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Sa Calobra, Majorca

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  • 11-02-2011 9:20pm
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    clashextra
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭


    I'm going to Majorca in June with my brother and a mate for a week of cycling with the, possibly foolhardy, intension of climbing Sa Calobra as the main objective.
    Has anyone on here ever climbed it? All advice most welcome.


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    TheDocMan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,652 ✭✭✭TheDocMan


    yea climbed it last October and put it this way you`d be mad not to - it`s pretty spectacular. From what i remember it`s about 9km of climb literally from the sea at average 7%. Surface is excellent in general and gradient pretty constant so you get into a steady groove. I used 39-23 just about all the way but use what ever is comfortable at the start and keep it steady. Make sure it`s clear and dry to get the best from it. Have loads more info on trips/ rides you could do. Welcome to PM me if yea want any other details.


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    DonVincenzo
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭DonVincenzo


    Climbed it in Oct 2009. Rented a decent Italian Carbon bike from the bike shop in Puerto Pollensa (http://www.procyclehire.com/ - the dude who runs it is Bruce) - €80 - €100 in total for 4 days I think.

    Climbed Sa Colabra one of the days - great descent & fab climb. Total hairpin job & some real enjoyable kicks! You'll be fine - I think its around 8 or 9kms. Just find yer tempo & you'll get up in no time.

    However - beware the famous Majorcan thunder/lightening storms. When we came over the top of the Sa Colabra climb & were looking forward to a nice spin home - suddenly a bolt of lightening came from nowhere & set a tree on fire around 50 yards from us!! tWas the most insane cycle home ever - I think we did around 40kms in the most torrential rain I've ever cycled in, coupled with the odd bolt of lightening thrown in to keep it interesting. Even on a good day, pack yer rain jacket & carry a waterproof pouch for yer phone etc...

    Enjoy
    DV


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    clashextra
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭clashextra


    Thanks for the info lads,much appreciated. I'm looking forward to a week of cycling in the sun more than anything else and it also lands perfectly as final training for the Wicklow. Never climbed a switchback so I think I'll stick to the trusty compact; fair play to you Docman for using standard.
    I'll let you know how we get on and enjoy your cycling.


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