Mallorca Garage Loop | Sa Batalla Climb, Lluc Café & Col de Femenia Epic Descent | Mallorca 2026

Darren and Sarah’s first time in Mallorca… so there was only one ride to do. The Garage Loop. This is one of the most popular cycling routes on the island — and for good reason. Smooth roads, steady climbing, incredible views and one of the best descents you’ll ride anywhere. 🏔️ The Climb – Sa Batalla We rolled out not quite 100% after picking up a bug at the start of the trip, so the plan was simple: 👉 Take it steady 👉 Ride by feel 👉 Don’t chase numbers Of course… that didn’t entirely happen. Julie 46:42, 125 watts, 153 bpm Mike 27.29, 324 watts, 150 bpm Power drifting, heart rate holding just under 160 bpm, that constant temptation to push harder A reminder that there’s always a gap between “what you should do”… and what actually happens on the bike. ☕ Café Stop – Lluc Monastery A quick stop at Lluc: Coffee Cake (essential) Bocadillo to share. Just enough to reset before heading back. ⬇️ The Descent – Pure Mallorca The descent off the mountain is what makes this route special. Fast but visible corners Confidence vs caution (very different styles!) Wind, speed and proper focus And those views… Not quite Sa Calobra levels of intensity — but still one of the best rides you’ll do on the island. 🚴‍♂️ Ride Stats Mike: 48.5 miles 3h 39m moving time 2,795 ft elevation 2,053 kJ total work 219W weighted power Julie: 47.4 miles 4h 02m moving time 2,776 ft elevation 1,313 kJ total work 108W weighted power 💬 What This Ride Is Really About Not being fully recovered… and riding anyway Managing effort vs ego on long climbs Different descending styles — both valid Why Mallorca is still one of the best places in the world to ride 🌴 Mallorca Edition – Active Retirement This is what it’s about: Ride. Recover. Repeat. And occasionally ignore your own advice. 📍 Mallorca, Spain 🎥 POV cycling 🚴‍♂️ Active Retirement - Ride. REST. Refuel. Repeat. Help fuel our rides ☕. - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheelers... Gear We Use and Recommend: ⭐️ CYCPlus e-Mini Pump: https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=pmzusniw coupon WAL ⭐️ MagicShine code: ​wheeler15 - https://magicshine.com/products/ Strava:   / strava     / strava   Please visit our channel:    / wheelersatlarge-cycling   #MallorcaCycling #GarageLoop #SaBatalla #CyclingSpain #RoadCycling #CyclingClimb #CyclingDescent #CyclingPOV #EnduranceRide #wheelersatlarge #activeretirement #cycling