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Calvià recently received a high level of interest from the cyclists they met at The Cycle Show, Alexandra Palace, London. Attending as a part of the Majorca delegation, the island’s Southwestern region showcased all it has to offer to fans of the sport, including cycle paths starting from Calvià and sporting events, ranging from community races to those of international repute. From sprinting across flat coastal paths to climbing steep mountains of the “Serra de Tramuntana”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there is something to challenge each cyclist that visits Calvià. The region provides all the means to provide a high-quality stay in terms of accommodation and its facilities, bike stations, cycling services, nutritional yet tasty gastronomy and a warm Mediterranean climate.
Cycling routes can also be found around Calvià, a great way to see some of the island’s most popular villages such as Santa Ponça, Peguera, and the port of Andratx. The cycle paths can also take you to the lighthouses of the Southwest which point towards Sant Elm, found on the small island of La Dragonera; an essential visit for history and nature enthusiasts.
One of the most challenging of routes including Calvià is the RB5 Sunset route, which is called this due to the sun following the route throughout the day, offering a golden tinge to its panoramic views. The path, which takes 7 hours and 20 minutes across almost 127 km, starts from the southern slope of the “Serra de Tramuntana”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is then a climb over the mountains to the second part of the route, which runs through charming traditional villages of Sóller, Deià, Valldemossa, Banyalbufar and Estellencs. The “Sa Pedrissa”, located more than halfway along the route, is a constant and tense climb that will test even the fittest of cyclists.
On the RB7 Archduke route, cyclists are rewarded for pedalling up to the mountain villages of Valldemosa and Orient by Calvià’s gastronomy and culture. Taking 6 and a half hours over 128.8 km, this route is considered a challenge. Valldemossa is famous for the Archduke Luís Salvador and Frederic Chopin and is also the perfect place to taste a traditional potato cake with hot chocolate or the milky almond drink “horchata”.
On one hand, keen cyclists can join one of the many sporting events in the region. The Senses 6Points Majorca Cycling Challenge will take place between 20th and 22nd May 2022. with the possibility of choosing between two routes: 6Points Muntanas (Mountains) will take cyclists on a tour of all corners of the island, including the highest and lowest points, climbing 7,500 metres over 420km in three days. 6Points Valles (Valleys) will see their bikes climb three of the Muntanas points and visit three Monasteries – climbing 4,182 metres over 340km. Both routes begin and end with a descent to Calvià’s Santa Ponça beach and then to the region’s luxurious Port Adriano.
Cyclists can join one of the challenge’s paced groups, or they can bring their own team to take on the challenge. With ride support provided, hotels, dinners and entertainment arranged, what better way is there to explore cycling in the region?Registration costs €120 and includes a 6Points cycling jersey and membership of the 6Points Club for 2022.
On the other hand, if enthusiasts prefer watching sport to participating in it, there are many different professional events to enjoy in Calvià. The 40th edition of the annualMajorca Cycling Challenge took place this year between 26th and 30th January. The event saw professional cyclists from UCI teams race throughout the island, including almost 169 Km through Calvià, from Peguera to Palmanova. Teams from around the world all took part, including the Great Britain Cycling Team.