Overview

 

Improve your Cycling Performance and Reach your Next Level

Often we start training with the best of intentions but hit a wall.  This is hard to break through without the right training & coaching advice.

The emphasis on this cycling holiday in Mallorca is training, and the relaxed atmosphere of Mallorca is the perfect place to do it. During your stay you will train and learn to master techniques in the following: cornering, braking, gear use, group riding skills, hill climbing techniques, bike safety and coordination.

All these techniques combine to help you reach the next level in cycling, and in turn, help you get the most out of the sport. This will inspire you to break through the barrier and reach your next level in cycling. Training with cycling experts will help you develop your potential.

Improve at Your Pace: up to 5 different group levels

To help further your cycling abilities, our cycling training camp operates a group system with up to 5 different group levels, depending on the number of riders in the week. Here, we place you with cyclists of similar abilities. This ensures you are not stretched too far or held back. Combine this with your Alcudia based location perfect for warm up and warm down rides, and you have the perfect environment to improve.

5 Structured Training Rides/Week

Your training camp includes five structured rides/week designed to build your cycling skills. They take place Sunday to Friday; Wednesday is a rest day. Saturday is the regular change-over day although we are flexible and shall fit in with your schedule as much as possible.

We ride together, we eat together, and camaraderie forms

Our guests tell us they make new long lasting friendships on our tours.  If you are wondering if you can enjoy the training if you’re travelling alone, the answer is yes.

Riding the Endless Smooth Roads of Mallorca

Mallorca (also spelt Majorca) is blessed with endless smooth roads. This ‘paradise for cyclists’ offers challenging climbs, thrilling descents, hairpin bends, and smooth flat country lanes. The island is cycling friendly and you will meet plenty on two wheels whether it’s on a hairpin bend or enjoying a coffee after a challenging climb.

Ride the Tramuntana Mountain Range

With gems such as Sa Calobra the mountain Sir Bradley Wiggins used to train for the 2012 Olympics, and Puig Major, the highest reachable point on Mallorca, this mountain range simply has to be ridden and explored. It offers challenge, beauty, and spectacular views. It is one of the reasons Team SKY and other pro-peloton groups train here.

Relax after your Ride

After a day on the road why not go for a spa or a swim in one of the three hotel pools? The hotel offers sports massage services. Let’s not forget the after-ride walk on the beach.

Beaches, Shopping and Nightlife

When you’re not training, why not walk on a beautiful golden beach, where you will be greeted by the sea air and breeze.  The blue sea  stretches as far as your eye can see.  You will also be in the heart of Mallorca’s shopping and nightlife districts.

 

 

 

Itinerary, Cycling Location, and Profile

Training Camp Location

Your Training Camp and Cycling Holiday is located on the Balearic island of Mallorca, belonging to Spain.

Mallorca is known as the Paradise for cyclists due to its weather conditions, smooth traffic free roads, mountain climbs, flat-undulating roads making it the ideal place of all types of cyclists and training needs. Puerto Alcùdia, our base, is situated on the north coast, the most picturesque part of Mallorca.

 

 

Training Camp Profile

5 structured rides/week in ability groups.

Depending on numbers, we run up to 5 different groups. The groups never exceed 14-15 riders. You will never see a SportActive group of 20 people or more on the road!

Pace: 3-6 hours per day

Lunch stop in a local bar plus coffee stops; number of stops depending on the group.

Daily distance in km:  Depending on the ability of the group, up to 90 - 150 kms per day

 

Training Group 1 - 90-150 km depending on the route and terrain. Average speed 18-20 mph (28-32 km/h). The pace is controlled by our experienced coach to allow you and every participant to get the best from themselves. These runs suit 1st and 2nd category riders preparing for Easter racing. Nevertheless, we always enjoy a coffee stop - it is a holiday after all.

Training Group 2 - The runs will be on similar routes as group 1 above. Slightly more sedate pace - around 17-20 mph (28-30 km/h). There is always the main coffee stop where we have lunch but sometimes we have a second coffee stop on demand.

Training Group 3 - Average speed 13-16 mph (21 - 26 km/h). Distance 60-120 km and some of the more difficult parts of routes from group 1 and 2 are bypassed as to make it suitable for base level training. And as always we will include a number of coffee stops.

Training Group 4 - To coin a phrase, these do exactly what it says on the tin!! These runs are an opportunity to explore the laneways and country villages of Mallorca. The distances vary from 60 to 100 km; the biking time is between 4 to 5 hours (group 4 available in April-May and Sept.-Oct. February & March are more for confirmed cyclists looking for intenser training)

View full details on the downloadable pdf brochure.

 

 

Prices and dates

 

 Details of importance:

• Up to 31st March, airport transfer supplement for arrival-departure on other days than Saturday
• From 1st April, flexibility for arrival and departure on other days, without supplement
• Different room options available: garden view studio, apartment, pool view apartment, Royal Terrace apartment with private roof terrace and private Jacuzzi

 

 

 

What's included / not included

What's included

• An opportunity to meet and cycle with Cycling Legend Sean Kelly, patron of SportActive (Check dates)
• 5 guided group rides/week, in ability groups. Sunday to Friday; either training or more leisurely rides, depending on the group. Wednesday rest-day.
• Saturday is usual change over day. Flexibility for arrival and departure on other days.
• 7 nights half board in the Hotel Zafiro Tropic & Spa****, 2 people sharing a standard studio
• Shop with bike accessories and energy drinks/bars for sale
• Bike garage with secure bike storage
• Airport transfers; click the link to check details
• Free access to Spa, fully equipped gym, out and indoor pools
• Daily free drinking water for your bike bottles

Not Included

• Flights
• Supplements for single occupancy
• Room upgrades vs standard studio: garden view studio, apartment, pool view apartment, Royal Terrace apartment with private roof terrace and private Jacuzzi
• Drinks during the meals and other private expenses
• All-inclusive option in the hotel
• Bike hire and bike damage cover
• Bike transfer, airport-hotel-airport: charge of € 30 (for those who bring their own bike)
• Private airport transfers
• Sports massage available (Hotel Sports Masseur)
• Travel insurance

 

 

Services & Information

 

 

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