Cycling to make mental health care accessible to all
Vuelta de Iguality ’25
Cycling Charity Event
Saturday September 27th, 2025
about the event
Introduction
La Vuelta de Iguality is a unique cycling event created to raise awareness about mental health and encourage open conversations about wellbeing and mental health challenges.
It brings together participating cyclists, enthusiastic volunteers, and the friends and family of the participants, creating a diverse and open community. Whether you join for the event day or also stay for the whole weekend in our event accommodation, you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic experience.
The event also helps collect essential donations to support Iguality’s work in mental health care, directly contributing to initiatives that provide high-quality support to those who need it most. Are you ready to cycle for a good cause?
Meet new friends
Ride for a great cause and connect with fellow cyclists from around the world, all coming together to support Iguality. Join us as we cycle together for accessible mental health care.
Support a cause
Make an impact doing what you love most: cycling. Rally the support of family and friends as you start on your chosen route, and together, help further Iguality’s mission.
challenge yourself
Challenge yourself like never before during this event. Train hard and push your limits to achieve your greatest sporting accomplishment yet. Join us and seize the opportunity to surpass your personal goals while supporting a great cause.
Practicalities
the event day
Saturday 27th of September (weekend-stay possibility)
Start in Gualba, Montseny (1h from Barcelona)
Registration at 7:30AM, departure at 8:00AM
Self-guided routes (send to you as GPX before)
Up to 65 other cyclist joining (from all over the world)
The surroundings
Montseny. The beauty and the climbs.
You choose your ride
The routes
Discover the amazing beauty of Montseny through cycling. Experience the breathtaking landscapes, winding roads, and fresh mountain air as you cycle through this picturesque region in the heart of Catalunya.
There is a car riding around the area in case you run into issues
There will be a physiotherapist before, during and after the event to tackle issues and minor injuries (cost-free)
Photos will be taken during the event and shared for free afterwards
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT
If you’re a complete beginner and have never ridden in hilly or mountainous terrain before, we ask you to get some practice prior to this event. While the roads are safe, descending over long distances can be scary for first-timers, and handling a road bike effectively also requires a certain level of experience.
Route 1
“Encountering Montseny”
55 kilometers long
One climb of 1500m
Intermediate Level
Embark on a breathtaking cycling journey that blends beauty and challenge into a single ride. This climb is the ascend and descend of the majestic Turó de l’Home, reaching an elevation level of 1500 meters. Experience required, but relative new cyclists can take on this amazing challenge to do their first big climb on a road bike.
Route 2
“Meeting Montseny”
85 kilometers long
Around 2000m of elevation
Advanced Level
Embark on a wonderful and challenging ride that takes you through the most stunning spots of Montseny. Experience the beauty of this captivating region as you cycle around the mountain. Optionally, you can conquer the final climb up to Turó de l’Home (adding around 10KM), or just choose to descent back down to Gualba.
Route 3
“Conquering montseny”
130 kilometers long
Around 3000m of elevation
Expert Level
This demanding route will not only test your physical endurance but also reward you with a sense of accomplishment as you conquer each challenging ascent including the Turó de l’Home. The fascinating roads will keep you on your toes, providing a perfect mix of beauty and cycling suffering.
Route 4
“Mastering montseny”
200 kilometers long
Around 4500 of elevation
Elite Level
Prepare yourself for the ultimate cycling challenge—a grueling 200KM ride that will push your limits as you conquer Montseny and its surrounding areas. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of this remarkable region as you tackle this demanding route with 3 major climbs, including the Turó de l’Home.
Fundraising
Finding donations
Wondering how it all works? It’s pretty simple! Once you’ve signed up, you will receive the fundraiser page that you can share with friends and family, giving them the opportunity to support your effort by donating. All raised donations will go directly to the field-work of Iguality.
And just as important: each euro donated = 2 euros! A Dutch private donor is doubling each donation made, so every euro you fundraise has a double impact.
Live the full experience
Benefits for event donors
The official Vuelta de Iguality jersey
If you donate 60 euros, you will receive the official Iguality cycling jersey! It’s a beautiful one made in Spain by GOBIK, so you will get a great local product that also demonstrates your participation. You will receive the jersey during the event weekend.
The official event accommodation
If you donate 75 euros, you can stay the whole weekend in the wonderful accommodation next to the start of the event, and easy to reach by car or from the train station. With a kitchen, balcony, comfortable beds and laundry facilities it’s the perfect stay.
Register for free
Registrations for 2025 have opened!
You’re not alone
Meet the participants
Partnerships
For companies
Interested to join our event with your company, have your team(s) join as cyclists, have employees as official event volunteers or do you want to become a sponsor?
Benefit from our great collaboration offer where your involvement can mean a huge increase in positive brand awareness, including jersey sponsorship, banners during the event and social media dissemination.
Cycle for a good cause
Cycle for Iguality
