Team Manager
Aurelien
Founder of the Sa Calobra Cycling Club, Aurélien is also the Ride Captain of the Team. Having played soccer since he was a child, he only just discovered cycling in 2014. Thanks to his hard work and high natural capacities, he became a very competitive cyclist in just a few years, racing at an Elite level in France and now in Spain. In just four years, his FTP jumped from 280w (3.6w/kg) up to more than 370w (5.4w/kg), allowing him to win multiple races and Gran Fondos. Second at the Mallorca 312 in 2021, Vice Champion of the Balearic Islands and Vice Champion of Spain in 2020, he is also a very good climber. With a time of 26'25, he has set the 15th fastest time ever on Sa Calobra segment! As his racing progressed, other athletes started to seek his advice, pushing him to get coaching certifications and to create his own cycling training camp : the Sa Calobra Cycling Club was born. As an expert of Cycling with Power, he will help you to optimise your performance and make you a faster cyclist.
What inspired you to create Sa Calobra Cycling Club?
Aurelien Hornuss: I had the chance to participate in many bike camps and multi-stage events in the French Alps, Gran Canaria, Calpe and Girona, but I was always disappointed at the end. Whether it was the routes, the food, the ambiance, or just the general experience, there was always something wrong or missing. I expected more! I wanted to feel like a rider of the Tour de France. So I came up with the idea of creating the cycling camp I always dreamed about. It would be an opportunity to live the life of a pro cyclist, from A to Z. And that is how the Sa Calobra Cycling Club was born!
Is it for every rider?
A.H Of course! Some people feel guilty being treated like pros while being amateurs. I don't get that. You don’t have to be a fish to enjoy water!
Why did you choose Mallorca?
A.H I first came to Mallorca in 2017, when a friend living in Sóller invited me to ride for a week. I immediately saw the potential. With the amazing weather, smooth roads, epic climbs, affordable bike shops with great bikes to hire, all the ingredients were there. It was also good to see so many cyclists on the road. When you create a business like this, it’s easier to pick a place that is already a top cycling destination. With 35,000 cyclists coming each year, I wasn’t taking such a big risk.
Can you tell us what makes Sa Calobra Cycling Club different from others?
A.H Everything! While most of our competitors just provide accommodation and guided rides, we give you the whole package. Daily massages, coaching, a team car, mechanical support, sports nutrition, cycling kits, and power meters. We try to offer everything a pro would expect during his training camp. We also care a lot about the team experience. The social aspect, being part of a team, on and off the bike, is something that really matters to us.
How do you manage to create this team spirit?
A.H It’s pretty easy actually. Even if we all come from different places, have different backgrounds or different levels, we all end up wearing the same jersey when we get there. We are all Sa Calobra Cycling Club. We also experience the same difficulties on the bike, no matter how strong we are, and motivate each other. As Greg Lemond used to say “it never gets easier, you just go faster”.
Does living together make a difference?
A.H Yes! Despite other camps, where everybody disappears into his/her room after the rides, here we all share meals, coffees and beers, play games and watch races. It makes a huge difference. There is a super friendly atmosphere between all participants, riders and staff alike. I remember wandering alone in the empty streets of Girona after the rides during a training camp and seeking junk food. That was pretty depressing.
On Sundays, you cook for the entire team for the Captain’s dinner. What is your specialty?
A.H Ha, ha, ha, you will see. That’s a surprise…

At Sa Calobra Cycling Club since
2018
From
Paris, France
Type of rider
Climber
Sa Calobra PR
26'25
Speaks
English and French
Meet The Staff
Riders, carer, mechanic, massage therapist, 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 successful.

Aurelien
Founder of the Sa Calobra Cycling Club, Aurélien is the Ride Captain of the Team. For eight days, he will lead you on roads that he knows like the back of his hand, but also coach you before, during, and after the rides to become a faster cyclist. Read More.

Uli
The right fuel for the right results! During eight days, you will see the benefit of eating 100% fresh food, prepared on site, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but also amazing homemade protein bars based on a sports nutritionist's recommendations. Read More.

Marc
He is way more than just the team driver and an excellent bikes mechanic. Passionate about cycling, Marc will take care of all your needs to put you in the best condition… and will also take great pictures during the rides! You'll see, he is an angel… Read More.

Laura
As cyclists, we know how important it is that food tastes as good as it looks, but also how we like to treat ourselves with a good piece of cake (maybe two) and a warm cup of excellent coffee sometimes after a long ride. Wait for Laura's Zucchini bread! Read More.

Amy
Amy joined the Sa Calobra Cycling Club in 2021. As a keen road cyclist - she raced (and finished!) the Trans America Bike Race - she knows what it feels to suffer on a bike and have sore legs. She will help you to be back on the bike every morning with fresh legs. Read More.

Stanislav
Stanislav joined our Team in 2021. He's a UK-certified massage therapist, expert in a wide variety of massage treatments, ranging from Relaxation to Deep Tissue. You will see, he does miracles and will help you to get through this 6-day block of training. Read More.

Megan
Megan joined the Sa Calobra Cycling Club in 2022. She works with Stanislav and Michele, as a massage therapist. As them, she does very good job to get you back on you bike with fresh legs every morning. Read More.

Tom
Originally from Mallorca, Tom joined the Sa Calobra Cycling Club in 2022 as a filmmaker. Very talented, he takes the road once a week with the team, to film you during the rides, from the team car next to Marc, or from the air with incredible 4K drone shots. Read More.

Sylvain
He is the man behind a lot of great videos you see here or on our social media accounts. As a pro, you will be filmed on and off the bike during the training camp so you can go back home with some unforgettable souvenirs! Get ready to ride with a Poker Face!

Matthew
In addition to manage the official accounts for the team on social networks during the cycling camp, we will be able to assist you to get more exposure with your publications on Strava, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram by providing great pictures, videos and advice.
If you are passionate about cycling and interested in joining a young and dynamic training camp company, we would love to hear from you! We’re always looking for talented people to play a driving role in our team.
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