Notes from the road
Journal
Cafe reviews, route guides, and honest notes on when (and when not) to ride. Written by someone who lives here and rides these roads.
Cafe review
Cycling Planet, Alaró: A Real Mid-Island Bike Stop
A bike shop, workshop and café run by an ex-world champion in the heart of Alaró — and why it's the natural halfway stop on a Tramuntana loop.
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Cafe review
Pas Normal Studios Café, Palma: Showroom or Real Stop?
Inside Pas Normal's Santa Catalina flagship — Coffee Collective brews, weekly group rides, and the honest question of whether it's a cyclist's refuge or a brand showroom.
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Cafe review
Rapha Clubhouse Palma: Inside the Saturday Social Ride
Rapha's Palma clubhouse runs a genuine 60–80km no-drop Saturday social ride — what it's actually like to show up, and whether it feels local or branded.
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Seasonal guide
Sa Calobra: When to Ride It and When to Stay Away
The iconic Mallorca climb is worth every metre — but only if you go at the right time. A month-by-month guide from a local rider.
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