Discover Mallorca by bike

You may curse the incline or the headwind in the last few metres, but once the climb is behind you, the endorphins come back: cycling on Mallorca makes you happy and trains the body as well as the mind. The network of cycle paths on the island has enough routes for every kind of ambition. Professional racing cyclists and city bikers alike have similar sympathies for the sunny island, some of whom scrub up kilometres on the mountain every day, while others go sightseeing in the saddle. You should know that cycling is almost a kind of national sport for the Spanish. On many routes, you will also encounter locals doing their daily rounds.
Cycling on Mallorca - it's pure enthusiasm. Especially in the low season, when the temperatures are still pleasantly mild and the roads are almost clear. The big cycling teams have also chosen the Balearic island as their favourite training camp and use the spring to prepare here in ideal conditions. Amateurs and amateur athletes can also be found here in large numbers at this time of year to shorten the winter at home and soak up the first rays of sunshine on a cycle tour through the almond blossom. Cyclists are often the first to arrive on the island in spring and the last to soak up the sun in winter. Many hotels and service providers have catered for cyclists.
Mallorca's versatility benefits cycling and its fans. Where else can you cycle through the flatlands by the sea, take a mountain bike tour through the mountains or work your way up one of the monastery mountains in one day? On Mallorca, everyone can find the route of their choice and, if you can't fit your own bike on the plane, you can also find the bike of your choice on a temporary basis: road bikes, mountain bikes, trekking bikes, e-bikes - everything can be hired on the island or reserved for a guided tour. This is practical if you are on a cycling holiday in Mallorca with the family and need good equipment for everyone. The east and north-east are a mecca for cycling on Mallorca. Cycling events also take place here in early summer. But any of the coasts on Mallorca are suitable for cycling tours:
Cycling island Mallorca - 8 selected routes
Selected cycle tours in the north of Mallorca:

Playa de Muro - Cap Formentor - Playa de Muro (90 kilometres)

Alcúdia - s'Albufera Nature Park - Alcúdia (30 kilometres)
Selected cycle tours in the west of Mallorca:

Deia - Port Andratx - Deia (53 kilometres)

Port Sóller - Sa Calobra - Port Sóller (80 kilometres)
Selected cycle tours in the south of Mallorca:

Palma - S'Arenal - Palma (28 kilometres)

S'Arenal - Randa - Sineu - S'Arenal (85 kilometres)
Selected cycle tours in the east of Mallorca:

Cala d'Or - Sant Salvador - Cala d'Or (50 kilometres)

Manacor - Arta "Via Verde" (29 kilometres)
Practical tips for a cycling holiday on Mallorca:
- Early and late season are the best choice for extended bike tours on Mallorca - spring, autumn & winter offer the best training conditions with pleasant temperatures and slightly emptier roads
- If you want to tackle the challenging tours in the high mountains on Mallorca, you should choose your equipment accordingly (from the brakes to the pedals)
- Bikes can either be taken to the island in a hard-shell case (max. 130x70x25) on the plane or hired locally
- with a few exceptions, there are (still) no cycle paths on Mallorca without motorised traffic - cycling is therefore not without danger, especially on the narrow hairpin bends in the mountains
Mallorca - the cycling Mecca
Around 200,000 cyclists come to the island every year, whether for intensive training, the start of the season or a cycling holiday. And the cyclists bring money to the island. According to media reports, the industry generates a turnover of around 300 million euros. So it is perhaps easier to get over the fact that motorists are often left behind when the cycling teams take over the roads. Due to the boom, the island government has spoken out in favour of new and safer cycle paths - until now, cyclists have had to share the roads and byways with motorised traffic. More than 200 hotels on the island have adapted to the cyclist target group and have hire stations, racing bike cellars, workshops and fitness facilities for cyclists.
Important cycling events on Mallorca
- Mallorca 312 - The most important cycling event is Mallorca 312 - a marathon around half the island. The longest tour is - as the name suggests - over 312 kilometres with 9 tough boulders, including the Puig Major - the highest mountain on the island at 1445 metres. If you want to feel your way around, you can also tackle the Mallorca 225 or Mallorca 167. All routes start and finish in Playa de Muro. The next date is 25 April 2020 and anyone can take part.
- Mallorca Tour - The Playa de Palma Challenge Ciclista Mallorca is one of the oldest races. The 29th Tour of Mallorca is scheduled for January 2020. The race is spread over 4 days. Many professional teams start the new season with this race.
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