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Mallorca 7-Day Ride Camp EXPLORER | 7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS TREKTRAVEL.COM | 866-464-8735 MALLORCA 7-DAY RIDE CAMP MEDITERRANEAN CYCLING MECCA From Find out why Mallorca is a true cyclist's paradise where the pros go in the $1 999 off-season to build their cycling form. Our Mallorca Ride Camp captures Ri der Type the essence of a true cyclist's paradise. The hotel, a restored manor Avid house, sits upon 370 acres of incredibly beautiful, unspoiled Mallorcan Hotel Styl e countryside. From handcrafted meals using only the freshest Explo rer ingredients, to a health and fitness spa ideal for cyclists, it's the choice destination to ride a bike this year, and the top destination for pro Durati on 7 days | 6 night s cyclists in the early months of the year. See teams such as Trek- Segafredo, Team Sky, Lotto Soudal, or Cyclocross god, Sven Nys, the list Start | End goes on! Oh, did we mention the weather is almost sure to be better than Campanet , Mallo rca, Spain home? With sun-drenched Mediterranean days and temperatures above 60 degrees, you can shed those winter layers. Here, you'll get a rider’s- Dates 201 9/Apr/May eye view of the Tramuntana mountains, fertile valleys, and tranquil turquoise waters as you ride picturesque training roads such as Sa Calobra and Puig Major. We’ve kept the classic rides, and added some new gems to explore, so there’s no excuse not to visit. Learn more about your Perfect Day in Mallorca» Is a Ride Camp right for me? » TRIP WOWS Enjoy warm hospitality and tapas while the sun sets over the Mediterranean
Discover the rich history, culture and traditions of the Balearic Islands Ride along the ancient coastal Moorish villages of Deià and Valldemossa Taste the unique flavors presented by the “Mar y Montana," Sea and Mountain in your delectable meals Descend alongside Sa Calobra, the second-deepest gorge in Europe, and easily one of the most magnificent roads to ride your bike DAILY ITINERARY 2019 TOD AY 'S SELF -GU ID ED RID E: Day Ch o o se f r o m o n e o f o u r se lf - g u id e d r id e o p t io n s t o e xp lo r e t h e Isla n d Approximately 38 miles with 2,200 1 f eet of climbing D ESCRIPTION: You’ll be assigned to your bike f or the week and receive important inf ormation about the daily schedule and ride options. Take on the Alcudia Loop, a perf ect ride to start the week. You'll be riding out of the Hotel through the countryside, just under the mountains towards the sea. In Alcudia you can choose to take the avid option that brings you to a small cape and will give you a nice little climb to test the bike and the legs f or the week. You’ll return through the f latland towards Sa Pobla and back to the hotel where you can check in to your room bef ore joining the group f or dinner and discussing the f un days ahead. HOTEL: Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLU D ED MEALS: VIS IT WEBS IT E Dinner
TOD AY 'S RID E: SHORT OPTION: Day Pu ig Ma jo r Approximately 66 miles with 7,820 Pu ig Ma jo r Approximately 4 1 miles with 5,200 f eet of climbing f eet of climbing 2 D ESCRIPTION: This is the moment you’ve been waiting f or—the f irst big day in Mallorca. Spectacular views accompany you as you ride the Tramuntana mountains over the Col d'Orient and through the charming towns of Alaro and Bunyola where you can make a pit stop at our f avorite caf é f or a traditional cortado and soak in the atmosphere. Today is the perf ect blend of hills and views, so make sure you stop f or some photos along the way. HOTEL: Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLU D ED MEALS: VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch TOD AY 'S RID E: SHORT OPTION: Day S a Ca lo b r a Approximately 61 miles with 7,100 S a Ca lo b r a Avid Approximately 4 9 miles with 6,530 f eet of climbing f eet of climbing 3 D ESCRIPTION: Today, Mallorca isn’t kidding around. It’s a big day in the mountains as we ride over the twisting and beautif ul Col de Soller, up Puig Major and down alongside the second deepest gorge in Europe, Sa Calobra. It's easily one of the most picturesque roads in Europe and one of the best 12 miles you'll ever ride. Don't f orget your camera, because you may never see another road like it! HOTEL: Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLU D ED MEALS: VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch | Dinner TOD AY 'S SELF -GU ID ED RID E: Day Ch o o se f r o m r id e s su c h a s t h e Alc u d ia L o o p , L lu b i L o o p , Ca n Pic a f o r t , o r Ar t a Approximately 15- 55 miles with 900- 4 3,000 f eet of climbing D ESCRIPTION: It’s time to discover the island on your own. Your Trek Travel guides will be available to provide you route cards and guidance as you select a f avorite route, or choose to explore the countryside of Mallorca, through the many almond orchards and f arm land. Choose to visit the castle of Arta, or ride into Alcudia f or a caf é stop along the sea. HOTEL: Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLU D ED MEALS: VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch | Dinner TOD AY 'S RID E: Day De ia L o o p Approximately 86 miles with 6,930 climbing 5 D ESCRIPTION: Incredible ocean views greet you once more as you climb up, over, and alongside the Tramuntana coastline, passing ancient stone cities and rugged clif f s. We'll ride by some of the winter homes of pro cyclists bef ore a cruise back to the hotel through the f lats of the center of the island. HOTEL: Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLU D ED MEALS: VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch
TOD AY 'S RID E: SHORT OPTION: Day L lu c /Ca p d e F o r m e n t o r Approximately 66 miles with 6,260 Ca p d e F o r m e n t o r Approximately 53 miles with 4 ,4 20 f eet of climbing f eet of climbing 6 D ESCRIPTION: Today we meander to the northernmost point of the island, through Pollenca and out along the Formentor Peninsula. Along the way you'll experience some of the most rugged and natural landscapes with spectacular clif f views and vivid turquoise Mediterranean water on your way to the lighthouse. You'll f eel the burn in your legs as you churn the gears through the miles today, but the imagery is worth every pedal stroke. HOTEL: Monnaber Nou Eco Hotel and Spa INCLU D ED MEALS: VIS IT WEBS IT E Breakf ast | Lunch | Dinner TOD AY 'S SELF -GU ID ED RID E: Day Ch o o se f r o m r id e s su c h a s t h e Alc u d ia L o o p , L lu b i L o o p , Ca n Pic a f o r t , o r Ar t a Approximately 15- 55 miles with 900- 7 3,000 f eet of climbing D ESCRIPTION: It’s sadly time to say goodbye to your Mallorcan adventure. Be sure to put in one last f antastic ride with one of our many self - guided ride options. Today is a good day f or a short spin along the central plains of Mallorca, or take a short jaunt up into the mountains one last time. INCLU D ED MEALS: Breakf ast WHAT'S INCLUDED For us, the details matter most Every moment of a Trek Travel bike t rip has more t han you could have ever dreamed. More romance. More scenery. More choice. It 's t he lit t le addit ions t o every Trek Travel cycling vacat ion t hat make it t ruly special. And t hat 's how we help you creat e more memories. What's Included • 6 night s of accommodat ion at handpicked hot els • Experienced guides t o provide local knowledge, support , and camaraderie • A mix of self- guided and guided rides wit h our support van • Daily breakfast , 5 lunches and 4 dinners • Dinners are included at t he hot el • Lunch is included daily except on meet ing day, and in most cases will be on t he road. Sandwiches in Mallorca are t ypically a bocadillo which is a baguet t e, choice of meat , and cheese wit h a drizzle of olive oil • Ride a Trek Domane SL 7 disc • Up t o t hree daily rout e opt ions on riding days • Snacks and drinks for each day's ride • Trek Travel wat er bot t les t o keep • Each bike is equipped wit h a Garmin Edge 1030 GPS comput er, flat pack, front and rear Bont rager Flare R light s, a Bont rager saddle and pedals (Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mount ain pedals, caged or flat pedals) • Bont rager WaveCel helmet s • All grat uit ies for drivers, local expert s and hospit alit y st aff • All luggage t ransfers and t ransport at ion during your t rip • Ent rance fees for all act ivit ies, privat e t ours and event s Gear • Trek Domane SL 7 disc carbon road bike wit h Shimano Di2 elect ronic shift ing • Trek Travel wat er bot t les t o keep • Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mount ain pedals, caged or flat pedals • Bont rager WaveCel helmet
•Bont rager men's and women's specific saddles •Bont rager front and rear Flare R light s and a flat pack •Garmin Edge 1030 GPS comput er •Upgrade your bike t o include carbon wheels (+$200) •Coupon valued up t o $500 off a new Trek Bicycle. Your coupon will be delivered via email prior t o your t rip. •For the most comfortable ride, you may choose to bring your own pedals, saddle, and helmet on the trip. Your guides will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit. THANK YOUR GUIDES, BY TIPPING Grat uit ies for your Trek Travel guides are not included in your t rip price. We recommend t ipping 7.5- 10% of your t rip price for t he guide t eam. Local currency is preferred and unless you want t o t ip separat ely, guides will divide t ips amongst t hemselves. Please t ip your guides at your discret ion, based on t heir level of professionalism, guest care and service. What’s Not Included • Airfare and t ransport at ion t o and from t he t rip pick- up/drop- off locat ions • Lodging before and aft er t he t rip • Personal it ems purchased during t he t rip • Opt ional act ivit ies not scheduled by Trek Travel • On select t rips some meals are not included. On t hese t rips, Trek Travel invit es you t o explore t he local cuisine at your leisure. HOTELS MONNABER NOU ECO HOTEL AND SPA C A M P A N E T, M A LLO R C A This unique propert y sit s on nearly 400 acres of land wit h t he spect acular Tramunt ana Mount ain range as it s backdrop. Wit h a spect acular out door pool, an onsit e rest aurant wit h mout hwat ering cuisine, and an on- sit e spa, Monnaber is your perfect oasis for a week of cycling, and relaxat ion. This hot el's rural locat ion is sit uat ed 3km from t he village, most guest s find it is easiest t o rent a car at t he airport t o arrive at t he hot el where you will meet your guides. MEETING & DEPARTING How To Get There Meeting Time And Location We suggest t hat you arrive at least Your Trek Travel st aff will meet you at t he Monnaber Nou Eco Hot el (Possessió one day prior t o t he t rip st art , which Monnaber Nou, 07310 Campanet ) bet ween 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM on t he first day of
will enable you t o adjust t o t he t ime t he t rip. Consider rent ing a car t o t he meet ing locat ion and your first hot el upon zone and minimize t he risk of missing your arrival at t he Palma de Mallorca airport as our hot el is somewhat remot e. This t he t rip st art due t o flight - relat ed is preferred by most guest s for general t ransport at ion around t he island. Upon delays. We recommend t hat you fly meet ing your guides and get t ing checked int o t he hot el, we will ensure you have a in t o Palma de Mallorca (PMI). great fit t o your new bike for t he week and give you a few point ers before you head off on a self- guided warm up ride. You can find connect ions t o t his airport from many major European If you will be lat e for t he meet ing t ime, or are going t o miss it alt oget her, please cit ies, alt hough Barcelona, Spain is inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before t he t rip st art wit h t heir t he closest (a 45- minut e flight ) and a names and cont act det ails. If you cannot reach t hem, please call our hot el, great place t o visit before and aft er Monnaber Nou Eco Hot el ( +34 971 877 176), and leave a message wit h your your t rip. A good websit e t o visit for expect ed arrival t ime and cont act det ails. You may t ake a t axi t o Monnaber Nou flight s wit hin Europe is Eco Hot el in Campanet , for approximat ely 60 euros. www.SkyScanner.net or cont act guest services@t rekt ravel.com t o learn about our in- house t ravel agent services. There are mult iple ways t o Departing Time And Location t ransfer t o t he Monnaber Hot el from t he Palma Airport . Car rent als are You will say farewell t o your guides at 11:30 AM at t he hot el. Please be sure t o available and st rongly recommended, book t ransport at ion t o your depart ure airport prior t o t he end of your t rip. as our hot el is somewhat remot e so The use of your Trek Travel bike ends at 11:30 AM on day of depart ure, and in if you plan t o go int o t own on any of some cases, may be needed for anot her guest arriving t hat day. Ext ensions may t he free night s, your own be available upon request but cannot be guarant eed before your t rip begins. t ransport at ion is readily available. Alt ernat ively, t axis are plent iful and operat e 24 hours a day from wit hin Palma and from t he airport , for approximat ely 60 euros. You may consult t he Palma airport websit e – www.Aena- Aeropuert os.es for more t ransport at ion informat ion. Trek Travel recommends Union Bus reservas@unionbus.es, Tel. 971 432 891, for t axi service t o t he hot el. VILLA EMILIA Before: Barcelona, Spain Opened in 1994, Hot el Art s Barcelona has a unique locat ion on t he seafront in t he cit y’s Olympic Village area. It ’s t he t allest building in Barcelona, wit h cont emporary The Cat alonian capit al of Barcelona int eriors and a showcase of a 20t h cent ury collect ion of specially commissioned boast s a beaut iful coast line, a great works of Cat alan and Spanish art ist s. diversit y of cult ure, leisure and www.hot elvillaemilia.com/default - en.ht ml | ~$200 shopping, creat ive, innovat ive gast ronomy, and an avant - garde spirit . Be sure t o check out some of CASA CAMPER t he fant ast ic archit ect ure and art of Ant onio Gaudi, such as Sagrada A 19t h cent ury building convert ed int o a cozy 25- room hot el. In t he mult icult ural Familia or Parc Guell. The Got hic neighborhood of El Raval, just a few st eps from t he famous La Boqueria market , quart er is t he heart of Barcelona’s old Casa Camper is t he perfect locat ion t o indulge in Barcelona’s vibrant night life. You t own, wit h narrow cobblest one can do t his act ively by using one of t he Casa Camper’s bicycles, or by enjoying t he st reet s on which Picasso and Miró spect acular view across t he cit y from t he rooft op t errace. lived long ago. Las Ramblas is a long t ree- lined shoppers’ paradise t hat www.CasaCamper.com | ~$350 leads t o t he sea. Be sure not t o miss t he fascinat ing Boqueria market as B HOTEL well. We recommend t he following accommodat ions for your pre- t rip An innovat ive minimalist hot el fusing modern design wit h st at e of t he art hot el: t echnology. Roof t errace has magnificent panoramic views of t he cit y. Close t o many major t ourist at t ract ions and enjoys excellent connect ions wit h t he airport and met ro syst em. www.B- Hot el.com | ~$210 HOTEL JAIME III After: Palma, Mallorca Hot el Jaime III is an art cent ric hot el, locat ed in t he heart of t he cit y near t he popular shopping area and t he old t own of Palma. The hot el is also just met ers Mallorca – t he older, more mat ure away from t he Cont emporary Museum of Art “Es Baluard”. You’ll have easy access sibling of t he part y focused Balearic t o plent y of shopping, exploring, dining, and more, wit h a modern, comfort able Islands. Of course, you’ll be able t o place t o rest your head at t he end of t he day. find a great bar or night club in Palma, www.hmjaimeiii.com | ~$140
but t hat ’s not all t his great island has BOUTIQUE HOTEL POSADA TERRA SANTA t o offer. Wit h it s idyllic t urquoise Medit erranean wat ers, warm golden This bout ique hot el is a symbol of elegance, comfort , design and t he lat est cliffs and secluded beach coves, t echnology on t he island, t ruly except ional among hot els in Palma de Mallorca. hiking t rails t hrough t he Tramunt ana Wellness area, heat ed pool, chill- out rooft op, fit ness cent er, library, highly- Mount ains, and vast plains of Almond acclaimed rest aurant and 26 exclusive rooms designed t o make each visit or feel groves, orange groves, Olives, and like a guest of honor. vineyards, you’ll surely be able t o ent ert ain yourself for a few days www.posadat errasant a.com/en/ | ~$250 surrounding your Trek Travel Ride Camp. We recommend t he following CONVENT DE LA MISSIO accommodat ions for your post - t rip hot el: Surrounded by landscaped court yards and narrow st reet s of t he old t own of Palma, t he Convent de la Missio is a former sevent eent h cent ury Monast ery t urned exclusive hot el. Beaut iful, dist inguished, and accent ed wit h art , you’ll enjoy t he t ranquilit y and harmony t his space provides. www.convent delamissio.com/ | ~$300 * Hot els list ed above are local propert ies we love. We do not have special rat es available. FAQS What Are The Daily Rides What are the options for a non-rider travel companion? Like? On most Trek Travel t rips, we offer non- riding opt ions for riders who want t o t ake t he aft ernoon off, or t ravel companions who want t o spend lit t le or no t ime in t he • Rider Type | 4 - Avid saddle. Non- riders are welcome on a Ride Camp t rip if t hey are st aying in t he same • Average Daily Mileage | 60 room wit h a riding guest . The riding guest will be required t o pay t he single • Terrain | Hilly supplement fee for a privat e room and a meal package ($350 for 7 day t rips and • Average Daily Elevat ion | 4,800 feet $200 for 4 day t rips) for t he non- rider t o dine wit h t he group. Please cont act a • Tot al Miles | 421 t rip consult ant for det ails and t o book a non- riding companion. Some of t hese • Tot al Elevat ion | 33,635 feet act ivit ies have addit ional cost s and can be arranged t hrough t he hot el's concierge. Some non- riding opt ions on t his t rip are: Averages and t ot als are calculat ed from our "Avid Ride" opt ions. • Savor local flavor and t radit ion on local winery t ours • Hike in t he dramat ic Tramunt ana mount ains The t errain is consist ent ly rolling, • Swim in t he cryst al blue Medit erranean wit h quiet , narrow, and winding roads, very lit t le of it is flat . Alt hough t he • Golf ascent s are not except ionally st eep, • Explore medieval villages of t he Tramunt ana coast t hey are oft en upwards of 3 miles long and t here are mult iple climbs each day. Mallorca Ride Camps are Trip Changes best suit ed for our Type 4 Riders. Type 4+ Riders will enjoy t he ext ra See it inerary for specific daily ride dist ances and elevat ion opt ions. On all of our mileage t he avid rout e opt ions offer. vacat ions, Trek Travel st rives t o find quiet , paved secondary roads or bike pat hs t o experience a region; busy roads are avoided as much as possible. Our it ineraries are an approximat ion of our t rips. Trek Travel st rives t o offer every guest a vacat ion of a lifet ime on every t rip. At t imes rout es, hot els, act ivit ies, et c. list ed here may change at t he discret ion of t he t rip designer or guides t o improve t he t rip experience.
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