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The roads around Girona forgive nothing mechanically and reward everything visually.


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Gravel Bike Mechanics for Girona
The gravel routes around Girona mix smooth tarmac with rocky Pyrenean dirt tracks, loose limestone descents, and olive grove two-tracks. Your bike must be set up to handle all surfaces reliably, and your repair kit must cover multi-hour remote sections.


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60 km

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Select and Set Up Tires
Description: Run 40 to 45mm tubeless tires with a file tread for mixed surfaces. Use 25 to 30ml of sealant per tire. Check pressure before every ride: 28 to 35 PSI depending on rider weight and terrain.

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Optimize Gearing
Description: For the climbs toward Les Gavarres and the Rocacorba area, a 40 or 38 tooth front ring with an 11-42 cassette is optimal. Confirm derailleur hanger alignment before long rides.

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Build Your Repair Kit
Description: Carry two CO2 cartridges or a mini pump, a tire plug kit, a multi-tool with chain breaker, two quick links, a spare derailleur hanger, and a small bottle of chain lube. Pack in a frame bag or saddlebag.

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Pre-Ride Mechanic Checklist
[ ] Tires: check pressure and inspect sidewalls for cuts
[ ] Sealant: shake wheels and listen for liquid movement
[ ] Chain: clean and lubricate, check for wear with a chain checker
[ ] Brakes: squeeze test and inspect pad wear
[ ] Bolts: check saddle, stem, and bar end bolt torque
[ ] Confirm repair kit is in saddlebag and CO2 cartridges are full

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Carry a printed or downloaded offline map for the Gavarres routes. Mobile signal is unreliable in the forest sections, and GPS tracks on a head unit can fail without a backup.