🚴 Cycling · Barcelona
English-Speaking Cycling in Barcelona
City rides and weekend routes through Catalonia's vineyards, mountain passes and coastal villages.
About Cycling with Keep Calm
Keep Calm's cycling group (we call it "Biking" in the WhatsApp group, same thing) brings together English-speaking expats, internationals and locals who want to get out on two wheels around Barcelona and beyond. Sessions range from casual rides through the city to longer weekend routes out into the Catalan countryside.
The routes are genuinely varied: flat spins along the coast, climbs up mountain passes inland, and rides through vineyard country west of the city. Road bikes, gravel bikes and city bikes are all welcome on different rides, so what you ride depends more on which route you pick than the other way round.
There's no instructor and no fee structure to navigate — just bring your own bike and turn up. Rides are announced in the WhatsApp group as they're organised, so keeping notifications on is the best way to catch the next one.
Why join
🏞️ City and countryside
Casual rides around Barcelona alongside longer weekend routes through vineyards, mountain passes and coastal villages.
🚲 Any bike works
Road, gravel and city bikes are all welcome — the route dictates the bike, not the other way round.
🗣️ All in English
Ride announcements and the group chat run in English, so there's no language barrier to joining in.
💸 Free, always
No membership fee, no sign-up cost — just bring your own bike and gear.
The Practical Details
Schedule
Announced in the WhatsApp group, mixing casual city rides and longer weekend routes
Locations
Barcelona city streets and seafront, plus Catalonia countryside — vineyards, mountain passes, coastal villages
Cost
Free — bring your own bike
What to Bring
Your bike, a helmet, water, and a puncture repair kit
Skill Level
All levels — road, gravel and city bikes all welcome
How to Join
- Join the Biking WhatsApp group using the button below
- Watch for ride announcements with route, distance and meeting point
- Reply to confirm you're coming so the group has a headcount
- Bring your bike, helmet, water and a puncture kit, and roll up at the meeting point
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a road bike?
No. Road, gravel and city bikes are all welcome — different rides suit different bikes, so check the route details when a ride is announced.
Where do rides go?
A mix of casual rides around Barcelona and longer weekend routes out into Catalonia, through vineyards, over mountain passes and along the coast.
Is it free?
Yes. There's no Keep Calm membership fee — you just need your own bike and gear.
I'm not a strong rider, can I still join?
Yes, all levels are welcome. Casual city rides are a good place to start if you're newer to group riding, and the group is genuinely not competitive.
More Ways to Get Involved
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Join English speakers already meeting through Keep Calm, all free, all volunteer-run.