With more than 500 riders welcomed in five years, and thousands of riders data collected, we know better than anyone in Mallorca how to coach you, help you to find your limits, and get the best time possible on every climbs, no matter how old you are, or how fast you are.
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50% of participants to our cycling camps are returning riders. Some have been with us five,six, seven, even eight times! Thanks to all of you for your incredible support over the years!
Compare your FTP with all the riders who have been participating in one of our cycling camps.
Compare your FTP with all the riders who have been participating in one of our cycling camps and estimate your time on Sa Calobra.
| Women Classification | Time |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 Sarah Winstone | 35'57 |
| 🇮🇪 Sophie Daly | 36'13 |
| 🇩🇰 Astrid Jorgensen | 36'28 |
| 🇨🇦 Isabelle Chaput | 36'57 |
| 🇩🇪 Saskia Dietmaier | 37'23 |
| 🇬🇧 Rose Mcgovern | 38'15 |
| 🇮🇪 Eimear d'Arcy | 38'30 |
| 🇫🇷 Coline Adelaide | 39'38 |
| 🇳🇱 Chantal Strijbos | 39'56 |
| 🇧🇪 Adeline Marez | 40'09 |
| Men Classification | Time |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 Aurélien Decagny | 29'14 |
| 🇫🇷 Kevin Lorenzo | 29'25 |
| 🇫🇷 Benjamin Penaud | 29'36 |
| 🇺🇸 Brian Husen | 30'08 |
| 🇫🇷 Mathieu Benhalima | 31'01 |
| 🇳🇱 Gus van Setten | 31'29 |
| 🇬🇧 Henry Nelson | 31'38 |
| 🇳🇱 Erik Jan Van Lubek | 31'50 |
| 🇫🇷 Simon Clariot | 32'18 |
| 🇧🇪 Stéphane Defraesne | 32'31 |
With a total of 549 km, 8755 meters of elevation, and more than 20 climbs, including Sa Calobra, Puig Major, Sant Salvador and Femenia, our cycling camps are the most challenging and spectacular in Mallorca.
Would you like to take your cycling to the next level ? To become a faster cyclist and maximize your improvements ? The Sa Calobra Cycling Club is the only cycling camp to provide daily coaching sessions, with post ride analysis, followed by workshops covering all the aspects of training: how to build a training plan, nutrition, training & racing with a power meter, recovery, and more. You will not leave Mallorca with just kilometers under your belt and great memories, but also with the keys to achieve your goals.
To get the most out of this experience, it’s important to meet some necessary riding skills and fitness requirements. Participants should:
- Ride regularly for at least four months prior to the camp — at least 3 to 4 times a week, totaling 7 or more hours.
- Be comfortable with rides of around 90 km on hilly terrain and up to 120 km on a longer day.
- Have good bike-handling skills, especially for descending on long, steep, and sometimes technical descents.
- Be confident riding solo and in a group, in a wide variety of road and weather conditions, including narrow roads, light traffic, and wet surfaces.
- Expect frequent climbs of varying distances and gradients, requiring endurance and climbing ability.
The rides will be challenging, but that’s why you’re coming, isn’t it? With proper preparation, you’ll be ready to tackle longer days in the saddle and enjoy the journey!
If you know your FTP, we would say from experience that the minimum level required to complete all six stages of our camps is as follows:
- Mallorca : 2.7w/kg
- Women's edition : 2.6w/kg
- Full Gas edition : 4w/kg
- Calpe : 3.0w/kg
- French Alps : 2.9w/kg
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!
We have been welcoming riders ranging from 2.6w/kg up to 5.4w/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.
Of course! 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.
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.
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.
Our experienced Ride Captain, Aurélien, will set a pace steady but engaging for the group during the rides. He paces with power at the front. The pace is designed for riders who meet the fitness requirements indicated on our website. That’s why it's important to arrive at the camp with the right level of fitness and enough miles in the legs, so you can hold the pace and stay on the wheels of your teammates.
No one gets dropped, but it's essential to meet the minimum fitness level! Riders who are unable to maintain the pace will be invited to shorten the ride and spend time in the support van, to avoid holding back the group. This also ensures we get back to the villa on time for lunch, massages, coaching, and other scheduled activities.
We have a dedicated support vehicle following the group, carrying spare wheels, chains, tools, as well as essential fuel, drinks, and food. To keep the days efficient and avoid unnecessary delays, we aim to minimize stopping. Our schedule after the ride includes activities like massage and coaching, so it's important to keep moving. Feed zone stops are brief and designed for refilling bottles and a quick pee break if needed. We focus on reducing non-riding aka "faffing" time as much as possible to maximize your time on the bike and maintain the flow of the day.
No, our camp is focused on cycling and training, so we don't stop every day for coffee and cake. However, we do have a special Caffeine Ride on the fourth day of the camp. During this stage, we take you to Cycling Planet, where coffee and cakes are on us—it's a pro-level experience. This is the perfect moment to relax and enjoy some well-earned treats while still being part of the training journey.
No, our cycling camps are designed for riders who already have a certain level of fitness and can comfortably ride for multiple hours. Participants should also have experience riding in a group and basic cycling skills, such as riding downhills safely. We recommend at least one year of regular cycling experience before signing up, as these camps involve long hours in the saddle over an entire week. This ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
With 550km 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.