English Close to 35.000 cyclists,including cycle-tourists and elite, professional
cyclists, visit our island every year, either for touring or training
purposes, however, regardless of their category, they all have something
in common.... each and every one tours the utmost limits of the Majorcan
geography.
Majorca attracts cyclists for various reasons:- The climate. During
the months of September to October and January to May the climate is
mild and agreeable, veritable spring weather,a typically Mediterranean
climate which contrasts sharply with the Central European climate, where
rain, snow and intense cold spells predominate at this time of the year.- Road network. Majorca
has a 1.250 km. road network, of which 675 km are seconday or vicinal
roads with an average width of 6.5m. This excellent secondary road network
offers varied itineraries with limited traffic, something which reflects
positively on the safety of the cyclist.- Orography and dimensions of
the island. This is perhaps the main advantage, as the island,
due to its length, allows both short routes, visiting several villages
(the average distance between villages is 10-15km) and longer routes
(150-200km) extending to any point of the Majorcan geography. There
are totally flat routes with spirals and slopes and even high mountain
areas should you tour the Serra de Tramuntana.
- Communications. Due
to its tourist status, the island is well connected by air with all
the main European capitals, the flight time between any Central European
point and Majorca varying between 2 to 3 hours.-
Tourist offer. Finally, the tourist offer here in Majorca is
uncomparable, allowing visitors to select, among a wide range of hotels,
that which most adjusts to their budget. Also, in certain hotels, as
is the case of the Hotel Gala
special attention is paid to cyclists by providing specialised services
such as cycle transportation airport-hotel-airport, flexible meal times,
special menus, cycle storage space .