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Beginners Weekend Ride @ slow pace (60-70km)

Sun, Nov 8, 9:00 AM
From I love to ride my bicycle!
4.8
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First Sunday of the month social ride for every level and all groups

First Sunday of the month social ride for every level and all groups

Sun, Nov 1, 8:30 AM
From Barcelona Road Cycling Group
4.9

**BCRG first Sunday of the month social ride** **What to Expect:** This is a monthly riding event that the organizers of BRCG created to socialize between the different groups and levels of the participants of this meetup. Every organizer shares the details of their ride below, and you can attend by signing up for the event and answering the name of the organizer you will go with. After the rides, all groups will meet for drinks at the meeting point, Mode Bar, in Badalona **Is This Ride for Me?** Before signing up for a ride, check the details of the route, elevation, km, and expected speed level. While this ride is open to everyone, we ask that you are comfortable riding in groups, have a **road bike**, and **have done rides of similar distance and elevation** before. We welcome all newcomers, but everyone is expected to be **self-sufficient**; therefore, please bring not only your helmet, a spare inner tube, at least 1 L of water, and an energy snack if you wish, but also sync the route, bring a phone, and some cash. **Safety:** Beside wearing a helmet, proper shoes (not open shoes) and a road bike in good conditions **every rider is responsible of his own safety** and must respect the [spanish cyclist regulations](https://www.dgt.es/comunicacion/noticias/20-normas-que-todo-ciclista-debe-conocer/), ultimate safety starts and ends with everyone riding responsibly. Ride leaders will do their best to keep the group together, moving smoothly and safely at all times. We'll stop at red lights and obey traffic rules. **There's no commercial interest behind this event;** it's just a bunch of people sharing a fun day out. Looking forward to riding with you! **Group A Beginners** Organizer: **Alicia & Guy** Route link: [https://www.strava.com/routes/3451309873499715228](https://www.strava.com/routes/3451309873499715228) Elevation: 263 m Distance in km: 55 km Average Speed: 18 km/h Average time expected: 2:56 Starting time: 9 AM Starting point: [Granier Café, Port Badalona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CpPZK2S6sZxpXM7b8) **Group B Slow Intermediate** Organizer: **Tiziana** Route link: [https://www.komoot.es/tour/2744196187](https://www.komoot.es/tour/2744196187) [https://www.strava.com/routes/3463218772171190704](https://www.strava.com/routes/3463218772171190704) Elevation: 743 Distance in km: 55 Average Speed: 19km/hr Time riding expected: 3 hr 30 min Starting time: 9 AM Starting point: [Churreria outside Montgat train station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/m1NVwFgES5d1c96r6) **Group C Intermediate** Organizer: Ron Route link: [https://www.komoot.es/tour/2744196187](https://www.komoot.es/tour/2744196187) [https://www.strava.com/routes/3451284568033087444](https://www.strava.com/routes/3451284568033087444) Elevation: 765 Distance in km: 66 Average Speed: 21 km/h Time riding expected: 3hr half Starting time: 9 AM Starting point: [Hotel Arts](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gabuMSa4d5yQT1BG8) **Group D Intermediate+** Organizer: Olaf Route link: [https://www.strava.com/routes/3378001588733616230](https://www.strava.com/routes/3378001588733616230) Elevation: 1000m Distance in km: 110 Average Speed: 26 km/h Expected riding time: 4hr Starting time: 9:00 AM Starting point: [Hotel Arts](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gabuMSa4d5yQT1BG8)

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Philosophy Debates and Workshops Barcelona

Sat, Oct 31, 5:00 PM
From Philosophy Debates and Workshops Barcelona
4.8
2 attendees
Tuesday World Championship - Intervals for Intermediate & Advanced

Tuesday World Championship - Intervals for Intermediate & Advanced

Tue, Nov 10, 5:30 PM
From Barcelona Road Cycling Group
4.9

**BCRG Tuesday Rides are back!!** **Where & When:** * **Location:** **Mercat de la Vall d'Hebron** * **Time:** 18:15 (Note: The starting time will be adjusted later with the sunset time) * **Route:** [https://www.strava.com/routes/3358577240442608674](https://www.strava.com/routes/3358577240442608674) **What to Expect:** This is a challenging group ride designed for fit and experienced cyclists. We'll ride together as a group, either single-file or double-file depending on traffic conditions. This is an interval training ride, meaning we'll push above threshold on the ascents and take it easy on the descents and flat sections. While we wait a few minutes at key points, this is not a beginner ride. Please be prepared to be dropped if you can't keep up with the pace. **Is This Ride for Me?** While this ride is open to everyone, we ask that you are comfortable riding in groups, have a road bike, and have done rides of similar distance and elevation before. We welcome all newcomers but everyone is expected to be self-sufficient, therefore please bring not only your bike but also sync the route, bring phone, cash and lights. **Safety:** Ride leaders will do their best to keep the group together, moving smoothly and safely at all times. We'll stop at red lights and obey traffic rules. Ultimate safety starts and ends with everyone riding responsibly, and everyone will be responsible for their own safety. There's no commercial interest behind this event; it's just a bunch of people sharing a fun day out. Looking forward to riding with you!

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Practical Philosophy Meetup - Barcelona 🇪🇸

Practical Philosophy Meetup - Barcelona 🇪🇸

Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 PM
From Practical Philosophy Club - Barcelona 🇪🇸
4.9

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LAtygOTKzmf1SnQKzJl68Z), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 6-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * **Arrival (first 15 minutes or so):** People arrive, chat, and get to know each other before the official start. * **Introduction (about 10 minutes): T**he organizer explains Practical Philosophy, introduces this week’s topic, and reads the guidelines so everyone knows what to expect. * **Small-group discussion (the bulk of the meetup):** If there are more than 8–10 people, we split into small groups. Introduce yourselves, share your first thoughts on the topic, then open up the discussion. The jump-off questions are there to help guide the conversation if needed, but there’s no obligation to answer them. * **Wrap-up (last 15 minutes):** Everyone comes back together, and each group gives a short one-minute summary of their conclusions. The organizer closes the meeting and we take a group photo. * **After the meetup:** The official meeting is over, but many people stick around to chat and get to know each other in a more relaxed setting. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! At the Barcelona group, we often meet in a friends house. In this case, we ask that everyone bring a snack or a drink to share! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** **🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * **​What will we talk about? What's the topic?** **​**The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LAtygOTKzmf1SnQKzJl68Z). * **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?** No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?** The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * **Is it mostly men that attend?** Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * **Can I come alone?** Of course you can, we encourage it :) * **Can I be late?** Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * **Where do you meet?** The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LAtygOTKzmf1SnQKzJl68Z) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/). **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Philosophy, everywhere. ✨** We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 20+ chapters in over 15 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ **\*\*\*** **Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LAtygOTKzmf1SnQKzJl68Z) 👈** **Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈** **Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**

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🔝⛰️Hike up to the top of BALANDRAU 2585m - Subimos hasta la cima - Senderismo

🔝⛰️Hike up to the top of BALANDRAU 2585m - Subimos hasta la cima - Senderismo

Sat, Oct 31, 6:10 AM
From YEPALO SUMMITS: challenging hikes, treks & adventures
4.9

🔝 *Una preciosa ruta de alta montaña en los Pirineos catalanes, alcanzando una de las cimas clásicas del Ripollès, con crestas abiertas, prados alpinos y vistas espectaculares sobre el Pirineo oriental.* 🔝 A beautiful high-mountain hike in the Catalan Pyrenees, reaching one of the classic summits of the Ripollès, with open ridges, alpine meadows and stunning views over the eastern Pyrenees. SEE ENGLISH TRANSLATION BELOW ⤵️ 🥾 **El plan** Iremos al Ripollès para hacer una preciosa ruta de alta montaña hasta la cima del Balandrau, una montaña de 2.585 m situada cerca de la Vall de Núria y de las cabeceras de los valles del Ter y del Freser. La ruta empieza en la zona del Collet de la Gralla, donde aparcaremos directamente en la pista de tierra, justo donde comienza el sendero de subida. La pista de acceso es una pista de tierra fácil. Desde allí, empezaremos una subida progresiva por terreno abierto de montaña, ganando altitud poco a poco mientras disfrutamos de bonitas vistas sobre los valles cercanos y las cimas de los Pirineos. El paisaje es amplio, tranquilo y muy característico de esta parte del Ripollès: laderas herbosas, crestas abiertas y esa sensación especial de alta montaña sin necesidad de una aproximación muy larga. A medida que nos acerquemos a la cima, la ruta se volverá cada vez más panorámica. Llegar a lo alto del Balandrau será la gran recompensa del día: una cima amplia con vistas increíbles sobre el Pirineo oriental, la zona de la Vall de Núria, Coma de Vaca, el valle del Freser y las montañas de alrededor. Después de disfrutar de la cima, seguiremos la ruta circular de vuelta hacia el punto de inicio, con tiempo para disfrutar de las vistas, hacer fotos y empaparnos del ambiente de montaña antes de regresar a Barcelona. No es una ruta técnicamente difícil en condiciones de verano, pero sigue siendo una ruta de alta montaña. El terreno es abierto y está expuesto a la meteorología, así que es necesario llevar buen calzado de montaña, ropa adecuada y tener una condición física decente. **Good to know** El Balandrau es una de las cimas clásicas del Ripollès y recientemente ha ganado más atención gracias a una película/documental inspirada en su historia de montaña. Nuestra ruta se centra en la cara más bonita de esta cima: crestas abiertas, prados alpinos y vistas panorámicas sobre el Pirineo oriental. **¿Cómo apuntarse?** Paso 1: 👋 Apúntate en Meetup Paso 2: 💰Hacer el pago de €40 en la [web: https://es.yepalo.com/events/hike-up-to-the-top-of-balandrau-2-585-m-2](https://es.yepalo.com/events/hike-up-to-the-top-of-balandrau-2-585-m-2) IMPORTANTE: Ésta es la única forma de asegurarte una plaza. 🚦 **Nivel de dificultad**: medio Esta ruta requiere buena condición física y es adecuada para personas acostumbradas a caminar durante 6–8 horas por terreno de montaña. Distancia: 10,3 km 🔘🔘⚪⚪⚪ Desnivel positivo total: +664 m 🔘🔘🔘⚪⚪ Dificultad técnica: 🔘🔘⚪⚪⚪ No hay tramos técnicos de escalada, pero la ruta se desarrolla en terreno de alta montaña. 🚗 **¿Cómo llegamos?** Iremos en coches privados compartidos desde Barcelona. Durante el proceso de reserva podrás indicarnos si tienes coche y cuántas personas pueden venir contigo. También puedes encontrarte directamente con el grupo en el destino a las 09:00 h. Cada pasajero pagará 20 € al conductor como contribución para gasolina y peajes. Según la previsión meteorológica y las temperaturas, podríamos decidir salir antes desde Barcelona. 🎒 **Qué llevar** * Calzado de montaña. Botas altas muy recomendables. * Ropa cómoda de montaña. * Capa de abrigo / forro polar. * Chaqueta cortavientos / impermeable. * Protección solar: gafas de sol, gorra y crema solar. * Picnic + snacks. * Agua: mínimo 1,5 L, idealmente 2 L. * Bastones recomendados. Tenemos algunos de repuesto si los necesitas. * Camiseta de recambio para cambiarte antes de volver a entrar en los coches. 👥 **Tamaño del grupo**: máximo 12 participantes. 🤠 **Guía:** Toni 💰 **Precio:** 40 € 🚗 Precio especial para los 2 primeros conductores: 25 € Si tienes coche y puedes llevar a 3 personas o más desde el punto de encuentro en Barcelona, elige el ticket de conductor. El acceso final al inicio de la ruta se realiza por una pista forestal de montaña de unos 5 km. Es apta para coches normales, aunque no se recomienda para coches muy bajos. ➕**Precio incluye:** Guía oficial de montaña Seguro en caso de accidente+RC IVA ➖**No incluido:** Transporte (20€ al conductor de tu coche) **Política de cancelación:** ¿Cambio de planes? ¡No pasa nada! Si cancelas con más de 72 horas de antelación, te daremos un bono del 100% válido por 3 meses para que no te pierdas futuras aventuras. 🌟 ¿Cancelación tardía? Vaya... en ese caso se requiere el pago completo. Pero, si no puedes venir y logramos llenar tu plaza con alguien más, te ofreceremos un vale para una futura salida. ✨ Información adicional: si las condiciones climáticas son desfavorables, podríamos hacer cambios en el plan para garantizar tu seguridad y asegurarnos de que disfrutes al máximo. ☔🌞 ¡Nos vemos! Moshe ps: Cualquier pregunta, enviarnos un WhatsApp al +34 699 444 539 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🥾 **The Plan** We’ll head to the Ripollès for a beautiful high-mountain hike to the top of Balandrau, a 2,585 m summit located near Vall de Núria and the upper Ter and Freser valleys. The route starts from the Collet de la Gralla area, where we’ll park directly on the dirt track, just where the hiking trail begins. The access road is an easy dirt track. From there, we’ll begin a steady ascent through open mountain terrain, gradually gaining altitude with beautiful views over the surrounding valleys and Pyrenean peaks. The landscape is wide, peaceful and very characteristic of this part of the Ripollès: grassy slopes, open ridges and that special high-mountain feeling without needing a very long approach. As we get closer to the summit, the route becomes more panoramic. Reaching the top of Balandrau is the big reward of the day: a spacious summit with incredible views over the eastern Pyrenees, the Vall de Núria area, Coma de Vaca, the Freser valley and the surrounding mountains. After enjoying the summit, we’ll continue the circular route back towards the starting point, with time to enjoy the views, take photos and soak in the mountain atmosphere before heading back to Barcelona. This is not a technically difficult hike in summer conditions, but it is still a high-mountain route. The terrain is open and exposed to weather, so good hiking shoes, proper clothing and a decent fitness level are required. **Good to know** Balandrau is one of the classic summits of the Ripollès and has recently gained extra attention thanks to a film/documentary inspired by its mountain history. Our route focuses on the beautiful side of this peak: open ridges, alpine meadows and panoramic views over the eastern Pyrenees. **How to sign up?** Step 1: 👋 Sign up for Meetup on the attendee list Step 2: 💰Make the payment of €40 in our website: [https://www.yepalo.com/events/hike-up-to-the-top-of-balandrau-2-585-m-2](https://www.yepalo.com/events/hike-up-to-the-top-of-balandrau-2-585-m-2) IMPORTANT: This is the only way to ensure a place for the activity. **🚦 Difficulty Level: Medium** This hike requires good physical condition and is suitable for people who are used to hiking for 6–8 hours in mountain terrain. Distance: 10,3 Km 🔘🔘⚪⚪⚪ Total elevation gain: +664 m 🔘🔘🔘⚪ ⚪ Technical difficulty: 🔘🔘⚪⚪ ⚪ There are no technical climbing sections, but the route takes place in high-mountain terrain. 🚗 **How do we get there?** By shared private cars from Barcelona. During the booking process you’ll be invited to tell us if you have a car and how many people can come with you in the car. You can also meet us at destination at 9AM. Every passenger will pay 20 euros to the driver for gas and tolls. Depending on the weather forecast and temperatures, we may decide to leave earlier from Barcelona. 🎒**Bring** * Mountain shoes (high boots are highly recommended) * Comfortable mountain clothing * Warm layer / fleece * Windproof / waterproof jacket * Sun protection: sunglasses, cap, sunscreen * Picnic + snacks * Water: at least 1.5L, ideally 2L * Walking sticks recommended (we have spare ones if needed) * Extra T-shirt to change before getting back into the cars **👥 Group Size:** Maximum of 12 participants. 🤠 **Guide**: Toni 💰 **Price:** *€40* **🚗** Special price for the first 2 drivers: €25 If you have a car and can take 3 people or more from the meeting point in Barcelona, choose the driver ticket. The final access to the start of the hike is via a mountain forest track (5KM). It is suitable for normal cars and is not recommended for very low cars. ➕ **Price includes:** Official mountain guide Accident insurance + civil liability insurance ➖ **Not included:** Transportation (€20 to be paid directly to the driver) **Cancellation policy**: Change of plans? No problem! If you cancel more than 72 hours in advance, we’ll give you a 100% voucher valid for 3 months so you won’t miss out on future adventures. 🌟 Late cancellation? Oh no... in that case, full payment is required. However, if you can’t make it and we manage to fill your spot with someone else, we’ll offer you a voucher for a future activity. ✨ Extra info: If the weather's acting up, we might switch things up for your safety and maximum fun. ☔🌞 Moshe ¡YEPALO! Any question, contact us on WhatsApp+34 699 444 539

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