My attempt to conquer the Rocacorba KOM with Horizons Cycling, a tour company based out of Girona that creates soul-thrilling cycling trips in all the best destinantions in Europe. Check them out at:
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I wanted to take Emily to a very special restaurant for our honeymoon, located in Girona, Catalunya, Spain. She has a good friend in Nice, France that she wanted to visit afterward, and I’d be miserable to go to those places and not experience them as you’re meant to: by bike. Then I was contacted by a tour company in Tenerife who wanted to host us for a video, and Worst Honeymoon Ever was born. For two weeks, my wife and I will tour Europe, ride our bikes for fun, and at each location I’ll get a one-day “hallpass” to film a KOM attempt.
In Girona, you can join us for dinner at a restaurant that was recently ranked number one in the world, before I take on the legendary Rocacorba climb, which I consider the toughest segment I’ve tackled on my channel. There are the legendary climbs that you’ve watched on TV, but those records are usually set when riders are fatigued–halfway through a Grand Tour. Girona has long been a training ground for pro racers, and Rocacorba is where they do their intervals and power tests.
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22 Comments
The Nerve of these skinny Climbers, bombing downhill faster/better/ sleeker than their older Siblings , oh well Magnifico O/O°
You done good! You and Emily look very happy. Best Honeymoon Ever
MONT CARO IS THE HARDEST CLIMB IN CATALONIA
This video is hilarious. Congrats on top 10! For someone who pays attention to aero and marginal gains – what do you make of the narrower handlebar craze? Ever tried 38 cm or 36 cm bars?
In a sabbatical from cycling right now, but the first thing I noticed in all the bikes was "No disc brakes". Maybe that fad is running its course?
I've also been lucky enough to go to Girona, and eat at El Cellar (also got in via email). It was incredible. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience
Great content and Emily's a winner. Noticed on a lot of the KOMs in this series that the top times are from 2016-19, with the random 2020/21 mixed in. Almost none from 2022. Any thoughts as to why?
Don't let the Karens get to you Phil!
Ya’ll look very euro. The honeymoon vibes are sweet.
Great Phil 5.52w/kg for almost 30 min 💪
"the most expensive vomit ever" 🤣
awesome vid, loved the honeymoon tied into this; wife is a champ! no alcohol the night before and you're definitely getting that KOM, nice work
Poor girl !
Very nice video
"a cold off-season day," yet Phil is wearing shorts and only arm warmers. In the UK, this would be a warm and pleasant day.
We are heading to Girona and have 1 day cycling… what route would you recommend for 1 day?!
Thank you for thé vidéo very inspiring
Looking for lodging recommendations in Girona! Lmk
Dont worry 6.66 is nothing☝️
So if the worst honeymoon is successful does that make it a failure 🤔
You smashed the climb. Don't worry about the sheep not understanding. You did good work sir. Congratulations to you and your bride.
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