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St. James’s Place - Sa Calobra Challenge 2016
Sa Calobra
Challenge
2016
“3 days of riding … on the finest cycling roads in Europe”
St. James’s Place - Sa Calobra Challenge 2016
Challenge Dates and Timings
Wednesday 29th June—Travel Out
Flights to Palma Airport, Mallorca. Transfer to hotel
In Port de Pollenca. Please see suggested flights section.
13:30—17:00 Bike Issue and test ride at hotel.
18:00—Ride Briefing.
19:30—Buffet meal at hotel.
Thursday 30th June— First Ride
Caps and Country Lanes
08:00—Breakfast.
09:00 Day 1 ride—assemble.
Feedstations en route + water stops.
19:00 Evening Meal—on seafront.
Friday 1st July—Second Ride
Beneath the Tramuntana
08:00—Breakfast.
09:00 Day 2 ride—departure.
19:00 Evening meal—on seafront.
Saturday 2nd July—Third Ride
The Big One! (Sa Calobra)
Adventure Overview
Quite simply, this ride is the perfect blend of sublime roads,
stunning scenery and great views. Come and ride the
“Cycling Mecca” of Mallorca, with awesome overnight
facilities, and the tastiest local cuisine, after days full of
wonderful smooth and fast riding, this is riding nirvana - just
08:00 —Breakfast.
09:00 Day 3 ride departure.
19:00 Evening meal and awards.
Sunday 3rd July—Return Home
the best cycling available - anywhere!
Our ride takes in both sublime coastal riding, beautiful back
country lanes dappled in Mediterranean sunshine, with
citrus fruits overhanging as we pedal, and of course, the
most fantastic and challenging climbs on the island. If you
Transfer back to Palma Airport.
Return home.
need your ride to be perfect, and you want to get out and
* please check flight times and transfers on page 9
Our leaders will ensure that your every requirement is
ride, and leave everything else to us, then look no further.
catered for. This is a very special ride - prepare to enjoy—
but also prepare to be challenged !
You will see that each daily route has an option for short or
long course, in order to accommodate a range of cycling
abilities.
St. James’s Place - Sa Calobra Challenge 2016
Trip Registration
Registration Fee = £100
By completing the online booking form, SJP staff and Partners agree that the
Registration Fee (and subsequent payments in connection with this event) will
be taken directly from your salary or Partner Account once it becomes due.
For non SJP staff or Partners, please contact [email protected] or ring
01285 878720 to pay the registration fee and remaining payments.
Please ignore the reference to Registration Fee £0.00 in the online booking form
and see section on “Trip Registration” above.
Included In Trip
Experienced Cycle Leaders, Full Vehicle Support and Drivers, Mechanical
Backup, First Aid Cover, Airport Transfers*, Baggage Transfer, Daily Route Maps, On Route Waymarking, Challenge
Pack, Hotel Accommodation (4 nights) inc Breakfast - good quality 3 star accommodation, Dinners & Lunches, Refreshments & Snacks on board support vehicle.
Pre Event Cycle Event Hotline (01460 249191 or email info@adventure-café.com
Excluded From Trip
Flights to and from Palma de Mallorca. Drinks—alcoholic and soft drinks. Bike Hire Upgrades. Single Room Supplement.
Spare Parts for bicycles, Damage to Hire Bikes.
How to Book Your Place on the SJP Sa Calobra Challenge 2016
Once you have read this document thoroughly, and you are happy that you are in good health sufficiently to participate,
then you can book by completing our online booking page at :
https://www.fullonsport.com/event/70029/profile
Alternatively—simply visit our wakelet page at:
https://wakelet.com/wake/40Wfmozd5V/sjp-sa-calobra-cycle-challenge-2016
—this contains further participation / preparation information
When you click Enter Now, please select the option “Registration Fee £0.00” and create a Full On Sport profile (which is necessary to
capture your personal details for the event). Then choose the “Sa Calobra Challenge 29 June – 3 July 2016” and complete the form
including selecting your hire bike if applicable.
Following your sign up you will receive further trip preparatory
information documentation.
Fundraising
Fundraising pledge = minimum £600.
Further fundraising information to be
provided in due course. Please email Abby Cole on
[email protected] with any fundraising queries.
Day 2 - St. James’ Place - Sa Calobra Challenge 2016
Day 1 cycle
“Caps and Country Lanes”
First Ride - Long Course 125km (Elevation 2000m) Short Course 95km (Elevation 1500m)
0800 Breakfast - ride departs 0900
From our starting point in Port de Pollenca we tackle the first major climb of our trip heading north towards
the lighthouse at Cap Formentor. Once the summit has been conquered we head back to Port de Pollenca
where we stop in the town for refreshments. (approx 40km)
Off we go again following the coastal road to Can Picafort before heading inland to Santa Margalida where we
stop for lunch. (approx 75km)
From here Short Course riders head to Muro and onto Sa Pobla, Long Course riders continue south to Sineu
before heading back north towards Port de Pollenca stopping for refreshments at Sa Pabla (approx 100km)
and refreshments.
It’s back to Port de Pollenca for a well earned rest and dinner at the hotel where you can take advantage of
the hotel’s spa facilities and for a small fee have a relaxing massage.
Short Course / Long Course Divide
Day 3 - St. James’s Place Sa Calobra Challenge 2016
Day 2 cycle
“Beneath the Tramuntana”
Second Ride - Long Course 130km (Elevation 1500m), Short Course 90km (Elevation 1030m)
0800 Breakfast, ride from 0900
We head inland along scenic country roads stopping at Selva for refreshments mid morning. (approx 30km)
We continue on to Alaro (approx 45km) and a refreshment stop for short course. For those who wish there
is an option to tackle the circular climb which will bring us back to Alaro for later lunch in the early afternoon.
From here we make our way back through Inca and onto Campanet where we stop for refreshments.
Then back to the hotel to get ready for dinner and an evening reflecting on another epic ride.
Short Course / Long Course Divide
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Day 3 cycle
“The Big One” (Sa Calobra)
Third Ride Long Course 105km (Elevation 2200m) Short Course 75km (Elevation 1165m)
The big one, with a trip to the unforgettable Sa Calobra. Heading west we climb steadily until we reach
Escorca. (approx 30km) Those wishing to tackle Sa Calobra take a refreshment stop, before the short
climb over the Col de Reis and the plunging swooping descent into Sa Calobra. Be ready for a stiff challenge on the way back up. Maybe a good idea to start your Strava now* Those wanting a shorter ride can
stop for lunch at the top.
From here we head inland to Campanet for afternoon refreshments. (approx 80km)
We finish our journey with a gently downhill back to Port de Pollenca where we celebrate with a dinner
and awards at the hotel.
* download the Strava app to your phone or upload from your GPS device.
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What is this Cycling Challenge Like?
This ride entails 3 days of riding. Typical distances are between
65km and 140km. All days contain an element of climbing, and
you should prepare by tackling plenty of hills if you are to get
the best from this event. Please note that the short courses
contain significantly less climbing.
On this event you will have a choice each day of either a long
or short course. We hope the maximum number of participants will be able to embrace the full day’s riding—but you’ll
need to get your training going if you’re to be ready for the
challenging mountain roads of the Tramuntana.
How Fit Do I need to be to join this Ride?
You need to have good endurance for this event. You must be used to doing long rides in the countryside - 5
hours + . You should be doing regular exercise - with some good cycle training. Your typical comfortable cycling
speed will be around 20-22 km/hr, and you should be able to cycle at high speed for up to 1 hour or 25 km. You
may also be concentrating on other types of exercise - but for longer periods of time (ie sessions in excess of 1.5
hrs.) - however cycling is the best preparation (obviously!) You should train on hills in preparation—both up and
down. We have a dedicated training schedule for participants posted on the wakelet board.
Style of Ride
Adventure Café will waymark the course each day—in order that riders can tackle the ride at their own pace. We
insist that riders ride in groups of 3 as a minimum at all times. Riders must always carry a mobile phone preprogrammed with event emergency number.
Ride leaders are also available for those not wishing to navigate for themselves, and wishing for closer mechanical
support.
There will also be support vehicles on the course
throughout each ride. They will assist in case of
mechanical and to direct riders.
Medical
Please ensure you have informed us of any
medical conditions on your Online Booking
Page. We need to know if you have any
conditions that may affect your safety and
comfort on this trip, including Heart Conditions, Epilepsy, Diabetes, recent operations
and allergies.
Accommodation Details—Sa Calobra Challenge 2016
Hotel Duva—Cycling Hotel—Port de Pollensa
3-4* Hotel with pool and excellent facilities.
2 nights dining on site— varied good quality buffet dining.
1 mile to central Pollensa
Restaurants
0.8 miles to beach
Pub / Shop 150 yds
Secure bike storage on site
Spa /swimming pools on site
T—01460 249191
St. James’s Place - Sa Calobra Challenge 2016
Travel options
Suggested Outbound Flights from the UK to Palma on the 29th June:•
Bristol Departs 0605 arrives Palma 0925
with easyjet
•
Bristol Departs 0845 arrives Palma 1210
with Ryanair
•
Gatwick Departs 0830 arrives Palma 1150
with easyjet
•
Birmingham - Departs 0700 arrives Palma 1030
with Ryanair
Suggested Flights from Palma to the UK on the 3rd July:•
Palma Departs 1000 arrives Bristol 1125
•
Palma Departs 1030 arrives Bristol 1200
•
Palma Departs 0935 arrives Gatwick 1105
•
Palma Departs 0830 arrives Birm 1150
with easyjet
with Ryanair
with easyjet
with Ryanair
Once you have booked your flight—please send an email to [email protected] entitled “SJP Flights”.
Please try and use one of the flight options above. If flying from a different destination please attempt to arrive at a similar
time.
Transfers from Palma Airport to your hotel in Port de Pollenca on Wednesday 29th June will be at 1100 & 1330,
Adventure Café staff will at the Airport to assist with your transfer.
Return transfers to Palma airport on Sunday the 3rd July will be at 0630 & 0730.
As the event gets nearer you will need to reconfirm the time of transfer you require.
These transfer times reflect flight availability, if you arrive outside these times, you may need to arrange a transfer to the
hotel**. Contact Poppy Seymour at [email protected] or 07341 088151 if you have any queries regarding
transfers.
** Adventure Café will do their best to assist with your transfers.
Single Supplements
A small number of single rooms are available. Please indicate in the
online booking page if you are interested in taking up on one of these.
If not, please give us names of those riders who you would like to share
with. We shall do our best to arrange accordingly.
St. James’s Place - Sa Calobra Challenge 2016
Bike Hire Details and Pricing
** We will endeavour to pair you with your first choice of bike. However we are limited by availability, if your first
choice is not available we will offer you a bike of a similar specification.
CANNONDALE CAAD8, SHIMANO 105 (STANDARD)
included in event price
CERVELO R3 SHIMANO 105 (STANDARD)
included in event price
CANNONDALE SUPER 6 EVO, ULTEGRA DI2 (UPGRADE)
extra £30 supplement
CANNONDALE SYNAPSE ULTEGRA (UPGRADE)
extra £30 supplement
Supplementary payments will be taken along with final payment for this trip—by bank transfer—6 weeks
prior to the challenge, and along with any single supplement necessary.
(1) CANNONDALE CAAD8 (Standard)
(2) CERVELO R3 (Standard)
(3) CANNONDALE SYNAPSE (Upgrade)
(4) CANNONDALE SUPER6 EVO (Upgrade)
Your bike will de delivered directly to Hotel Duva.
We are not able to offer specifically sized stems for this event. Saddles will be adjusted on arrival by one of our
team. We shall have a schedule on evening 1 for you to meet your bike, test ride, and become acquainted! Bikes
do not come with pedals. So please arrange to bring your own with you. It is easy to remove pedals from your own
bike and bring with you.
If you are considering using clip pedals—you should ensure you have had plenty of practise—at home—initially in
a nice safe location—as it is very common to have the odd tumble when first getting used to them.
St. James’s Place - Sa Calobra Challenge 2016
Bike Hire Detail**
(1) CANNONDALE CAAD 8
With its lightest-in-class aluminium frame, more
forgiving Heads-Up Race geometry and tubes
inspired by its CAAD10 sibling.
Front & Rear Derailleur: Shimano
Weight 7.
Shifters: Shimano 105Brakes: Shimano 105
(2) CERVELO R3
The latest R3 saves you more than 7 watts while I
ncreasing more torsional stiffness for precise handling.
Sleek, internal Future-Proof cable routing enables easy
setup and maintenance whether you’re running mechanical, electronic, or hydraulic lines. Bottom line: the
renowned ride quality of the R3 has been defined even
further to give you more.
(3) CANNONDALE SYNAPSE
Shimano Ultegra groupset (11 speed) provides brilliant
gearing and braking performance. This groupset is just
one step below Dura-Ace.
Mavic Aksium WTS tyres are smooth and fast-rolling
(4) CANNONDALE SUPER 6 EVO
All SuperSix EVO bikes come with Shimano ultegra Di2.
This masterpiece has been declared the best bike in the
world 2012.
This dreambike can be yours to ride on Mallorca!
The frame is ultralight and ultra stiff
offering unparalleled acceleration and hill climbing
ability.
** These models are indicative—we shall offer the closest models we can to these.