Why I moved to GIRONA! This might suprise you...

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Back in 2019 I packed up my life in Australia, said goodbye to my family and friends and made the move to Girona. It wasn't for the coffee, it wasn't for the weather, it wasn't even for the riding...
There's a thousand videos online about why YOU, as a cyclist, should move to Girona. This IS NOT one of them...
This week's video is about why I moved to Girona, what I've since discovered having spent three years here and why I love to call this Catalan town home. The reason just might surprise you!
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Пікірлер: 66

  • @ibancorominas3446
    @ibancorominas3446 Жыл бұрын

    Catalan here, from Barcelona. I think you just nailed it! Girona is the best spot for what you're looking for, enjoy!!!

  • @mikmx55
    @mikmx55 Жыл бұрын

    Very well said Jack. Smaller place so good network for top level sports. And all kinds of riding is good gravel, mtb and don't forget the trail running. To much to do 😁 That's why we started the Guesthouse here.

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    And what a guesthouse it is!! For those they don’t already know of it, go and check out Equipe Girona. Amazing place to stay in Girona!!

  • @garryjames4658
    @garryjames4658 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve enjoyed following your exploits this year Jack enjoy not everesting every week 👊

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Garry!

  • @azmclaren8835
    @azmclaren8835 Жыл бұрын

    great overview. Hope to get there in the future for riding!

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope to see ya soon brother!

  • @natbromhead2729
    @natbromhead2729 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video Jack, really interesting insights. I was there for a couple of months in 2018, dreaming of staying longer next time!

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Nat, get on back here!

  • @gregnichols9363
    @gregnichols9363 Жыл бұрын

    I was in Girona last summer, and I missed crossing paths with you as you went to Calif. I'm hoping to come back this year for 2 weeks. The mellow lifestyle is very attractive. You are so close to many other places that a quick train or plane can take you for a few days, I cannot imagine the need to uproot and move when you can easily access some other amazing places so easily.

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Definately have to link up next time you’re back here mate. Keep me posted on travel plans. As for location, it’s a super valid point. One of the benefits of Europe right?!

  • @brian567comau
    @brian567comau Жыл бұрын

    Nice video Jack. I’m glad you’re happy there, don’t forget to pop home and visit your old folks occasionally ❤ 7:34

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Love ya dad, I’ll be back to visit much more often!

  • @trailrnnr1
    @trailrnnr13 ай бұрын

    Definitely a good place to be. It's cool that you included Nonita Cafe. Really friendly vibe there.

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    3 ай бұрын

    Nonita is the best coffee shop in town IMO! Fair prices, friendly staff and away from the buzz of the old town 👌🏽👌🏽

  • @neilplatt1111
    @neilplatt1111 Жыл бұрын

    First time view of your channel......enjoyed it, different slant. ill check your other stuff out :)

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Neil, I appreciate it mate 😁

  • @K777John
    @K777John Жыл бұрын

    First one of your videos I have watched Jack-subscribed now-2 old guys coming out to Girona on the 15th of next month for 4-5 days riding-you think it’s cold in Girona-it’s bloody freezing in the UK right now, and we live in Cambridgeshire! We are both really looking forward to riding some of the roads we have seen on various videos of Girona. I was there with my mrs about 16 years ago for a couple of days-I wasn’t a cyclist then so that at least has changed.

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Lovely stuff John! Weather here right now is sublime, you will love it 👌🏽 Much warmer than the UK!! Hope to see you guys when in town!

  • @francescocarruba1364
    @francescocarruba1364 Жыл бұрын

    spending a month in Girona fm end April , me , my bike and my laptop , cant wait !!! Thanks Jack for sharing your thoughts

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Enjoy it mate!!

  • @francescocarruba1364

    @francescocarruba1364

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jackultracyclistofficial Cheers !!!

  • @johnnyboy4711
    @johnnyboy4711 Жыл бұрын

    Best of luck Jack!

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers John!

  • @johnnyboy4711

    @johnnyboy4711

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jackultracyclistofficial heading to Gran Canaria with mates from Ireland for hills in a few weeks,you recommend Girona for a cycling holiday destination?

  • @wendysuperfan1014
    @wendysuperfan1014 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jack.

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem, hope you enjoyed!

  • @jjjensen9493
    @jjjensen9493 Жыл бұрын

    Nice! Does Girona have a table tennis scene lol? Cycling and Table Tennis my favorite things

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    You bet it does mate, but the ‘padel’ scene is on another level 👌🏽👌🏽

  • @migoubcn
    @migoubcn Жыл бұрын

    Girona is nice!!! Only 90km from my home, and I don't visit enough. Buttt in 10 days first gravel race of the year in Girona.

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Man, you’re close!! Catalunya in general, has to be one of THE best regions in the world 🔥🔥🔥

  • @jamalsinghbanvait5513
    @jamalsinghbanvait5513 Жыл бұрын

    Jack, I'm headed out there in August. You suggest a road or gravel bike? I'm leaning towards gravel for the fact it will allow me to do both. Jamal from Perth.

  • @vickyw9898
    @vickyw9898 Жыл бұрын

    Denia on the Costa Blanca wins for winter month weather and roads IMO. Girona is a very special place year round though, hard to beat.

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve not been to Denia, but now I’m curious. Thanks for the heads up!

  • @ar.tendalazaro
    @ar.tendalazaro Жыл бұрын

    HELLO JACK GOOD GIRONA E VERY VERY GOOD TENERIFE SUD CIAO

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! Tenerife is great, I love it there. Icod 😍

  • @saysoco
    @saysoco Жыл бұрын

    is Girona a running mecca too? also: what is an ultracyclist and is that your fulltime gig?

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Great for running too, though to be fair, I don’t know the first thing about running so can’t say much more than that. I’m a full time professional cyclist mate, but I do longer distance events and challenges 👊🏽

  • @CG-99
    @CG-99 Жыл бұрын

    Winter weather is better here in Mallorca, Girona gets a bit too cold for me.

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    I tell you what mate, it’s cold here right now!!!

  • @CG-99

    @CG-99

    Жыл бұрын

    @Jack Ultra Cyclist yep right about that, in 5 years living in Palma, I never saw it this bloody cold!

  • @MulugetaGoitom-pt6li
    @MulugetaGoitom-pt6li Жыл бұрын

    How can i book a house im Girona,please help me ma friend.I need it urgently.

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Booking.com dude!

  • @kasperpaisa4245
    @kasperpaisa4245 Жыл бұрын

    To cold for me in the winter

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    It can and does get chilly 🥶

  • @judd7699
    @judd7699 Жыл бұрын

    I’m coming in May - would love to send you some of my bath soak to you to try.. amazing for sore back and front bums ( saddles sores - hems - vaginal soreness +++ 😂 .. amazing healing qualities - using two amazing Australian essential oils ..🎉🎉 one oils from Tassie and the other is from the sth west of WA The soak is more or less a luxury bath soak with benefits 😊 Strava Matt sevior Matt Soothic

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Man I appreciate the thought! Luckily I don’t suffer from saddle sores, but sounds like a great product 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

  • @username42
    @username42 Жыл бұрын

    how to live at girona spain without Spanish?

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Catalan 👌🏽👌🏽

  • @username42

    @username42

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jackultracyclistofficial what if no catalan only english :) is it sufficient?

  • @goldenretriever6261
    @goldenretriever62618 ай бұрын

    What happened to your dog?

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    8 ай бұрын

    He passed away unfortunately 😓

  • @biketrybe7071
    @biketrybe7071 Жыл бұрын

    Did you ever move your dog to Girona with you?

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately not, I did find THE best home for him though and the most lovely couple to adopt him. Man it was sad though 😢

  • @biketrybe7071

    @biketrybe7071

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jackultracyclistofficial I bet it was. When I lost my pup I was truly gutted. Pleased that you're liking Girona. It's a beautiful place in the world.

  • @maadman117
    @maadman1177 ай бұрын

    streuth 😉

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    7 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @HarishChouhan
    @HarishChouhan Жыл бұрын

    While you always pushed yourself, compared to Taiwan KOM days, you look happier.

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate, I’m defjnately enjoying life!

  • @BellHarrington
    @BellHarrington Жыл бұрын

    Always a fan of your videos but with this one if your going to do a talking head video, Please drop the level of the background music as I found it quite distracting when Im trying to listen to you.

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback mate, all good learnings!!

  • @michelepirovano4135
    @michelepirovano4135 Жыл бұрын

    Good to see you back in EU! 🦵🦵

  • @jackultracyclistofficial

    @jackultracyclistofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Feels good to be back!

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