Best place to live/train/race in Europe?
09-05-08, 06:58 AM
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For training? Girona. The town's great and well if it was good enough for some guy named Lance (and Tyler and Freddie and George) then it'd probably be good enough for you too. 
And, compared to most of western Europe, Girona's relatively inexpensive.
For racing, everyone says Belgium.
And, compared to most of western Europe, Girona's relatively inexpensive.
For racing, everyone says Belgium.
Okay, so this is sort of a hypothetical question, but its something I'm considering doing for 2-3 months next year.
I have this crazy plan to go rent a cheap place in Europe somewhere, ride heaps, climb big mountains and do some racing. I have a friend or two that I might be able to convince to come with me.
So the question is - where would be the best spot for this?
I'm thinking France/Spain near the pyrenees, or Italy near the alps.
Girona in Spain seems to come up a lot as a place where a lot of pros go to train. But aside from that I have no idea...
Thoughts?
I have this crazy plan to go rent a cheap place in Europe somewhere, ride heaps, climb big mountains and do some racing. I have a friend or two that I might be able to convince to come with me.
So the question is - where would be the best spot for this?
I'm thinking France/Spain near the pyrenees, or Italy near the alps.
Girona in Spain seems to come up a lot as a place where a lot of pros go to train. But aside from that I have no idea...
Thoughts?
09-05-08, 01:37 PM
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09-05-08, 02:43 PM
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Here is a website that helps you to find amateur bike racing clubs in Europe. that might be a lead. Here is a club in the Pyrenees. Join a local race club, You'll have instant support and racers to compete against... Adjacent the Pyrenees. they can't be too woosy.
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Club details:
Bareges CC Les Sorbiers Hotel
Meeting Place Area: Pyrenees (French), France
Established since: 2006
Membership costs:25 euros per year
No. of members: Male: 10, Female: 4, Under 16:
Type of riding:
https://www.thecyclepeople.com/clubdetails.asp?id=106
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Club details:
Bareges CC Les Sorbiers Hotel
Meeting Place Area: Pyrenees (French), France
Established since: 2006
Membership costs:25 euros per year
No. of members: Male: 10, Female: 4, Under 16:
Type of riding:
https://www.thecyclepeople.com/clubdetails.asp?id=106
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