Self-Guided Cycling Tour of Mallorca, Spain

7 Days, Multiple Departures

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Self-Guided Cycling Tour of Mallorca, Spain
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Ride the scenic landscapes of Mallorca on our 6 night self-guided tour which captures the very best of this island cycling paradise. The journey begins in the town of Pollença in the North East, giving riders a taste of local life on Mallorca. Take on some of the most impressive climbs such as Sa Calobra and Cap Formentor before heading west to stay in the Tramuntana mountains. Visit the monastery at Lluc, climb Soller and, on the penultimate day of riding prepare for jaw dropping scenery on the coast road to Andratx. Spend the last two nights in the village of Sineu, a perfect base to ride the flat roads to the east of the island and see some of the islands wine region, and home to the iconic Sineu velodrome.

Stay in boutique, family run hotels in Pollença, Valldemosa and Sineu, enjoy delicious Mallorquin food and wines.

About

Cycle - Self-Guided

Accommodation - 4* hotel

Food - Breakfast every day and light lunch on Day 1

Transfers

Airfare

Bike Hire

Fly into Palma de Mallorca Airport and meet us in Pollença.

The tour was an incredible experience from start to finish. They prepare you very well for this trip. They are extremely attentive to all questions before the trip begins. The booking process was simple and they helped with hotel upgrades and accommodated my wife who was not cycling. Having the cafe and bike shop in a central location in Girona was perfect. The bikes were great. The food, drinks and camaraderie at the Cafe were a nice bonus. From the moment we met the team they made us feel welcome, safe, and fully supported. The guides were kind, friendly, funny, and encouraged us to seek new heights (literally) on the bike. They were all perfect gentlemen to my wife and made her feel included on the trip despite her not cycling with us. They were all so attentive to everyone's needs during the trip whether they be dietary or road safety or anything in between. Josep, Chris, Zippy, and Chris were class act guys, incredible cyclists and just a blast to be around. Lunch set ups during our rides were superb - ice cold drinks, nourishing, delicious and healthy food. Coffee stops were thoughtful and a nice bonus. They put on fantastic meal spreads at the most scenic spots when our tanks were empty and ready to be refilled. Ride support before and during the rides was exceptional. The hotel we stayed at (Nord - an upgrade) was a lovely spot in town with excellent breakfasts, small soaking pool, bike storage, friendly english speaking staff and clean comfortable rooms. Lastly each night we were guided to a different restaurant with the team and our whole group. Many of us became friends and still communicate on Strava now. The restaurant selections were wonderful as each restaurant was different than the other in terms of cuisine, ambience, and level of formality - it was honestly a great mix and high quality food which was important given that it was included in the package. A nice perk during the trip was that a media team traveled with us for video and photos to help with their promotion. They were a nice crew and made us feel like superstars. In summary I cannot say enough about this company and about their people - this trip was incredible. The value was excellent also. My friend and our wives who accompanied us reminisce about this trip often. I recommend them to everyone now . . . and we are planning our next trip with them already for next year. Thank you so much!

Louis, Lynnfield, MA (As seen in TripAdvisor, Oct 2022)

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About The Host

As the host, it’s our pedal-powered mission to share our love of cycling with anyone who likes to ride a bike.

We run unique cycling tours across Europe and beyond. Enjoy the company of our exceptional local guides, stay in the best hotels a region has to offer & discover your chosen destination at the best time of year to ride.

Our Cycling Hubs are located in the heart of two of Europe's most popular cycling destinations, Girona & Málaga. Shop a handpicked range of bikes, accessories & apparel, hire a high-quality rental bike, book your bike into the workshop, settle down on the terrace with a chilled beer, or join one of our regular rides.

We put sustainability at the heart of our operations & seek to embed environmentally friendly practices in everything that we do. We believe that it's time to give back to, & protect, the amazing landscapes that give us so much joy as cyclists.

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Mallorca

Welcome to Mallorca! Meet at your first hotel in Pollença at 12:00 (noon). Warm muscles function better than those pushed into tough efforts right away, so today's ride has two goals: loosen your legs out for the week ahead and make sure your bike is dialed in. Today’s ride is an out and back 41 km coastal spin to the lighthouse at Cap Formentor.

Eat: Light lunch upon arrival
Sleep: Hotel
Cycle: Welcome briefing with warm up ride to Cap Formentor 44 km, 1000 m

Day 2 Sa Calobra

Ride west from Pollença into the Tramuntana mountain range. Enjoy a gentle warm-up along scenic lanes to Campanet. The climbing starts at km 34. Enjoy a steady 10 km climb to 600 m and the heart of the Tramuntana mountains. Descend to the Port of Sa Calobra at 54 kms - the only way out is a boat, or a 10 km climb back the way you came! A picnic lunch is your reward at the top before descending home.

Eat: Breakfast
Sleep: Hotel
Cycle: Sa Calobra 93 km, 2149 m

Day 3 Polenca To Valldemosa

Start the day with a long, steady climb west into the mountains. After 27 km of climbing pause for coffee in Lluc and take some time to visit the monastery. At 40 km pause for a picnic lunch overlooking the Panta de Gorg Blau. Enjoy a 15 km descent before the final, short climb of the day to our idyllic hotel overlooking the coast.

Eat: Breakfast
Sleep: Hotel
Cycle: Pollença to Valldemosa 92 km, 2189 m

Day 4 Soller and Orient

Today’s ride is one of the highlights of the week. Head north along the coast and turn inland to the switchbacks of Soller & 9 km of beautiful winding road. Descend to the village of Bunyola and start the second ascent of of the day to the picturesque village of Orient (7 km, 5.5% average) Pause for lunch in the village at a local bar. Next comes a fabulous, fast descent and some welcome flat kms. All too soon it’s time to climb again, this time to Valldemossa (6 kms at a steady 5%). Finish the day with the Mediterranean on your left for the final kms back to the hotel.

Eat: Breakfast
Sleep: Hotel
Cycle: Soller & Orient 83 km, 1669 m

Day 5 Valldemosa to Sineu

Enjoy a gorgeous ride around the west coast of the island and rack up some serious climbing along truly spectacular roads. The climbing finishes after 75 kms just after the village of Puigpunyent. Enjoy a glorious descent into wine-making country & pretty, flat lanes to our resting place in the market town of Sineu. (If you're looking for an easier ride today, choose the short 57 km, 400 m option).

Eat: Breakfast
Sleep: Hotel
Cycle: Valldemosa to Sineu 121 km, 1932 m (or short option, 57 km, 400 m)

Day 6 Ermita De Betlem

Explore an entirely different side of Mallorca on today’s ride which takes in the lanes & landscapes in the east of the island. Ride east from the hotel towards the coast. Ride through Santa Margalida & on to Arta, where the main climb of the day begins. 6 kms at 4% takes you to breathtaking views of the coast and the Ermita de Betlem. Cruise home through traditional villages and make sure you save some energy for some celebratory laps on the Sineu velodrome.

Eat: Breakfast
Sleep: Hotel
Cycle: Ermita de Betlem 107 km. 1243 m

Day 7 Departure Day

Sadly, it is time to say goodbye! Let us know if we need to organize transfers for you.

Eat: Breakfast

Things to keep in mind

Cancellations

Book your cycling tour with confidence. Booking a holiday is a reason to be excited & should not be a source of stress or uncertainty. Our cancellation policy offers complete flexibility & 100% of your booking is fully refundable & transferable up until 61 days before you travel. Take a look below at our refund & tour credit timeline & just let us know if you have any questions.

Cancellation policy for scheduled tours

Book with confidence with our refund & cancellation timeline. Any credit on your account is valid for 24 months from the date of issue.

DAYS TO DEPARTURECANCELLATION FEEFUTURE TOUR CREDIT
More than 90 days
No Fee
100% of deposit
61 – 90 Days
50% of Tour Price
75% of Tour Price
31 – 60 days
75% of Tour Price
50% of Tour Price
0 – 30 days
100% of Tour Price
No Tour Credit
Please note that Custom & Private tours have different conditions – please check the Custom & Private Tour Cancellation Policy below.

Once one guest books a scheduled tour it is guaranteed to run. In the event that a scheduled tour does not meet a minimum group size of 4 guests we reserve the right to reduce the level of support on the trip to one guide. The guide will either drive a support vehicle whilst guests ride self-guided or they will guide the group on the bike if a support vehicle is not required.

The group size will be communicated to guests 1 month before the tour departure date & we will schedule a call with each guest to discuss any changes in the delivery of the trip. Our goal is always to ensure we can deliver the best experience for every rider.

Cancellation policy for custom and private tours

Once booked, custom or private tours are non-refundable but we still offer complete flexibility to move the reservation for the complete group or issue each traveler 100% credit towards future travel up until 90 days before departure. Please see the tour credit & cancellation fee timeline below. Any credit on your account is valid for 24 months from the date of issue.

DAYS TO DEPARTURE
CANCELLATION FEE
FUTURE TOUR CREDIT
More Than 90 days
25% Tour Price
100% of deposit
61 – 90 Days
100% of Tour Price
75% of Tour Price
31 – 60 Days
100% of Tour Price
25% of Tour Price
0 – 30 days
100% of Tour Price
No Tour Credit
Please note that Scheduled tours have different conditions – please check the Scheduled Cancellation Policy above.

Custom and private tours are quoted with a minimum group size. In the unlikely event that the minimum group size is not met we reserve the right to update the quoted price per head. Should this not be accepted we will offer tour credits as per the timeline above or, before 61 days to departure, the opportunity to move the trip to dates when everyone can travel.

Cancellation policy for bike hire and Girona services

Book with confidence with our refund & cancellation timeline. Any credit on your account does not have an expiry date. No refunds or credits are possible after the rental begins. If we are forced to cancel a rental, we will award a 100% refund.

DAYS TO DEPARTURE
CANCELLATION FEE
FUTURE TOUR CREDIT
More than 31 days
No Fee
100% of price
14 – 30 days
10% of price
100% of price
72 hours – 14 days
25% of price
100% of price
72 hours or less
100% of price
0% of price
No refunds or partial refunds are available after a rental has started.

Girona Services refer to services including (but not exclusively) – hiring a guide, airport transfers, food experiences, day trips & vehicle support. If you have purchased any of these services as part of a tour package, our Custom & Private Tour Cancellation Policy applies (see above),

To book a scheduled, self-guided, custom, or private cycling tour, a 30% deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due 3 months prior to the trip.

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