This year I decided to do something different for the Mallorca 312 event. My dream has always been to travel with my bike across Europe in a campervan. This year was the time to stop putting it off and followed my dream, life is short! After spending 6 weeks in Spain I arrived in Mallorca …
Cycling nutrition is a massive topic. It is very individual and everyone seems to have an opinion on it. As usual, with most things, there is never “one” answer. I am not a nutritionist myself so this is just my experience. I have been lucky enough to work with a performance nutritionist in the past …
When you arrive at Palma Airport the first thing you will need to do is collect your luggage. Any suitcases will come out on the assigned belt for your flight but bike boxes come out at Oversized Luggage on belt 17 at the far end. Most people will generally stay on the east of the …
Being a cyclist I don’t need to make you aware of the cost of bikes nowadays! You don’t want to risk anything happening to your pride and joy. Read on to find out more about bicycle insurance and to make sure you have adequate cover. Why do I need Bicycle Insurance? It is essential to …
Although the pacing is super important if you want to complete the Mallorca 312 successfully I would not get over obsessed with sticking to an exact power target. At the end of the event, it will be what it will be but if you have a power meter on your bike then this is a …
The Mallorca 312 event starts in Playa de Muro, a resort on the northeast coast. In this guide, I will give you some options of where to stay for the Mallorca 312 The Official Sponsor Arrivo Cycling is the official sponsor of the Mallorca 312 and offers bike rental along with cycling holidays & hotels …
When riding abroad it can be nice to have your own bike. However, this is not always practical or cost-effective. There are a number of places to hire a bike from in Mallorca at a reasonable rate. Depending on how long you go for it may or may not be cheaper to hire. Generally, you …
Well after all the issues with getting to the event, see my previous blog, I was pleased to wake up at 4:30 am and felt good! It is always an odd feeling putting on suncream at this time of the morning but highly recommended with being out in the sun all day! The facilities at …