The Return - Carson Mattern

☕ Support independent storytelling:https://buymeacoffee.com/mygirona—Stefano Parvoli is more than a mechanic.He’s a Tuscan metal head, an Ironman finisher, and a craftsman stepping into a new chapter of life.In this episode of My Girona, we go deeper than bikes.We talk about:• Ironman and mental endurance• Growing up in Tuscany• The influence of metal and blues• Brotherhood built through long work weeks• What it means to enter a new phase without losing who you areNo soundtrack. No noise. Just conversation.—🎧 Listen to Stefano’s Soundtrack (the music that shaped this episode):https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2QHFHqBgBVmy65ffEXe5Kb?si=61b66ce8796d47f5—Raw. Honest. Direct.Welcome to My Girona.

Carson Mattern is back on My Girona Podcast — and this time, it’s his second time? Fresh off a year that tested everything — physically, mentally, professionally — the Canadian phenom sits down in our new Girona studio to talk through it all:The crash at Tour de l’AvenirThe painful (and humbling) recoveryWhat stepping back taught himWhat 2026 could look like now that he’s all inThis isn’t a puff piece. It’s a rider reckoning with momentum, identity, and the quiet work of rebuilding when nobody's watching. Recorded live in Girona — the epicenter of pro cycling’s future. Want to support the show or watch our first Carson episode?

Carson Mattern is back on My Girona Podcast — and this time, it’s personal.Fresh off a year that tested everything — physically, mentally, professionally — the Canadian phenom sits down in our new Girona studio to talk through it all:The crash at Tour de l’AvenirThe painful (and humbling) recoveryWhat stepping back taught himWhat 2026 could look like now that he’s all inThis isn’t a puff piece. It’s a rider reckoning with momentum, identity, and the quiet work of rebuilding when nobody's watching. Recorded live in Girona — the epicenter of pro cycling’s future. Want to support the show or watch our first Carson episode?

☕ Support the show → ⁠buymeacoffee.com/mygironaShe’s already a star in Girona’s Barri Vell — but the world is just starting to catch on.In this episode of The My Girona Podcast, I sit down with Assango: model, local icon, and a name you’ll be hearing a lot more of soon.Raised in Girona after moving from Senegal as a child, Assango has become part of the energy and elegance of La Comuna Café. Now signed with Model On Top and working with brands like Adidas, her story blends Girona roots with global ambition.#Assaangoo #GironaModel #MyGironaPodcast #EstranyoLeft #ModelOnTop #BarriVell #GironaLife #SenegalToSpain #FashionPodcast #AdidasModel #NextGlobalFace #IndependentPodcast #SupportIndiePodcasts

☕ Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/mygirona Be the first. Don’t be the last.🎙️ Ben Farver Was Here | Argonaut Cycles x Girona x La TrakaWhat happens when one of the most respected custom bike builders shows up in Girona during La Traka weekend?Old friends. New plans. Industry gossip. Ratafia. And a whole lot of Girona weirdness.Ben Farver of Argonaut Cycles joins me for a deep and sometimes ridiculous conversation about:— Starting Argonaut and keeping it small by design— How Girona became a second home for the brand— What really went down with The Service Course— Custom bikes, stiff wheels, and where the cycling industry is headed— Living here, riding here, and dodging the occasional pigeon fightWe talk craft, community, coffee, and the chaos of La Traka weekend. It’s not polished. It’s real—and that’s what makes it good.📍 Recorded in Girona, Spain | A production of EstranyoLeft.com#GironaCycling #ArgonautCycles #CustomBikes #LaTraka2025 #BikeIndustry #CyclingPodcast #MyGironaPodcast #GravelRiding #BendOregon #CyclingCulture #BikeLife

Girona was buzzing—La Traka took over the town, riders everywhere, energy through the roof. But we got above the chaos, quite literally, and sat down with Canyon//SRAM’s Maddie le Roux for a real conversation.From South Africa to Girona, Maddie’s journey has been anything but smooth. She opens up about road safety, racing culture, social media pressure, and why she still loves Strava more than Instagram. Plus: puzzles, sourdough, heat training in a sauna suit, and what it really means to chase a dream.🎧 Bonus Content: Cat 2+ supporters on BuyMeACoffee.com/mygirona get access to an exclusive, emotional segment—Maddie opens up about losing her mother during one of the most pivotal moments in her career. It’s raw and unforgettable.#MyGirona #LaTraka #MaddieLeRoux #CanyonSRAM #GironaCycling #WomenInSport #EatRideSleep #StrangerOnYourLeft

Yatethai didn’t just end up in Girona—he grew up here. But like many locals, it took leaving and coming back to really feel its pull. Alongside Jaume, they share what makes Girona more than a cycling hotspot. From faith and family to finding purpose through the ride, this is a conversation about roots, rhythm, and rediscovering home.Welcome to My Girona.#MyGironaPodcast #GironaLife #CyclingCulture #EatRideSleep #StrangerOnYourLeft