I moved to Mallorca from the UK 20 years ago next year (still working, not retired). You're right about going on holiday. I've stopped visiting other islands in the Mediterranean, as I think I might live on the best one. I honestly think I enjoy it more every year. The cycling is great of course, but there is so much to enjoy winter and summer. It worked for us. Come back soon.
The object at Puig Major is a radar station I believe. Also, had you continued on through the tunnel, the descent to Soller is superb. Makes for a long journey back though as you have to climb back out of Soller, which ever way you go.. Makes me wanna re-book and get back out there!
Hi. Thanks for commenting. I learnt later on it was a radar station. I hope to do that descent into Soller one day, never done it before. It's a great place to ride isn't it 🚴👍
Fab video. The second reservoir is called Cuber, and once a year or so there is a limited sportif to the top of the mountain to the radar station. The highest point on the island. The road is closed for the rest of the year. ..and if you are into hiking, there are some amazing trails and places to stay overnight in the high mountains.
Great video with some stunning scenery. I've only ridden Puig Major (Or Pig Major, as it's known 🤣) once, but it was a beautiful climb. I did it from the Port de Sóller side.
Thanks for watching it Jon and for commenting. Glad you enjoyed it. Pig Major is an apt name I'm sure 😆. I regret not having experienced this climb from the Port de Soller side.👍
Was lovely to watch. Haven't been back for a few years now, and really miss it. Was lovely seeing it all again. If you get the opportunity, and you haven't done so already, Port de Sóller is well worth a visit. It's where I choose to base myself when I go over..... Just a little bit different compared to Port de Pollença. Oh, and you don't have a long ride to get into the Tramuntana region.
Thanks Dunc. I found it a better ride when I went through the tunnel down to Soller. The climb back up Puig was great. I found it an easier climb than Sa Calobra. 🚴👍
Great ride Pete, we purposely left that middle section of the mountains as an excuse to go back 🤣... Really enjoyed this, thanks👍 Fermenia to Pollensa 👍
Yes i`m a ex-racer.Mallorca is my 2. home.Since 1976 .I visited Mallorca over 220 times.This year i was aktive in mallorca 312.After cancelling two times due to covid 19.Next ride is on 12.03.2024 Playa de Palma with 18 people.I´m the guide;-))
Hi, thanks for commenting. We stayed on the border between Alcudia and Playa de Muro in a hotel featured here th-cam.com/video/Sjhtv_CgxbE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iibwSEkI6vYaUmuN
Shame about the frame damage. For us the bikes are tools for enjoyment and each blemish tells a story but I know you look upon your bike as your pride and joy. Good luck with the fix... Maybe a tiny sticker on the underside of the repair "Puig Major 2023" 😂 Ps a hairband doubled around drop and brake lever works great as a handbrake and you can't see it when riding.
Heading out in a few weeks and looking forward to these climbs with excitement and a few nerves. Trying to place your accent, are you from North Wales?
Great video, I’m out there in April next year so your inspiring me and can not wait, Are you on Strava as I would love to do this route, Keep the vids coming and the beautiful views.
Thanks for commenting. I hope you have a great time when you're out there in April, it's a great place to ride. I am on Strava..there is a Strava link for this ride in the video description. 👍
This was really enjoyable. I was in Mallorca 10 years ago and am planning a group visit in Sept 2025 in this area. I now know I am making the right decision. BTW any chance of you using the metric system. Cannot relate to miles and feet while watching your video.
Thanks for commenting, I hope you really enjoy your trip in 2025...whilst there though, any chance you could keep to miles and feet 😉 I will try to translate to metric when I can 👍
Great video, well narrated lots of information really enjoyed it, i didnt do Puig Mayor earlier this year but definitely planning it in next year. Is your Trek the Emonda ? 😎🚴♂️👍
Hi Terry, thanks for commenting. I appreciate your feedback 👍. I would have preferred to ride Puig Major from the Soller direction and that way, to have done the long ride but I was coming from the wrong direction for that. Yes, the bike I was riding in this video is my Emonda...slightly damaged during the rid 😭. New video coming out on how bad the damage was, how I got it repaired and how much it cost 😲
@@LivandTrekGoCycling oh dear hope ur happy with the repair thanks for the info on Puig Major from Soller, I have the Domane which is super comfy and great for Endurance but always fancied the Emonda. Will hire one next year and enjoy it 😎🚴♂️👍
Thanks loved it
Thank you. It's a great island to cycle isn't it?
Yes I go back every year
I moved to Mallorca from the UK 20 years ago next year (still working, not retired). You're right about going on holiday. I've stopped visiting other islands in the Mediterranean, as I think I might live on the best one. I honestly think I enjoy it more every year. The cycling is great of course, but there is so much to enjoy winter and summer. It worked for us. Come back soon.
We hope to be back soon 🚴👍
@@LivandTrekGoCycling have a ride in the southern end of the mountains, many would tell you the riding is better there.
It's definitely on my list. Thanks for the tip 🚴👍
I know this so well and you capture it exactly as I remember
Thank you Michael for watching it and for commenting. I hope you enjoyed the video. It's a beautiful area 🚴👍
The object at Puig Major is a radar station I believe. Also, had you continued on through the tunnel, the descent to Soller is superb. Makes for a long journey back though as you have to climb back out of Soller, which ever way you go.. Makes me wanna re-book and get back out there!
Hi. Thanks for commenting. I learnt later on it was a radar station. I hope to do that descent into Soller one day, never done it before. It's a great place to ride isn't it 🚴👍
Fab video. The second reservoir is called Cuber, and once a year or so there is a limited sportif to the top of the mountain to the radar station. The highest point on the island. The road is closed for the rest of the year. ..and if you are into hiking, there are some amazing trails and places to stay overnight in the high mountains.
Thanks Oliver for commenting, glad you enjoyed the video. To say that I'm envious of you living there is a tad bit of understatement 👍
Great video with some stunning scenery. I've only ridden Puig Major (Or Pig Major, as it's known 🤣) once, but it was a beautiful climb. I did it from the Port de Sóller side.
Thanks for watching it Jon and for commenting. Glad you enjoyed it. Pig Major is an apt name I'm sure 😆. I regret not having experienced this climb from the Port de Soller side.👍
Was lovely to watch. Haven't been back for a few years now, and really miss it. Was lovely seeing it all again. If you get the opportunity, and you haven't done so already, Port de Sóller is well worth a visit. It's where I choose to base myself when I go over..... Just a little bit different compared to Port de Pollença. Oh, and you don't have a long ride to get into the Tramuntana region.
I've visited Port de Soller previously but as a car tourist, not a cyclist. It's one of the prettiest towns on the island I think 👍
This ride looks amazing for sure. On my list of to do now. Thanks. Great video too.
Thanks Dunc. I found it a better ride when I went through the tunnel down to Soller. The climb back up Puig was great. I found it an easier climb than Sa Calobra. 🚴👍
Great ride Pete, we purposely left that middle section of the mountains as an excuse to go back 🤣... Really enjoyed this, thanks👍
Fermenia to Pollensa 👍
Thanks for commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍
Next Trip 19.02.2025 - 27.02 .2025 (Can Picafort) ......14.03 - 24.03. (Playa de Palma)
@@hans-joachimhackbarth3003 Thanks for watching, hope you have a great time. Will you be doing this climb whilst there?
well done Mr.
Thank you. I hope you enjoyed the video. Have you ridden it yourself?
Yes i`m a ex-racer.Mallorca is my 2. home.Since 1976 .I visited Mallorca over 220 times.This year i was aktive in mallorca 312.After cancelling two times due to covid 19.Next ride is on 12.03.2024 Playa de Palma with 18 people.I´m the guide;-))
Hi. Thanks for commenting, hope you have a great time whilst there 👍
Wow! 220 times!
Thank you very much.Hope we see us soon on Mallorca;-)))
An amazing video, this trip is on my bucket list, if you don’t mind in what part of the island did you stay at
Hi, thanks for commenting. We stayed on the border between Alcudia and Playa de Muro in a hotel featured here
th-cam.com/video/Sjhtv_CgxbE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iibwSEkI6vYaUmuN
Shame about the frame damage. For us the bikes are tools for enjoyment and each blemish tells a story but I know you look upon your bike as your pride and joy. Good luck with the fix... Maybe a tiny sticker on the underside of the repair "Puig Major 2023" 😂
Ps a hairband doubled around drop and brake lever works great as a handbrake and you can't see it when riding.
The annoying thing about the frame damage was the fact I didn't even get the photo I was after 🤔. Good idea about the hairband handbrake 'hack' 👍
Heading out in a few weeks and looking forward to these climbs with excitement and a few nerves. Trying to place your accent, are you from North Wales?
Thanks for commenting. I am from North Wales yes, have a great time whilst you're out on the island, ride safe 👍🚴
@@LivandTrekGoCyclinga fellow Gog! Thanks
Great video, I’m out there in April next year so your inspiring me and can not wait,
Are you on Strava as I would love to do this route,
Keep the vids coming and the beautiful views.
Thanks for commenting. I hope you have a great time when you're out there in April, it's a great place to ride. I am on Strava..there is a Strava link for this ride in the video description. 👍
This was really enjoyable. I was in Mallorca 10 years ago and am planning a group visit in Sept 2025 in this area. I now know I am making the right decision. BTW any chance of you using the metric system. Cannot relate to miles and feet while watching your video.
Thanks for commenting, I hope you really enjoy your trip in 2025...whilst there though, any chance you could keep to miles and feet 😉
I will try to translate to metric when I can 👍
Great video, well narrated lots of information really enjoyed it, i didnt do Puig Mayor earlier this year but definitely planning it in next year. Is your Trek the Emonda ? 😎🚴♂️👍
Hi Terry, thanks for commenting. I appreciate your feedback 👍. I would have preferred to ride Puig Major from the Soller direction and that way, to have done the long ride but I was coming from the wrong direction for that. Yes, the bike I was riding in this video is my Emonda...slightly damaged during the rid 😭. New video coming out on how bad the damage was, how I got it repaired and how much it cost 😲
@@LivandTrekGoCycling oh dear hope ur happy with the repair thanks for the info on Puig Major from Soller, I have the Domane which is super comfy and great for Endurance but always fancied the Emonda. Will hire one next year and enjoy it 😎🚴♂️👍
What company do you use to spray your bike
Hi, thanks for commenting. Details in this one th-cam.com/video/znl19PNfzVw/w-d-xo.html