Bikecat Cycling Tours SL is based in Girona and we are the only company run by local guides.
Cycling in Girona and Costa Brava is a destination many bike tour companies have in their calendar.
We believed from the beginning that the best way to enjoy and experience a cycling tour is to share it with the locals.
The cyclists and friends who come and visit encourage our work and personal attention, characteristic of Bikecat cycling Tours.
The Bikecat team is formed by group of friends, passionate about the sport and who love to share their home and favorite places.
OUR TEAM
Jaume Cabruja
Born in Barcelona, Jaume grew up between the capital and Girona where he soon started to road race. After graduating as a Chemical Engineer (IQS), he had the opportunity to work and travel in many countries, always bringing a bicycle with him.
He likes to challenge himself anywhere and anytime: Australia, Venezuela, New Zealand, Borneo, Denmark and the US. Sharing his interest and enthusiasm for this sport and his sense of humor, he conceived the idea of Bikecat Cycling Tours.
Being fluent in English, Spanish and Catalan (the unique language of the region), Jaume enjoys sharing the wonders of his homeland and spending time with people who come to ride with him.
Eudald Vilas
Raised in Girona and from an early age maintained a strong link with the volcanic region of la Garrotxa where his family originates, where he began mountain biking as a boy.
He enjoys both mountain and road cycling, swimming, and hiking; all sports that allow him to discover and enjoy being in nature.
When he finished high school, he entered the Higher Technical School of Girona (ETG) where he trained as a vehicle electromechanic. His experience as a mechanic at Volvo and repairing his and his friends´ bikes honed his expertise.
At Bikecat, Eudald will be welcoming you as you visit our shop in Girona as well as a mechanic to take care of the bikes in the shop and on the tours.
Debbie Stein
Originally from South Carolina, she graduated in French Literature and Translation from USC in Columbia, SC. She has been traveling to France every year since until she met Jaume, whereupon she began traveling to Spain even more. She has worked as a high school French teacher in New Jersey for 5 years, in Human Resources, and volunteers when she can at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, FL.
Since living in Girona, she has learned Catalan and Spanish, how to clip in and her French has been getting rustier ever since. Debbie loves being outdoors and enjoys swimming, running, hiking and cycling.
She enjoys traveling and every adventure that comes along with having a little son. With Bikecat she takes great care in planning and organizing activities for non-riding companions, and for everyone outside the rides, to enjoy their vacation.
Helena Geis
Born and raised in Girona, Helena is a journalist, publicist, and PR professional by training, with more than ten years of experience in communication, marketing, and customer service, as well as in organizing tourism-related activities.
Her connection to sports began with the sea, and over the years she has expanded into new disciplines: sailing, swimming, running, yoga… and more recently, gravel cycling.
At Bikecat, Helena combines her passion for communication with her role as a travel agent, working behind the scenes to ensure every detail of the tours is carefully planned so that guests enjoy the best possible experience.
She speaks Catalan, Spanish, English, and French, and when she’s not working, you’ll likely find her practicing outdoor sports, either on land or at sea (but not in the air—heights are not her thing!).
Bikecat in the media
Welcome to ProVille / Cyclist Magazine
Last October we headed out with some guys from Cyclist Magazine, a new cycling magazine based in London. They had a very ambitious route planned of about 160km with two good climbs, Amer and Rocacorba.
Cycling in the Catalan city of Girona is not like cycling anywhere else. It’s not simply that the weather is better than most places, although the crisp autumn morning when we meet for our ride is perfect for a day out on bikes… Read the full article here.
Words Mark Bailey Photography Paul Calver. The issue #3 of Cyclist Magazine covering Bikecat and Cycling in Girona was published in January 2013.
Magic in the Mountains / Road CC
In May, James Warrener came to do a ride and wrote an article in the online magazine Road CC.
…the chance of a day’s guided riding and coaching with Girona based Bikecat, whilst on holiday, was too good a birthday treat to miss!!
The first ‘proper’ climb came after a 12% hill that didnt count !!! it was a road used by the likes of Michael Barry, George Hincapie and Bradley Wiggins. In fact locally, I believe, it is known as Hincapie Hill. The road was marked with countdowns “GPM (King of the Mountains Point) 6km” and surprisingly on this climb it acted as motivation.
Read the complete article online at www.road.cc by James Warrener.
Travel: My Girona Holiday / PEZ Cycling
PEZ-Fan and noted San Francisco chef Thom Fox recently took his first cycling trip to Europe. Good thing for us he chose Girona Spain as his base, and even better that he chronicled his experiences traveling with his bike – and riding in the area. We should all do this… soon.
…Included in the group ride that day were women’s US National Critireum champion Theresa Cliff-Ryan, her husband Gary (a track sprint racer) and none other than Freddie Rodriguez. In fact this was the first annual Fast Freddie – BikeCat training camp. Pez Cycling Full article.
Girona, Spain: Riding in the pros’ backyards /
Canadian Cycling Magazine
Michael Barry, a long time resident of Girona, wrote an article about cycling in Girona, Spain. It is a travel article written for the Canadian Cycling Magazine. It includes some photos from his wife, Dede Barry, and a friend, Jordi Cantal, who has also been on many of Bikecat’s tours in Girona.
I am posting the full article here. Or read the online version at Canadian Cycling Magazine.
