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Wondering what a day at Velocamp really looks like?
What it feels like to ride in Mallorca’s mountains with full support behind you, eat like a pro, recover in a private villa, and still have energy to laugh around the table each night?
Want to know how we fuel the rides, how we manage different rider levels, and what it’s like to live the full Velocamp experience from sunrise to sundown? Let us show you exactly how it all works, and why this week will feel like no other!
DAILY ITINERARY
Arrival & Pro Team Welcome
From the moment you land in Mallorca, you’re treated like a pro. Our staff will be waiting at Palma airport to transfer you straight to the Velocamp villa, your private team base in Alaró, surrounded by mountains and built for performance and recovery.
Once you arrive, it’s time to settle in, meet the squad, and take your first breath of that clean Mallorquin air. The villa is your training HQ for the week, complete with outdoor pool, chef’s kitchen, massage zone, compression boots and bike setup area.
As the sun sets, your first team dinner is served by our private chef: clean, powerful fuel for the week ahead. You’ll meet your teammates, support crew, coaches and massage therapist, the people who’ll be by your side for every ride, every stretch, every climb.
You’ll also meet Ladi Demko, our Head Coach, former UCI Sports Director and WorldTour performance lead, who has worked with some of the biggest names in cycling and been part of five Tour de France teams. Expect coaching talk, performance tips, and a few unforgettable stories from inside the pro peloton.
After dinner, we get straight into pro mode. A full briefing sets the tone for the week, and our mechanics will dial in your bike and power meter while you get fitted for your custom Velocamp kit.
By the end of the night, you’re no longer a guest, you’re a rider in camp, part of the team, ready to train.
TEST DAY: FTP EFFORT
Your first full day of training kicks off with a pro-style breakfast from our pro-chef, oats, fruit, protein pancakes and strong coffee, all timed and tailored to fuel what’s ahead.
We roll out from the villa as a team, wheels humming through the early light and narrow lanes of Alaró. We cruise through the back lanes of Lloseta and Biniamar, spinning through sleepy villages with mountain silhouettes ahead. It’s the kind of morning you dream of, smooth roads, crisp air and big goals ahead.
Selva is where the mood shifts. The road narrows and the climb begins at Coll de sa Batalla. Hairpins stacked like dominoes. No traffic lights. No rest, just pure grit all the way to the top. A twenty-minute FTP effort up one of the most iconic climbs in Mallorca. Switchback after switchback. You find your rhythm. You fight for focus. You push on. The top is waiting, and so is the data that will shape your entire week.
At the summit, we regroup. And now the reward begins. Coll de Femenia lies ahead. One of the longest and most glorious descents in Mallorca. The road is wide. The corners flow. The views stretch all the way to the horizon. You feel fast. You feel free. You feel like you belong here.
Pollença greets us at the bottom. The pace eases. Riders chat again. Bottles are drained. The final stretch takes us through the peaceful farmlands of Campanet. Rolling roads. Golden fields. Legs spinning easily now as the villa draws nearer.
Back at Basecamp, cold smoothies on the table. Massage beds are being prepared. The chef is already prepping dinner, and the kits are gathered for washing. Riders stretch in the garden or slip into the pool. The training has started, but the pressure has not.
As the sun sets on Stage One, the team regathers upstairs for the first coaching session of the week. Ladi Demko leads the room. The former WorldTour performance coach and UCI Sports Director breaks down the numbers and introduces the principles that will guide the days ahead.
You have ridden hard. You have eaten well. You have laughed with strangers who already feel like teammates.
Day One at Velocamp is complete with 81km and 1,170m crushed already.
COASTAL: THE ISLAND TRAVERSE
Today, we ride the island's wild west, a route that feels like a stage straight out of the Vuelta. We call it The Island Traverse, and it’s one of the most beautiful and demanding routes Mallorca has to offer.
After fuelling up, we head west from Alaró and warm into the day via Esporles, before linking into the legendary Ma-10 coastal road. From Banyalbufar to Andratx, it’s a rollercoaster of climbs, sweeping descents, and clifftop views that’ll stick with you for life. Freshly resurfaced with its sweeping corners, cliffside views, and rolling terrain, it’s one of the most exhilarating stretches of tarmac you'll ever ride.
From there, we climb to the peaceful village of Galilea, descend into Puigpunyent, and take on the sharp gradients of Es Grau, a gritty final test before the terrain finally eases. A long, winding descent into Palmanyola leads us into the flatlands for a fast group roll back to Alaró.
With over 115km of riding and 1824m of relentless elevation, it’s a day that demands focus and rewards every pedal stroke.
Back at base, it's recovery time. Relax into your daily massage, mobility movements, nutritous fueling and a coaching debrief. You’ve just ridden one of Mallorca’s true classics — and you owned it!
RECOVERY: INLAND FLATS
Even the pros take a recovery day, and today, so do you.
After two big days in the mountains, it’s time to let the body absorb the work. This morning’s ride is short, smooth, and beautiful. We roll out at an easy pace and loop through some of the island’s most stunning inland villages. These are the places most tourists never get to see. Think sleepy cafés, cobbled streets, and quiet country roads with nothing but donkeys, bougainvillea and the views of the Tramuntana in the distance.
This is an active recovery ride with a purpose: To keep the legs spinning, flush out fatigue, and give your system a reset before we hit the final block of training.
Back at the villa, the pro recovery process kicks in: massage, compression, good food, and plenty of chill time. We’ll also run a nutrition and recovery workshop, giving you real tools and insight you can take home and apply to your own training life.
With just 687m of elevation over 71km, it's a welcome rest day, but today is all about stepping back to move forward. Your body needs it, your legs will thank you, and come tomorrow, you’ll be ready to go again. Because recovery isn’t a break from training. It’s part of it.
CLIMBING: MOUNTAIN VILLAGES
Today’s ride is a postcard come to life. A route that winds through Mallorca’s most beautiful coastal mountain towns, with world class roads and unforgettable views from start to finish.
We roll out of Alaró and head toward Bunyola, warming up through quiet country lanes before hitting the legendary Coll de Sóller. With over 5 kilometres of iconic switchbacks and hairpins, now is the time to push hard on the pedals as the team chase each other up and over the crest.
Full of adrenaline and lactate here but you can feel the difference in your legs, your pacing, and your confidence. This is what progression feels like.
From the top, we enjoy a 10 kilometre descent before we track west into the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana, climbing steadily toward the picture perfect village of Deià, often called the prettiest village in Spain. Terraced hillsides, sea views, stone houses. It’s a cycling paradise.
The road continues to Valldemossa, a dramatic mountain town perched high in the hills, before tipping downward into a long thrilling descent through Palmanyola.
The final stretch takes us through rolling village lanes, all the way back to Alaró.
With punchy climbs, sweeping views, and perfect tarmac traversing more than 1250 metres over an action packed 80 kilometre ride, this is one of the most rewarding rides of the week.
Back at the villa, bikes cleaned, kits washed, legs up, and dinner already cooking.
Just another day in the pro life.
The Icon: Sa Calobra
Today is about ticking off a true icon. Sa Calobra. The climb that defines cycling in Mallorca and stands among the most legendary roads in Europe.
We roll out early from Alaró to stay ahead of the high season traffic, riding north through peaceful lanes before arriving at the famous Coll de sa Batalla climb. Its more than 20 switchbacks will definitely warm up the legs for what is to come.
From there, we pass through the pine tree lined valley of Lluc before reaching the crown jewel. The descent into Sa Calobra.
It is 9.5 kilometres of hairpins, carved into the cliffs, dropping to sea level in a ribbon of perfect tarmac. Our photographer will be waiting on the descent, capturing epic high speed shots of you carving corners like a Grand Tour pro.
At the bottom, it is time for our Climb Out Challenge. A timed ascent back up Sa Calobra with staggered starts based on FTP and form so far. It is all about pacing, grit, and personal pride. Bragging rights are up for grabs here!
Once we regroup at the summit, we spin home together. Tired, buzzing, and full of stories.
With over 2000 metres of elevation and another 100 kilometres in the bank, it feels good to be back at the villa. Massage, food, rest.
You just conquered Sa Calobra. And we have got the photos to prove it.
ROAD TO THE SUN: CAP DE FORMENTOR
Our final ride takes us to the edge of Mallorca, the stunning Cap de Formentor, where the mountains meet the sea and the road simply runs out.
We begin the day by taking the Velocamp cycling shuttle from our villa to the beautiful Pollença Bay. There are two reasons for this. One is to save the legs on the final day, and the other is to reach the lighthouse before the roads get busy, giving us the best possible start to this iconic ride.
From the bay, the road rises gently before twisting through pine forests and along the coast toward Cap de Formentor. With every turn, the views open wider. Endless blue water, towering cliffs, and the unmistakable feeling that we are riding toward something special.
When the lighthouse comes into view, it marks more than the end of the road. It marks the culmination of the week. Here, overlooking the Mediterranean, we hold our Velocamp Rider of the Week ceremony, celebrating the rider who has shown heart, teamwork, and progress throughout the camp.
Your Velocamp support van is waiting with cold drinks, chef prepared treats, and a toast of non alcoholic champagne to celebrate the week we have shared together.
After soaking in the moment, we roll back through the winding roads to Pollença, then cruise easily across the flatlands toward basecamp. By the time we arrive back at the villa, we will have banked 81 kilometres and 1,365 metres of elevation, one final ride to remember.
That evening, we gather at a beautiful local agroturismo for our farewell dinner. The stories flow, the food is outstanding, and the sense of camaraderie runs deep.
The riding may be done, but the spirit of the week lingers, a shared journey that stays with you long after the legs recover.
The Ride Home
No one ever wants this part to come but here we are. Bags packed, kits folded, bikes boxed, and a week we will never forget behind us.
This morning is about winding down and saying goodbye to your teammates, but like everything at Velocamp, we have got it covered.
We will help you collect your gear, return pedals and saddles if needed, and double check everything is prepped for travel. Nothing rushed. No stress.
Then it is into the team car for one final team transfer to Palma Airport. Some sleepy smiles, a few hugs, and plenty of talk about next time.
It is hard to put this week into words. You came here as a cyclist, maybe solo, maybe unsure, maybe looking for something bigger. You leave with stronger legs, sharper skills, and a new crew that feels like family.
We trained hard, climbed high, descended fast, laughed loud, and lived the pro life together.
Thank you for being part of this.
The riding may be done, but the journey does not end here. Mallorca is still waiting — and so are we.
See you on the road.
Your Home Base: The Velocamp Villa in Alaró
Nestled in the foothills of Mallorca’s majestic Serra de Tramuntana, our private seven bedroom luxury villa in Alaró is much more than just a place to stay. It is the heartbeat of the Velocamp experience.
With a large outdoor pool, multiple sun drenched terraces offering panoramic mountain views, and fig and olive trees scattered throughout the garden, it is the perfect sanctuary for rest, recovery, and connection after big days in the saddle.
What makes Alaró and our base camp truly special is not just its beauty. It is the location.
While ninety nine percent of cycling tour operators are based far up north in Pollença or Alcúdia, we chose Alaró because it offers something unique. Complete access to the entire island.
From here, our epic itinerary covers all the most iconic routes. From Cap de Formentor to Andratx and everything in between. No transfers. No repetitive loops. Legendary climbs like Coll de Sóller, Coll d’Honor, Coll de sa Batalla, and the iconic Sa Calobra all begin from our doorstep.
And then there is Alaró itself — a timeless, authentic village that reflects the real Mallorca.
Think cobbled lanes, rustic stone buildings, artisan cafés, and a sleepy village square where locals still gather every Saturday for the bustling market. It is quiet, welcoming, and untouched by mass tourism. A place where you can truly slow down and soak up local culture.
After each ride, you will return to a space that blends traditional Mallorcan architecture with modern comforts. The villa is big enough for space and privacy, yet intimate enough to feel like home.
Riders will share a spacious twin room with a teammate to enhance the communal camp atmosphere, with single occupancy available for those who prefer a little extra solitude.
Whether you are stretching under the orange trees, sharing recovery shakes by the pool, or relaxing on the terrace with views over the Tramuntana, this is where recovery becomes a ritual and community happens naturally.
This is not just a base. It is your home for the week. A place to ride hard, rest deeply, and experience Mallorca the way it was meant to be.
Fuel Like a Pro: Nutrition at Velocamp
At Velocamp, nutrition plays a crucial supporting role in helping riders perform, recover, and feel their best throughout the week.
Fuelled by our private in house chef, our camp riders enjoy performance focused meals designed to support recovery, optimise energy, and bring everyone together around the table like a true cycling team.
Each day begins with a sit down breakfast buffet that rivals any pro camp.
But more importantly, this is where the fuelling starts. We do not do bacon sandwiches. We eat like athletes.
Expect a mix of oatmeal pancakes, fresh pastries, protein rich smoothies, porridge, pancakes, breads, and even rice or pasta for those who want easily digestible, carb rich energy. Many riders choose steamed rice at breakfast, a staple for endurance athletes, to stock up on clean fuel for the day’s effort.
It is a quiet, communal moment before we roll out, relaxed, focused, and well fuelled.
When the ride is done, recovery comes simply. The villa welcomes you back with freshly prepared smoothies and a slice of home made cake, or cookies. Just enough to replenish, refresh, and restore while the body rests. Most riders prefer to head straight for the shower and let the legs unwind.
The evening is when the main meal is served, the true highlight of the day. Plates are plentiful and vibrant: grilled fish, barbecue feasts, homemade pizzas, risottos, and nourishing soups. Every dish is designed to restore energy, repair muscles, and satisfy appetites after long hours in the saddle.
All dietary needs and intolerances can be catered for. No one is left out at the Velocamp table.
Meals are shared around a long table, reinforcing the team bond and giving riders a chance to connect, debrief, and recharge together. Alcohol is not part of this camp. Recovery is.
From start to finish, every bite is designed to help you ride harder, recover faster, and feel your best.
This is not hotel buffet cycling. This is pro level fuelling, Velocamp style.
Riding Together, Pushing Individually: How We Manage Varying Levels
At Velocamp, we understand that not every rider has the same legs, but every rider shares the same goal. To push themselves, improve, and leave stronger than they arrived.
While our camps are not designed for elite or professional cyclists, they are built for passionate, recreational riders who are consistent, committed, and ready to give their all.
To help ensure everyone gets the most from the experience, our messaging across the website and social media clearly reflects what Velocamp is and what it is not.
This is not a casual cycling holiday. It is a focused, immersive training camp. This means we are not the right fit for those looking to ride a little, relax a lot, skip a day here or there, or explore Mallorca’s restaurant scene and nightlife midweek. That is simply not what we do.
Instead, we ride every day as a team, we recover with intention, and we keep a consistent rhythm all week long.
Before booking, we speak personally with each rider to ensure they understand the structure, expectations, and team mindset. When everyone arrives with the same focus, the energy is incredible. A proper crew of riders, all in it together, pushing forward and lifting each other up.
We recommend that riders train regularly, ideally three or more times per week, and are comfortable sustaining an average of two point five to three point zero watts per kilogram.
You do not need to be fast, but you do need to be serious about showing up, committing to the process, and getting the most from each day.
On the road, we ride as a group, but each rider is encouraged to climb at their own pace. Stronger riders often reach the top first, and when they do, they will loop back down, rejoin the group, and climb again. It is a common approach in pro training environments that ensures stronger riders are continually challenged, while keeping the group connected and progressing together.
If any rider is noticeably off the pace, the Velocamp team and support vehicle will work closely with them. Whether that means providing encouragement from the road, adjusting the day’s plan, or assisting from the van, we ensure no one is left behind and no one’s progress is compromised.
We have built a dynamic that is inclusive, motivating, and genuinely rewarding.
This is not about ego. It is about effort, discipline, and mutual respect.
Whether you are leading a climb, pacing the group, or putting in double efforts, every rider contributes, and every rider benefits.
At Velocamp, we ride together, push individually, and support one another every pedal stroke of the way, all with a shared mindset and a common goal.
Your Rolling Team Car: Support That Moves With You
At Velocamp Mallorca, you will never ride alone, because every kilometre of every ride is supported by our dedicated Velocamp team vehicle, following the group just like you would see in the pro peloton.
This is not just a van with tools in the back. It is a game changer for how you train. Instead of stuffing your jersey with food, spare clothing, tools, and tubes, you can hand it all over to the support vehicle.
No saddlebag. No bulging pockets. No carrying the weight of a mini workshop on your back. Just you, your bike, and the open road, free to ride faster, climb lighter, and focus on your training.
Inside the support car is everything you might need. Spare wheels, tools, inner tubes, hydration tabs, snacks, fresh fruit, cold drinks, and most importantly, a daily selection of chef prepared wraps, made fresh each morning by our in house chef.
When it is time to refuel mid ride, we will find a shady spot, stop, and recharge with real food, not just gels, giving your body exactly what it needs to keep going strong.
If you puncture, we have got it covered. Mechanical issue, we will sort it roadside. Feeling empty halfway through the ride, we have already got your next bottle chilled and ready.
Should anything unexpected happen — a niggle, a crash, or a 'call it' early moment, the support vehicle is there, ready to help, calmly and quickly.
But the support vehicle is not just practical. It is part of the Velocamp experience.
It is pro level training made personal.
And yes, you will feel like a pro, because the photographer will be capturing those magic moments as they unfold. You powering up Coll de Sóller, winding through mountain switchbacks, or recovering with a group smile under the shade of the support van.
At the end of the week, you will go home with a full gallery of professional photos and videos to remember the experience.
For one week, you get to leave behind the noise of everyday life. The to do lists, the supermarket runs, the inbox, and live the life of a cyclist in training camp mode.
No distractions. No stress. Just you, the bike, the team, and the dream.
This is your pro experience.
This is Velocamp.
Arrival in Style: Airport Transfers & VIP Welcome
At Velocamp Mallorca, the pro level experience does not start on the bike. It starts the moment you land.
When you book onto a camp with us, airport transfers are included as part of the package. That means no waiting for crowded buses, no wrestling with bike bags in a taxi queue, and no navigating foreign transport systems while jet lagged. From the minute you walk out of Palma airport, we have got you covered.
Your private transfer will take you directly from the terminal to our villa in Alaró in comfort. No coaches, no delays, no stress. Just you, your bags, and a quiet drive into the Tramuntana foothills.
Because let us be honest… you would not expect Wout van Aert to wait at a bus stop with his kit bag when he arrives for the Tour, would you?
This is your pro camp week, and we treat it like one.
We are also more than happy to advise on the best flights to get you here. Mallorca is incredibly accessible, whether you are flying from the UK, mainland Europe, or the United States.
For our American riders, great news. Direct flights are now available from Newark, New Jersey straight into Palma, making the journey smoother than ever for anyone flying from the East Coast.
And if you are connecting through Europe, it is just a short hop from Barcelona, Madrid, London, or Frankfurt to Mallorca’s international airport.
Easy access is one of the many reasons why Mallorca is the cycling capital of Europe, and getting here is simpler than most people expect.
So wherever you are coming from, you will arrive feeling calm, cared for, and ready to train, not drained from a stressful journey!
Your Velocamp experience starts the moment you land.
Recover Like a Pro: The Other Half of the Ride
Yes Velocamp is a challenge. Yes you’ll ride hard.
But what truly separates a good week on the bike from a great one is how well you recover.
At Velocamp Mallorca, every ride is wrapped up by around 1 p.m., giving you the rest of the day to rest, reset, and prepare for what’s ahead. Recovery isn’t something we squeeze in. It’s part of the rhythm. Just like the pros, we ride with purpose and we recover with intention.
Back at the villa, the afternoons are yours. Riders often find themselves stretched out by the pool, soaking up the sun, recounting the climbs of the morning, and enjoying the easy, natural camaraderie that forms when people push themselves together. That community spirit, the laughter, the chats and the shared effort is part of recovery too. It’s mentally recharging, and just as important as any routine or treatment.
For those looking to go a little deeper, recovery can also mean receiving a 20-minute leg massage from our professionally trained sports massage therapist. These are included for every rider in your package. Not a luxury, but a tool to keep your body working as it should.
There are also optional stretching clinics held at the villa, led with the goal of increasing flexibility and reducing tension, so you wake up each day feeling better than the last. At some point during the week, we’ll also offer a light yoga, Pilates, or meditation session. No pressure to join, but it might just surprise you how much you enjoy it.
Whether you’re actively recovering or simply unwinding in the shade with your teammates, every part of the Velocamp experience is designed to help you feel stronger, looser, and more comfortable on the bike, so you can show up each day and give it everything.
At Velocamp, recovery isn’t an afterthought.
It’s part of the plan.
Transcend Recovery Experience (Optional Add-On)
Welcome to next-level recovery. Midway through your Velocamp week, you’ll have the option to join us for a powerful afternoon at Transcend, Mallorca’s leading recovery studio trusted by athletes, triathletes, and high-performance cyclists from all over Europe.
When It Happens:
The Transcend experience takes place on Day Four, following our flatter, recovery-paced ride. We’ll return to the villa for a relaxed, chef-prepared lunch, then around 2:30 in the afternoon, riders who have opted in will travel together in the Velocamp shuttle to Palma for their session.
The full recovery circuit lasts approximately 60 to 70 minutes, guided by the expert Transcend team.
What’s Included:
- Infrared sauna to support deep muscle relaxation and circulation
- Cold plunge therapy at 2 and 9 degrees for flushing fatigue and reducing inflammation
- Jacuzzi access for gentle contrast therapy
- Red light therapy to support tissue regeneration and cellular recovery
- Towels and flip-flops are provided, and everything is professionally guided to ensure you get the most from each part of the session.
Your Velocamp Kit: Because This Is How Pro Camps Roll
When you arrive at Velocamp Mallorca, you’re not just showing up to ride. You’re showing up to be part of a team. And every proper team has its kit.
That’s why, when you book onto one of our camps, you’ll be kitted out with your very own Velocamp Mallorca jersey and high-end bib shorts. Fully branded, dialled in, and yours to keep.
This isn’t basic merch. It’s quality stuff you’ll actually want to wear. The kind of gear that would set you back nearly €350 in a shop. And it is included in your camp price.
Just like Jumbo Visma or UAE Team Emirates roll into training camp in matching kit, we do the same. When the Velocamp crew heads out onto the roads of Mallorca, we look like we mean it. One unit. One team. And let’s be honest, it just looks cool. It sets the tone.
You roll out of the villa together on day one in your new kit and suddenly it all feels real. You’re not on holiday. You’re here to ride.
A few weeks before you arrive, within 60 days of your camp, we’ll send you a sizing form to make sure everything fits just right. No guessing. No dodgy sizing surprises. Just the right kit, ready and waiting when you turn up.
And to keep things fresh, your kit will be washed by the Velocamp team every evening. So you’ll have clean, good-smelling kit to ride in each day, no matter how hard you went the day before.
You’ll ride in it, train in it, eat post-ride snacks in it, and probably laugh a lot in it too. And at the end of the week, you’ll take it home with you. A bit salty, maybe a little sun-faded, but packed with memories of one of the best weeks on a bike you’ve ever had.
This is how pro camps do it. And so do we.
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