The northern coast of Mallorca is simply dramatic. Cliffs drop straight to the water's edge, goats roam free in this land, their everyday life. Cyclists dot the roads like a rainbow of ants, carving in and out of the hills with an unwavering flow. These are practically daily scenes that I will never let become mundane.
Back-to-back trips has been quite tiring as of lately even with four being our largest group yet. The 18 guests arriving this weekend will be a true test of the ride camps and of us. The ride dynamics certainly change when hosting large groups on long rides with multiple options. We have been working hard to ensure full support while also sticking to the basic idea of these camps, which is a more self-sufficient avid riding trip. Personal time is always a luxury that we have few times during the week, so this Wednesday I have taken time to write this new post.
Wednesday is our rest day, because the rides become significantly longer and add significant climbing. Thursday's ride is a roller-coaster over 135km. We climb multiple colls (climbs of note), which eventually adds up to roughly 10,000ft of elevation gain. Friday's ride tops the week off with a 145km loop to Cap Formentor, a lighthouse and the furthest point east in the Tramuntana Mountain Range. The climbing is not as difficult, but the extra distance will gift anyone with a pair of sore legs. The photograph above is view from the road to Cap Formentor, which is one of many spectacular sections of the coastal road in the north.
With two big days ahead, a big trip next week, and some open time, I am going to tackle some more preparatory tasks. Thanks for reading and I will post some more photos soon.
No comments:
Post a Comment