, or lunch in the shade at L’Alqueria, the post-ride reward is part of the Girona ritual.

Because here, cycling isn’t just a sport. It’s a way of living.

Let’s Ride

At Tomata, we make your cycling holidays in Girona simple, soulful, and unforgettable.

Choose your bike