The Rocacorba will never attain the status of an Alpe d'Huez, Stelvio, or Tre Cime di Lavaredo, but thanks to a lucky combination of geography, local patronage, and technology, it has already become much more than a footnote in cycling folklore.

The Rocacorba climb outside Girona is a prestigious Strava segment contested by professionals and amateurs. It is a demanding climb known for its challenging terrain and stunning views. The climb has become notable despite never being featured in a grand tour, thanks to the pros who have used it as a test climb.

To find out more about why this climb is one of the most contested and prestigious Strava segments, we reached out to Ashleigh Moolman Pascio of the AG Insurance Soudal team and Rocacorba QOM to have her help us unlock Rocacorba's history and why many local pros have made this climb their training ground.