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Training camp recommendation for Spring 2017

by Mungecrundle
Sat, Nov 05, 2016 11:05
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I would like to do a weeks training camp, not cycle holiday regardless of how Mrs M might view it, somewhere warm for March or April 2017. Tenerife or southern Spain for example.

Fortunate enough not to be chasing the pennies so looking for an all in package if possible. Though happy to organise own flights.

I would class myself as good for age group and not adverse to putting some serious effort in. Looking to train for qualification for the UCI Gran Fondo in France, the UK qualifier is Tour of Cambridgeshire in early June.

Recomendations and contact details gratefully acknowledged.

Thanks in advance

M

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arfa | 8 years ago
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+1 for Majorca
However don't rule out basing yourself in the southwest of the island as the hills run along the west side. The advantage is that you have a shorter transfer and are nearer Palma (if you have the entertainment of others to think of). I would recommend looking at Port d'Andratx as ithe has the mountains just behind it and there's lots of good hills/routes around there

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Martyn_K | 8 years ago
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Majorca in March is very good. I have been organising a group for the last 4 years and only had bad weather on a single day.

Stay in Pollenca or Alcudia and you have access to the mountain range in the north and the rolling plains in the middle and south of the island. There are also a few punchy little climbs dotted over the island, most of which have a monastery atop for a little cultural viewing.

There is also a private company selling rider & bike transfers from Pollenca to the far side of the island (Andratx) giving you the chance to ride the entire spine of the mountain range.

There are plenty of private villas which if you are solo might not meet your needs. I stay in the Viva hotel chain on an all inclusive deal. The hotel also has a bike hire garage in the basement (rack space can also be hired) making it a worry free one stop shop for your cycling break.

We would usually set the week up something like this:

Day 1 - Arrival (super early flight), Set up bikes, 40 mile loop to Formentor Lighthouse

Day 2 - Climbing Day - Sa Calobra

Day 3 - Climbing Day - Orient, Soller, Puig Major

Day 4 - Flat Day - Rolling terrain down to Randa for the single climb

Day 5 - Climbing Day - Transfer to Andratx and back (several route options)

Day 6 - Flat Day - Arta taking in a short climb or two on the way.

Day 7 - Short ride to Sineu for a fast blast on the outdoor velodrome. Pack up and head home (evening flight).

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drosco | 8 years ago
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Majorca in the North is just great. Geared up for cyclists, lovely roads, understanding drivers and all sorts of terrain. Pollenca or Alcudia.

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