This year’s foreign adventure saw seven Knights heading to the popular cycling destination of Mallorca. Day one consisted of a shortish 43km route but included over 1000m of climbing as they set out from “base camp” in Port de Pollenca to the most northerly point of Cape Formentor and back.
On day 2 the group awoke to find perfect cycling conditions and followed a circular route of 83km heading along the coast through Alcúdia to Can Picafort before turning inland to Santa Margalida for a spot of lunch. The return leg took them back through Muro, Sa Pebla and Campanet.
Day 3 was a tough day in the saddle with 105km route including 1771m of climbing including the infamous Sa Colabra. The first “warm up” climb came at Col de Femenia, a 7.2km climb averaging almost 6%. After fortifying themselves with lunch at Lluc, the group set off to tackle the iconic climb, a mecca for many cyclists from around the world.
Day 4 was a short recovery day ride with lunch at Pollensa.
Day 5 was a flattish ride south west through Campanet to Inca before returning North East through Sa Pobla and Alcúdia.
Day 6 was a short spin to Pollenca before returning home to wet and miserable conditions at home.
