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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Catalan here, from Barcelona. I think you just nailed it! Girona is the best spot for what you're looking for, enjoy!!!
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
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!!
I’ve enjoyed following your exploits this year Jack enjoy not everesting every week 👊
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Garry!
great overview. Hope to get there in the future for riding!
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
Hope to see ya soon brother!
Fantastic video Jack, really interesting insights. I was there for a couple of months in 2018, dreaming of staying longer next time!
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Nat, get on back here!
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
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?!
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
Жыл бұрын
Love ya dad, I’ll be back to visit much more often!
Definitely a good place to be. It's cool that you included Nonita Cafe. Really friendly vibe there.
@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 👌🏽👌🏽
First time view of your channel......enjoyed it, different slant. ill check your other stuff out :)
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Neil, I appreciate it mate 😁
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
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!
spending a month in Girona fm end April , me , my bike and my laptop , cant wait !!! Thanks Jack for sharing your thoughts
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy it mate!!
@francescocarruba1364
Жыл бұрын
@@jackultracyclistofficial Cheers !!!
Best of luck Jack!
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
Cheers John!
@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?
Thanks Jack.
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
No problem, hope you enjoyed!
Nice! Does Girona have a table tennis scene lol? Cycling and Table Tennis my favorite things
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
You bet it does mate, but the ‘padel’ scene is on another level 👌🏽👌🏽
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
Жыл бұрын
Man, you’re close!! Catalunya in general, has to be one of THE best regions in the world 🔥🔥🔥
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.
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
Жыл бұрын
I’ve not been to Denia, but now I’m curious. Thanks for the heads up!
HELLO JACK GOOD GIRONA E VERY VERY GOOD TENERIFE SUD CIAO
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Tenerife is great, I love it there. Icod 😍
is Girona a running mecca too? also: what is an ultracyclist and is that your fulltime gig?
@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 👊🏽
Winter weather is better here in Mallorca, Girona gets a bit too cold for me.
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
I tell you what mate, it’s cold here right now!!!
@CG-99
Жыл бұрын
@Jack Ultra Cyclist yep right about that, in 5 years living in Palma, I never saw it this bloody cold!
How can i book a house im Girona,please help me ma friend.I need it urgently.
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
Booking.com dude!
To cold for me in the winter
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
It can and does get chilly 🥶
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
Жыл бұрын
Man I appreciate the thought! Luckily I don’t suffer from saddle sores, but sounds like a great product 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
how to live at girona spain without Spanish?
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
Catalan 👌🏽👌🏽
@username42
Жыл бұрын
@@jackultracyclistofficial what if no catalan only english :) is it sufficient?
What happened to your dog?
@jackultracyclistofficial
8 ай бұрын
He passed away unfortunately 😓
Did you ever move your dog to Girona with you?
@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
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.
streuth 😉
@jackultracyclistofficial
7 ай бұрын
😂
While you always pushed yourself, compared to Taiwan KOM days, you look happier.
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I’m defjnately enjoying life!
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
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback mate, all good learnings!!
Good to see you back in EU! 🦵🦵
@jackultracyclistofficial
Жыл бұрын
Feels good to be back!