WHERE TO RIDE ON MALLORCA – FEMENIA & SA BATALLA
A rolling ride from Pollença, heading south-west towards Campanet and across to Caimari where the climb starts. Before climbing stop in the village and visit Sa Ruta Verda, one of the most well-respected cycle-friendly cafés on the Island.
Sa Batalla has billiard table smooth dark tarmac and at 7.5km long with an average gradient of 5%, climbing does not get much more pleasurable than this. With two finely laid sets of switchbacks and a cycle friendly café on the summit, there is a lot to like about this climb.
After cresting Sa Batalla, take the right for the easier side of Coll de Femenia. From the pass most of the hard work is done so enjoy the views across the valley towards the bay of Pollença as the road drops beneath your wheels.
key kit
Riding inland and under the sun can get intense. Keep cool with the ultra-lightweight Micheline cycling jersey, featuring horizontal mesh for maximum ventilation.
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.
The North Coast
There may be no big names on this ride, but it’s a not-so-secret hidden gem and one of the best stretches of coast road you will ever set wheels and eyes on.
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.
Femenia & 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.
To the lighthouse
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 Battla.
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'.
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.
