We’re all just about back from what was an awesome week in Majorca. We had 23 members out there at once, all having made their own arrangements and staying across a variety of locations. Here’s the highlights.
Arrival Day – 40km
With people arriving at different times there were a couple of options – Campanet for an afternoon cafe stop and a lighthouse ride on the evening.
Day 1 – Randa/Cura – 140km/800m
Perhaps an inland ride in 30C weather wasn’t the best choice for the first day. Alas, we did visit the velodrome in Sineu (which we got to ride around) and most decided to head up the climb to Cura, despite the baking heat. Much refreshments at the end.
Day 2 – Lluc/Pollenca – 65km/900m
We headed up to the mountains via Col de sa Batalla – a beatiful tree-covered switchback climb. At the top it wasn’t far to the monastery, after which we descended down the fast and flowing Col de Femenia. Debriefed with refreshments at Pollenca on the way back.
Day 3 – Mallorca 167 and Queens Stage – 167km/2500m
Two groups did the Mallorca 167 route and another the Queens Stage. Each head up to the mountains and head southwest, before looping back round inland. The scenery was like something out of a fantasy novel – it would take a few pages to descibe and the photos don’t do it justice. Learning from the first day we kept well hydrated and stopped often, as it was still epicly hot.
The groups stopped in different locations for lunch – Valldemossa, Esporles and Soller. By all accounts, each were good calls. All rides ended with brief, but absolutely necessary refreshments before dinner.
Day 4 – Recovery Ride and Lunch in Pollenca
One group headed to Can Picafort via Alcudia for a coffee. There, a sea-front cafe was found with plush beanbags and a nice vibe. The other group went into Pollenca and had lunch at an authentic local restaurant, where much refreshment was had and by all accounts, a good time.
Day 5/6 – Sa Colobra 100km/2000m and Petra 100km/400m
Both rides were on both days, so people could pick what they fancied. Petra is a nice flatish loop along back lanes to the town square.
Sa Colobra is a small fishing village reached via the mountains – once you drop down, the only way back is up the world famous Coll des Reis and is something of a staple when riding in Majorca. This year we had a good mix of first timers, PB hunters and those there for support. Getting there early morning or late afternoon is definitely recommended!
Planned refreshments at a known Belgian establishment were scuppered when it turned out to be closed. It proved to be quite a challenge, but we managed to come up with alternative arrangements that still retained the Belgian theme.
Departure Day – 40km
Those who were on later flights had time for a spin to the lighthouse, while the rest of us arrived back to rain 👎
It was a great week, the weather was perfect and it was made all the better by those around us.
10/10 would recommend.
