Sylvain speaks to us from his native Quebec, in Canada, where he lives all year long thinking about the days he will take his bike and ride through Cambrils: “I’m going to ride my bike in Cambrils,” he says.For me, cycling is a sport that allows me to keep in shape, but the most important thing is to enjoy good health during my retirement.“.

He considers himself to be “an average cyclist”, and he rides about 7,000 kilometers a year. “I go cycling for pleasure” he continues and therefore admits that “I am very happy to meet again the challenge of the mountains around Cambrils.
to meet again the challenge of the mountains that surround Cambrils gives me great satisfaction”.
. I knew about Cambrils at the time I frequented Mallorca. Six years after cycling through the Serra de Tramuntana and the center of the island, I needed a change. My friends from Quebec told me about Denia and Cambrils, but I tried Cambrils four years ago and I have been repeating since then.“.

Joris is Belgian, from a place where “cycling is not a sport, it’s a religion“. It is considered “something competitive but friendly. Every good cycling trip ends with a beer with friends.“.

With this background, he got to know Cambrils more than ten years ago: “Since the first summer I went to Cambrils I started cycling, I ‘m not that kind of person who is all day on the beach. My first outing began in the Serra de Llaberia, and I quickly fell in love with the place. Since then, the first thing I do when we go on vacation is load the bike into the car. We already have a vacation home in Cambrils, there are several times a year that I go there, including a fixed meeting with other cycling friends to go out in the area.“.

Why go cycling in Cambrils?

The Costa Daurada, and especially Cambrils and its surroundings, are a very attractive place for cyclists because of the number of possible routes we have, for all levels,” Sylvain continues.
I appreciate the safety of the roads and the respect shown by the drivers.
“.

Joris adds the weather “I like the weather, although some days are a bit windy, but it’s not a problem. You can ride on the flat, but you can also go inland and encounter longer climbs. The environment is beautiful, you are never alone, you always meet other cyclists.“.

To shoot among vineyards, almond trees, orange trees…” Sylvain continues. connects you directly with the Catalan nature. At the end of the day’s cycling a wine and a good meal await you. Going out in the village in the afternoon, tasting some tapas, meeting people, going into the stores and learning about places with history, is something that I enjoy very much every year.“.

He adds: “
The temperature is perfect in both spring and autumn.
. The first six kilometers out of Cambrils can be a little annoying, but from there you connect with the first climbs.”

Some cycling routes starting and finishing in Cambrils

In Sylvain’s notebook we find …

1-Coldejou/Marca/Falset/Falset/directionPorrera/ retour par Teixeta/Cambrils 77 kms& 1226 meters

2- Llaberia, return by Cami de Pratdip 85 km and 1378 meters above sea level.

Llaberia A/R 78 km 1075 mètres possibility to take Hospitalet

82 kms&1211 meters

3- Escornalbou on the horizon: Vinyols/ Ruidoms/ Montbrio/ Villanova/ Escornalbou Castle/ Argentera/ back via Montbrió 60 kms&800 meters

4- Vinyols/ Ruidoms/ Les Borges/ Maspujols/ Alexia’s/ Villaplana/ Mussara/ return via Alforja 77 kms&1256 meters

5- Ascent of the Teixeta and pass to Porrera with return via Falset and Colldejou

6- Vinyols/ Ruidoms/ Alforja/ Portugal/ Selva/ back via Reus/ Vinyols/ Cami

62 kms&830 meters

7- Montroig/ Coldejou/ Marca/ El Masroig/ El Molar/ El LLoar/ Grataloops/ Torroja Del Priorat/ Porrera/ return by Texeita 105 kms&1900 meters

8- Pratdip/ C44/ Tivissa/ Serra D’Almos/ Darmos/ El Masroig/ Marca/ back by Colldejou 102 kms& 1614 meters

9- Vinyols/ Ruidoms/ N420 jusqu’aurondpointversAlexeiar/ Villaplana/ Selva/ L’Albiol/ crossing la Mussara/ back Alforja 94 kms& 1428 meters

“They are my favorite routes, with many alternatives depending on the physical shape you have at any given time” Sylvain points out, admitting that “I can only recommend Cambrils, for its different routes, safety, low traffic in many places and the friendliness of the people if they see you in trouble“.

Joris concludes: “I would recommend this place to other cyclists, but I would like to keep the jewel safe…”.

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  • Everything about the Kids Cup BTT and the Popular Walk

    “The Rodabike family, made up of the club, the store and our cycling collective, has been actively supporting CambriBike since 2018. We are very happy with the continuity of this project and to be able to organize, one more year, a set of activities and races designed for all audiences. For us, cycling is a passion that we want to share with the whole municipality, and that is why we have designed a program where the youngest and families are the real protagonists”.

    This is how they present themselves from Rodabike to talk to us about various events that will take part in the Cambribike.

    On the first day, the event opens with the road education circuit Educa , a space that will operate from five to eight in the afternoon on Friday and which will also operate on Saturday and Sunday.

    This free proposal allows boys and girls to learn traffic rules in a fun way, turning learning into a game of skill where you only need to bring your own bike.

    It’s the best way to warm up your engines for a weekend full of movement and fun on wheels.

    Saturday’s day starts with the energy of the Kids Cup BTT, a Provincial Cup competition that brings together categories from pre-Benjamin to children.

    The bib check takes place at half past eight to start the departures at a quarter past nine in the morning.

    In the afternoon, at five, one of the most special moments arrives: the seventh Open Kids Cambrils.

    This charity race is open to minors between zero and fourteen years of age and all proceeds go to the ANTIAN Association .

    The registration fee includes a medal, gift and a coca con chocolate snack.

    The final touch is on Sunday the 24th with the great Popular Parade , an unmissable event that starts at half past ten in the morning.

    This march invites whole families to tour Cambrils enjoying the landscape and the pleasure of pedaling together.

    Throughout the morning, the road education circuit will remain open until two in the afternoon.

    Remember that the use of a helmet is mandatory in all tests and that you can pick up bib numbers at the Rodabike stand throughout the fair.

    See you on the Walk!

    If you want to register…

    Open Kids Cambribike

    Popular Walk

  • The Cambrils BTT Orígens and the Bioracer Cambrils Road summarize the best of the territory

    Time has established Cambrils as a benchmark destination for cycling enthusiasts thanks to a privileged combination of geographical and climatic factors that allow the sport to be enjoyed all year round.

    Located in the heart of the Costa Dorada, the town offers an exceptional setting where the sea and the mountains blend together just a few kilometers away , allowing routes that run through flat landscapes and challenging ascents towards the inland mountain ranges.

    This is how the Cambrils BTT Orígens is created

    This duality is perfectly reflected in the proposal of Cambrils BTT Orígens, a name that seeks to reclaim the rural roots of the municipality and its surroundings of agriculture and paths with history .

    “A name that highlights what Cambrils is, that environment of farmers, vineyards and olive groves, a reminder of our authenticity,” says Joan Carbonell, head of Naturetime Events, the organizer of the outing.

    The terrain of the area allows for routes to be offered for all profiles , from families to more expert cyclists looking for maximum performance.

    There are four versions: The 22 and 35 kilometer circuits are designed for those who want a more accessible experience; the first with a distinctly family-friendly character and the second extending to Vilanova d’Escornalbou to offer a longer route without excessive technical demands.

    For the more adventurous, the 47 and 55 kilometer distances delve into the elevation changes of the Llaberia mountain range and the foothills of the Baix Camp, introducing time trials as a differentiating element.

    These individually timed sections allow riders to compete against the clock on specific uphill sections, with prizes awarded for manual, electric and gravel mountain bikes.

    “You can do it at your own pace or compete,” Joan points out.

    The road version: Bioracer Cambrils Road

    As for road cycling, the Bioracer Cambrils Road offers an immersion in the Priorat landscape through routes of 85 and 125 kilometers.

    “The two routes through Baix Camp and Priorat Sur combine low-traffic roads with great scenery and a bit of a challenge on some climbs,” Joan tells us.

    These routes stand out for passing through very quiet roads and an environment of great visual beauty that includes the passage through Escaladei and La Morera de Montsant .

    The star challenge for long-distance cyclists is the climb to No Plores Nen, an emblematic sector that defines the toughness and appeal of this area from Torroja de Priorat to La Morera.

    The entire route is conducted under a philosophy of calm and safe walking, with a safety capsule from the Servei Català de Trànsit , avoiding large crowds to guarantee a close and quality experience for each participant.

    Cycling event with a “seaside flavor”

    The Cambrils experience would not be complete without mentioning its gastronomic excellence, which becomes the best reward after the physical effort.

    The event is defined as a ride with a taste of the sea, since upon reaching the finish line, cyclists can enjoy a typical dish from the local cuisine, such as noodles rossejats or fideuá, allowing them to taste the culinary essence of the place .

    This combination of challenging routes, authentic agricultural landscapes and a top-notch cultural and gastronomic offering comes together, remember, in the Cambribike area.

    Registrations open

    Cambrils BTT Origins – May 23

    Bioracer Cambrils Road – May 24

     

  • Countdown to Cambribike

    Welcome to two-wheeled paradise! In one month, CambriBike arrives; it’s not just a sporting event, it’s the biggest cycling festival in Cambrils, transforming this Costa Daurada town into the epicenter of cycling passion.

    With an inclusive and vibrant approach, the event unfolds a range of activities that embrace everything from the most demanding professionalism to the excitement of the little ones.

    The adventure usually starts with the adrenaline of the Cambrils BTT Orígens .

    Participants can choose from several routes (from 22 to 55 km) that wind through the inland landscapes, offering everything from relaxed walks to technical challenges with timed climbs for the most competitive.

    But the diversity doesn’t stop there: the Gravel modality has gained a golden weight, allowing cyclists to explore mixed roads with that unique blend of speed and adventure.

    For road cycling enthusiasts, the Bioracer Cambrils Road is the main event . This long-distance cycling tour challenges even the bravest riders with iconic mountain passes and spectacular views of the Mediterranean. It’s a moment where personal achievement and camaraderie come together under the finish line arch, always capped off with a hearty fideuà (a traditional paella) to recover energy.

    However, the heart of CambriBike beats especially strong in Pinaret Park, transformed into a vibrant “Bike Expo.” Here, families take center stage. Children enjoy the Kids Cup, obstacle courses with ramps and skills challenges, and road safety workshops designed to train the cyclists of the future. There are also Bike Trial shows, where experts defy gravity, and Indoor Cycling sessions led by figures like Melcior Mauri, who energize everyone with music and stationary pedaling.

    The perfect finale is the Bike Festival, a popular urban bike ride where costumes and classic bicycles fill the streets with joy. In short, CambriBike is a fluid and dynamic event that demonstrates that cycling is much more than a sport: it’s a lifestyle that unites generations, promotes sustainable tourism, and, above all, invites us to enjoy the outdoors with a smile. Let’s ride!

    Image: Blanca de la Sotilla