Mallorca Cycling Training and Touring Breaks

Hi All,

If you and/or your partner are considering a cycling holiday, please take a minute to look through a new exciting cycling venture created by my friend in Mallorca...Marolina Esposito. She is keen in providing cycling tours for women who want to ride in a group of similar ability and ride some of the the best roads in Europe.
More women are now finding cycling as a great way to keep fit while at the same time ride with their partners and enjoy some stunning activity holidays.

**For those riders who actually want to do specific training with more intensity, this will be catered for...please ask for details upon booking your cycling holiday/camp.**

Hello,

I am Mariolina, an Italian cyclist resident in Mallorca with extensive experience in cycling groups and I want to invite you to cycle with me a new cycling experience on the beautiful island of Mallorca.

After the success of our training camps for all audiences and levels, we will pay special attention to our rocket girls, as it is what more and more women are asking for.

Join our groups and stay in the best specialized hotels, wheel with high-end bikes and let yourself be accompanied by the best guides.
Take the best memory of a holiday cycle in Mallorca.

Please follow the link to Marolina's website to sample the best cycling experience in Mallorca

LindabikeTours

If you have any further questions regards LindaBike Tours, please use the comment box below and i will do my best to answer them...

Enjoy your riding.

Nick

Poco Loco Cycling R.T. New Strava Activity Blog

Poco Loco R.T. news...

I would like to welcome the following riders to the Poco Loco R.T.

Angelo Derosa - sprint/all rounder

Nick Morgan - 2nd claim - all rounder/t.t.

Alex Giles - club riding/t.t.t.

Alex Garner - club riding/ t.t.t.

Malc Giles - returning from major injury.

Look forward to seeing you all riding in the team kit and joining me on future training camps.

Please feel free to leave a comment below about this project or future training camps >>

#solestar #sportbequi #powertothepedals

Poco Loco Cycling Holidays/Training Camps 2018/19

Poco Loco Cycling

In association with:

Solestar - simply the best.   

Solestar Insoles

Sport Bequi - for all your cycling requirements.

https://secret-training.com  





Hi,

After my enforced break from organising my training camps due to injury, I'm now pleased to announce new dates for 2018 and 2019 season. 
Working in collaboration with a major hotel (tbc) in Arenal i can offer excellent package deals for 5, 7 and 10 day cycling training/holidays.

LLaut Palace Hotel 

The camps will be supported by, Solestar, Sport Bequi and Secret Training who will be offering:

• Solestar - World renown insoles as used by many of the World Tour pro riders.
• Sport Bequi - Training Camp support plus Bike Hire.
• Secret Training - Specialist nutrition

There will be NEW camps/holidays available in 2018/19 which are as follows:

• Womens only camp - Full guided rides with 2 experienced riders working with the group to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time.
• Corporate Team Building - Company team building through various cycling challenges.
• Over 50 camps - As it says, to provide training rides for the over 50's,  male/female who want to ride at a good pace but within their own age group.
• Specific Training camps - designed for the needs of the riders who require specific work, for ex: Mountains, Time-Trial practice, Derny training etc...

Pricing is based on Half-Board/Twin Room Sharing including Taxes (Excludes Flights)

September 2018 - 5, 7 & 10 night packages:

5 nights H/B -   Pricing on request

7 nights H/B  -  Pricing on request

10 nights H/B - Pricing on request

**£12 single room supplement**

**Welcome pack for all riders who sign up for one of the above packages**

October 2018 - 5, 7 & 10 night packages:

5 nights H/B -   Pricing on request

7 nights H/B -   Pricing on request

10 nights H/B - Pricing on request

**£12 single room supplement**

**Welcome pack for all riders who sign up for one of the above packages**

Spring 2019 Camps for March and April packages also available soon, enquiries welcome? POA

Bike hire is from Rolando at Sport Bequi based in Arenal with full carbon road bikes available. Select your bike and duration you wish to rent it and forward via the comment box for pricing. 

1. Wilier GTR 

2. Ridley Fenix
3. Wilier Cento 10 Air
4. Wilier Twin Blade T.T.
5. Wilier E-Bike

Once you decide on your package, please fill in the comment box on the bottom of the main home page with your contact details and preferred dates so as to confirm availability. Once confirmed you can purchase your selected package through the PayPal button at the bottom of the home page...there's a translation button also available for those outside the UK.

**Any questions please use the contact form at the bottom of the page i will do my best to help?**

Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2017

Hi All,

Just thought it best to give you all a reminder of some helpful camp information:

• Passport.
• ID for when out on the bike (not essential as we are riding in groups).
• Personal insurance (if hiring, insurance is available at Sport Bequi upon collection of bike)
• Cycling kit checklist - Helmet (100e fine if caught without one), shoes, shorts, jerseys, under-vests, arm warmers, leg warmers, gillet (weather can change, especially in the mountains), socks, mitts, glasses, and all important sun block.

• Accommodation - Hotel Blancas Dunas, Arenal Contact: Jose Manuel (manager).
• Transfers - taxi directly outside Airport entrance...15mins to hotel max.
• Bike Hire - Sport Bequi, Arenal Contact: Rolando (owner) shop is set back on the left following the road for approx 1.5km when turning left leaving the reception entrance. payment is made upon collection of your hire bike...insurance for the duration of your stay is advisable and can be purchased from Rolando.
• Bike set-up - please don't forget your bike measurements if you have them, it will help with setting your hire bike.
• Bike upgrade - if you require an upgrade i will speak with Rolando upon my arrival there from the 10th April.
• Rides - daily rides departing at 9.30 am for long days, 10 am for short days from the promenade.
• Reception - because of the size of the group, please, if possible don't congregate around the reception as they don't like the bikes being propped up against the pillars and walls...just make your way to the promenade ready for departure.
• Lunch stops - 1hr 30mins, but if pushed for time then 1hr to allow us to get back to the hotel.
• Groups - 2 groups departing for same destination with 'B' group kindly led by Nick Cartmel. The speeds of the groups will vary on the route and weather, but 'A' will be approx 30-34 kmh with 'B' 27-32 kmh. Be honest with yourself when starting out as you can always go up to the faster group as the days progress.
• Routes - i will be posting routes to upload on here which will include the 3 Monasteries as some riders have not had the pleasure of this 'beast' of a day. 
• Time in the saddle - obviously this will vary depending on the route chosen, but anything from 4 - 8hrs.
• Training - there will be segments included within the rides for a bit of fun. You are not obliged to participate but there will be some nice prizes for having a go...so why not give them a try.
• Hydration - this is a warm weather camp and you will be out of your comfort zone for many days, so please make sure you hydrate well in the evening prior to the rides and during the day...so important.
• Nutrition - again it goes without saying, correct fuelling is paramount, but remember you will be in calorie deficit much of the time, so good food regularly will ensure good performance.

See you all soon...

N 

Updated rider list: 

Pocolococycling Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2017	Dates + number of nights	Sport Bequi Arenal
NAME	Hotel	Bike Hire
Nick (organiser and main group leader)	10th - 27th single x 16nts	No
Andy Hazell	"	No
Mark Bond	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	Yes (56)  17th - 25th
Rich Aspinall	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	Yes (60)  17th - 25th
Mark Doyle	19th - 26th  single x 7 nts	No
Joe Ames	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	No
Chris Porter	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	Yes (54)  18th - 25th
Chris Jones	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	No
Kelvin Davies	19th - 26th  single x 7 nts	Yes (56)  19th - 25th
Gino Paletta	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	Yes (56)  17th - 25th
Frazer Crewe	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	No
Dennis Callanan	17th - 25th  single x 8 nts	No
Mark Nicholls		Yes (55)  18th - 26th
Tracy Nicholls		Yes (48)  18th - 26th
John Macdonald		Yes (52)  18th - 25th
Michaela Macdonald		Yes (48)  18th - 25th
Mike Jarvis	17th - 23rd  single x 6 nts	No
Gavin Rushton	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	No
Peter Jones	17th - 26th  twin x 9 nts	Yes (56)  17th - 25th
Mike Carroll	16th - 24th  single x 8 nts	Yes (56)  16th - 23rd
Jonno Carroll	16th - 21st single x 5 nts	Yes (54)  16th - 20th
Frank Jnr	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	Yes (58)  17th - 25th
Patrick Gatenby	19th - 26th  single x 7 nts	Yes (XL) 19th - 25th
Gino Paletta	17th - 26th single  x 9 nts	Yes (56)  17th - 25th
Martyn Maund	Not required	Yes (58)  19th - 23rd
Simon Morris	15th - 22nd single x 7 nts	No
Keiron Fox	17th - 23rd  twin x 6 nts	Yes x Lge
Elaine Eatwell	17th - 23rd single x 7nts	yes (51)
Bryn Roberts	17th - 27th single x 10 nts	No
Dave Green	17th - 21st single x  4 nts	yes (56)  17th - 21st
James Bell	17th - 22nd single x  6 nts	Yes (XL) 17th - 22nd
Nick Cartmel (B Group leader)	17th - 24th single x 7 nts	Yes (L)   17th - 23rd
Karen Griffith	N/A	Yes (54)  18th - 23rd
Rich Griffith	N/A	Yes (62)  18th - 23rd
Ruth Larby	N/A	Yes (50)  18th - 23rd
Lesley Roberts	N/A	Yes (50)  18th - 23rd
Donna Gawith	N/A	Yes (54)  18th - 23rd
Carol Williams	N/A	Yes (52)  18th - 23rd
Sarah Goulbourne	N/A	Yes (48)  18th - 23rd
Graham Goulbourne	N/A	Yes (62)  18th - 23rd
IMPORTANT:The following 4 people will not be on the main camp
Luke Vallance	31st march - 7th April x 7 nts	Yes (58) 31st March - 6th April
1 room for Luke and Kim
Kim Norman	31st march - 3rd April x 3 nts	Yes (56) 31st March - 3rd April
Cheri Mills	31st march - 9th April x 8 nts	Yes (56) 31st March - 8th April
1 room for Cheri and Neil
Neil Mortishead	"	Yes (56) 31st March - 8th April

Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2017

Pocolococycling Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2017 Dates + number of nights   Sport Bequi Arenal NAME Hotel Bike Hire Nick (organisor and main group leader) 10th - 27th single x 16nts Yes (56)  10th - 26th 1 room for Nick and Andy Andy Hazell (2nd group leader) " No Mark Bond                            17th - 26th  single x 9 nts   Yes (56)  17th - 25th Rich Aspinall                        17th - 26th  single x 9 nts   Yes (60)  17th - 25th Mark Doyle                          19th - 26th  single x 7 nts No Joe Ames                             17th - 26th  single x 9 nts  Yes (52)  17th - 25th Chris Porter                         17th - 26th  single x 9 nts  Yes (54)  18th - 25th Chris Jones                         17th - 26th  single x 9 nts No Kelvin Davies 19th - 26th  single x 7 nts Yes (56)  19th - 25th Frazer Crewe                       17th - 26th  single x 9 nts No Dennis Callanan                  17th - 25th  single x 8 nts No Mark Nicholls 24th - 26th Twin x 3 nts Yes (55)  18th - 26th 1 room for Mark and Tracy Tracy Nicholls " Yes (48)  18th - 26th John Macdonald 24th - 25th Twin x 2 nts Yes (52)  18th - 25th 1 room for John nd Michaela Michaela Macdonald " Yes (48)  18th - 25th Mike Jarvis                          17th - 23rd  single x 6 nts No Gavin Rushton                     17th - 26th  single x 9 nts No Peter Jones 17th - 26th  twin x 9 nts  Yes (56)  17th - 25th Mike Carroll 16th - 24th  single x 8 nts Yes (56)  16th - 23rd Jonno Carroll 16th - 21st single x 5 nts Yes (54)  16th - 20th Frank Jnr                          17th - 26th  single x 9 nts  Yes (58)  17th - 25th Patrick Gatenby                  19th - 26th  single x 7 nts  Yes (XL) 19th - 25th Gino Paletta 17th - 26th single  x 9 nts Yes (56)  17th - 25th Martyn Maund Not required Yes (58)  19th - 23rd Simon Morris 15th - 22nd single x 7 nts No Keiron Fox 17th - 23rd  twin x 6 nts Yes x Lge  Elaine Eatwell 17th - 23rd single x 7nts? yes (51)  Bryn Roberts 17th - 27th single x 10 nts tbc Dave Green  17th - 21st single x  4 nts yes (56)  17th - 21st Karen Griffith N/A Yes (54)  18th - 23rd Rich Griffith N/A Yes (62)  18th - 23rd Ruth Larby  N/A Yes (50)  18th - 23rd Lesley Roberts N/A Yes (50)  18th - 23rd Donna Gawith N/A Yes (54)  18th - 23rd Carol Williams N/A Yes (52)  18th - 23rd Sarah Goulbourne N/A Yes (48)  18th - 23rd Graham Goulbourne N/A Yes (62)  18th - 23rd IMPORTANT:The following 4 people will not be on the main camp Luke Vallance 31st march - 7th April x 7 nts Yes (58) 31st march - 6th April 1 room for Luke and Kim Kim Norman 31st march - 3rd April x 3 nts Yes (56) 31st March - 3rd April Cheri Mills 31st march - 9th April x 8 nts Yes (56) 31st March - 8th April 1 room for Cheri and Neil Neil Mortishead " Yes (56) 31st March - 8th April

Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2017

Pocolococycling Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2017 Dates + number of nights   Sport Bequi Arenal NAME Hotel Bike Hire Nick (organisor) 10th - 27th single x 16nts Yes (56)  10th - 26th Andy Hazell 10th - 27th single x 16nts No Mark Bond                            17th - 26th  single x 9 nts   Yes (56)  17th - 25th Rich Aspinall                        17th - 26th  single x 9 nts   Yes (60)  17th - 25th Mark Doyle                          19th - 26th  single x 7 nts No Joe Ames                             17th - 26th  single x 9 nts  Yes (52)  17th - 25th Chris Porter                         17th - 26th  single x 9 nts  Yes (54)  18th - 25th Chris Jones                         17th - 26th  single x 9 nts Yes (52)  17th - 25th Kelvin Davies 19th - 26th  single x 7 nts Yes (56)  19th - 25th Frazer Crewe                       17th - 26th  single x 9 nts No Dennis Callanan                  17th - 25th  single x 8 nts No Mark Nicholls 24th - 26th Twin x 3 nts Yes (55)  18th - 26th Tracy Nicholls 24th - 26th Twin x 3 nts Yes (48)  18th - 26th John Macdonald 24th - 25th Twin x 2 nts Yes (52)  18th - 25th Michaela Macdonald 24th - 25th Twin x 2 nts Yes (48)  18th - 25th Mike Jarvis                          17th - 23rd  single x 6 nts No Gavin Rushton                     17th - 26th  single x 9 nts No Peter Jones 17th - 26th  twin x 9 nts s/o Yes (56)  17th - 25th Mike Carroll 16th - 24th  single x 8 nts Yes (56)  16th - 23rd Jonno Carroll 16th - 21st single x 5 nts Yes (54)  16th - 20th Frank Jnr                          17th - 26th  single x 9 nts  Yes (58)  17th - 25th Patrick Gatenby                  19th - 26th  single x 7 nts  Yes         19th - 25th Gino Paletta 17th - 26th single  x 9 nts Yes (56)  17th - 25th Martyn Maund Not required Yes (58)  TBC Simon Morris 14th - 21st single x 7 nts No Karen Griffith N/A Yes (54)  18th - 23rd Rich Griffith N/A Yes (62)  18th - 23rd Ruth Larby  N/A Yes (50)  18th - 23rd Lesley Roberts N/A Yes (50)  18th - 23rd Donna Gawith N/A Yes (54)  18th - 23rd Carol Williams N/A Yes (52)  18th - 23rd Sarah Goulbourne N/A TBC Graham Goulbourne N/A TBC Key: s/o = single occupancy

Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2107

Pocolococycling Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2017	Dates + number of nights	Bike Hire Sport Bequi Arenal
NAME
Nick (organisor)	TBC	Yes (56)
Andy Hazell	TBC	Yes (54)
Mark Bond	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	Yes
Rich Aspinall	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	Yes (58)
Mark Doyle	19th - 26th  single x 7 nts	No
Joe Ames	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	Yes
Chris Porter	17th - 26th  single x 8 nts	Yes
Chris Jones	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts
Kelvin Davies	19th - 26th  single x 7 nts	yes (56)
Frazer Crewe	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	No
Dennis Callanan	17th - 25th  single x 8 nts	No
Mark Nicholls	17th - 27th Twin x 10 nts	Yes (55)
Tracy Nicholls	17th - 27th Twin x 10 nts	Yes (49)
Mike Jarvis	17th - 23rd  single x 6 nts	No
Gavin Rushton	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	No
John Macdonald	TBC
Michella Macdonald	TBC
Mike Carroll	16th - 24th  single x 8 nts	Yes (56)
Jonno Carroll	16th - 21st single x 5 nts	Yes (56)
Frank Jnr	17th - 26th  single x 9 nts	Yes (58)
Patrick Gatenby	19th - 26th  single x 7 nts	Yes
Gino Paletta	17th - 25th single  x 8 nts	Yes

Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2017

Poco Loco Cycling would like to welcome all returning and new riders to the 6th edition of the Mallorca Classic Training Camp.

Please find the the following riders confirmed to-date:

Nick

Andy Hazell

Mark Bond                           18th - 26th  single 8 nts  + Bike

Rich Aspinall                       17th - 26th  single 9 nts  + Bike

Mark Doyle                          19th - 26th  single 7 nts

Joe Ames                             17th - 26th  single 9 nts + Bike

Chris Porter                         17th - 26th  single 8 nts + Bike

Chris Jones                         17th - 26th  single 9 nts

Kelvin Davies

Frazer Crewe                       17th - 26th  single 9 nts 

Dennis Callanan                  17th - 25th  single 8 nts

Mark Nicholls

Tracy Nicholls

Mike Jarvis                          17th - 23rd  single 6 nts

Gavin Rushton                    17th - 26th  single  9 nts

John Macdonald

Michella Macdonald

Mike Carroll

Frank Jnr                            17th - 26th  single 9 nts + Bike
Patrick Gatenby                  19th - 26th  single 7 nts + Bike

Important: As soon as you can please can you let me know the exact dates, number of nights and type of room you require and whether you want to pre-block it?



5 Nights package:

Single H/B = £275 pp**

Twin H/B = £230 pp**

7 Nights package:

Single H/B = £385 pp**

Twin H/B = £320 pp**

10 Nights package:

Single H/B = £550 pp**

Twin H/B = £450pp**

** includes half-board:

> breakfast and eveining meal


> bike washing and storage facilities


> local tourist tax

Bike hire is once again available from Rolando at Sport Bequi:

Wilier GTR Carbon (XS, S, Med, Lge, XL)

5 days = £90
7 days = £110
9 days = £125
10 days = £135

£100 deposit to be paid by December 1st. 

To request a room to be blocked a prepayment of 30% will be made (non-refundable)

**complete the contact form or send an email and I will forward payment details**

Look forward to seeing you all next year. N

Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2016

THANKYOU

I would like to say a big thank you to all the following people who supported the Pocolococycling camp 2016, you all made it a very special event for me and rode so impressively everyday!

Nick Cartmel 

Dave Spencer

Andy Hazel

Mark Bond

Gino Paletta

Fraser Crewe

Andy Bell

James Bell

Russell Allmund 

Marie Jones

Andy Hughes

Sarah Ryder

Mark Doyle

Gavin Rushton

Frank Whitehead Jnr

Robert Owen

Amanda Bailey

Baz Dimelow
Joe Ames
Dai Harper
Steven Lewis
Simon Wynn
Denis Callanan
Patrick Gatenby
Martyn Maund
Chris Jones
Chris Porter
Tony Greenwood
Jonathon Carroll
Michael Carroll
Jason Kelsall
Michaela McDonald

John McDonald

Special thanks to Jose and all the staff at the Hotel Dunas Blanas for all their help and support and to Rolando at Sport Bequi for supplying the bikes.

All the best for the 2016 season whatever you have planned with your cycling!

N