Oncobike

Oncobike is a charity mountain-bike relay challenge organised by the Fundació Oncolliga Girona with Club Ciclista Sant Gregori and Cingles de la Llémena. The most recent edition, the 10th, took place on Saturday 17 October 2026, starting from Sant Gregori, about ten minutes from Girona, on tracks and country roads of the Vall de Llémena.

Routes and distances

Teams of 4 to 6 riders share the course in relays, with at least two cyclists on the route at all times. There is a long and a short route, and a joint start for all teams at 8:00. In the 2025 edition the routes measured 180 km and 106 km, and the organiser describes them as having no major technical demands. The 2026 distances were not stated on the pages we checked, and rain forced the organisers to adapt the course that year.

• Seven control points divide the route into eight sections, each with a refreshment station.
• Navigation is by GPS: the course is not marked, and the organiser publishes the official track for download.
• Bib collection in 2026 was at Espai La Pineda in Sant Gregori on the Friday evening and early on race morning.

Registration

Teams register through the organiser’s participation site, and each team makes a donation of 500 euros to the Fundació Oncolliga Girona. The date of the next edition and the opening of registration have not been announced yet. See the official website for updates.

Why ride it

Oncobike combines a team challenge with a cause: the 2026 edition reported 58,088.40 euros in donations, which the foundation uses to support cancer patients and their families. The relay format lets riders of different levels share a long day in the quiet Girona hinterland.

Where to stay

Oncobike starts and finishes in Sant Gregori, and with a team of six or more to coordinate, it pays to sleep close to the action. Arriving the day before lets everyone settle in, sort bikes and relay plans, and roll to the start line without a long transfer. Girona, just ten minutes away, offers plenty of choice for teams who want a proper recovery after a long day in the Vall de Llémena.

Masía MasFerran – in Sant Gregori. A traditional Catalan country house on a fenced plot with ten double rooms, a living and dining room, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry room. It is a natural fit for a relay team sharing one roof, with a workshop area for storing and adjusting bikes, a bike wash, a small fitness studio with sauna, and a pool for tired legs afterwards.

Hotel Gran Ultonia – Girona, about 5 km from the start. A central city hotel with a dedicated Cycling Center: restricted-access, video-monitored bike parking, a washing area and maintenance tools. Laundry service, a gym and a rooftop cocktail bar with views of the Cathedral make it an easy place to unwind once the relays are done.

Hotel Ciutat de Girona – Girona, about 5 km from the start. A Silver Cycling Friendly hotel in the old town that specialises in cycling tourism. Expect private bike storage, laundry for sports clothing, recovery massages and meals designed for athletes at Restaurant Blanco, plus a spinning room if the team wants to loosen up beforehand.

Hotel Carlemany Girona – Girona, about 5 km from the start. This four-star hotel has a video-monitored area to store, repair and clean up to 40 bikes, which suits a large team, and a bike hire shop with a workshop is a two-minute walk away. The breakfast buffet and an athlete-friendly restaurant menu help with fuelling.

Hotel Camiral 5* – Caldes de Malavella, about 14 km from the start. A five-star resort for riders who want to make a weekend of it: secure bike storage, bike rental, route advice and a new Wellness Center for recovery, with Girona airport only five minutes away.

Event weekend is busy, so book early, and browse more cycling-friendly accommodation if you need extra rooms for the whole team.