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Ride Mallorca's Famous Mountains
For riders from across the globe
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650km of Riding (400 miles)
It's all about the climbing
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12,000m of Elevation (40,000ft)
Together We Climb. Fully Supported.
The BoC Mallorca Escape
The small island of Mallorca is a firm favorite among amateur and pro cyclists for many reasons. The roads, the climbs, the weather, the cafes, bars and restaurants, the chance to see and ride with pros year round... And that's without mentioning Sa Calobra, one of the most fun climbs, and descents, in all of Europe.
The BoC Mallorca Escape is your chance to ride the very best of Mallorca, supported by the Band of Climbers team. Together we'll climb every epic ascent, but also discover some hidden roads, climbs and towns you may never have discovered solo.
1 PLACE REMAINING
ESCAPE DATES : MAY 4TH TO 10TH 2025
The Mallorca Escape - May 2025
The Mallorca Escape - May 2025
TOTAL PRICE : Early Entry: £1300 (Shared room) or £1600 (single room) When booked & deposit paid before 30th October 2024.
Escape Pricing
Escape Pricing
£250 non refundable deposit secures your place on the Escape in a shared room.
£550 non refundable deposit secures your place on the Escape in a single room. (includes single room occupancy)
Book before 30th October 2024 and save £100 with an early booking. Total Cost £1300. (shared room) or £1600 (single room)
Book after 30th October and the cost is £1400 (shared room) or £1500 (single room)
After the Deposit is paid, your place is guaranteed. The final balance is due for payment 16 weeks before the Escape. (Total Cost minus deposit)
Refund Policy
Refund Policy
Please view our cancellation and refund policy. We offer a simple and flexible policy which allows you to simply transfer to any other future Escape in the current or following calendar year (subject to availability) should you need to cancel, even at short notice.
The BoC Mallorca Escape Itinerary
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DAY ONE
65km + 350m
La Victoria Warm Up
Day one on any Escape is about arriving from the airport and preparing for the week ahead. After your transfer from Palma, we'll build our bikes, and head out for an afternoon spin, taking us on a relatively flat ride along the coast to Alcudia. Passing the old town, we follow the road to the Peninsula where it rises to La Victoria. A 1km climb at over 8% is our challenge today. It may be short, but it's so beautiful.
Climbs
La Victoria
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DAY TWO
144km + 2800m
Puig Major Loop
A big day today over multiple Mallorcan climbs. Our day begins with a climb of the Femenia, before a lovely flowing descent of the Coll de sa Batalla to follow. We roll through quiet towns and villages before we climb the the Colls of Honor and Orient before lunch.
After a cafe stop, things get more serious, with the Coll de Soller and finally, Mallorca's longest climb. Puig Major, all 14km of it.
Climbs
Coll de Femenia
Coll d'Orient
Coll d'Honor
Coll de Soller
Puig Major
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DAY THREE
105km + 2000m
Sa Calobra
Mallorca’s most famous climb is on the agenda today, as we face one of Europe’s greatest climbs, the Coll des Reis to give it the formal name.
First up is the roll out of Pollenca to the Coll de sa Batalla. A relatively gentle climb, the Batalla is for many, the best climb on the Island. Full of switchbacks and never too steep, it provides a welcome warm up for what’s to come.
Soon we begin the climb to the descent of Sa Calobra. A strange phrase, but to climb Sa Calobra, we must first descend it, making it a unique experience.
Climbs
Coll de Sa Batalla
Sa Calobra
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DAY FOUR
125km + 1400m
A ride of 2 halves
Today’s ride is a ride of two halves. The first half features the most amazing climb to Cap de Formentor, over the Coll de sa Crueta, which is the first half section of the climb to the famous lighthouse, whilst the second half of the ride features a flat ride to Sineu for a little surprise.
Usually by midweek, some riders will want a shorter day, so if your legs are feeling fatigued, this ride can be split in half, with those wanting the longer ride completing the second half ride to Sineu.
Climbs
Cap de Formentor
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DAY FIVE
127km + 2900m
The Queen Stage
On every BoC Escape, we declare one ride as the Queen Stage. It’s usually the ride we deem to be the most epic of all the rides we’ll face.
Our day begins with a drive over to Andratx on the north western coast of the Island. We then face a 127km ride back to the hotel, over the coastal road of the MA10.
This point-to-point ride is one of the most beautiful rides in the world. For almost the entire day we ride above the cliffs of the Med. We climb and descend multiple rolling ascents throughout the ride, and the highlight for many, is the climb and descent of Port de Valldemossa.
Climbs
Coll d'en Claret
Port de Valldemossa
Puig Major
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DAY SIX
180km + 1800m
The Three Monasteries
For our final ride, we take on the longest ride of the week. Over 100 miles, today we ride the climbs to three of the Islands historic Monasteries, in Petra, Puig di Randa and Sant Salvador. With lots of rolling terrain today, this is the perfect way to end a big week of riding. We may finish with a customary swim in the Med, drinks on the beach, or in the pool to celebrate an incredible week of riding!
Climbs
Puig di Randa
Sant Salvador
Ride / Recover / Relax
The BoC Mallorca Escape is based in the picturesque seaside resort of Puerto Pollenca in the North East of Mallorca. The location is perfect, allowing us to ride so many famous climbs from the doorstep. We spend all 6 nights in the Port, meaning after each ride, you can simply relax and recover ahead of another big day of riding.
6 Nights Accommodation
Our base for the Mallorca Escape is the 4 Star Cabot Spa Hotel in Puerto Pollenca. Just a few metres from the beach, the Cabot Spa hotel has everything you need to enjoy the Mallorca Escape to the full, including swimming pools, gym, spa, amazing bike facilities and he best coffee in Mallorca too!
Supported by BoC Ride Leaders
From the moment you arrive at Palma di Mallorca airport, you will have nothing to think about other than riding and relaxing. Every ride is led by 2-3 BoC Guides, who will ride with you at all times. We have a mechanical rescue service on call who will collect you and your bike in the event of a ride ending mechanical or injury.
MALLORCA ESCAPE GALLERY
KEY DETAILS + INCLUSIONS
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- 6 nights accommodation in a shared twin room in the Cabot hotel in Puerto Pollenca (single room available with a supplement)
- Daily breakfasts
- 6 Evening three course meals
- Daily supported rides and mechanical support/rescue
- Ride Guides from Band of Climbers
- Transfer to Andratx for the Queen Stage
- All energy gels, drinks and bars from OTE Sports
- Airport transfers to and from Palma Airport in private vehicles
- 1 x Exclusive Band of Climbers Escapes Jersey
- Comprehensive Digital Road Book with all GPX / Strava Files for each ride
- Printed Road Book to keep as a souvenir
- Early access to book any BoC Escape the following year
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Personal Travel or Bike Insurance
- Spare parts or equipment
- Medical Cover
- Bike hire
- Coffee or lunch/cafe bought snacks during rides
- Drinks over dinner
- Additional nights accommodation if arriving early or departing late
RECOMMENDED FLIGHT PLANS
Arrivals : Please fly into Palma di Mallorca Airport BEFORE 11.00am on Sunday 4th May 2025, in order to join our scheduled transfer for our riders at circa 12pm.
If you cannot find a flight that lands before 11am, we suggest flying in on the 3rd May and saying in our suggested airport hotel overnight.
Departures : Please book a return flight AFTER 9am from Palma Airport on Saturday 10th May to your chosen destination. Our scheduled transfer is based on the earliest flight time of all guests. But your flight should not be before 9am due to the transfer time to the airport (1 Hour)
Any flights booked before 9am will require a private transfer at an additional cost of £100.
The Mallorca Escape - May 2025
FAQ'S
How fit do I need to be?
BoC Escapes are not races, they're an adventure. We ride socially, with a cafe/coffee stop midway through each ride.
That said, BoC Escapes are tough. You'll ride 6 back to back big days with up to 4000m of climbing (13,000ft) per day.
We would suggest you should be capable of climbing for at least 90 minutes at a gradient of 7% without stopping. Average speeds are very difficult to gauge, but most riders on our Escapes will average at least 10kph per hour (6mph) on a climb of 7%. Some will ride much quicker of course, but you are free to ride at your own pace.
We would suggest the trip is for intermediate or above level riders, or those with at least some experience of riding in the mountains and a decent level of fitness. At no point will any rider be left behind on their own for too long, as our guides will be on the road with you at all times and will always be close by.
We aim to ride as a group, although on long climbs we usually split up, before regrouping at the summits, or cafe stops if the temperatures at the summits are too cold.
Of course, some riders will be faster than others, but we try to keep any waiting times between the first and last riders reaching the summits to a minimum. You are free to ride at your own speed. This is not a race. It's a chance to test your own legs at your own pace.
Can I attend as a solo rider?
Absolutely! Around 95% of all our Escape riders come on their own. Making new friendships is a big part of our Escapes.
How do shared rooms work?
1. We do not mix males and females in shared rooms (unless booked as a couple or on request by both parties)
2. All rooms are twin beds, with en suite bathrooms
3. Rooms are allocated at random, unless booked as pairs or couples.
4. We can allocate rooms to friends on request (email us once booked)
5. If we have one single female, on a trip of 10 male riders, the female will be given a single room, to avoid sharing with a male (unless requested). Likewise, if we have a trip with 10 females, a solo male will be given a single room.
6. 95% of our guests come as solo riders. Making new friendships is a big part of our Escapes.
Can I have a Single Room?
A single room is available with a supplement of £500. Only a small number of single rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. To book a single room, select the single room option when booking online.
What support is available?
You will have 2-3 BoC ride guides on the road with you at all times. We'll ride with the group, and ensure no rider is left behind.
We also have our support van on the road which carry tools, spares, and your bad weather kit, plus energy gels and food. So you don't need to carry anything for too long.
If your legs decide to give up, or you need a rest, you are welcome to ride in the van and miss a climb or section if you need to, or end your ride early.
Is bike rental available?
We can help you to rent a road bike in all of our Escape Destinations.
We can offer Basso Bike Rental in Mallorca, the Dolomites and the French Alps.
We do not rent bikes ourselves, but we have recommended rental partners in each destination and we can assist in the rental, pickup and return of your bike.
Are meals included?
All of our Escapes include Breakfasts and evening meals. In most locations, a set menu is offered with a 3 to 5 course evening dinner. Wine and Beer is included in some locations, but alcoholic drinks are extra in others.
We can cater for all dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free etc...
Each day, we eat breakfast and dinner together, around one table. This allows further friendships to form away from the road. The dining experience is a big part of our Escapes!
Lunch is not included, as we stop at a cafe mid way around each ride. A typical lunch stop will take 30-40 minutes, and you are free to eat/drink whatever you choose from our planned cafe.
Cancellations and Refunds
Please view our cancellation and refund policy. We offer a simple and flexible policy which allows you to simply transfer to any other future Escape (subject to availability) should you need to cancel, even at short notice.
Who is a typical Escape rider?
Our riders travel from all over the world. We've had riders from South America, Australia, Asia, North America and across Europe. usually very keen cyclists, most Escape riders are aged between 25 and 55, although we've had younger, and older too!
Most riders travel individually, but we've had small groups of friends, married couples, mother and daughter and father son combos too! Everyone is welcome on a BoC Escape in a fully inclusive and supportive group.
Can I bring a non riding partner?
You can bring a non riding partner. We offer a discount of £150 from the total cost for a non rider. This discount is applied to the final balance invoice, so book your spaces by paying the deposit in full for the number of places you require. We discount the £150 from the final balance which is due 16 weeks before the Escape.