Traka and Girona: two names synonymous with the finest cycling in the world. This year Artu will open up the doors of our Girona lodge to host riders undertaking the gruelling and infamous Traka ride.
Can Terrades
Can Terrades
Race Day
5.3km - 7.5%
Land in Girona, where you’ll be greeted by the Artu team and hop in a transfer to Artu’s Can Terrades lodge set deep in Girona’s finest countryside. A day to relax and prep, make use of the luxurious facilities the lodge provides, from HIIT classs and outdoor yoga, to private dining, nutritional advice, or just a blissful pampering spa session.
If you’re setting off on the 360km ride the following day, our Artu experts will help you get ready - tune the bikes, take you on guided warm-up rides and book preparatory massages.
For heavy-hitters undertaking the 360km/32hr ride - The Traka 360 - it’s an early start. The Artu team will drive you to the start line for the 6 am set-off. We’ll be on hand throughout the ride, at the five feed and hydration stations, and for any extras our riders need. With 5000m of climbs, we’ll make sure you get the exact recovery your body needs when you cross the finish line.
For riders taking on the 200km race the following day, this will be a prep day with tuning, warm-up rides, fuelling and pre-event massages.
Artu will distribute numbers, drive you to the start for the 7am set off, and be on standby at the four feed stations with nutritionally-perfect rations to keep you going. Once the max 15hr race is completed and the 2000m of elevation climbed, we’ll drive you back to the lodge, where the team will take the bikes off you and be on hand for all warm down and recovery needs.
The Artu team will split riders depending on whether they’re doing the 50km/4hr Traka or 100km/7hr Traka. The 50km Traka climbs 700m, while the 100km Traka climbs 1200m. Each set of riders will have Artu team members taking them to the start line at 8:30 am, waiting at the two feed stations, on hand for any extras or emergencies and collection at the finish lines. Both groups of riders will be driven back to the lodge, where they can relax however they wish.
Wake up to a replenishing breakfast, take in the scenery and make final use of the amenities on offer at Can Terrades. Our team will sort all bikes and kit before the transfers pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight home.
