We’ve been hearing about Criterium Gijón and all the innovations that are preparing for this year’s edition promises to be one of the best. With all this, My Beautiful Parking, has decided to set up a trip on their bikes for 950 km, the distance between Gijon and Barcelona all to promote this important appointment and fixed gear, why not enjoy an adventure like this.

Since we love these feats and in order to know a bit more information for anyone who might be interested, we decided to make some questions for Simon form the MBP team and has happy collaborated with us.

1. How did the idea of the trip come out?

Firstly it is important to know that both Parris and I (Simon) are from Gijón. Planning a trip back “home” by bike, was very interesting to us. Having this plan in our heads for a long time we decided to carry out and joining MBP and Criterium de Gijón. The end result: A bicycle trip that serves to promote the criterium Gijon during the week before the event.

2. What can you tell us about the route?

The straight line is always the shortest path. From Barcelona to Gijón are many miles and we could not lengthen much. Getting time off to participate is complicated and few more days would be more difficult to get people to accompany us. True, there are occasional detour to pass through attractive scenery and we have tried to avoid big cities as much as possible. The star leg of the trip will be the last. Here yes I have done differently. On Friday we be in Cangas de Onis with a second group consisting of all cyclists who are in the pre-Gijón Criterium. Together we will climb to the legendary lakes of Covadonga and then we cycle together to Gijón. There will be a very long period but it will have enough altitude.

3. Are you going to take some kind of assistance?

At first the idea of the trip was simple. Get on the bike and get to Gijon but the ball stared to get bigger. We now have two vehicles a van for support that will take our luggage and a car in which there will be a team of photographers. Try to make a small documentary of the same type as the trip to Madrid 3 years ago.

4. How many are you currently?

We are currently nine cyclists:

• Fran, Dani and Toni from Pedalea o Revienta.
• Edu, a guy who’s from Gijon and is going to come to Barcelona to make the trip.
• Uri and Poque. Two friends cyclists who have changed their summer plans pedaling in the Pyrenees following the Tour to come with us.
• Oscar bicycle messenger 30-60. What will travel the 950km with his Bullit. That’s nothing!
• Raul’s from Pista BCN
• And I, Simon.

Initially the group is quite closed but can be someone else to join.

5. Any requirement / recommendation for people who wants to join?

Requirements and Recommendations:

• Having a comfortable and functional bicycle, plus a little physically prepared before making the trip.
• About material: A bit of everything. Something that entertains, something waterproof and about three bibs and jerseys.
• We’re camping and sleeping along the route. Camping equipment is needed. Rest is important and a good way to solve the issue of Camping is with hammocks and a sleeping bag.

6. You already have already experience in this long distance ride, reasons why you encourage people to sign up?

A bike trip is a unique experience. It is a story that will be amazed every mile you go. You’ll found new landscapes, new roads, cities and endless anecdotes.

7. Will you do a party/appreciation for the brave that make it?

There are two events scheduled: The first, a Bingo Party in MBP, with lots of prizes for all participants, will sell beer and be a pica-pica for all attendees. The next will be in Gijón dinner for all participants to travel, the best way to recover all the lost energy.

Besides a great web according to the trip, have designed some merchandising to finance part of the challenge and can be purchased directly at the store or by contacting them through their website.

Regarding Bingo Party, takes place this Friday, July 11, and have developed a pretty good party. If you’re in Barcelona, do not hesitate to go have, fun, laughter, and many gifts await you.

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