Record number of visitors at Sea Otter Europe

The Shimano Sea Otter Europe Costa Brava-Girona by Garmin has closed its ninth edition, consolidating itself as the leading cycling festival in Europe. With nearly 74,000 visitors, the event has exceeded all expectations and has once again demonstrated its unique ability to connect elite competition, popular participation, fans, and industry.

Sea Otter Europe closes its ninth edition with record visitors and a world-class sports program

Despite the intermittent rain on Sunday, the public attendance on Friday and especially on Saturday allowed for historic attendance figures. In the sports section, more than 6,000 cyclists participated in the different events, with the Ciclobrava as the main attraction on the road, bringing together about 1,800 cyclists through the most emblematic landscapes of Girona and the Costa Brava.

The big news this year was the integration of La Tramun into the official program, held as the HERO UCI Marathon World Cup, which attracted the best specialists in the discipline from around the world. Swiss Casey South and Polish Paula Gorycka were crowned winners of a race that reinforces the international projection of the festival. In addition, the Gravel World Cup - 226ERS UCI Gravel World Series crowned Belgian Daan Soete and Australian Nicole Frain.

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Beyond the competition, the Demobike was once again one of the main attractions with more than 4,000 test rides, while the more than 500 brands present in the commercial area valued very positively the interaction with the public. In parallel, Sea Otter Connect and the Euro Mobility Festival turned Girona into a meeting point for cycling innovation, urban mobility, and cycling tourism.

Heading towards the tenth edition in 2026

The overall balance has been outstanding for the city and the region, which have experienced a weekend of high intensity around the bicycle and with an increasingly noticeable economic and social impact. Girona and the Costa Brava are confirmed as top-level cycling destinations.

The organization is already looking towards 2026, when the 10th edition of Sea Otter Europe will be held from September 18 to 20. It will be a very special event that will feature various commemorative actions to celebrate a decade of growth and continued success.