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

Alzheimer's Charity Cycling Challenge January 2017

Cleopatra's a welcome sight in the stunning dusk backdrop

January 28th 4.30 pm the welcome finish at Cleopatra's

I think i developed a love-hate relationship in the 6 weeks leading up to this challenge i set myself, mainly due to problems alongside the organising i endured!
It was case of loving the idea of helping raise awareness of an illness that affects so many people, directly through family or indirectly through friends or someone they know. The hate was the frustration of trying to put the all the pieces together in a giant puzzle...you know what you have to do but there is always a piece missing...luckily the weeks of organising came together, albeit right at the last minute!
The day of the challenge was Saturday 28th 8:30 am, praying for a decent day i awoke to find the complete opposite, wet, cold and windy...but what could i do, all the support was in place, so it was a case of sucking it up and get on with it!
The Bike Marshals arrived as promised, resplendent in all the necessary gear to make the ride look professional, but above all safe, especially as the visibility was not the best. Awi and Andy were following in the support vehicle carrying my spare bike, wheels and nutritional needs for 150 miles!
Also with them was Martin, he was going to film the whole day and hopefully edit the challenge into a short documentary.
The ride itself was a matter of focusing on the job in-hand as this was going test me in every way, physically and mentally, trying to complete 240 kms / 150 miles in the middle of winter over some very tough terrain in North Wales. I set myself a target of an average of 32 kph / 20 mph for the whole ride, which was kind of fast for this time of year, taking-in the tough course and the weather being against me...i was asking a lot!
An hour into the ride and some of the harder hills already behind me i was up on schedule holding a good average of 32 kph tempo into the wind and not putting too many stresses on my muscles so early into the ride. By the time we hit Corwen i was settled, well warmed-up  and maintaining the target average. Further on we reached Betws-y-Coed the rain was torrential and cold, i couldn't feel my hands or feet and had to make an abrupt stop to change my gloves, which turned out very tricky, as it was so difficult to get the dry ones over my frozen hands! As you can imagine mind games started as i set off for Capel Curig, i knew what was ahead and it was going to test my determination to the limit.
By the turn at Bangor I realised i was still up on schedule and had the advantage of a favorable wind to help, at least back to Corwen. The climbs out of Bangor were tough, not so steep, but with over 75 hard miles already in my legs they were telling! Once over the top it was a fast run all the way to Betws-y-Coed, the rain was relentless but it didn't dampen my determination and as i approached Corwen i knew i could make to the finish and hopefully in daylight.
Here we picked up my second support car, Angelo and Deb's Derosa, who have been supporting me in the difficult weeks preceding this ride. Now i was full of strength, my speed was high and i just seemed energised despite what the elements threw at me for the last 6 hours...i suppose in a weird way i was glad because it certainly lived up to it's name...challenge!
Nearing the finish, emotions got the better of me, i knew i had made it, but it let me shed a tear for my dad, who i knew would be so proud of me completing such a tough ride in such conditions!
The Bike Marshals who didn't put a foot wrong, for whom I'm so grateful for keeping me safe, sped ahead with the support cars, leaving me to enter the finish where a great reception awaited. The falling light and the dusk backdrop just made it all the better, as the headlights from the bikes surrounded me up just as we entered Holt...fantastic and emotional!
Family, friends and supporters stayed for a celebratory coffee/beer and photo at Cleopatra's Bistro, a perfect opportunity for me say thank you to everyone involved who helped to make the challenge a success in support of the Alzheimer's Society!

The 'amazing' Bike Marshals

Exhausted but happy

Stats:

Dist:           240 kms (150 miles)
Time:         7 hrs 56 mins
Spd:           30.3 kph (19 mph)
Elevation:  2008m (6,526 feet)
Weather:    what can i say...s**t...rain, sleet and cold wind

Thank you to the following:

• The Bike Marshals - outriders and route safety

• Awi & Andy Hazell - Support car (1)

• Angelo & Deb's Derosa - support car (2)

• Martin Bilsborough - filming and photography

• Cleopatra's Bistro - finish area and refreshments

• Solestar - providing the time prediction prize

• Martyn Maund - sponsorship

• Dave Parry - The Bike Factory stall

• Keith Jones - TLI finish area banners

***Most importanily i would like to thank with all my heart those who kindly donated to this worthy cause, over £1300...THANK YOU!***

Family and friends enjoying a meal at Cleopatra's

See you next time...

Nick

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

Alzheimer's Charity Ride

Hi,

After a poignant post message by my brother on Facebook I have decided to do my next challenge here in Wales raising awareness of the ever increasing numbers of people diagnosed with Alzhemier's which affected my family when my dad passed away, not knowing where he was or who we were...terrible thing to see...so emotional!

Please follow this link and help me raisee money for this all important charity>>

JUST GIVING

The challenge is a 150 miles ride from Rossett to Bangor returning to the finish at Holt. I will be supported by 2 'bike marshalls' who regular support major sporting events around the country keeping the roads safe for competitors. Also, along for sup port will be a support car carrying all the necessary equipment and nutrition to complete this tough challenge.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/14108992

The date for this challenge is TBC?

***There will also be a competition for all those who donate £5 or more. All you need to do is guess how long the ride will take me to the very second. The closest 3 people will each earn prizes...more on this to follow>>

Thank you in advanced for your kindness and support!

Nick

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