Girona Bike Rides: Climb Guide. Rocacorba - does it match the hype?
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The near legendary climb of Rocacorba is a magnet for road cyclists visiting Girona. The steep ascent to the twin radio masts is often said to be a proving ground for pro riders. But opinion locally on the climb is sharply divided. Many believe it to be over-rated and certainly the road surface most of the way up is very poor, studded with pot holes and broken Tarmac, unlike just about every other road in Catalonia. It's also unrelentingly steep in the final kms and closed in by trees for almost all its length. However, it's a good challenge to get to the top using the " fewer minutes than your age in years forumla" and that makes it a must do for many riders. This video may help you to decide whether it's worth climbing Rocacorba or whether a perhaps limited time in Girona may be better used elsewhere.
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Really enjoying the channel and two videos I've watched thus far. Im planning a trip in April so I think your work is going to be invaluable for me. Many thanks. Very relaxing and soothing to watch and listen to. Your voice and narration remind me of the TdF commentator who does the stage description!
Rode it about 3 years ago - reluctantly. I don't like "there & backs" and I agree with you, that there are many much better climbs to do. It snowed on us!! At least we had jackets to put on but it made for a chilly descent and run back into town.
@gironabikeridesroutesclimb749
2 жыл бұрын
It's over-rated imho :)
I liked Mare del Deu much better! But this was a nice one too.
It is overrated, but still a nice climb. Unfortunately the tarmac on the second half is in a really bad condition, but still managabale if you avoid the potholes. Could not find the font. Glad the owner of the very last house before reaching the top provided some cold drinks (self service) in front of his house and I had some coins with me to donate. Saved my ride after 120k in the heat.
@tgrx1901
2 ай бұрын
"Its overrated".. No its not. If people rate it and take the time to ride it as per the pros who used it for training, why is it overrated? Ive ridden it and loved every minute of it, honesty fridge included.
It looks like you have moved on from Girona. Where's your next destination? I'm trying to plan a trip from Australia in 2025.
Overrated and slow bumpy descent. Girona is nice but it's not exciting to ride there