Port d'Alucudia is also popular. It's a busy tourist resort again the Ma 12 going along the coast is very busy through the built up areas. Having climbed up to Campanet (which is on a little hill) and then onto Selva (which is also positioned on a little hill), it’s a right turn north towards Caimari, where the Sa Batalla climb begins. The view towards Caimari and the Sa Batalla climb beyond… Like the descent, I won’t talk about the Sa Calobra climb in any sort of detail. This is partly because my memory remains somewhat hazy of both of my ascents. Maybe my psyche is protecting me from myself.

Once you’ve reached Cap Formentor, and you’ve taken in its breathtaking surroundings, you can continue cycling to its lighthouse. The Cap Formentor Lighthouse is active and the highest in the Balearic islands, right at the edge of Cap de Formentor. Two shops, one in the centre of Sóller (Calle de la Luna, 72) and the other in Puerto Sóller (Paseo de Traves, 12). An alternative base is Port Soller, which is a little further down the coastline. The busy town can provide plenty of restaurants and a more energetic evening vibe. However, nestled in a bay, the only way out is to ascend one of three climbs - Col de Soller, for example, is 7.4km and six per cent or you could opt for Puig Major at 13.9km and six per cent. No day will start easily. It’s worth noting that cycling in Mallorca in late July/August (for those of us restricted to the school holidays) is not ideal due to the heat. Temperatures in the 30s are pretty common. That said, there are still plenty of cyclists around. It just means getting up and out early doors (which you may want to do anyway if you’re on beach/pool/kids/partner duty for the rest of the day). Where To Hire A Road Bike In Mallorca? film “Cloud Atlas”, a Hollywood big-budget movie by the Wachowski brothers, featuring Tom Hanks and Halle Berry. Filming locations included Sa Calobra, Sóller and Formentor.Well, whilst the Massi frame may not have been objectively as good as my own Trek Domane (a guess – I’m no bike reviewer), I’m not sure it needed to be. It didn’t have to contend with the same crap UK road surfaces. So I was quite happy with it. Climbing out of the coastal towns, you'll begin with the 7.5km Col de Femenia (six per cent) - this is a perfect way to wake the legs up for the longer trials ahead. If cycling around Mallorca is your priority, we’d avoid June to August (especially school holidays) as the roads get pretty clogged up, and the heat can be searing.

The Pollensa to Puerto Pollensa stretch is on the busy main road, albeit with a cycle path. Each time I’ve ridden this stretch, it has felt like it’s into a headwind. In this case I got to benefit from drafting behind my much fitter brother-in-law. Day 4: Another Rest Day Ride Pootle…

2) Cap de Formentor

Not a sportive, but nevertheless some of the best cycling in Mallorca can be had at the outdoor velodrome! The municipal velodrome is in the town of Sineu in the middle of the island. This article has all the details.