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02.07.2010 - 04.07.2010 |
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| Event title |
MotoGP - 2010 Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix |
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Circuit de Catalunya race track Montmelo
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Major sports events |
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MotoGP 2010 at Montmelo Barcelona
Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix
The Gran Premi Cinzano de Catalunya
Dates: Friday 2nd July to Sunday 4th July 2010
Location: Circuit de Catalunya - Montmeló (Barcelona)
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The thrilling Motorcycling World Championship comes to Barcelona. The Circuit de Catalunya is the setting of Catalonian Moto GP - in Catalan called Gran Premi Cinzano de Catalunya de Moto GP 2010.
This is one of the most popular races of the Moto GP not least due to the home city of Barcelona. The race itself takes place at the Circuit de Catalunya race track near Barcelona.
Over 100.000 race fans and visitors come to see the action of one of the fastest sports in the world, the MotoGP, with bikes reaching speeds of over 300 kph.
So don't miss the chance to experience the world’s top motorcycling Championship live in the 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP classes in Barcelona.
The Circuit has seventeen grandstands, three of which are covered. Around the track are 20 giant screens so you won't miss a single detail of the race.
How to get to Moto GP race track at Montmelo?
The Moto GP is at the Circuit de Catalunya race track in Montmelo which is about 28 km north from the centre of Barcelona. Under normal traffic conditions the journey would take approx 30 minutes by car using the toll motorway.
The Moto GP is a big event at the race track however, so queues are likely on the motorways to the event, so leave in good time if you are travelling by car. It could take 1-2 hours depending on your time of departure.
Driving - Maps and directions to Montmelo race track
Click here for a map of the location of the Circuit de Catalunya in ViaMichelin route planner. When the map window opens you can easily see how to get driving directions to Circuit de Catalunya from your departure point.
Click here for a map of the Circuit de Catalunay location in Google Maps. When the map window opens you can easily see how to get driving directions to Circuit de Catalunya from your departure point.
Click here for a PDF map of the Circuit de Catalunya with access roads & parking places
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Parking at Circuit de Catalunya
There is a free car park for cars and motorbikes
Getting to the Circuit de Catalunya Montmelo race track by train.
The Spanish railway company is called Renfe. The railway station nearest the Circuit de Catalunya is called Montmelo Station. Renfe transports thousands of fans during this 3 day event and the train is a popular and effective way to get there.
From Barcelona to Montmelo station take the train LINEA 2 DE CERCANIAS RENFE Barcelona - Maçanet Massanes. Trains leave every 30 minutes
Then it is a 20 minute walk from Montmelo Station to the race track. Just follow the crowds!
For train information and reservations call Renfe on 902240202
Click here to go to the RENFE cercanias trains website
Click here to see Renfe map of cercanias trains. Montmelo station is in right bottom section on green line 2
 Click here for maps of trains and how to get from Montmelo stations to the racetrack
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Getting to the Montmelo race track by bus.
 Timetable of special buses from Barcelona to the MotoGP Circuit de Catalunya at Montmelo
Where do special buses to Montmelo racetrack in Barcelona leave from? Click for map
The shuttle bus service for Barcelona MotoGP event leaves from central Barcelona at the crossing of streets Passeig de Sant Joan and Diputacio
Bus tickets are 8 euros for a return ticket, and can be booked through the ServiCaixa ticket system (see link above) or from Sagales office on Passeig de Sant Joan 52, where shuttle bus leaves.
Disabled access at Montmelo racetrack
The racetrack has a number of places and parking reserved for disabled people. See the website for more information or call the ticket sales of the Circuit de Catalunya on (+34) 93 571 97 71
Campsites near the Montmelo race track.
For information about permanent campsites near the race track, contact the Camping Association of the province of Barcelona Associacio de Campings i CV de la provincia de Barcelona
Where to stay in Barcelona - Hotels in Barcelona
The Montmelo racetrack is 28 km north of Barcelona, but in a remote location, so the best option for accommodation for the MotoGP 2009 is to stay in hotels in Barcelona and then take the train or bus to the race.
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| Venue/Location |
Circuit de Catalunya race track Montmelo |
| Homepage: |
http://www.circuitcat.com
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Carretera a Granollers |
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08160 |
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Montmelo |
| Country: |
ES |
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How to get to Montmelo race track near Barcelona
The Circuit de Catalunya is the venue for international motor racing competitions the most prominent being the annual F1 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix in May and the MotoGP in June
The sporting calendar of the Circuit de Catalunya also includes several competitions of the Catalan and Spanish Motorcycling or Car Championships, both 24 Hours Endurance races, and the Catalan Motorcycling Grand Prix.
The Circuit de Catalunya can also be contacted for activities in connection with incentive events, presentations and conventions Activities include quads races, 4X4 circuit and helicopter flights, among others.
Click here to see all sporting events at Circuit de Catalunya and in Barcelona
How to get to Montmelo racetrack by car:
Click on this google map link and get directions to Montmelo race track Barcelona Parking tickets can be purchased online on Servicaixa or at the the racetrack.
How to get to Montmelo racetrack by bus:
Click here for timetable of F1 shuttle buses 2009 from Barcelona to Montmelo race track
Shuttle bus service by Sagalés Bus Company will leave from Passeig de Sant Joan 52, Barcelona
The nearest metro stations to the bus departure point are station Girona Yellow L4 and metro station Tetuan purple L2
Tickets for bus service can be purchased online at ServiCaixa or at the Sagales ticket office of the Passeig de Sant Joan, 52.
The price of return trip in 2009 is € 8
and the bus journey takes about 45 minutes, but plan to leave in good time becuase the bus times will also be affected by the heavy traffic going to the event.
How to get to Montmelo racetrack by train
Montmelo has a railway station which is on Line 2 of the Spanish railway company Renfe "cercanies" trains.
You can get on the Line 2 at Barcelona stations Plaza Catalunya, Arc de Triomf or Clot.
Click here to find trains from Barcelona for Montmelo racetrack - Click on horarios, then choose stations.
Click here to see Renfe map of cercanies trains. Montmelo station is in right bottom section on green line 2
Montmelo is in the Valles Oriental comarca (county of Barcelona. If you wish to find other attractions in Valles Oriental in Catalonia please visit the Valles Oriental Tourist Office
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