Believe it or not, around 75 to 80% of our guests at Velocamp are solo riders, which kind of makes sense, right? If you're in a group of six or eight or more, you tend to just do your own thing. Maybe you book an Airbnb, or you just grab a hotel, and you plan the trip between you all because you've got that confidence of being together. So if you're thinking about coming alone, you can relax knowing you'll be well within the majority of riders here at Velocamp.
I think another one of the main reasons why solo riders are drawn towards a cycling week at Velocamp Mallorca is knowing that absolutely everything is taken care of for you. I mean, if you're by yourself and you're going to a new place for the first time, it's understandable that you might have some anxieties around all of the logistics and organization of a bike trip. Where's the best place to stay? How am I going to rent a bike? How am I even going to get to the shop to collect the bike? What's the must do routes that I need to see during the week? How am I going to fuel myself properly if the food at the hotel is no good?
There's so many variables and challenges that can end up just eating into your short time on the island, where all you want to do is simply ride and know that you're going to see all the best spots during your limited time here. We solve all that at Velocamp. You literally arrive with your pedals, your shoes, and your helmet, knowing that you're going to have the absolute best week possible on two wheels, in every one of the most famous routes and iconic climbs.
I think the other reason solo riders are drawn to Velocamp is the community aspect of the week. Because most people do come alone, there's a great sense of camaraderie, conversation, and getting to know each other throughout the week. Not to mention, of course, you're surrounded by like minded people. Everybody who sits around the dinner table each night is joined together by that one common thread, their love for cycling.
Believe me when I say that by day two, everybody is hanging out like they've known each other for months. We learn to ride together quickly on the road, and that just reinforces the friendships. Hanging out around the pool, enjoying great food all cooked by the private chef, and then most nights, groups will form and wander into the local village of Alaró for an ice cream or a cold beer.
It's one of the best things for me, genuinely. Seeing a big group of strangers arrive without knowing each other at all, and just a week later, exchanging numbers, following each other on Strava, and planning to meet up again for another cycling holiday, either back here at Velocamp or another exotic destination somewhere else in the world.
It starts at the very beginning. A couple of weeks before the camp start date, I add everyone into the group WhatsApp group, and the introductions begin. Almost every time, within a few messages, people start to find common ground. For example, on this upcoming camp, two of the guests are randomly on the same flight. That's just how it happens. Maybe it's the universe shifting the people around who are all meant to be in that house together for a week.
Lifelong friendships are formed, all built around that one common love for cycling. It's awesome.
So if you're coming alone, rest assured. You won't be alone for long.
See you soon.
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