“The atmosphere, the team, the stunning routes all contribute to an unbeatable experience.”

Let's give a voice to those who know us best : the riders! The Sa Calobra Cycling Club is a team, your team! Today, an interview with Jamie, who talks about his experience at the Sa Calobra Cycling Club.

When did you start cycling?
Jamie Salt : I used to mountain bike in my 20s, then took up road cycling during lockdown in 2021.

Where did you find the Sa Calobra Cycling Club?
J.S A friend of mine found you online and booked three of us in, as we have a long South America challenge we were training for and needed help with understanding what it takes to improve.

You have been here three times already. What makes you come back?
J.S It’s hard to sum up such a rich experience in just a few words, but “the experience” truly says it all. First and foremost, it’s about the people — the incredible individuals you meet and train with. I’ve stayed in touch with participants from every camp, and I’m even planning a visit to one of them in Ireland later this year.
Then there’s the food — absolutely exceptional. Think five-star hotel quality, with a different, delicious menu every day. The attention to detail across the board is remarkable: from the seamless organisation of the camp to the daily structure that strikes the perfect balance between pushing people to work hard and ensuring they enjoy every moment.
And I haven’t even mentioned the cycling yet. The rides are thoughtfully structured, with personalised training and insightful data analysis — all delivered during what is clearly a very busy week for the team. The daily debriefs, the atmosphere created by Aurélien and the team, the professional photos and videos, and the stunning routes all contribute to an unbeatable experience.
Honestly, the only suggestion I can offer is to clone yourselves and run more camps across Europe — all to the same exceptional standard!

Do you prepare specially for the camp?
J.S I'm not a 'cyclist' as such. I'm always active, but don't typically train through the winter, so these camps get me on the trainer and out on the roads from Easter to prepare. I've also done a couple of sportives to get the legs used to the distance. As soon as I do a camp, I'm always booking the next one.

How do you feel about this Alps camp?
J.S Having only done the Alps camp once, the memories of the long, long climbs have been forgotten, so all I can recall are the spectacular views, food, and an occasional beer in a beautiful chalet. I'm very, very excited — and hoping to sign up a friend for 2026.

What will be your next cycling challenge after this camp?
J.S Unfortunately, my challenges all seem to fall before the training camp — a Ludlow sportive and the Gran Fondo (215 km and 10,000 ft) in Wales as part of the Dragon Ride.