Moto GP in Barcelona

Barcelona is a modern metropolis on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Termed as the second largest city in Spain; Barcelona is a melting pot of different cultures and religions. Every year in summer and spring Barcelona comes alive with numerous festivals and events taking place one after another. An important event in the city’s sporting calendar; the Catalonian Moto GP in Barcelona attracts thousands of racing fans who strain their vocal cords to cheer up the adrenaline junkies who whoosh by in speedy motorbikes.

The Moto GP in Barcelona is held every year on 10th January at the Circuit de Catalunya. With capacity to hold one hundred thousand people; the circuit is gigantic. Combined with super fast bikes and with so many fans cheering up; the ambience is electrifying. With bikes traveling at 310 kilometers per hour (185 miles per hour); this sport is reckoned as one of the fastest and most thrilling sports in the world.

The real thrill of watching Moto GP in Barcelona however lies in seeing the bikes overtaking each other at such a great speed. The thrill of watching the riders weave through the racing track while passing hair pin bends is the ultimate in thrill. Seeing such maneuverings, spectators often grasp for breath. As the machines are pushed to the limit and there is a mad rush for the winning podium, the accidents are frequent. As a convention, the winner of this Moto Grand Prix is showered in Champagne. The prices of tickets vary. If you want to be in the front row of this sprawling circuit, you would have to pay more Euros. The back seats obviously command less prices. However if your budget permits; do not miss the thrill to watch this heart pumping racing action from the border of the fences.