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A week-long group cycling holiday in Mallorca in January focused on tempo base miles is perfect for building early-season endurance in a mild, scenic setting.

Here’s what to expect on a January tempo base miles cycling holiday in Mallorca:

Daily Rides Focused on Endurance

• Structured Rides: Each day includes a planned route designed for consistent effort at tempo pace.
• Expect rides that are steady, with enough intensity to build aerobic endurance but moderate enough to avoid burnout over the week.
• Ride Duration: Distances vary but will be an average of 100 kilometres, depending on the day’s route and rider ability. Most days will include 3-5 hours on the bike, with manageable elevation to practice endurance and steady-state pacing.
• Terrain Variety: Mallorca’s varied terrain offers rolling coastal routes, flat rural roads, and optional climbs. Routes are selected to  focus on sustained, manageable efforts, so riders can maintain tempo without straying into high-intensity work.

 Itinerary and Daily Structure

• Morning Start: Each day kicks off with a relaxed breakfast in the hotel in Palma, followed by a warm-up spin as a group, allowing riders to ease into the day.
• Group Structure: Rides are led by experienced guides who keep the group together at a steady pace so everyone can maintain a comfortable pace without feeling pressured.
• Steady Tempo Pace: The focus is on maintaining a steady, manageable tempo pace throughout the ride. Ride leaders set a rhythm that encourages aerobic endurance, where conversation is possible, but riders feel a solid, controlled effort.