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Pros Ride - Girona Classic with Dan Craven

10 April 2017
Photographer: Deborah Malin
Location: Girona, Spain
Category: Photos / Inspiration

Since Girona and its surrounds are the destination of choice for over 200 pro cyclists then I thought it wise to seek out the knowledge of a local pro to show us around. Step forward Dan Craven (AKA Dan from Nam) who was kind enough to do just that. As a resident, Dan knows all the secrets there is in the area, but there’s no getting away from the classics too! Els Angels, the infamous town of Madremanya and Hincapie Hill (real name Santa Pellaia) all flow to form a perfect Girona ride. Dan has a unique charisma and pure passion for his local roads and it was an absolute joy to to spend the day riding with him.

Pros Ride - Girona Classic with Dan Craven

Beautiful Girona roads with Madremanya in the background

Learning from the locals with Dan Craven

The outskirts of Girona is a playground of mellow slopes

Today I was very lucky to be led by Dan Craven

The beauty of Girona is the roads don't give you a beasting (unless you want them to)

Time to open it up in the Girona countryside

On our way to Monells

Fortunately Dan knew all the good places to fill up and chill

Quick water stop and we're back on the road again

Nothing beats a bottle of cold water mid ride!

Deep breath and take five to enjoy the day

A slight detour, but well worth it

The riding is one thing, the abundance of tiny villages is quite something else

The architecture and old stonework is hard to beat

Dan's rocking the EVO

Chasing daylight, it seems to be a regular occurrence

Classic bike art, or perhaps a lucky charm?

Approaching Girona after 80km

Check out the video for more from this ride

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