On the road to the Cap de Formentor lighthouse, this 3km climb can be extended by taking a right at the car park, a small road which climbs even higher. The road is not that great, but the view at the top over the bay of Pollença is definitely worth it.
10:00
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Jani! 51 today! 🥂🎂🎈
09:30
💡 Coaching tip
After a less intense and shorter ride on Wednesday, you should have recovered from your efforts of the first part of the week. Now is the time to give everything you have. Four climbs on the menu today, including a spectacular finish up to Puig Maria!
09:00
Briefing
🔜 Located at the northern end of the island, the Cap de Formentor and its famous lighthouse have established themselves over the years as must-sees. Despite the rather modest distance, don't expect an easy ride. The two climbs and a route that's never flat should seriously challenge you.
08:30
STAGE 5
🛣️ 89 km 🧗 1550 m ⏰ 09:00 ⌛ 3h30 ⛰️ Talaia d'Albercutx, Formentor, Mirador de la Victoria, Puig Maria
yesterday
Coaching
Riders are ready for their daily become-a-faster-cyclist workshop. Today’s program? Post-ride analysis and nutrition & hydration. 👨🏼🏫🚴🏼♂️💨
yesterday
Quiz
When was the last time the Vuelta a España came to Mallorca?
“Training is a combination of stress and rest. Most athletes are pretty good at stress. But not so much at the rest part”, says Joe Friel. Today, we will learn how to actively rest with a slow-steady pace ride.
yesterday
Briefing
🔜 For this recovery / coffee ride, we will take you to Cycling Planet, in Alaró, one of the most famous cycling café on the island. No climb on the menu today, but a warm coffee and a delicious piece of cake are waiting for you at Cycling Planet. Enjoy!
yesterday
STAGE 4
🛣️ 76 km 🧗 691 m ⏰ 09:00 ⌛ 3h00
2 days ago
TODAY'S TSS
COLIN 448 JOHN 425 NICHOLAS 446 MILANCO 436 NORBERT 405 DECLAN 460 THIERRY 442 MORITZ 423
”Today was one of the best day I ever had on the bike, if not the best. Amazing Super Queen Stage with a surprise 9th climb… Sa Calobra! The weather was perfect and the company even more. Truly an epic day!”
2 days ago
PUIG MAJOR
The riders just arrived at the bottom of Puig Major (14.2 km à 5,7 %), the only hors-categorie climb of the week!
2 days ago 🗳️
Poll of the day
What new feature would you like to see at our camps?
🔜 This is certainly one of the most beautiful routes on the island! Along the coast, we will do short climbs with a sea view and pass through magnificent villages! Make sure to save some energy because to end the ride in style, we will tackle the only HC climb on the island: Puig Major.
2 days ago
QUEEN STAGE ⤵️
⛰ Sa Gramola (5.3 km at 5 %) ⛰ Coll de's Pi (1.6km at 6 %) ⛰ Sa Bastida (2.9km at 6 %) ⛰ Claret (3.7 km at 5 %) ⛰ D'en Bleda (2.7km at 4 %) ⛰ Puig Major (14.2km at 6 %)
Good luck! 👊🏼
2 days ago
STAGE 3
🛣️ 118 km 🧗 2607 m ⏰ 10:00 ⌛ 5h30 ⛰️ Sa Gramola, Sa Bastida, Puig Major
3 days ago ⚡️
MATTHIEU BENHALIMA GRAND PRIX
John took the win at our sprint contest today, on the velodrom of Sineu, with a 10-second max power of 775 watts:
1. JOHN 775W 2. NORBERT 769W 3. MILANCO 759W 4. THIERRY 675W 5. COLIN 588W 6. DECLAN 567W 7. NICHOLAS 505W 8. MORITZ 479W
As a member of Caithness Cycling Club, the most northerly cycling club on the British mainland, Colin may not have the climbs but he has the winds to train against. He loves cycling in all forms from road, TT, gravel, cycle cross to single speed grass track racing, all undertaken with enthusiastic effort but with little structure and nutrition - that's where Sa Calobra CC comes in. Goal for the week - to enjoy every moment and maybe learn a little.
3 days ago 🇬🇧
JOHN BROTHERTON
John has been a helicopter pilot for 38 years having flown in the Royal Navy and UK Coastguard. A keen sportsman who turned to running and triathlon after an injury forced an end to his rugby playing days. He now rides for fun with his local club and is enjoying teaching his 22 month old daughter Darcey to ride.
3 days ago
🎥 We Are Sa Calobra Cycling Club - Episode 22
The Sa Calobra Cycling Club is much more than just a training camp, we are a group of people coming from all over the world to share their passion for cycling and to experience a real team spirit. Check out the new episode of “We Are Sa Calobra Cycling Club”: our webseries about those who know us best : the riders!
Nicholas started riding his bike after a 25 year break just before the pandemic. With a lot of discipline and dedication, he cycled more than 7000 km in his first year and lost 12kg. He thinks (but nobody believes it) that if he were to lose two more kilos he could climb as fast as fellow Canadian Michael Woods. As a returning rider, he will be the vice captain this week.
3 days ago 🇧🇪
MILANCO BIKOV
Milanco has been an IT geek since he can remember. He discovered cycling 2 years ago and can't believe he didn't do it before. Now, his life revolves around cycling. He has improved a lot since and aims for more, but maybe he is just kidding himself. “If I can ride like this in 10 years, I will be very happy”, he often says as his cycling journey has no signs of stopping. Ride more, ride fast, ride further.
3 days ago 🇵🇱
NORBERT SOKOLOWSKI
As an average IT guy from Brussels, Norbert was born and raised in Poland. Metalhead and a good coffee addict, he has been cycling since 2020. He cycles just for fun, and does not take part in any competitions, but he has trained hard and lost a lot of weight to be in shape for this week.
3 days ago 🇮🇪
DECLAN SMYTH
A soccer and fitness mad Irishman, Declan shall now leave the cold winter months of the Wicklow mountains to take on Sa Calobra with his fellow unknown teammates. As he tries to hang on to his football career, he has found himself in the depths of cycling and has found a new passion that was always lingering in the shadows... He now realises that cycling not only brings you to dark places but also removes the age factor, as it means nothing once you clip in.
3 days ago 🇫🇷
THIERRY MORISE
Thierry has only been cycling for 4 years, but he enjoys it a lot and likes to push his limits a little further each year. A solo endurance rider, he is able to ride alone for 200km but also enjoys riding fast in a peloton or taking pulls. More of a puncheur than a climber, he comes to Mallorca to learn and prepare for his next big challenges of the year by bike...
3 days ago 🗳️
Poll of the day
Which new destination would you like us to add to our calendar in 2024?
When he’s not out on his gravel bike — reconfigurable as a makeshift full carbon road bike — Moritz visits a bouldering gym or does functional strength training at home. Using a bike to commute to work before the pandemic, he noticed he was missing the daily exercise while working from home, so he finally invested in a gravel bike in 2021. This kickstarted a new interest in exercising, even outside of cycling. In 2022, Moritz competed in the amateur race of the Hamburg Cyclassics and joined a local cycling club.
3 days ago
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Dalton! 34 today! 🥂🎂🎈
3 days ago
SANT SALVADOR
Today's main climb is Sant Salvador in Felanitx. Located at 510m above sea level, the sanctuary of Sant Salvador is the highest point in the southern part of the island. The beautiful view at the top is worth it, with 5km at almost 7%, and some sections beyond 10%.
3 days ago
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Tokunboh! 🥂🎂🎈
3 days ago
💡 Coaching tip
“For our first long ride of the week, it will be important to pace your effort. There are two pretty long climbs today, and the wind could invite itself to the party. If this is the case, focus on the data of your powermeter and accept riding much slower if there is a head wind.”
3 days ago
Briefing
🔜 Today, let's explore the southern part of the island, where we will take small roads through the Mallorcan countryside to avoid traffic. Our destination? The Puig de Randa and its famous 13th century sanctuary and the sanctuary of Sant Salvador, which offer a spectacular view over the entire south of the island.
3 days ago
STAGE 2
🛣️ 99 km 🧗 1290 m ⏰ 09:00 ⌛ 4h30 ⛰️ Randa & Sant Salvador
4 days ago
Eat like an athlete, not like a tourist!
Every rider who has participated in one of our cycling camps will tell you that food is one of our best kept secrets. With us, 100% of the meals are delicious, adapted to your needs, and cooked on site, from breakfast to dinner. On the menu tonight? Paella!
4 days ago
VAMOS!
4 days ago
Workshops
You will bring more home than miles, smiles, and souvenirs. You will learn how to get faster with coaching session everyday!
Workshop 1 - FTP test & Power zones Workshop 2 - Cycling with power // Part 1 Workshop 3 - Cycling with power // Part 2 Workshop 4 - Nutrition & Hydration Workshop 5 - Marginal Gains
For more advanced athletes, we will also talk about Structured Training Plans, Training Peaks, food supplements, innovation, and more.
Compare your FTP with all the riders who have been participating in one of our cycling camps.
4 days ago
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This is the average FTP of all the riders who have been participated in one of our camps, in the past four years, with an average power-to-weight ratio of 3.16 w/kg. For female riders only, the average is 177 watts, at 2.94 w/kg.
12:00
LET'S GO!
All the riders have completed their FTP Test. We are off for the first stage of this cycling camp. Santa Llucia, here we come!
“We know it can be tempting to impress your new teammates and go full gas on the first day, but don’t! Travelling is tiring and there is a long week ahead of us. If you want to get the most out of the training camp and enjoy your week here, you have to ease yourself into it.”
4 days ago
Briefing
🔜 For our first ride together, we will explore two relatively secret climbs: the Puig (summit in English) of Santa Llucia and the Puig de Santa Magdalena. Two short climbs but with some steep sections to warm up and get used to your new bike.
4 days ago
STAGE 1
🛣️ 71 km 🧗 852 m ⏰ 11:00 ⌛ 3h00 ⛰️ Santa Llucia & Santa Magdalena
4 days ago
“A game changer”
Have you ever ride with power? Join one of our cycling camps to give it a try. All our bikes are equipped with a powermeter, and our Ride Captain Aurelien will teach you how to use it during the week! 👇
“Riding with a powermeter is just a game changer. You don't have to be a pro to benefit from having one. I even think that less experienced riders benefit more from riding with power. You can pace better, and avoid putting yourself in the red zone if you rely on numbers more than on your perception of the effort.”
4 days ago
If you don't measure it...
You can't improve it! Everything is in place for the FTP test. Ready guys?
4 days ago
Train, Eat, Rest, Repeat!
Every day is different but there is kind of a daily routine at the camp: we train, we eat, we rest but we also chat, jump in the pool, have coffees and cakes. Read more 👇 bit.ly/a-day-in-mallorca
5 days ago
Let the party begin!
A big thumbs up to Paul for preparing all the bikes today. Pedals, powermeter, saddle, everything is ready so we can have an incredible week on the road!
5 days ago
Welcome message from the Ride Captain
“You all come from different countries, have different levels and maybe even different expectations about this camp. Most of you don't know each other, but you all share the same passion for cycling. We have put all our heart and energy into creating this team, for you, and for all the riders who will follow you. Now it's up to you to bring it to life! You are the Sa Calobra Cycling Club!”
5 days ago
“A personal challenge rather than a race”
Don't overly worry about the FTP test or your position in the peloton. The climbs are a personal challenge rather than a race against your new SCCC team mates, and the atmosphere is always very supportive and fun.
Located in the old town of Pollenca, this beautiful villa with a pool will be our home for this week. Amazing, isn't it?
5 days ago
⛰️ 21 climbs
This week, riders will have to conquer 21 climbs, including Sa Calobra, Puig Major, Sant Salvador and Sa Batalla.
5 days ago
The six stages
With a total of 549 km, 8755 meters of elevation, and more than 20 climbs, it's gonna be an incredible week. Are you ready guys?
5 days ago
He's back!
Nicholas is back to the Sa Calobra Cycling Club this week, one year after his first participation to one of our cycling camps.
5 days ago
“Nothing to worry about”
I was a bit apprehensive before the camp, especially being female and going on my own – would the others be stronger than me, would I hold them up, could I keep up etc. As it was, I had nothing to worry about – yes, the guys were strong but the support and camaraderie kept everyone going and it didn’t matter that some were stronger than others. We all looked out for each other and we were all challenged in different ways.
First riders have arrived at Palma airport 😊🙌🏻 Welcome to Mallorca! 🇪🇸
5 days ago
Team Line Up
Riders are coming from the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Ireland, Canada, Poland and Germany. Nine riders, four different nationalities, but only one team. The Sa Calobra Cycling Club! 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇨🇦🇧🇪🇮🇪🇵🇱🇩🇪
5 days ago
🎥 Watch our last video
We’ve all seen those epic photos and videos of pro riders climbing with breathtaking mountain views. That's what you will get at the end of your training camp. Our team will capture all those moments for you with 4K cameras and very cinematic drone shots, edited with great soundtracks that will make all your friends jealous!
Riders, carer, mechanic, masseuse, chef, videomaker and community manager, we are all proud to be part of this team! Meet the people who will give everything to make your training camp in Mallorca successful.
Only a few more hours to wait for the riders before flying to Mallorca. Time to take a last look at our Roadbook? How do I pack? Where will I stay? Who will I ride with? Which routes? This 52-page magazine, released one week before each camp, will answer any questions and provide you a lot of information about your week at the Sa Calobra Cycling Club.
6 days ago
🗣💬 A word from Stefan
“I was looking for a camp that can give me a boost but at the same time feels like a safe if things go belly up. And that is what Sa Calobra Cycling Club provides. It is more than a camp, it's a community, and if we want, you can find friends there. I wish you all an amazing week!”
👉 A message of Stefan, our most returning rider, to the new riders.
Good morning everyone, and welcome to the live coverage of our cycling camp. Here, we will share with you the life of the Team with pictures, videos, rider reactions, just like a real pro team. Hope you will enjoy it!
6 days ago
COMING SOON
🔜 The live coverage of our cycling camp will start soon. Stay tuned!
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