Day 2 of cycling in Mallorca and we are back in the mountains – this time taking on the iconic Coll de sa Batalla and Coll del Reis – aka Sa Calobra.
It’s Laurence’s birthday and what a way to welcome in your late thirties – an epic mountain bike climb in Spain.
I take you from Port de Pollenca, through the rustic cami’s, up Batalla and refuelling at the iconic Repsol garage, before descending Sa Calobra. I film the descent, but spare you the climb as it’s hot, full of coaches and being honest, I wanted to get on up it!
What an absolute belter of a ride.
Here is the route if anyone would like it: https://www.strava.com/routes/3140572130953082242
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A little about me
Thanks for dropping by.
I’m your classic runner turned newbie cyclist.
For years I feared riding a bike – I was afraid of traffic, clipping in, couldn’t get my head around lycra, chamois cream and clambering up hills on a bike.
I didn’t believe that riding a bike would give me the same de-stress, mental download or sense of freedom that life as a long distance runner had given me before my knees ground to dust.
Fast forward to 2021 and picking up a second hand CAAD10 changed my life for the better. Not just physically and mentally. But also providing a sense of community and belonging – which is magic. The cycling community is just magic.
So I’m here. To hopefully inspire others to not fear the bike – the lycra, the clipping in. And come share the passion, freedom and indescribable joy that comes from being on the bike. I truly believe that the bike life is the best life and everyone should be able to enjoy it.
Come with me on some adventures.
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A few items featured in the video are incredibly kindly gifted by some amazing partners (feel so lucky, thank you).
Garmin Edge ( @GarminUK )
Sunglasses: WeAreSungod (Airas are the frames I have on: https://www.sungod.co/en-gb/shop/sung…)
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£25 off LAKA bike insurance: https://my.laka.co/WEJ30
10% off Lumiere products (including saddle and bar bags): LUMIEREANDKATE
20% off Veloforte natural performance nutrition which are absolutely delish: PELOHUN-20 or link: veloforte.com/discount/PELOHUN-20?redirect=/collections/our-products
Thanks so much for all the support, really appreciate any likes, comments and subscribes ❤
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16 Comments
Great video, what month did you?
Just an iconic climb, great riding 👌
Nice! I did this route in reverse a couple of months ago. You are so right about the Col de Ferminia descent 🙌
You still need to explore Tramontana, if you love that decent and it's your fav then you must have a lot left to explore, your new fav is just wating for you. 😊
Love that area. Been riding these routes a lot in summer. Wish you an amazing time in Mallorca 🫶
Always look forward to your videos… love your enthusiasm for the bike. I did Sa Calobra March 2022… few cars, zero coaches and zero sunshine, nice to see it in the sunshine😎
"Sex on toast"? That's gotta hurt, at least a bit. GREAT video!!! – Bob (Toronto, Canada)
Brilliant ride is the garage classed as the top? Thank you
I'm not gonna lie, I'm jealous.
Wow and incredible video, thank you for sharing your ride!
Sex on toast 😂 I've never heard that before, brilliant saying. One day I will get out there and ride Sa Calobra!
Amazing ride Kate! Stunning!
… Definitely worth sending Isaac back for the filming (my hero)!
5:36 Sa Calobra is actually down below in the bay 😀I think you're on Coll dels Reis. Cheers 👍
When tried to open Strava link: Sorry, this one stays red. The page you’re looking for doesn’t exist, but you’re not at a dead end. 😞
Well, that was a waste of time, what happened to the ride up?
Col de Feminia is our fav ride also. All of the bends and hairpins are just flowing. Don't have to do any hard braking around them, even at speed. Then there's the long, flat spin to get to the lanes that take you back to Puerto Pollensa.