Girona Pyrenees & Coll de la Creueta - Cycling Inspiration & Education

[@Liubomyr7]

Man this content is iconic. This is probably the best cycling videos I've ever seen, really. Every shot is a bless. And the fact it's been 7 years already makes it even more crazy. Thank you so much for your work guys!

[@TheColCollective]

Thank you so much for your appreciation, it means a huge amount 🙏🏻

[@whateveronutube]

Goosebumps with every new video. What a wonderful Channel. !!!

[@TheColCollective]

Thank you!

[@saavirov]

Those scenery and music combination, result is stunning.

[@salahsiddique4022]

Absolutely

[@DavidYamaha]

Amazing! That's why I love cycling. Thanks Mike!

[@brunofiori392]

Please, don't ever stop doing this, Cotty!!

[@TheColCollective]

Keep watching and we will try to keep making the vids. Thanks for your support, Mike

[@brunofiori392]

The Col Collective I will!! Thanks Mike!

[@fernandogarza4098]

Agree! Agree! Agree ! This series is awesome and this one in Catalonia is incredible. FAN For Life.

[@user-fantasys]

After several years I returned to never get tired of seeing these beautiful works of yours, I have a lot of nostalgia for this one, it is precisely my town where I was born. You passed through the Artigas gardens on the outskirts of Lillet... sculpted with natural works by the great architect Gaudi. The ancient historic cement train. You linked along the side of the old museum towards Castellar de n'Hug, Llobregat fountains. You will surely see some marmot in the Creueta natural park. Again, if you came back, try cutting right at the intersection after leaving gombreny towards the right direction Castellar de n"Hug through the Mataplana castle. You will surely like the ruins of the castle and the Mongrony Monastery;)

[@Wyzbowski]

I have thoroughly enjoyed every single episode of this series. In the title you put the word inspiration, and it truly is. I'm now going to prep my bike for a ride tomorrow, unfortunately not in quite the stunning scenery of this vid! Keep theses amazing vids coming please.

[@DRFNL]

And if this doesn't inspire you to go cycling, it will definitely inspire you for filmmaking! I know I am..

[@josieq2307]

Just marvelous!!.. And just as if the nature is not magnificent enough, you have these perfect matching background music that transport me to another universe!.. The universe of cycling!!..Thank you for such an amazing production with these videos!!..🙏🙏💕🌷💐💐🌺🌺

[@rafaelvalle1780]

Beautiful Spain!

[@massimilianovolpi9641]

Mike, everytime something special from you guys. Awesome, really pure round beauty !

[@leroyyoder3494]

Once again you make me long to be on European roads again! I always enjoyed getting on my bike whenever we made a port visit. Just get on and go, sometimes alone, sometimes with my buddies. New adventures and friends were in abundance. Thanks again and keep the videos coming!

[@anthonyhomercycling]

I shared this so many times on social media! Keep doing what you doing cotty and the crew you are the inspiration of everyone. I'm your number 1 fan!

[@MikeCotty]

anthony homer ulsa Thank you so much!!

[@ChamBatJazz]

I love that moment on 8:26 and I love each video you create. Thank you Mike for your job and all The Col Collective team.

[@TheColCollective]

That little calf was simply AMAZING! Made our day for sure. Thank you for your appreciation. Ride safe, Mike

[@danielmontgomery7948]

Simply stunning! You produce the most enjoyable cycling videos to watch. I particularly enjoy the superb routes you discover for your audience. I also appreciate the superb quality of videography , the background music choices, and your informative/interesting commentary. Thanks!

[@TheColCollective]

You're very welcome, thank you for your support Daniel. Ride safe, Mike

[@erikpratama6039]

nice shoes, lovely dog, stunning scenery.. what else could you expect? great job Cotty..

[@nicolaslstl2109]

Thank you Mike for sharing your passion with us.

[@alexm.7254]

Your videos should have no less than a million views! Truly amazing work!

[@TheColCollective]

Cheers Alex. Super happy you're enjoying them :-)

[@samzam4496]

Thank you for these great videos, they allow us to explore and dream about where we would love to ride.. The production, editing and soundtrack of these video are really the outstanding.

[@TheColCollective]

Thank you Sam!

[@dennisstempher9684]

Stunning views on especially the last climb... Wonderful vid!

[@B.r.o.t.h.e.r.2]

Me and my girlfriend love your little story's and watch them all. Keep on going and those shoes are awesome

[@alogli]

stunning beauty is something best conveyed by the col collective

[@anndelucia5801]

Amazing video..the added distance and exploration into the unknown was suspending. Really enjoyed this one !

[@ricardogallo21]

VERY INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO WITH AMAZING VIEWS

[@braddemarco8040]

As usual another great video. Beautiful ride. Please keep the videos coming.

[@louiswassong211]

Another inspiring cycling video! Makes me want to jump on my bike & explore!

[@stratisalvanos7252]

beautiful video!!!!!

[@coachneal9093]

That was mesmerizing to watch. You keep giving me so many more bucket list items! Thanks to you and the crew for continuing to put these rides together. They are very inspiring.

[@breizhcyclisme8547]

Juste beautiful, great video...!

[@yorvo]

Gorgeous scenery! beautiful editing

[@matthewholberton]

Loved that slow intro. Loving that euro mullet even more. Cancellara and Sagan would be proud.

[@MikeCotty]

Matthew Holberton gotta keep those Euro pros on their toes!! 😉

[@2wheels42]

That's was the best 11 minutes of my week!

[@billhawkins4656]

Another great video... Would love to cycle this one day. Thanks Mike and team!

[@jonterry872]

Truly great videos make you feel something, stir something within you. The videos your group makes do exactly that for so many of us! Your narration, your humanity and life perspectives, and the amazing scenery are a perfect combination. Always a pleasure to watch your next adventure, Mike.

[@TheColCollective]

Thank you for your appreciation Jon. Ride safe, Mike

[@linear7612]

Awesome! Thank you, Mike. Ride safe!

[@hugoaltamirano4352]

Thanks for the great material you always deliver

[@crnkspinnr5863]

Beautiful region with amazing views and roads. Great cadence by the way!

[@leaofeio]

A good job Mike. You stirs our emotions, with the emotions of all cyclists.

[@TheColCollective]

Thank you!

[@cathschofield674]

Another stunner

[@andreascarmona]

Espectacular Mike ! muy bien Muchacho ! Vamos Rapido con El Col Collective Tour de Catalonia !! pronto Si Señor .... What a ride Mike , cant wait ! My list of Col Collecting keeps getting longer ! Muchas Gracias Amigo ...

[@nathanmuller6680]

this video just made my rest day become a 3h sunset ride day! Stunning vid as always Mike!

[@MikeCotty]

Nathan Muller Brilliant! Climbing mountains, chasing daylight, this is why we ride! 🙌🏻

[@miketaylor7678]

So well done. These are a huge inspiration!

[@normhanson981]

Fantastic vid , thanks , I’d like to live there , cycling and skiing in the winter .

[@kohjun7634]

Another awesome ride and video!! :)

[@vaughanc4919]

Nicely done Mike

[@colinosullivan930]

Great video once again

[@neilwalker5776]

What a video Mike simply unreal. This Video has inspired me to book our lads cycling week next year in this region. Staying in Ripoll for 7 Nights cant wait thank you Mike. Neil

[@TheColCollective]

Superb!! You're going to have an amazing time!!

[@Charles_on_the_Line]

ahhhh another col collective video!!!! :D thanks mike always enjoy these

[@tracypackard3681]

These are so well filmed.

[@onederment]

How on earth do you do these videos? ... unbelievable. The photographer hits the nail on the head every time... Brilliant

[@mistersmith158]

great stuff Mike and Col Collective you guys keep improving at these videos all the time

[@Csapi007]

I wouldn't think that you can set the production up even further, but you did. Nice job!

[@DDIVIESTI]

Great video, more like this please.

[@budikeshop]

Great Mike. Videos are motivating me to training. This year I'm planning Dolomites. Thanks

[@kirgao]

Lovely!

[@fratonimorales6961]

Magnific!!!!

[@cyclingscientist]

Amazing!

[@ralphoppermann8780]

Great job mike.. I think you were racing a cow part way up..... beautiful

[@muchirigateri]

this may be your best video yet..

[@MiguelArri4]

Mike you have to come to the Cruz de la Demanda, Is in La Rioja (Spain), near a town called Ezcaray are 15 km with ramps of 18 precent is a incredible climb Good video!!

[@davymulholland]

those last shots were epic. If the col collective ever need a 'water bottle filler' please get in touch 👍

[@_Winterz]

thanks for those vids

[@TheColCollective]

You're welcome.

[@ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣΤΑΛΑΡΟΣ]

so many places to ride, but so little time!!!!!

[@Steaks652]

Who's filming this its good work.

[@youtubviorel]

i would love to see some more night filmed videos. i enjoy riding in the night also .

[@JayPozo]

What is the car traffic like on a route like this? Great videos!

[@TheColCollective]

It's actually very quiet so you can really enjoy the climbs and views!

[@rcgsail1]

I did this ride in October 2017 because of your video (as well as a few others before and since). Not disappointed one bit and very very little traffic. Most of the time I was all alone. For a slightly more suffering inducing loop from Ripoll, I climbed the Coll de Jou via Ogassa the following day (and i'm carrying about 240lbs). If you are ever in the area again, I recommend giving it a go. Some rough roads, but worth it.www.ramacabici.com/altimetrias/jouogassa.htm Thanks for the Inspiration. Dolomites this summer!!!

[@WelshCavallino]

Great scenery! I take it those very expensive shoes are a benefit of having Mavis as a sponsor! 👍🏻

[@TheColCollective]

I felt like I was disco dancing all the way up the climbs ;-)

[@wiliercento1]

Mike no son solo ciclismo tus videos. Además poesía!

[@evictorr]

Great video, Mike. Any chance you can do one of Passo del Mortirolo some time? I'm riding that one in just under 2 weeks, and looking forward to it. I just haven't decided whether to ride up it from Mazzo (the toughest one), or from Grozio. Decisions, decisions...

[@chriswitek9455]

both

[@evictorr]

Ha! I'd love to, but I'm doing this as part of a multi-day tour with a bicycle touring company, and the itinerary for that day is Mortirolo then Gavia, and we have the option of riding up Mortirolo from either town. It's not so easy for me to just travel there on my own, as I'm from Australia, so I decided a supported tour might be a better option.

[@MikeCotty]

evictorr we've filmed the Mortirolo and it'll be coming soon. Not sure if it'll be before your trip though 😞 Go for Mazzo, that's what the Mortirilo is all about! Good luck!

[@evictorr]

Thanks, Mike, for the good luck wishes. I'll manage the climb somehow. I'm not the fastest climber, but my endurance is pretty good. I plan to video the ascent with a GoPro, too, so I can watch it later and think "Was I crazy enough to do that?" :)

[@GuyRWood]

Another brilliant video Mike. Do you mind me asking what tyres you use? My inner nerd needs to know...

[@MikeCotty]

Guy Wood Hi Guy, I'm using Mavic Yksion Pro Griplink (front) and Powerlink (rear) in 25mm. Hope that helps your inner nerd 🤓

[@Bikes-guitars]

Looks stunning, what time of the year was this filmed please?

[@crazypaulinquebec]

Beautiful!! Can you post the GPX file for this ride so we can replicate?

[@Phaidrus]

Very nice! By the way, which socks are these? Can't find them on the Mavic catalogue.

[@panostziotakis3450]

truly,the music is epic.like a movie soundtrack.i noticed a change in ur pedalling style.am i wrong?...also,which mavic bibs do u prefer?i find most chamois to be (even high end ones) not perfect for me(castelli progetto being the top so far)...love the shoes,but hey...u know...take care,greetings from Athens

[@panostziotakis3450]

ps:the socks are cool also.Mavic obviously,right?

[@AdamJStoryDC]

I'm specifically commenting on your videos so that you get more hits and more money from youtube. Just awesome videos. Every view counts right?

[@TheColCollective]

Massive thanks for your support Adam! It's hugely appreciated! Mike

[@OliverPickard]

Mike I hate how easy you make climbing look while talking to camera, awesome video as always

[@reflectionsdetail]

So after you reach the top of the Creueta there are a few ways to get back to the starting point, so first, how did you get down to Planoles Spain (N-260 or GIV-4016) , then from there, I assume you took the N-260 back to Ribes? I'm wishing you had your routes posted somewhere that I could use when I hit the area. I'm going to Girona in June 2020, and am creating routes based off your videos.

[@roburquhart7305]

Beautiful video! Were there really no cars, or do you close sections of the road while you film?

[@TheColCollective]

The road is pretty quiet overall so no need for road closures :-)

[@TheColCollective]

The road is pretty quiet overall so no need for road closures :-)

[@jordicadenas8019]

Hope you'd enjoyed your rides in Catalonia 💪💪🔝🔝

[@TheColCollective]

I did!

[@johnlyons8220]

Assume, as usual. As luck would have it my wife and I will be in Girona in 2 weeks. Im using a tour bike, so I won't have my power meter. Any advice for the climbs without it? Thanks and we appreciate your work!

[@MikeCotty]

John Lyons It's always good to learn to understand your body so you can go on feel. If you can hold a conversation on the climb that's s good pace. Relax, don't push too hard too early, and make sure you take the time to enjoy the view! Good luck!

[@johnlyons286]

Thanks Mike. We had a ball riding in and around Girona. Climbing Els Angles, Sant Grau, Romanya de la Silva and up/down the coast. Appreciate all your work!

[@RixterNow]

Ahhh. Another Col fix. Really liking the drone shots. Or do you now have a helicopter? Well done Mike

[@massspike]

Where were the cars? Were the roads that quiet? (And a good thing since you were riding on the wrong side of the road in the last bit.)

[@massivecompacthalo3330]

If you want train indoors on the Coll de Creueta, with data, head to Kinomap, I've uploaded the full climb there, POV in glorious sunshine!

[@JohnKleman1]

I'm just saying...but I think an in depth review of your bike setup would be pretty cool to see

[@TheColCollective]

Funny, it's on our to-do list!

[@JohnKleman1]

The Col Collective Can't wait, love all your videos. Makes me want to get on the bike and ride the mountains but I live in the flat lands.

[@ercangulpnar2566]

😀👍👍👍

[@M9IN0G]

It's a bit weird to see Mike without helmet and sunglasses at the beginning. :D

[@theylivewesee1674]

hey man please say you will bring back yellow/yellow color combination

[@TheColCollective]

I'm sure you will see that colour combo again ;-)

[@ratsac]

I'm betting you didn't make it home before last light. ;-)

[@MikeCotty]

tinnedspicedham I gave it a good go!!!

[@leedorney]

Heh Mike, Would you pay the grand for the shoes ?

[@jaredfontaine2002]

Nice house! wish I could get paid to bike. in Europe

[@tikunani]

Music is beyond awful