WHERE TO RIDE ON MALLORCA – ANDRATX & THE NORTH COAST
The best part of the Mallorca 312 sportive, this would be The Island’s entrant into the competition for the best coast road in the world. Start from Palma and head out via the Col sa Creu or make your way direct by car to Andratx for a shorter ride. From Andratx follow the MA-10 over the Coll de Gramola and then descend through the tunnel to enter the world of the north coast, where tall cliffs and the rollercoaster road deliver a different panorama round every corner.
Stop at the roadside Son Tomàs bar in Banyalbufar for a plate of tapas served with a clear sea view before turning inland and eventually joining the MA-1101 for more classic Mallorcan lanes. Join the dots with the towns of Puigpunyent (hint : any name including ‘puig’ implies a bit of climbing), Galilea and Es Capellà on the way back to Andratx for a full flavour of Mallorcan life. Those heading back to Palma can cut south at Puigpunyent and follow the MA1041 back to the city.
key kit
The north coast, in the shadow of the mountains can sometimes be be breezy. Pack a lightweight Dorothée gilet for an easily portable extra layer.
2 - RENT AND RIDE
Travel light and book your bike. Via our partners, Bikecamp, just as in Nice, you can choose from the latest range of Cervélo bikes to provide the best equipment for exploring the Island. Tours are also available for those who prefer to concentrate on pushing on the pedals and looking at the landscapes.
3 - THE STORE
Located in Palma's Plaça del Rosari, our Mallorca store is 15 minutes’ drive from the airport and 40 minutes’ ride from the Coll de Sa Creu. In-store you’ll find the full Café du Cycliste collection, a quality coffee, a big screen to watch the races and friendly faces to recommend rides and restaurants alike.
Sunshine, solid climbs, perfectly engineered roads, the Mediterranean and a local community tuned into the needs of the visiting cyclist.
Sa Calobra
The jewel in the crown of Mallorcan cycling. Ride the ridgelines of the Tramuntana mountains and plunge down to the sea before tackling one of the Island’s toughest tests.
Soller & Valldemossa
Escape the city, scale the mountain, savour the scenery. Coll de Sóller delivers a strong challenge in the middle of a great loop starting and finishing in Palma.
To The Lighthouse
Maybe the pièce de resistance of Mallorcan road engineering. An out-and-back ride like no other, plan it for sunset on the way back for some unforgettable Mallorcan cycling.
Femenia & Sa Batalla
A flowing ride from Pollença that allows you to find your own rhythm despite the hilly terrain. Make sure and stop at the bike friendly café on Coll de sa Batalla.
Sa Creu & Galilea
A short sharp loop from Palma city that quickly gets you onto quiet roads. A staff pick from the Palma store.
A SA CALOBRA CELEBRATION
Sa Calobra leaves a lasting memory. Celebrate your connection with the climb via the badged t-shirt and cap created in hommage to 'la cobra'.
T-Shirts FOR HIM & FOR HER /// SHOP THE CAP
Mallorca's most famous climb is also one of the most finely-laid ribbons of tarmac in Europe. As recognition of this, it was the first entry in our Montagnes du Monde global badge series. If you've ridden it, receive your badge reward by entering your ride details.
