Mallorca 9-Day Cycling Holiday
October 4-12, 205
Updated June 3, 2025
— General Itinerary
The trip is primarily for cycling but for those of you that would like to do some swimming or running as well, the hotel we are staying at has an outdoor pool and we are close to the Med. You will not need a wet suit for the sea as it will be quite warm. Just remember we are on the island to ride our bikes so do not overdo it doing other things.
There are no follow cars and no short-cuts on the rides we do and without a guide you will have difficulty getting home without getting lost, so it is important to pace yourself. You can change groups from day to day if you want to vary your intensity.
All rides with a guide require an 8 Euro ticket/day. You will need 5 tickets in total; they can be purchased all at once at check-in or daily and are given to your guide during the lunch break. Tickets not used can be refunded.
You will be in one of 4 groups based on your cycling ability. These were outlined in the application. Be familiar with the names, they have changed from last year.
Routes may change based on weather.
Routes are provided using www.ridewithgps.com. The routes are available to download for review but please understand that regardless of these posted routes, you must FOLLOW THE GUIDE at all times as routes will change. We do not recommend using the turn by turn when riding with a guide.
— Level of Cycling Ability:
Average Speed is based on what you can do at home.
Pacers – Advanced, Avg Speed 23+mph (A)
Peloton – Enthusiast, Avg Speed 16-20+mph (B)
Grupetto – Novice, Group - Avg Speed 14-16mph (C)
Easy Riders – Beginner, Avg Speed 10-14mph (D)
Tourist – Everyone – Self-guided, solo or small group, unsupported
E-Bike - Everyone - Hybrid w/Flat Handlebar, Ave Speed 10-16mph
— Travel Day - Friday, Oct 3
Final Day to Depart USA for Spain
— Day 1 – Saturday, Oct 4 - Arrive and Recover
Shuttle service to the hotel at the north end of the island is provided by an independent carrier hired by our hosts, Rompelberg Cycling Holidays (RCH). The shuttle service does NOT work with the hotel. It will not be immediate. You may have to wait for a while. You will be given a pickup time and location in the final days before you leave on your trip. Look for others in your group – hint, they will be speaking English. If you are significantly delayed and late arriving, it will not be possible for the shuttle to wait just for you so be prepared to get a taxi, the hotel is approx. 50 minutes from the airport and costs about 80 Euro. Keep your receipt, you will be reimbursed.
Almost everyone will be arriving between mid-morning to early evening and checking into the Hotel Rei del Mediterrani Palace. Rooms are reserved under your individual names. Stu will be looking for you in the lobby so keep an eye out for him, he will be wearing something that says PARVILLA TRAVEL.
At the Hotel Rei, money is not used at the bars or in the dining room. Everything is billed to your room which will require that you provide a credit card at checking in. If you are sharing a room with a friend, you can split any room charges you have at check out.
Registration and bike pick-up may be available from 3-6pm for those that arrive early. If you arrive after 5pm, bike pick-up will be immediately after breakfast on Sunday. Stu will explain where the office and bike garage are located when he greets you at check-in.
— Day 2 - Sunday, Oct 5 – Shake Out Ride
A large buffet breakfast awaits every morning starting around 8am in the dining room. Juice and coffee are included. Do NOT bring water bottles to breakfast or dinner. It is highly frowned upon. Please do not wear your cycling clothing to breakfast. You will see others do it, however, we would like to set an example and look a bit more orderly and wear street clothes. Walking shorts for men are fine at all meals. There will be a reserved table for up to 12 in the far corner. In addition, it is open seating.
Registration and bike pick-up will begin after breakfast around 9:00am at the Rompelberg (RCH) office for those still needing to collect their bikes.
Bicycles must be kept in the bike garage when not in use. Locks are required to secure the bikes which will be given to you when you get your bike. DO NOT LOSE THE KEY. Bicycles are NOT allowed in the hotel lobby, pool area or your hotel rooms for any reason. Cycling shoes are not to be worn inside the hotel as they can damage the floors.
11-12pm – A shake-out ride for our group to Pollenca will be leaving once everyone has their bikes. We will break into two groups of approx. 15. This ride is to help you in your group selection for the rest of the week. If you are unsure, ask Stu. Rides get back around 3-4pm. Lunch is not provided, bring money or a credit card for a sandwich or cake at the lunch stop.
4:00pm – After the ride you can hang out at the Pond Bar located beside the bike garage or at the pool bar to tell us all about your day! Dinner starts at 6:30pm and free time follows until you retire for the evening.
Everyone – Pollenca: 35 miles, 988 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/trips/270074975
— Day 3 - Monday, Oct 6
9:30am - Group rides leaving from Hotel Rei del Mediterrani with RBH guides. This is the first day that you will break into groups based on your ability. Not to worry, if you are still not sure what group you should be in, we will help you in your group selection. Rides get back around 4pm. Lunch is not provided, bring money for a sandwich or cake at the lunch stop.
Peloton – Petra, Puig de Bonany: 52 miles, 2318 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51077490
Grupetto – Sineu, Petra, Puig de Bonany: 51 miles, 1788 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51077466
Easy Riders - Santa Margalida: 3 miles, 1175 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51012018
— Day 4 - Tuesday, Oct 7 - EPIC RIDE DAY - CAPE FORMENTOR
9:30am - Group rides leaving from Hotel Rei del Mediterrani with RBH guides. This is the first big ride to the northern tip of the island. The views are AMAZING! There is a LOT of climbing, but it is well worth it. Always be prepared for wind. Lunch is not provided, bring money for a sandwich at the coffee stop.
Peloton – Cal Sant Vincenc, Formentor: 67 miles, 4093 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51012041
Grupetto – Formentor, Cal Sant Vincenc: 54 miles, 3207 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51012052
Easy Riders - Formentor: 40 miles, 2923 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51012046
— Day 5 - Wednesday, Oct 8 - SCHEDULED OFF DAY
There are no guided rides today. You are welcome to download a route and explore on your own or…
TBD - 30 Euro - Winery Tour/ Lunch: Sign-up required at Bike Office
10:30am – Late Start - Stu’s group - For those that can handle my pace, it will be an easy Mallorca Flat Day with rolling hills. Route TBD
— Day 6 - Thursday, Oct 9 – EPIC RIDE DAY - SA CALOBRA
9:30am - Today is the “Queen Stage of the North” for everyone! For many of you this will be the biggest climbing day you have ever done. It is truly EPIC! This is a huge day for Grupetto and Easy Rider groups too so make sure you eat just a bit more at breakfast. The views are amazing so make sure you stop for pictures.
Peloton – SaCalobra: 82 miles, 6250 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51012291
Grupetto – Col De Reis: 57 miles, 4250 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51012281
Easy Riders – Monastery Lluc: 45 miles, 4100 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51012305
— Day 7 - Friday, Oct 10
9:30am – Group rides leaving from Hotel Rei del Mediterrani with RBH guides. This is an inland, rolling flat Mallorca day to give the legs a break. Look for the tail wind home! Remember, lunch is not provided, bring money for a sandwich or cake at the lunch stop.
Peloton/ Grupetto Extra – 20 Euro PP, Sign-Up required at Bike Office - Port of Andratx: 67 miles, 4572 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/trips/271629441
Peloton – Sant Maria: 68 miles, 2896 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51012359
Grupetto – Sant Maria: 56 miles, 1929 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51012348
Easy Riders – Inca: 42 miles, 1812 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51012345
Optional Day Off – Highly Recommended - Sight see or go to the beach.
— Day 8 - Saturday, Oct 11
9:30am – For the ambitious, this is the final day to get a ride in. We are heading inland to climb a couple of monasteries. This is an out and back ride that will get back around 3pm. Lunch is not provided, bring money for a sandwich at the coffee stop.
Peloton/ Grupetto – Sant Llucia: 60 miles, 2632 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/trips/271629441
Optional Day Off – Highly Recommended - Sight see or go to the beach.
3:00-5:00pm Rental bikes must be returned at the end of the ride and before dinner.
At 6:30pm our hosts would like to welcome you with a Champagne toast. Please meet where we gathered on Friday.
— Day 9 - Sunday, Oct 12 – Homeward bound!
Hotel Check out is no later than 11:00am. Time to head home. Make sure you know your shuttle PU time and where to meet the shuttle.
— Tourist Routes for Download:
Muro: 20 miles, 537 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/trips/229574722
Pollence: 35 miles, 988 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/trips/270074975
Muro/ SaPobla/ Campanet: 42 miles, 1730 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/trips/229574722
Costix/ Binissalem: 52 miles, 1979 ft — https://ridewithgps.com/trips/229574722