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TREK TRAVELCYCLING VACATIONS OF A LIFETIME
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
WELCOME vITINERARY v
TRIP ACCOMMODATIONS vARRIVING & DEPARTING v
WHAT’S INCLUDED vESSENTIALS TRAVEL GUIDE v
Our Ride Camps are unlike any other Trek Travel bike trip. Designed specifically to help cyclists prepare for their cycling or race season, camp is focused on getting in base miles. Developed with the independent rider in mind, our camps cover the basics and allow you to enjoy the rides. We’ve got you covered at an incredible value--the best in the industry.
Greg LyekiMallorca Trip Designer
HOW IT WORKSEach day, there will be a designated time to meet the Trek Travel staff member by the bikes for the group ride. Choose your ride route and timing from the provided options based on your pace and skill level. Or choose to take a day off and relax at the hotel or take a self-guided ride in the morning or afternoon from our selection of routes. Regular trip days include 1 guided ride option daily with a support rider and van assisting riders based on group needs. An energy bar, water bottle and sack lunch will be provided. After your ride, you will have time at the hotel before gathering for dinner with the group or on your own.
MALLORCA 2013Ride Camp
atlanticocean
bay of biscay
mediterraneansea
SPAIN
Mallorca
Palma
Barcelona
Palma
Santa Maria
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v Routes are subject to change due to road safety, weather conditions and daily timing.
Rider Level:
Rider Type 4
Terrain Mountainous
Average Daily Distance
40 miles
Average Daily Climbing
3200 feet
DAILY SUMMARY 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
DAY 1: Featured Ride: Mallorcan Countryside | Mallorcan Countryside
Approximately 20-30 miles with 800-1400 feet of climbing | A scenic, unsupported ride through the enchanting Mallorcan countryside past ancient olive groves and almond orchards.
DAY 2: Featured Ride: Deia Loop | Deia Loop
Approximately 45-65 miles with 3500-4500 feet of climbing | Spectacular views accompany you as you climb over Col de Soller and along the Tramantana coast line.
DAY 3: Featured Ride: Sa Colabra Loop | Sa Colabra Loop
Approximately 55-75 miles with 6500-9300 feet of climbing | A climber’s dream ride takes you over Puig Major and down alongside the second deepest gorge in Europe, Sa Calobra.
DAY 4: Featured Ride: Recovery Loop | Unsupported recovery ride or rest day
Approximately 25 miles with 1,000 feet of climbing | Choose to relax today at the hotel or try out one of the many other island activities or take an unsupported ride through the charming interior of the island.
DAY 5: Featured Ride: Formentor Loop | Formentor Loop
Approximately 60-90 miles with 1200-6700 feet of climbing | A Mallorcan classic, this ride takes you out along the Formentor peninsula.
DAY 6: Featured Ride: Galilea Loop | Galilea Loop
Approximately 45-65 miles with 2000-5000 feet of climbing | Spectacular views accompany you as you ride the Tramantana coastline up to Galilea.
DAY 7: Featured Ride: Recovery Loop | Unsupported recovery ride or rest day
Approximately 20-30 miles with 400-1800 feet of climbing | Choose to relax today at the hotel or try out one of the many other island activities or take an unsupported ride through the Tramuntana foothills
Rider Level:
Rider Type 4
Terrain Mountainous
Average Daily Distance
54 miles
Average Daily Climbing
4242 feet
ITINERARYMallorca 2013 | Ride Camp | 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
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v Routes are subject to change due to road safety, weather conditions and daily timing.
DAILY SUMMARY 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
DAY 1: Featured Ride: Mallorcan Countryside | Mallorcan Countryside
Approximately 20-30 miles with 800-1400 feet of climbing | A scenic, unsupported ride through the enchanting Mallorcan countryside past ancient olive groves and almond orchards.
DAY 2: Featured Ride: Deia Loop | Deia Loop
Approximately 45-65 miles with 3500-4500 feet of climbing | Spectacular views accompany you as you climb over Col de Soller and along the Tramantana coast line.
DAY 3: Featured Ride: Sa Colabra Loop | Sa Colabra Loop
Approximately 55-75 miles with 6500-9300 feet of climbing | A climber’s dream ride takes you over Puig Major and down along side the second deepest gorge in Europe, Sa Calobra.
DAY 4: Featured Ride: Recovery Loop | Unsupported recovery ride or rest day
Approximately 25 miles with 1,000 feet of climbing | Choose to relax today at the hotel or try out one of the many other island activities or take an unsupported ride through the charming interior of the island.
Rider Level:
Rider Type 4
Terrain Mountainous
Average Daily Distance
40 miles
Average Daily Climbing
3200 feet
ITINERARYMallorca - 4 Day Monday 2013 | Ride Camp | 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
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v Routes are subject to change due to road safety, weather conditions and daily timing.
DAILY SUMMARY 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
DAY 1: Featured Ride: Mallorcan Countryside | Mallorcan Countryside
Approximately 20-30 miles with 800-1400 feet of climbing | A scenic, unsupported ride through the enchanting Mallorcan countryside past ancient olive groves and almond orchards.
DAY 2: Featured Ride: Formentor Loop | Formentor Loop
Approximately 60-90 miles with 1200-6700 feet of climbing | A Mallorcan classic, this ride takes you out along the Formentor peninsula.
DAY 3: Featured Ride: Galilea Loop | Galilea Loop
Approximately 45-65 miles with 2000-5000 feet of climbing | Spectacular views accompany you as you ride the Tramantana coastline up to Galilea.
DAY 4: Featured Ride: Recovery Loop | Unsupported recovery ride or rest day
Approximately 20-30 miles with 400-1800 feet of climbing | Choose to relax today at the hotel or try out one of the many other island activities or take an unsupported ride through the Tramuntana foothills.
Rider Level:
Rider Type 4
Terrain Mountainous
Average Daily Distance
5 miles
Average Daily Climbing
100 feet
ITINERARYMallorca - 4 Day Thursday 2013 | Ride Camp | 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Rider Level:
Rider Type 4
Terrain Mountainous
Average Daily Distance
35 miles
Average Daily Climbing
3400 feet
Personal Cycling Gear:
Beyond what is
provided on your trip, you can also bring your gear
like a helmet, seat, pedals, shoes, etc. Just
label and pack it in a separate, easily
accessible bag. Remember also to bring
spare cleats for your clip less pedals as
replacements during your trip.
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LODGINGReads Hotel | Santa Maria, Mallorca | Santa María | www.ReadsHotel.com
A unique, beautiful and very private boutique hotel. Reads opened in 1995 as the first boutique country
hotel on Mallorca. Privately owned and run by the Read family it became a member of Relais & Chateaux
in 2002. Since the opening of Vespasian Spa in 2007, Reads has become renowned as a destination offer-
ing a full range of spa, fitness and relaxation activities. The location is perfect. At the foot of the Tramuntana
mountains and in the heart of the countryside but just 15 minutes from Palma, either by car or by train, and
with some of the Island’s best beaches within 30 minutes.
DINING
A daily breakfast buffet is included each morning as well as a sack lunch, energy bar and fruit for your ride. Dinners are held nightly with the group at the hotel Bistro. We will always try to accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies at meals but please be aware that in some cases you may need to pack supplemental options. Please note your restrictions upon booking.
ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALSMallorca 2013 | Ride Camp
Enjoy our Travel Agent Services!
For a nominal fee, our dedicated Travel Agent can
reserve airfare, hotels, rental cars,
train tickets and additional tours and sightseeing before
or after your trip. Call Trek Travel at 866 464 8735 and choose option #2 to speak with our in
house Travel Agent.
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HOW TO GET THERE
Flights | We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the trip start, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly in to Palma de Mallorca (PMI). You can find connections to this airport from many major European cities, although Barcelona, Spain is the closest (a 45-minute flight) and a great place to visit before and after your trip. A good website to visit for flights within Europe is www.SkyScanner.net or contact [email protected] to learn about our in-house travel agent services. Car rentals are available at the Palma de Mallorca airport, or alternatively taxis are plentiful and operate 24 hours a day from Palma and the airport for approximately 35 euros. For more information, consult the Palma de Mallorca airport website - www.Spanish-Airport-Guide.com/Palm-Airport.html or you may consult Taxi PMI’s website for taxi service from anywhere in Palma. www.taxipmi.com
SHUTTLE INFORMATION
Trek Travel provides one complimentary shuttle to and from the Palma de Mallorca Airport that runs only if necessary, therefore, your spot MUST be reserved upon trip booking with your trip consultant. There are limited seats available on this free shuttle, so be sure to book your spot. Pickup time is 12:30 PM on the day of your trip start. There are other options to get to the trip hotel such as a car rental, or a local Taxi. If you are unable to make the designated shuttle time, please arrange for a shuttle or taxi to the hotel to meet the Trek Travel staff member in the lobby.
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
Reads Hotel | Santa Maria, Mallorca
Your Trek Travel staff will meet you at the Reads Hotel (Santa María) 10:00 AM-2:00 PM on the first day of the trip. You’ll be assigned to your bike for the week and receive important information about the daily schedule and ride options. Choose a short ride or check in to your hotel room and join the group for dinner and discuss the fun training days ahead.
DEPARTING TIME AND LOCATION
Palma de Mallorca Airport | Santa Maria, Mallorca
You will say farewell to your guides at 11:30 AM at the Reads Hotel. Trek Travel provides one
complimentary shuttle time to the Palma Airport which you may reserve upon meeting your guides
at the beginning of the trip.
ARRIVING & DEPARTINGMallorca 2013 | Ride Camp
INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE
• Use of Trek Carbon 5.9 Domane high end road bike
• One complimentary shuttle on arrival and departure day - Must reserve upon booking
• Nightly accommodations
• Daily breakfast
• Dinners: 7 day camps - 6 dinners, 4 day camps - 3 dinners
• Daily lunch of sandwich and fruit
• One energy bar per day (we recommend you bring additional energy gels, bars and drink mix to fuel your ride)
• Daily rides with ride map and cue card
• Support vehicle for each day’s featured ride (any other rides self-guided)
• Two Trek Travel water bottles
• Trip Literature
• $300 Discount on a 5 or 6 series Trek Madone purchase at your local Trek retailer
NOT INCLUDED
• Energy products (gels, bars & drink mix)
• Airfare to and from the trip
• Lodging before and after the trip
• Personal items purchased during the trip
• Comprehensive bike fit
• Optional activities not scheduled by Trek Travel
• Gratuities for Trek Travel Staff
NON-RIDER OPTIONS
• Each Ride Camp destination offers unique non-rider options. Non-rider guests should contact Trek Travel for more information.
The Best Bikes, Period:
Bike vacations are more fun when bikes
ride and fit well. With the best in the industry and our knowledgeable and
well trained guides our bikes always fit and ride smoothly. Enjoy
$300 off a Trek 5 or 6 series bike when you book with
Trek Travel.
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WHAT’S INCLUDEDMallorca 2013 | Ride Camp
UPGRADES
Upgrade to electronic shifting road bikes, hybrids, electrical assist bikes, carbon wheels and Garmins.
TRIP INSURANCE
Protecting your trip investment from unforeseen circumstances that might affect your trip.
IN HOUSE TRAVEL AGENT
Allow us to arrange your pre and post trip hotels, airfare, trains and other activities for a nominal fee.
TRAINING
Our partner, Vision Quest Training, offers custom training programs to prepare any rider for their trip.
RIDER LEVEL
We have trips for every type of rider. Find the best fit you with our “rider type explained” section.
CONNECTIONS CLUB
Our Connections Club rewards repeat guests with trip discounts, complementary upgrades and more!
CYCLING GEAR TO PACK
Use this comprehensive packing list to make sure you bring just what you need for on and off the bike.
OFF THE BIKE APPAREL
With your bike fashion covered, here are suggestions for off the bike apparel for your trip.
FAQS
Read a lot of great information about your bike tour in our easy to navigate FAQs section.
REFERRAL REWARDS
Bring a friend on your Trek Travel cycling vacation and earn a $200 referral bonus each time!
CANCELLATION POLICY
Be informed rather than surprised. Trip cancellation policies differ so take a moment to look yours over.
WHAT’S NEXT?If you are ready to book call at 866-464-8735 or fill out on our online booking form. If you booked already there is a lot of great information below regarding getting ready
for your trip and things like upgrade bikes, trip insurance and housekeeping items that you’ll want to ensure are completed on time.
THE ESSENTIAL LINKS
Thank Your Guides By Tipping:
Gratuities for your Trek Travel guides are not
included inyour trip price. Industry
standard is 5-10% of the trip price which will be divided by your guide
team. Please tip your guides,
at your discretion, based on their level of
professionalism, guest care and service.
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ESSENTIAL TRAVEL GUIDEMallorca 2013 | Ride Camp