I am currently spending some time in Banyoles which is close
to Girona and only about an hour from Barcelona, Spain. It must be one of the best places to train
and now I understand why there are so many professional cyclists living in and
around this area. I came here to prepare
for the Giro Donne which starts at the end of the month in Italy. Since I have been sick I have only been able
to admire the beauty of the mountains and the 15km climbs, which are literally
just around the corner, but this place truly is magical. I am staying at Mas Pelegri (http://www.maspelegri.com/) which is a
sports hotel that caters specifically for cyclists and triathletes. It is built out of the ruins of a building dating back to 1770. Currently the US triathlon team and some
other triathletes from Australia and Great Britain are also staying here in
preparation for the ITU World Cup in Banyoles this weekend. Dinner table discussions are never dull with
so many professional athletes around.
Cannot wait to watch them all race Sunday.
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Mas Pelegri Sports Hotel
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Banyoles Lake (it is so clear you can see the plants on the
bottom of the lake)
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We have made a trip to the city of Girona for an afternoon
coffee. Around every corner a postcard
image awaits whether you are walking around in the city or whether you are
riding your bike in the Spanish countryside.
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Girona
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