What's the minimum level of fitness required to participate?
Our cycling holidays are for all types of riders, but it is recommended to meet some minimum fitness standards, as you’ll risk not getting the most from this experience. As long as you ride your bike regularly, at least 3 days a week (at least 6 hours total), and are comfortable with rides of about 90km on hilly terrain, and up to 120km on a long day, you are good to go. It will be challenging, for sure, but that's why you are coming, isn't it?
What's the minimum FTP required to participate?
There is no minimum FTP required. But if you know your FTP number, we would say by experience that a minimum of 2.7w/kg is what you need to be able to complete the six stages of our cycling camps.
How many kilometers will we ride per day?
Here, we prefer to talk in hours instead. Rides last between 4 and 6 hours, with one coffee/recovery ride in the middle of the week. Do you think it’s too much for you? Don’t forget that with massages, nutrition, coaching and the fact that we take care of everything else, getting back on the bike each morning will be easier than what you have ever imagined!
What's the average level of participants?
That's a tough question. We have been welcoming riders ranging from 2.5w/kg up to 5.5w/kg. We manage to all ride together, as a team. On the flat sections, strongest riders lead the group. While on hills, each rider will climb at his/her own pace, and we regroup at the top.
How are the rides organized?
Every morning at the briefing each rider will receive personal goals for the ride to come based on their abilities and level of fatigue. We all take the road together, as a team. On the short (rare) flat sections, the strongest riders will lead the group. On hills, each rider will climb at their own pace with a powermeter. The riders who reach the summit first will turn back down to catch the last riders. Nobody stays inactive at the top. It means some extra miles for the fastest riders and some support for the slowest ones in the last part of the ascents.
I am not a pro nor a racer, can I still join?
Of course! Do we have to be Lewis Hamilton to enjoy driving a fast car? Or Tadej Pogačar to enjoy riding a fancy bike? Our cycling holidays are for every riders! No matter who you are, how old you are, or how fast you are, you deserve the best. This is what we’ll give you.
I am a strong rider. Will it be challenging enough?
Don’t worry, our Ride Captain will make it tough(er) for you if this is what you want! Mallorca offers a lot of climbs where you will be able to train hard and if you want to push your limits further. The riders who reach the summit first will turn back down to catch the last ones. Nobody stays inactive at the top. It means some extra miles for the fastest riders and some support for the slowest ones in the last part of their ascents.
What kind of preparation do you recommend?
With 500km in six days, and lots of climbing, our cycling camps are challenging. To enjoy it, we definitely recommend you to ride your bike and train beforehand. It will help you to get most it, and have fun when you will climb some of the most spectacular climbs in the cycling world. If you wish to build fitness and arrive at the camp at your peak level, we have designed a 14-week pre-camp training plan, adapted to all levels and lifestyles, in partnership with Trainerroad.