Factor Takes Over Girona

From April 27th to May 3rd, Girona once again becomes the global hub for endurance cycling as “FACTOR GIRONA WEEK 2026” brings together racers, community riders, and partners for a week of riding, storytelling, and connection.

This isn’t just about racing: it’s about celebrating the culture that makes Girona one of the world’s most iconic cycling destinations. At the heart of the week, the FACTOR HOUSE GIRONA will act as the touchpoint for all things Factor and cycling in the Catalan streets. Factor Bikes will take over key locations across the city and neighbouring towns to create a network of friendly, well-equipped meeting points for riders and supporters of the athletes competing at Traka.

Factor will be very present at four separate locations in and around the Girona region beginning on April 27th and lasting through May 3rd.

For those who are looking for a restorative coffee or meal, you can find us at:

Domestique Café (Girona) Rambla de la Llibertat, 25, 17004 Girona Open daily, 9 am – 7 pm Instagram - Location

Café Aquarium (Banyoles) Passeig Darder, 39, 51, 17820 Banyoles, Girona Open daily, 9 am – 6 pm Instagram - Location

We will also be active at our local dealer locations throughout the week.

Triathlon Store Girona Carrer Nou, 14, 17001 Girona Open Monday to Saturday: 9 am - 8 pm Instagram - Location

Cycles 17001 Gran Via de Jaume I, 5, 17001 Girona Opening times this week: Monday to Thursday: 10 am – 8 pm Friday: 4 pm – 8:30 pm Instagram - Location

Anyone looking to be among the first to see the latest creation from the Factor engineering and design team should join us at the Triathlon Store Girona on May 1st, where a very special unveiling will take place.

Community Events

Wednesday, April 29th, we will be hosting a relaxed ride around Girona’s incredible gravel roads. The ride will start at 9 am and be led by Factor Founder, Rob Gitelis, Factor Chief Brand Officer and former Tour de France stage winner, David Millar, along with FACTOR RACING athletes, including Zack Morris. We will start at the Triathlon Store in Girona and then explore the amazing Catalan countryside with a mid-ride stop at Café Aquarium in Banyoles.

Our Girona crew will be keen to share local knowledge and show their favourite routes around this amazing region. After which, we will finish off at Domestique Café, where everyone can enjoy a restorative coffee and fantastic local nibbles while talking over the ride’s highlights. 

• Start: Triathlon Store Girona - 9.30 am Rollout

• Ride leaders: David Millar + Zack Morris + FACTOR RACING riders

• Route highlights: Coffee stop at Café Aquarium

• Ride: 55km Gravel Loop

• Finish: Domestique Café

Meet the Factor team

On Saturday, May 2nd, we will be hosting a very special evening with Factor Founder, Rob Gitelis, and Factor Chief Brand Officer, David Millar, at the elegant Palau Fugit, member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

The evening will be an amazing opportunity to mingle with Factor and members of the Factor Racing team. Food and drinks will be provided. The highlight of the evening will be the award presentation to Factor’s 2025 Athlete of the Year.  Festivities start at 7 pm.

• Location: Palau Fugit, Girona Carrer Bonaventura Carreras I Peralta, 4, 17004 Girona

• Time: From 7 pm

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Race day focus

The week’s focal point zeros in on the celebrated, multi-day ultra-endurance Traka challenge. With multiple distance options, all of which push the riders to their absolute limit, Traka is a highlight on many Factor athletes’ calendars.

Among the FACTOR RACING members who will be taking part are Anuchi Gago, Rob Britton, Victor Bosoni, and Cynthia Carson in the 560 km distance. Cynthia and Victor have both found notable success this year by winning the Atlas Mountain Race, while Rob and Anuchi have both had strong starts to their seasons.

For the Traka 360, we’ll have Haley Smith, fresh off 2nd place at Cape Epic, Gustave Orain, Romain Bardet, currently leading the UCI Gravel World Series, and Petr Vakoč, who recently took 2nd place at The Hills in Italy.

Nicole Frain, who has already had several victories in the UCI Gravel World Series this season, will test herself in the 200 km distance, along with 2025 Gravel Earth Series champion Magnus Bak, Wendy Oosterwoud, and Jonas Lindberg.

Zack Morris will be our athlete tackling the super-fast 100 km option. 

Though the 200 km distance is generally considered the main event, each distance has its own unique challenges and is hotly contested at the pointy end of the race. 

• Friday, May 1 – 560 km

7 am – Start

• Friday, May 1 – 360 km

5:50 am – Pro Men Start

6 am – Pro Women Start

• Saturday, May 2 – 200 km

6:50 am – Pro Men Start

7 am – Pro Women Start

• Sunday, May 3 – 100 km

8:15 am – Start

A mix of elite athletes and experienced endurance riders will take on the challenge, each distance offering a different test of resilience.

More Than a Race

FACTOR GIRONA WEEK 2026 is about more than kilometres and start times. It’s an opportunity to share the road and gravel trails with world-class athletes. You will be able to experience the unique and inclusive cycling culture of Girona, Spain, while immersing yourself in the atmosphere of one of the prettiest historic towns in Catalunya.

You will be encouraged to view the full lineup of Factor bikes and see the details behind the expert engineering and well-thought-out designs. Visiting our partner dealers will give you the chance to speak with the experts and celebrate the spirit of endurance racing.

Whether you’re racing, riding, or simply passing through, FACTOR GIRONA WEEK is your invitation to become a member of the Factor community and celebrate all things cycling.

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