Cycling Majorca Spain
~Spring training rides for cyclists of all skill levels...
From the serious, looking to push the pace to the not-so-serious riders who want
to improve their cycling skills while riding in a stunning landscape! ~
Trip #1: Sunday, April 15 - Monday, April 23, 2012
Trip #2: Sunday, April 22 - Monday, April 30, 2012
(8 nights lodging / 7days of training)
Go to the reservation form to book your trip.
About Majorca
This fabulous island is the epicenter for cycling in the spring with over 40,000 cyclist visitors on the island during the season. You’ll see more bikes than cars…and the cars are very biker-friendly!
Majorca offers a variety of Mediterranean landscapes. From a gently rolling hills and fertile inland countryside, sandy beaches, impressive sea cliffs, subtropical woodlands to the massive limestone mountain range to the west. It's ideal terrain for cycling. And not only will you enjoy this breathtaking landscape, you will appreciate extremely low automotive traffic and perfect road conditions.
About the Training Rides
We have routes planned that include mountains, rolling hills, big climbs and flat terrain. This is the typical schedule ~ can and will be adjusted based on the group's cycling ability::
| | Day 1: | Moderate to light day |
| | Day 2: | Long/hilly day with one major climb |
| | Day 3: | Long mountainous day |
| | Day 4: | Recovery/rest day (or optional easy ride) |
| | Day 5: | Harder/faster/shorter day |
| | Day 6: | Longer day but relatively easy |
| | Day 7: | Long/hilly day with one major climb |
Note: Cycling each day is at your own discretion. Optional excursions will be available.
On this trip, you'll get:
- Coaching advice and support throughout your stay
- Group leaders for all abilities with every ride
- A sports massage therapist available daily (additional fee)
Group leaders are included in your rides to cater to all abilities. We set off as a group, and we return as a group. We make sure you are in the correct group and stay together.
There are 5 group leaders. Group one is fastest group with elite riders down to group 4 which is tourist/fun riders. Each group has a different pace. The group leaders have a good knowledge of Majorca and the rides are flexible from mountains to rolling terrain/flat. There will be a riders- brief the night before each ride so the group leaders know how their riders are feeling so they can amend the ride if needed or divert the ride if the forecast is not as good as planned.
The 5th group leader is for sprinters only, doing intervals and sprint drills, some times riders from the other groups join in for a change or a chance to do some speed work.
There's a support vehicle on the long rides, carrying extra water and providing mechanical assistance.
Lodging
Hotel Pollensia Park
Majorca, Spain
- Hotel has wireless internet
- Your choice of one or two beds
- All rooms have balconies and sea views
Flights
Everyone is responsible for booking their own flights. Once your trip reservation has been received, we'll send you a recommended flight itinerary and a discount code for purchasing your flights on American.
You should budget approximately $1000 for your round trip flight (or use your A/A miles).
We'll arrange for an airport shuttle to transfer you to the hotel.
Bike Options
Take your own bike:
You can check your packed bike on the flight. The cost for taking your bike is approximately $100 each way.
Rent a bike in Spain (recommended option):
This is the recommended bike shop for renting: http://www.procyclehire.com/. They have an excellent inventory of brand new bikes every year.
For their top-of-the-line road bike, it comes to $200 for the week.
Whatever you decide to do, we will help with the arrangements.
TRIP GUIDES
 Having cycled extensively in Europe, Karen & Keith Hester are excited to travel with us to Majorca to assist with trip logistics and coordinate with the local training coaches.
"We chose the island of Majorca because it's one of the main places the pro cycling teams train in their off-season and for its beautiful beaches, mountain terrain and countryside."
Keith Hester is on the Dallas Mirage Cycling Team and is a part-time employee of Richardson Bike Mart. His wife, Karen, is an avid traveler in Asia & Europe for work & pleasure and cycles when home in the U.S.
Karen & Keith thought it was important to not only offer challenging rides for the hard core riders, they wanted to offer a group ride for the not-so-serious cyclist as well. This trip will accommodate all levels with a route guide for every group.
"We hope you can join us!"
PRICE
$790 (double occupancy) or
$895 (single occupancy)
For additional nights, add $80 per night (double)/$90 (single)
Price includes: 7 coach-led training rides, 8 nights lodging (double occupancy), all breakfasts, all dinners & all taxes.
Additional costs not included in above price: flights, bike transport/rental, airport shuttle, lunches.
PAYMENT
A $150 non-refundable deposit is due to Golden Adventures at the time you book your trip. Once your reservation is received, you'll receive a confirmation e-mail with payment instructions.
The final payment will be due no later than February 15, 2012 (you'll receive a reminder e-mail).
Note: The above prices are based on today's pound exchange rate. If the exchange rate fluctuates significantly before the trip, the price may need to be adjusted slightly.
Go to the reservation form to book your trip.
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