{"id":176345,"date":"2019-12-16T12:37:41","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T12:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=176345"},"modified":"2020-05-20T13:53:37","modified_gmt":"2020-05-20T13:53:37","slug":"wintertime-cycling-getaway-tips-no-cold-and-snow-can-get-you-on-mallorca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2019\/12\/16\/wintertime-cycling-getaway-tips-no-cold-and-snow-can-get-you-on-mallorca\/","title":{"rendered":"Wintertime Cycling Getaway Tips: No Cold and Snow Can Get You on Mallorca"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret that the tropical island paradise of Mallorca is a go-to winter sanctuary for many who refuse to let winter snow on their cycling parade. But with the local trails steadily gaining notoriety and fame, it might be hard to pick the right ones for you among all the travel blog odes and Insta-ready locations. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve called on Cameron Jeffers, a semi-professional cyclist and Youtuber, who occasionally teams up with We Love Cycling to give things a first-hand try and tell you all about it so you don\u2019t have to lose precious time, which could be used for cycling, with research.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can, of course, explore Mallorca via the impeccably kept roads it offers but you might also want to venture off them. To get swiftly and safely about, even when switching to backcountry roads, Cameron accompanied himself with the recently-facelifted \u0160koda SUPERB SCOUT decked in the Lava Blue shade. He took two bicycles of choice with him because he didn\u2019t want to be limited by terrain \u2013 road bike and gravel bike. It also goes without saying that you should gear up properly when going cycling to Mallorca because you\u2019ll be probably doing a lot of climbing.<\/p>\n

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If you are not one to keep it on the road at all times, riding gravel lets you get off the pavement or tarmac and have some fun on less frequented trails. Some cycling outlets have boldly declared mountain biking dead because gravel is the talk of the town now but we wouldn\u2019t dare to cast such a harsh judgement. Anyhow, the truth remains that gravel tyres on mountain or road bikes are amassing a growing fandom among cyclists and Mallorca in winter lets you enjoy different kinds of road and off-road conditions. Regarding safety, there might be less bicycle traffic on the gravel trail but you still have to keep an eye out for animals, roots, stones and surface condition. \u201cThe nature is as rich as the climate. As we are driving through the road, you can see the trees, the birds, and especially the cows that end up running across the road, as I had a recent experience, I know you\u2019ll ride into one,\u201d Cameron can be heard quoting and laughing in the video. The gravel adventures you see in the main video happen on the trails close to the city of Alc\u00fadia so be sure to note that name down.<\/p>\n

The first Google session on Mallorca cycling spots will give you all the big names \u2013 the famous hairpin Sa Calobra climb, the scenic road to Cap se Formentor but what about Cameron\u2019s personal favourites he\u2019s tried and tested?<\/p>\n

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Sunset view of Port de Pollenca and Pollenca bay, Mallorca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really hard to narrow it down to just my three favourite spots to cycle in Mallorca, there’s just so many to choose from. But firstly, Coll De Femenia which is located just outside of Pollenca at the foothills of the Tramuntana mountain range. It’s around 7 km and the views are stunning, it’s not too steep so is a great first climb when you are starting your ride,\u201d Cameron shares his favourite descent\/ascent.<\/p>\n

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View towards Sierra de Tramuntana (Serra de Tramuntana) mountains, near Muro, Mallorca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cFurthermore, I think my single favourite road on the island is the coast road that joins Valldemossa and Deia. It’s a little quieter over that side of the island and the views of the deep blue sea to your left and the mountains to your right are simply breathtaking.<\/p>\n

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View towards the Pavilion at Son Marroig Mansion near Deia, Mallorca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Along the route, you pass a couple of local villages that you can stop at and grab a coffee. Perfectly smooth tarmac and the sun in the sky, it simply doesn’t get much better,\u201d almost daydreams Cameron and we can\u2019t blame him.<\/p>\n