Hailing as we do from the village of Caimari, we’re doubly blessed in this little corner of Mallorca. Not only do we have one of the best, some would say THE best, cycling climb of the Tramuntana mountains on our doorstep in the Coll de Sa Batalla, but we also have arguably the best cycling cafe on the island in Sa Ruta Verda.
Read MoreJen Lewis Cycling Art
Jen Lewis’s art prints first caught our attention when we spotted her depiction of the Formentor lighthouse in Mallorca. It’s one of our favourite rides and her view from the final bend is an absolute classic. Imagine how delighted we were to find that she’d also done a picture of the climb on our very own doorstep of Sa Batalla as well as Sa Calobra and Puig Major. But Jen´s cycling art doesn´t limit itself to Mallorca. There are dozens of beautiful prints from the Grand Tours to Didi the Devil. We had to find out more about her so dropped her a line.
Read MoreMallorca Opens Up!
Cala Deia is one of those beautiful coves that Mallorca is famous for. It’s a 20 minute walk from the village along goat and sheep paths that wind through the shady ‘es Clot’ gardens before crossing terraced olive groves. Alternatively you can drive down and negotiate the many hairpins from a turning off the main road just outside the village.
Read MoreBest Bike Routes
A comment that Mark Cavendish recently made in conversation with Daniel Friebe on the Cycling Podcast got us into a discussion about our favourite kind of rides, particularly here in Mallorca where we live. A circular loop is always satisfying, while ‘there and back’ rides where you retrace your steps split opinion. Turns out an A to B journey where you end up in a completely different location to where you started from was the most popular.
Read MoreAshmei Merino Tested in the Tramuntana Mountains
September in Mallorca: it’s been too hot in recent months to get out on the bike much. But by now, if you set off bright and early it’s just edging above the 20 degree mark. Blue skies and only a gentle breeze make for perfect cycling conditions.
Ashmei have sent me their merino wool short sleeve jersey and a pair of bib shorts to try out. I may be cool now, but I know that I’ll be pretty hot and not a little sweaty after the 400m climb that awaits, so a good opportunity to try out its wicking qualities.
Read More5 Star Cycling in Mallorca with Ashmei and Cycology
Do you like a bit of luxury on your cycling holidays? High-end clothing brand Ashmei have teamed up with tour operator Cycology for a long weekend in Mallorca which offers five star accommodation, guided rides in some of the best cycling terrain the world has to offer and some exclusive Ashmei kit. Hurry to secure a place on this limited availability trip – there are only twelve places.
Read MoreMallorca's Top Ten Rides
When you think of Mallorca it’s the climbs that are the really big pull for many a bike rider. Stretches of road that look like spaghetti strewn across the flanks of towering mountains feature vertiginous drops and coastal vistas that take your breath away. But it also has pan flat plains and rolling countryside that offer welcome recovery rides if you’ve only got a week or so to explore the island. Here’s Ride Velo’s guide to some of the best rides on this Balearic jewel.
Read MoreMallorca's King of the Mountains: Vicente Reynes
The Mallorcan village of Deia has attracted artists and writers from all over the world who have been wooed by its stunning natural beauty on the north-western coast of this Balearic jewel. Nestling between the famous bay with its crystal clear turquoise waters below and dramatic mountains behind, it’s no wonder that this stretch of coastline is regularly frequented by super models, famous actors and the super rich as well as being a location for the TV drama The Night Manager.
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