My name is Daylin Membreño. I am a 26-year-old Nicaraguan, an accountant, a cycling guide, and a lover of road and gravel cycling.

The reason I came to Girona was due to the unfortunate and sad socio-political crisis in my country, Nicaragua, which began on April 18, 2018. Nicaragua has a long history of political corruption, just like other countries today, where the rights and freedoms to which we, as human beings, are entitled, are not respected. I came to Spain with my mother and my partner, with the goal of helping to improve my family's quality of life.
The truth is, I never imagined that I would find myself surrounded by such a unique and beautiful cycling community, an incredible cycling paradise, the warm affection of the city, among many other things that make Girona unique and special. What was a very, very bad situation for me, transformed into a positive situation with a new healthy lifestyle and a love for cycling that began three years ago, for which I feel very fortunate for the incredible bonds of friendship it has allowed me to create. As my partner says, we turned "lemons into lemonade." Thank God for allowing me to enjoy good health and to be able to practice this wonderful sport called cycling.

«Cycling for me is a sense of freedom, a source of joy, and a
form of meditation where I have found refuge in my moments of emotional
weakness.»

Cycling for me is a sense of freedom, a source of joy, and a form of meditation where I have found refuge in my moments of emotional weakness. It is also a great source of strength and inspiration in my life. I must be honest and say that it is an addiction I am not willing to give up, because it gives me the ability to face situations with the best attitude I could imagine.

It was a great group of cyclists who joined for the ride and quickly made me feel at home. As is often the case here in Girona, we were able to ride on quiet and beautiful roads. The panoramic views during the Golden Hour were incredible. The colors, the route, and the camaraderie were a good combination that, I imagine, will surely shine through in the photos from that day.

I’m Aleix Ferrer, born and raised in Girona.

I was always a runner who competed for many years, but after an injury, I had to stop completely, and I thought my time in sports had come to an end. Then cycling gave me a second chance to experience all the emotions I felt while running, emotions I thought I’d never feel again. Thanks to cycling, I discovered new places, new people, and new things about myself. I guide cycling tours for The Service Course and I have my own sports nutrition company called Fuel+, all while pursuing my studies.

I feel very grateful to live in a place like Girona, and I’m very happy to see how my hometown is evolving. In fact, I love being part of projects like this, where you meet people who share this passion for cycling and for what they do.

After a coffee in Girona, we went for an afternoon ride on the backroads of Canet D’Adri, chasing the sun. We were lucky enough to see one of the best sunsets I’ve seen in a long time. It’s truly beautiful for me to see people who aren’t from here enjoying this place where I grew up, and that brings me a lot of satisfaction.

«So cycling gave me a second chance to experience all the emotions I felt running and I thought I would never feel again.»