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I guess it’s all personal preference right, I live on the Santa Maria side so I often do a loop that heads along the side of the mountain and ride up and climb up from Pollença. It’s a long and cool decent but not a crazy amount of variety, just speed is the top factor. Those beautiful switch backs before Caimari are 👌

No problem. The climb itself is 10.1km long. You start along the MA 10 and you climb up to the descent. and then go back on yourself to climb Sa Calobra itself and finish at the sign as you see in the video. Its about a 60km ride from Palma and 50km from the other side of the island by Port de Pollença. I suggest you go out early doors as tour buses are allowed from 10:30am and they spoil the experience. Its better to have descended by before 10am. Advice as your a first time rider of it, dont underestimate the corners, it claims many victims of crashes due to those over cooking it and going over a barrier or into a car or tour bus. Its better to make it back in one piece. Also take enough water, they charge triple the price for it at Sa Calobra as they can, better off topping up your water at the respol Service station on the Lluc. Have an awesome ride and enjoy your time there.

Hi Piotras, Im sorry for my very very late reply, Im not sure how I missed this. The thing with Pinarellos is they are very unique just like all our bodies, I would just advise going to a bike fitter for the best fitter, We ended up swapping out my size a month later for a 53cm because I was getting some over reach issues. 88cm inseam but my upper body is smaller.

Thanks Ken. We actually have a home still in AMS still and Eva lived there for 13 years. We are pretty local ;) But if we are ever around again, we will drop a line :)

It's pretty packed with traffic, as it's the only way up from Sóller, especially in peak season. In winter, it's quiet but wet due to the humidity. So not much of a win. There are much more fun and challenging climbs here on the Island that us locals know about.

@Pedallingthroughlife My personal favourite is Coll de Sóller, great hairpins and because of the tunnel almost traffic free. Also love la Creu out of Palma, and the whole Andratx/Galilea/Esporles area. Will be redoing Port de Valldemossa, and trying out Canonge next time too.

Hey Ken, Awesome definitely do. The official climb starts in Randa itself. But the climb is pretty short so feel free to take it from both ways up ;)

Why would a road bike be any more difficult in Amsterdam than any other city? Flat bar town bikes with racks & whatnot are more convenient in any urban setting, & road bikes are mileage-makers. (shrug) Right?

Hey Craig, Awesome to hear you love the video, its the reason I do it so shows I'm doing it right :D I hope your trip in March is awesome too! There will be more videos including San Salvador and Puig Major in the coming months, been a bit backlogged with adventures haha!

@@Pedallingthroughlife Thanks! Looking forward to more! I have Sa Calobra, Soller, Puig, Cap Formentor as must do. But I'm aware of San Salvador and look forward to your perspective on that one.

It really is, hopefully you can come do it soon :)

It is savage 🥵

Hey Russ, the weather here in march is pretty great, sunny, it’s not shorts and jersey for us but it’s 8 degrees as a low and around 17 as a high on average. April / May it’s starts to hot up more! Glad you enjoyed the video thank you for watching 🙏🏼

@@Pedallingthroughlife I’ve got a pass from the Mrs to come over for my birthday but want to come before the heat cranks up. Being a northern lad I’m rubbish in the heat 🙈 I rode in oz this year and it was horrible on the climbs. That weather sounds great to me. I’ve subbed you as well mate. The bike looks 👌❤️

@@CyclingwithRuss you’ll be alright in May also, doesn’t get crazy hot until end of June :) a lot of people stay in Port de Pollença but I can highly recommend Port de Sóller or even middle of the island bs the mountains in Alaró

Hey, Thanks for commenting and glad you enjoyed the video! I am defiantly not complaining at people driving, especially to work, Im just mentioning it so that people are clear there is traffic, This road in particular leads to all the tourist view spots in the mountains, so a majority of them are hire cars. Locals definitely take the highway or other road up the back that is more efficient :)

Its wonderful :D

Hey, that's awesome! you have mountains right on your doorstep like Andratx! But be very careful, in Winter the mountain roads are slippy due to the cold, dew and less sun on the shaded parts. You can also head out to Calvià and head on the passes to Puigpunyent. Komoot has tons of loops. Pas Normal runs rides on a Monday, Wednesday and alternative Saturdays. Rapha and tanlines do similar with Cafe Du Cyclist doing a gravel ride every Friday evening at 7pm :) Lots going on :)

Hey thanks for your comment :) this bike costs €8850.00.

Crazy expensive for an Ultegra Build - I got an F10 with Dura Ace Di2 for £6000 - totally a superior bike ............ I am an absolute fan of Pinarello essentially for the speed and handling but the F5/F7 is not what the brand is about - they should be selling the original F12 as the cost effective alternative - I would definitely buy an F12 and probably put a Campagnolo mechanical groupset on it

Thanks for your comment @@FortunaCzNam appreciate your view. Owning this bike I can tell you that the f7 and even the F9 are superior bikes, all be it a groups option being the upgrade on those, the F5 is aimed to bring in a more entry level with the different carbon layup it offers as well as a groupset, it basically is replacing the Prince. F12 is a fantastic bike for sure, Friendly question to understand why you think the bikes are not about the brand, have you actually ridden a F5/F7? Because these things FLY! Appreciate your views and coming to my video :)

I ride an F10 DA-Di2 with T1100 carbon - better than F5/7/9 etc............. Yes the Dogma flies, it is magnificent and arguably the best bike ever made, I think the F10 was the most successful in terms of the number of grand tour wins (mostly thanks to Froome) - the handling of the F10 is at least spectacular. You seem to have missed the point - you don't buy a Dogma to get a watered down frame (T700 / T900) and second tier components (105 / ultegra) - you buy a Dogma because you can afford the FINEST & BEST bike available so trying to sell me a Dogma F5/7 with 105 / ultegra components or T700 / T900 just isn't going to work - stupid marketing proposition - at that price point (say F7) I would buy either Bianchi Oltre XR4 or Time Alp D'Huez 01 with either Dura-Ace Di2 or Campag S. Record ............ There hasn't be careful thought about the marketing, you don't buy a Dogma to get T700 and 105 components - DUH STUPID !! You buy a DOGMA for the T1100 carbon, layup technology and the best components available, so their marketing should have been to keep the F12 (with T1100 carbon) in production at a lower price point than the newer Dogma F. The T1100 carbon and layup technology is what makes these bikes so very special - that's why you pay big $$$ - the frame. There are options to put together an amazing bike at the F7 price point - this would be an F12 (T1100) with Campag Super record mechanical - I would buy that but I would NOT buy T700 / T900 with 105 / Ultegra (stupid offering) - better bikes available elsewhere .........

@@FortunaCzNam You make great points comparing T110 vs. T900 but understand, unless you’re Chris Froome, the T900 for the typical crit racer or die hard rider is more carbon layup then you’ll ever need. Chris Froome can feel the difference between the carbon layups, but I’m sure he’ll say they’re marginal. It’s like the difference between a $150k Porsche Carreras 4S and a $180k Porsche 911 GTS, both cars have far more power and capabilities than 99% of the population needs or will ever reach maximum use. So the F7 with T900 will be more than be enough bike for almost all of us, there’s a diminishing return at the T1100 price point.

Hey, thanks for the comment, if you're looking to buy, a bike fitter will help you get the correct sizing. Some people can be 180cm for example but be a smaller size because they they have smaller arms etc etc :)

@@Pedallingthroughlife understand but I was referring to the frame size and bike weight 😄 thanks

hahaha@@danieler8893 got ya, sorry wasn't clear in my head for some reason. 54 and 7.8kg.

Hey, thanks for stopping by. For sure I understand not all bikes are for everyone and totally respect that, im a firm believer in "you pay for what you get" if this bikes not for you, that's awesome man. As long as your riding and having a good time that's all that matter :) But just to fact correct its 17.3 lb to be precise, not far off most bikes these days :)

hahaha! alright il take you up on that dude haha!

I do not blame you man, it’s cooking over here right now 🥵

It’s a great one 🙌🏼

Thanks Eva appreciate you taking the time to watch :)

Thank you man, Its all about the small things! New video series: Mallorca Climbs Episode One: Coll De Sa Batalla is out now. ua-cam.com/video/O620rR3VNCo/v-deo.html

Im glad it brought back some great memories :) Hopefully you can visit again soon!

Thanks man :D Damn 9$ for Ice haha I hope the next one you'll get some coffee ;)

Thank you, and thanks for dropping by the video!

Hey, this is a 54cm frame, but remember we are all different sizes even if the same height :)

@@Pedallingthroughlife545?

Thanks for watching man 🙏🏼 it’s always the small details that count right? No matter how small we think they are!

@@Pedallingthroughlife true. Growing on this plaform is a long and funny journey. Plus creativity.

Thanks it’s going to be a fun journey and I’m stoked you’re joining me! 🎉

Your face will be on then i am sure hahaha

Thank you :D

So sorry for my late reply Brandon, They are all 8bar bags :)

@@Pedallingthroughlife cool thank you