In this article we speak to Joaquin Vizcaíno, a keen cyclist who is passionate about making it easier for visitors to discover the cycling in and around Barcelona region. Joaquin has proposed this route in Penedès as part of his guide to cycling in the Barcelona region. He says:
This route uses quiet, well-maintained secondary roads and traditional paved paths (which are asphalt) connecting the hundreds of vineyards that locals have farmed for centuries to produce the sparkling wine the region is famous for. These paths have structured the territory and today allow cyclists to ride safely, away from most other vehicles.
This route is the perfect way to explore the region as it connects most of the territory, from the bustling and charming cities of Sitges or Vilanova, close to the Mediterranean Sea, to the peaceful inland cities and villages such Vilafranca del Penedès and Sant Sadurní d’Anoia.
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Route notes
The route includes several classic cyclist haunts including the climb to Coll de les Ventoses or Font Rubí, the road alongside the Foix Reservoir and the picturesque medieval village of Castellet.
The whole route is 200 kilometres long, but you can choose to ride it in stages; it has been split up into four different stages. However, Penedès 360 says it can still be completed in three or even two days.
The current stages remain:
- Vilafranca del Penedès to Pontons: 45 kilometres
- Pontons to Sant Joan de Mediona: 53 kilometres
- Sant Joan de Mediona to Vilanova i la Geltrú: 68 kilometres
- Vilanova i la Geltrú to Vilafranca del Penedès: 35 kilometres
The official route starts and finishes from the city of Vilafranca del Penedès, which is well connected to Barcelona by the R4 Rodalies train line. Bikes can currently be carried free of charge on Rodalies services, with no time restrictions, provided there is sufficient space. However rules change and note that staff may restrict bikes on particularly busy trains. However, you can always start elsewhere on the route if you prefer.
Along the ride, bike friendly services and accommodation options are available for you and your bike, including things like bike storage, repair kits and bike shops.
Food will not be a problem either, as the region is well known for its food and excellent wines and cavas.
Tips
For further information, including accommodation and attractions along the route, please visit: https://www.penedes360.cat/en/routes/ruta-carretera
What’s next?
Big thanks to Joaquin Vizcaíno for sharing these insights to cycling Penedès 360 in the Barcelona region.
Have you cycled here before? Let us know in the comments below!
Looking for more inspiration on cycling in Barcelona? Don’t miss:
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- Santa Susanna to El Turó de l’Home, Maresme, Barcelona region
- Les Gulleries tour, Osona, Barcelona region
- La Ruta Minera (the mining route), Berguedà, Barcelona region
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