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RIDE CAMP
5 NIGHTS
COMFORT
LEVEL 3
634 KM
10,050 M
MALLORCA RIDE CAMP
Discover the island cycling paradise of Mallorca on our 6-day Ride Camp. Climb into the Tramuntana mountains & take on the switchbacks of Sa Calobra, cruise through the vineyards of Binissalem & Pla i Llevant. Enjoy coffee breaks in the picturesque towns & villages dotted across the island. Don’t forget to test your legs with some laps of the Sineu velodrome and, perhaps best of all, enjoy plenty of kilometers with views of the deep blue Mediterranean sea. Enjoy a base in Puerto Pollença, the cycling capital of the island & pretty fishing village with plenty of white sandy beaches and the famous Tolo’s cafe (which houses the yellow 2012 Tour de France winning bike belonging to champion Bradley Wiggins).
Ride early season base miles in a mild climate and get a head start for the cycling season ahead. Spring and Autumn in Mallorca offer near perfect cycling conditions with temperatures ranging from 10 degrees at night to 17 degrees in the day. Whilst there is plenty of climbing there will be freedom to ride at your own pace and take a break whenever you need to. Remember, on an Eat Sleep Cycle tour all you have to think about is enjoying your ride and on this Ride Camp enjoy the comfort of a support vehicle. We take care of everything so you can savour the ride of a lifetime.
CYCLING ITINERARY
Day 1:
Arrival in Mallorca & transfer to Puerto Pollenca.
Warm up ride, Cap Formentor, 41 km, 1,000 m
Day 2:
Sa Colabra, 110 km, 2,100 m
Day 3:
Valdemossa & Deia, 157 km, 2,800 m
Day 4:
Portocristo, 142 km, 1,100 m
Day 5:
Soller & the Orient, 139 km, 2,500 m
Day 6:
Departure transfers
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?
Yes!
The Mallorca Ride Camp is focused on long base miles to prepare you for the season ahead. Whilst there is plenty of climbing, there will be freedom to go at your own pace (because we understand that fitness is not its highest in the Spring!)
The support vehicle will never be far from the group should you wish to take a break, making this tour accessible for Level 2 (Intermediate) riders looking for a challenge.
We are experienced at adjusting rides to suit different rider levels within a group. Please give us a call if you have any doubts or questions.
MAP
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- SA CALOBRA
- FORMENTOR
- SOLLER
- VALDEMOSSA
MALLORCA RIDE CAMP
RIDE SUPPORT
Full Support
Enjoy first class guiding, vehicle & mechanical support from our dedicated team throughout the tour.
Eat Sleep Cycle ride leaders are experienced professionals from all walks of life. Fun, friendly and patient, you will never be left behind.
We’re experts at tailoring a tour to meet the needs of our guests, be that adapting rides and ride nutrition or working with our host hotels.
Mechanical support will be close by at all times.
Quick Facts
- BRADLEY WIGGINS FAMOUSLY TRAINED ON SA COLABRA AHEAD OF HIS 2012 TOUR DE FRANCE VICTORY
- MALLORCA IS THE LARGEST ISLAND IN THE BALERICS
- THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IS MALLORQUIN, A DIALECT OF CATALAN.
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
Half Board
Local Mallorca food (known in the native tongue as ‘Mallorquin’ food) is based on pork, fish and vegetables. In this regional Spanish food you’ll find generous helpings of garlic and olive oil, a cuisine one full of hearty home-cooking.
Rooted in local traditions and ingredients that can be found on the island, you can expect plenty of terrific almonds and juicy olives to feature. Not to mention the fat walnuts, plump lemons and salt from the wonderful natural salt plains in the south.
The tour is half-board, including breakfast and evening meals at our hotel.
Island Hospitality
Hotel Hoposa Bahia * * *, Puerto Pollenca
Rest up from the day in the pretty Port of Pollenca, enjoy a stroll along the beach front, check out the local bars & cafes, or just pass out by the hotel pool.
*Hotel shown is subject to availability at the time of booking.
BIKE HIRE
Bike Hire
Benefit from a 10% discount on any Eat Sleep Cycle bike hire as part of this package.
Choose from a Ridley, designed in cycling’s heartland of Belgium, or a state-of-the-art Factor bike. All our bikes are supplied with compact 50-34 chainsets & 11-32 cassettes.
OUR MALLORCA GUIDES
Julie
Julie is from the USA. She relocated to Mallorca to live the cycling dream after a long career in teaching. Julie guides in Mallorca, Girona & the Pyrenees!
Knut
Knut is from Germany and has embraced the Girona way of life. A designer by trade, a mountain-biker by nature, Knut works as a road, gravel & MTB guide in Girona as well as running tours for Eat Sleep Cycle throughout the year.
TRIP SUMMARY
2020 Trip Dates
19th – 24th October 2020
16th – 21st November 2020
2021 Trip Dates
22nd – 27th February 2021
19th – 24th April 2021
25th – 30th October 2021
15th – 20th November 2021
Available as a custom tour
Available on demand for groups
Price Per Head
€1,869
Single Supplement €315
Travel Logistics
Arrive: Fly in to Palma de Mallorca Airport, a 1 hour transfer to Puerto Pollenca. Land in time for a 12:00 noon group transfer.
Depart: Fly out of Palma de Mallorca Airport, a 1 hour transfer from Puerto Pollenca. Book flights departing after 13:00 for a group transfer departing at 10:00.
Guests are responsible for booking their own flights and travel
insurance.
What's Included?
Cycling: Guided rides
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Food: Half board
Bike Hire: Optional
Transfers: Group airport transfers as described
Group Bookings
Groups of 6 or more riders: can opt to make a tour private and choose their own dates.
Groups of 8 or more riders: can benefit from a 5% discount.
Payment
Deposit: a 50% deposit will secure your place on the tour.
Balance: the outstanding balance is due 2 months in advance of the tour.
Eat Sleep Cycle S.L. is a registered Spanish Travel Agency, registration number ESB55305734. This includes financial coverage for losses in case of insolvency by Seguros Catalana Occidente, Policy Number: 8-6.673.112-A & Civil Liability insurance by AXA Seguros, Policy Number: 81701012.
WHY EAT SLEEP CYCLE?
EXCELLENT LOCATION
Our home in Girona, Spain, gives us unique access to remarkable people and places, allowing us to create world class cycling tours.
EXPERT GUIDES
Our guides are experts in cycling, travel & hosting world class tours. We recruit professionals from all walks of life who love to ride.
5 STAR REVIEWS
You’ll be back!
98% of our guests say they’ll come back to Eat Sleep Cycle for another tour.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Ride with Eat Sleep Cycle and enjoy the best roads, landscapes & cultural experiences thanks to our knowledge.
