Cycling Majorca's Epic Climbs ! Sa Calobra, Formentor, Col de Femenia & Puig Major
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- Опубліковано 2 тра 2022
- We travelled to Majorca ahead of the renowned Majorca 312 cycling carnival, and blessed with perfect weather, took the opportunity to explore a number of the island's most beautiful and iconic climbs, including those around Cap de Formentor, Sa Calobra, Col de Femenia and Puig Major.
We hope this video provides some entertainment and plenty of insight to help you plan your own cycling adventures
Thanks to Moray at All Things Ride for the my invite to the 312 and accommodation. I should add that I paid for Jayne and also a supplement for a larger room.
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Fantastic video phill! Great to see you, Jayne and friends 😊👍
Thanks ever so much for all your advice, support, filming and most importantly friendship, Paul 🙏 Was a lot of fun those 3 days 👌
I work in aviation and judging by the amount of bikes loaded on to planes in Leeds, i would say there was a strong Yorkshire contingent over there. Great video and amazing views, nice work Phil.
There was indeed a very strong contingent from God’s Own County, Stewart 💪 - and never have I seen so many bikes and bike boxes!! Watopia meets the Balearics 🤣Thanks ever so much - massively kind of you !
So excited for this video Phill, got as far as the frozen yoghurt before needing to go out for a run with Rhiannon - gutted that you didn't include you dropping Piglet after! Will watch the rest after :)
Dropping Piglet has never happened ….ever… unless on Bowie !
Some good efforts there Phill, as strong as ever but the traffic… Wow. 💀
Cheers David - taking heed of the school of @piglet aka big big blocks of power - and even bigger servings of carbs 🤣.
Wow Phill, looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure you had a blast with the 312!
Thanks ever so much Mieke 🙏 - it was indeed a beautiful Island, and a joy to cycle around 💯. The 312 was super tough - but incredible - especially for the first 162km!
I’ve watched many of your videos and your gratitude is uplifting! It’s so nice to see thankful people who appreciate and notice other people and their deeds. Thank you Phil!
Thats really lovely of you to say so Stephen 🙏 I am genuinely super grateful to have discovered cycling and the cycling community - it is the most encouraging culture - and breeds an incredible growth mindset. Encouraging eachother helps create enjoyment and progression for all - in my experience 💯
Had some Vietnam style flashbacks watching this. Climbed Puig Major nearly every day as we stayed in Soller. Calobra took me what felt like weeks. Felt for those already struggling near the bottom.
Soller looked like a great base, Ross - and for sure Puig Major was for my money the best of the climbs 💯 Yep - I felt for some of those struggling on the climbs at km 20 on the 312!! 🥵
The Southern Blighty mountain goat just doing his thing..... smashing mountains ⛰ 👌🏻👏🏻👌🏻
Loved it FTW - and also had a good legs week!!! Thanks as ever for your super kind encouragement 🙏
O my, this really is cycling paradise. So good to watch you all over there. Hope to cycle there one time.
Loved it Phill. Straight to the top of the list for a visit next year.
Cheers Lee🙏 - pleased this bought back memories! I saw your comment on the time on Sa Calobra - you’d smash 33mins 23sec in your current shape. Hope you are all set for the Fred - 6 hours incoming 💪 ✊
Great video Phil,you make it look so easy..I done it twice and got a pb of just over 58 mins
Cheers Dave 🙏 that’s massively appreciated. I really enjoy the climbing, and practice a lot indoors on 100% trainer difficulty on Zwift. But also being about 63kg is a massive help !! 58mins is a great time - and what a climb!! 🤩
Brilliant video Phil, looks stunning out there! Piglet going back for his cooked ham sandwich blowing the ants off 😭😂. Great riding both 👏👍
Cheers Scott 🙏 - yep Piglet is priceless ! Literally that sandwich looked pretty bad after a couple of hours in the heat..before I realised it was full of ants. But he was adamant that it wasn’t going to waste 🤣 He’s a proper strong lad - 29mins 30sec for the climb at 350W was something else 💪
Good shape, good weather, in good company ! Thanks for the very enjoyable video about it 👌
Absolutely good company and good times, Pierre-Alain 👌 - had an absolute blast those 3 days 💯. And thanks as ever for your kind support - it’s very much appreciated 🙏
Brilliant video, Phill! Cyclists everywhere!
Loved the footage of your more casual ascent as you sailed past everyone else on the road 😂
It was literally the Playa del Watopia, Katie - couldn’t move in the airport for bike boxes - and Peletons everywhere on the island ! Thanks ever so much 🙏 - I do like climbing at that pace - allows plenty of energy to take in the sights and have a chat with folk - bit like a live stream 🤣
Looks alright!
Cheers Pete - young Hamblett is not easily impressed 🤣
Really nice video Phil. Great riding on the roads of Mallorca.... Great island. I love it also.....
Thanks Martin 🙏 that’s very much appreciated. And agreed a really special island - especially up the MA10 and the coastal roads👌🤩
Another amazing video. Awesome scenery and killer ride. Keep up the great work.
Thanks ever so much Mark - thats hugely appreciated 🙏 It’s a sensational island for a bike ride - whether flat or on the climb - something for all. Sublime scenery in parts - makes it much easier to make a decent video 👍
Brilliant Phill, many thanks for sharing!
Cheers Lee🙏 - thats massively kind of you 💯
Great video Phill!! Looks like you all had a great time warming up for the 312. Makes me want to book a flight now and give Mallorca a go in the sunshine. Looking forward to your next Mallorca video the 312....bonker's.....
Thanks ever so much Wayne🙏, you know the Island well, and for sure I had an incredible time warming up for the 312!! Absolutely incredible 3 days of cycling👌 Hoping to get the 312 video out this weekend 🤞
Thanks for the shout out Piglet - yeah ants are meant to add a lemony citric seasoning, the protein of the future! This came up in a usual evening of "Nick and Piglet disgust the Titans with the weird stuff they eat" though I think Paul is more first hand informed on the subject than I.
Fantastic video Phill. You've never done a travel video that hasn't made me want to visit the place, you are a master at this kind of thing. Kudos mate.
You see phill… citrus…! Nick knows ;)
who’d have thought !! The Bear Grills Twins !
So Bear Piglet was right!!! Vitamin C and Protein 🤣 Cheers Nick - would be amazing to do one of these adventures including you and Rhiannon 💯
Between Lee drinking out of streams and Piglet eating ants you could re-cut your old videos in to a cyclist's survival guide Phill. Would love to join you for something like this in future, though I'll have to work on Rhiannon for it... 😂
The commentary you provide in your videos is exceptional.
I hugely appreciate you saying that, Pete 🙏 We love the process of filming and editing, and I’m pleased the narration helps gel it all together 👍
Great one Phil! As usual you make all the climbs look easy.. you are natural born climber. Looking forward to see the next video! Thanks
Thats made my day Carlo 💯 - thanks ever so much !! Hoping to get the 312 video out this weekend 🤞
Now that was perfect lunchtime viewing! Looking forward to the 312 film Phil and my trip to Mallorca later this year.
Thats amazing - thanks Greg 🙏 - and hoping to get the 312 video out this weekend 🤞. I really enjoyed my time in Majorca - so am sure you’ll have an amazing time. Puig Major was my favourite - but after Soller there were some amazing coastal roads and hairpin climbs in the 312 as you’ll see
That fella took a hard fall at 11mins 35seconds. Probably from the jet wash you put out going that fast Phill
Cheers Kevin 🙏💯 - and yep, didn’t see that until it was mentioned in the comments (not even in the edit 🤣). If only it were my jet wash 🤣 if only ….
Awesome dude. Looks amazing. Cant wait untill i can get out there
Cheers Jason 🙏 - its really good. Enjoy your Majorcan adventure !
Superb phil very jealous mate ,looks great there
Thanks ever so much Wayne 🙏 - it was a lovely week, and am missing it already . A really lovely Island for the cyclist - plenty of varied routes - whether flat or climbing - reccomended 💯
Heading out to Majorca on Friday so this is a must watch for me!
Nice one Callum, have an incredible time, missing it already! You’ll see on the 312 video there’s some amazing climbs after Soller, including an excellent coastal route on the first 160km of the 312👌
11:33 guy just fell :D, awesome video as always Phill
Thanks ever so much Tautvydas🙏 - thats hugely appreciated 👍 And for sure - I hadn’t spotted that until pointed out in the comments …. Poor guy 🥵
Wicked video Phil. Absolute love to watch these kind of video's. Great ratio of informative video's (lab test, training etc) and these. Keep it up :)
Thanks ever so much Bernd 🙏 - and really pleased you’re liking the mix of content. It’s a journey - so I enjoy the variety, and learn loads in the process 💯
Awesomely awesome vid Phil ✊🏾. I’m not jealous at all 🤔………..ok I’m really jealous 🤣🤣
Thanks Paul 🙏 - I hope your fitness is continuing to come back on line after your illness. Definitely an amazing place for some R&R .. and a little cycling. Hope you have your own holidays planned 👍
My dear friend Phil. The video was perfect from start to finish. I hope you come here again, like a place from heaven dude. By the way perfect place for climbing training. The view is perfect, the roads are beautiful, the tunnels and canyons that the roads pass through are wonderful Phil. Hi Jane :)) it's good to see you again my sister. I wish my sister jane had come with an e-bike Phil. I've seen a lot of cyclists on the roads but you're the best dear Phil. You and paul passed them all. You look so fit and strong my friend. I'm looking forward to new videos Phil. Good luck, have fun. With hello to you and my sister jane. 👏🚴♂️☕
That is beyond generous and kind of you to say so, Atakan 🙏 - it really is a beautiful Island, and great for training whether on the climb or the flat. The contrasts - reservoirs, pine forests, rock formations, tunnels and sea views are all incredible. Jayne wasn’t very well - so didnt come out. I have the event for the Majorca 312 coming out hopefully next weekend 🤞. Jayne say she hopes you are keeping well 👍
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercyMany thanks Lovett family. Thats very kind of you. 👏👏👏
Did the same climbs last week, although considerably slower 😁👍
Hope you enjoyed the island and the weather Simon - very beautiful part of the world !
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy loved every second of it.
Those roads are super busy. I was in Mallorca in second hałd of May and roads where empty compared to what i seen here. Thats Just crazy
💯Jay_PEG, I think it was in part because there was the Majorca 312 that weekend, and for sure prefer them quieter 👍
Great video,HOWEVER not all climbs are busy only in the North!!!
I'm in South West and it is glorious as all the koms hunters go up there.
No buses where I go my friend .
Please don't go as all the cafes restaurants are just right.
🤣 Gordon - don’t worry I won’t go and spoil your nirvana 😁 Sounds like perfection in the South West ! 💯
I love the Col de Femenia climb! I need to go back to Mallorca and do Sa Calobra!
Col de Femenia is indeed a beautiful climb - especially the first 1/3 . I actually prefer Puig Major out of Soller - because it’s longer and doesn’t have the mini descents that the MA10 has. For sure well worth another trip, Dominique 💯👌
Super sweet video Phill. Wonderful content and what stunning scenery to ride in. And watching you tank past others on the climb just shows your level of fitness. And who was the poor chap falling over behind you around 11 minutes in 😂 poor chap. As always Phill thanks for sharing and you and Jayne take care.
I’ve only just noticed the person falling off! Ohhhh 😅 Absolute belter of an island for the cyclist - whether on the flat or the climb, loved it 👌 Jayne’s not been well, so thanks for asking - hopefully she’s on the mend. Hope all good for you and the family, and as ever I hugely appreciate your encouragement - super motivating thanks, Tony 🙏
Nice pacing strategy. Well, for me as heavy weight, it is full throttle from the beginning 😮
Cheers TFFHG 🙏 - was a pace for me. Like your style - go out hard and hang on for grim death!! Sometimes that works - but a great legs and lungs day is needed 🥵
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy yes, and I am done after the first climb
Cracking video Phil
Thanks ever so much Dan 🙏 Thats massively appreciated 👍
Looked fun, I have one of them Alan of the bike boxes 😉 only used it twice...but needs more use 😆
Time for you to plan a little adventure with your own Alan of the Bike Boxes, Kev 💯 - it’s getting bored in your garage !!
a happy escape from sadiq khan’s dystopia
🤣 And indeed what a dystopia Sadiq, Boris and the other maniacs have created for us here in the UK ! Political integrity beggars belief these days! Perfect to get away from life’s stresses - much like a good book for you, Sir !
Excellent as ever. Sorry to have missed you. When you are next in Yorkshire I may give you a visit.
I hope you family member continues to make a good and full recovery Ethan 💯 - and see you soon!
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy Thanks 🙏
Great video. Looks stunning. I'm heading to Majorca on Friday for the partners birthday and the bike is coming over too as long as rides are scheduled super early. Judging by those coaches that's not a bad idea! 😊
Thanks ever so much Darren 🙏 - and enjoy! Agreed, going out early is best - much more pleasant on the roads, and lovely early sunlight . My favourite climb was Puig Major out of Soller - but Sa Calobra was also incredible - just do it early 💯. Have a great time
Ditto to the comments on video quality etc….you have surpassed yourself!
I’m impressed with your knees to the top tube pedalling style with fast cadence to match….very nice sir. About 94-96 cadence?
Thanks ever so much Matt 🙏 - you’re extremely generous to say so 💯 I’ve spent a lot of time on the WattBike Pro and Atom plus outside working on my pedalling tecchnique - in and out the saddle, plus riding to my physiology ref aerobic threshold or anaerobic threshold helps me pace to stay within myself and focus on the technique . At threshold I’m aiming for 90-95 cadence in the saddle 👍
What a great video. Majorca looks like a lot of fun to ride, though not so sure about the coaches. Damn tourists.
Thanks Cycl’n Vancouver 🙏 - hugely appreciated ! Yep - a great place to ride early am or later afternoon / early evening . But on the main cycling routes the buses and cars with tourists are there for the same reason the cyclists are 🤩
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy Agreed. And, since I fly off to Italy tomorrow for the same reason, my comment was obviously tongue in cheek. Looking forward to your next vid.
Now I wrote cycling paradise before I watched those buses go by 😵
🤣 Agnes - it really is an incredible place to explore - the north of the Island has such varied and beautiful terrain - worth a trip for you, and maybe the 220 or 312? I know you like riding a little later in the day - so there was a fair bit of traffic from 10.30am-2.30pm, but it seemed to settle again after that👍
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy I think I Will download all the routes, you rode (except 320. Bit too much for me. Massive kudo's you did it, so it seems)
I was waiting for this video to drop! haha
Cheers Dan - really hope you enjoyed it! Was a real pleasure to film and edit 💯
For someone who has was born in Ibiza and been in Mallorca many times (as a teen), this is something really nostalgic! haha
Especially those traffic jams...that reminds me when I was in the bus and we had to wait for it🤣
Anyway, it has been many years since I've been there so I'll have to drop there at some point next year hopefully!
well i have to say it phil , your action and fitness, as well improved. your riding with such confidence . great vlog brother
Thats amazing of you to say so, Simon 🙏 - and really motivating. I’ve been working hard on my pedalling style in and out the saddle - and also riding to aerobic threshold or anaerobic threshold powers helps me stay within myself and focus on the technique and form. Massively appreciated 👍
Great video as per usual Phill 👍🏻 I’m considering a bike box purchase & really like the look of yours. Want to keep disassembly to an absolute minimum & noticed with yours you don’t even have to take out the seatpost! This definitely appeals. Did you buy or rent it? Keep up the good work mate 👍🏻
Cheers Ian 🙏 - very much appreciated as always! Yep - the Bike Box Alan Triathlon Aero Easyfit is excellent - no need to remove handlebars or saddle or groupset. I bought the GPRS version - but I reckon a good investment 💯👌
Great video Phil. Can’t wait to go later this year. How was it travelling with the bike box? I have just bought the same box and it is a really big box. It won’t fit in the taxis taking us to the airport 😫😫
Thanks ever so much Paul 🙏 Was really easy to travel with the Bike Box Allan - and ref the Taxi, we just made sure they came with one of those Ford Galaxies. It went in upright 👍.
What was your favourite climb on the island Phil? Although Sa Calobra is the most recognised, after a few times of doing it and the dropping down just to turn around I find I much prefer Puig Major from Soller. Longer, steady gradient and not as busy or worrying about coaches.
Hi Mat, and agreed, I loved Sa Calobra, but preferred Puig Major - it’s longer, more satisfying, and less crowded - not unlike climbing in Tenerife 👍
Just watching this for next years 312 - will be my first attempt….getting an idea of climbs
(but on 11 mins 45 someone in the background falls off their bike)
Enjoy the 312 in ‘25 ! Yep - I noticed that on the edit also 🫣
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy I’m going for a 5 night holiday with some mates from my cycling club, I’m sticking with riding 100 miles first - preparing for that distance this July have a charity ride in Devon up to exmoor.
33 minutes up sa calobra
... wow. It took me 36 at 4,2 w/kg....
Cheers GrouEef 🙏- was a good legs day for me for sure! Paul did it in 29mins 30!!!
Sorry to use this platform for direct contact but I’m trying to out together a ‘hilly’ central London route. I’ve got swain’s lane….. any others you can recommend? Apologies again but I’ve absolutely no idea around central London 😌
Hi Anthony - it is a bit of a struggle. But up Swain’s down HighgateWest Hill and back up Highgate West Hill, then on to Alexander Palace - provides 3 good climbs. Out east there is Mott Street. But this is why I used to do a lot of reps on Swain’s and Highgate West Hill - riding in Central Londonbis not blessed with hills. I’d also recommend a lap around Regent’s Park - it’s beautiful in the spring, and if early up the Mall and around the little park there 👍
@@BikeRacingWithoutMercy that’s awesome!!! Thanks Phil. I really do appreciate that and will plot a route using those recommendations 🙌
@@antonyhunt9598 pleasure Anthony - hope you enjoy the ride. My advice is to go early - when the traffic is low. It’s a lovely city to ride around in the sun on a Sunday am
Should i be taking my own bike or not?
If you have a good bike box (I use Bike Box Allen) then yes - it will be a better overall experience 👍
Really nice video as always! Just a detail: the road to sa Calobra isn't a labour of love built for tourists, it was built by republican political prisoners as a punishment (quite a few roads in Mallorca are).
Wow Marc!!! That is indeed a macabre history to the construction of the road 🤯 But so much history is horrible !! Appreciate you correcting my Wikipedia research Sir !