Planning a two week trip to Majorca/Mallorca in June. Have never been. Two locations we’re staying in are Pollença and Canyamel.
Trip will be mostly hanging with the misses but would love to sneak out for some rides while I’m there.
Travelling from west coast of U.S. Guessing will probably have to rent a bike and car close to Palma airport before the 60 min drive to Canyamel.
Thanks in advance!
There’s quite a few Bike Hire places in Port Pollensa. My mate used to work in this place https://www.procyclehire.com/
I visited Mallorca last May and had a great time. Tons of lodging options - vacation rentals etc. but we stayed in Port de Pollenca at La Goleta Hotel de Mar which was very nice - great breakfast (included both ‘continental’ and ordered), 24h access to an espresso machine and both still and sparkling water. Complementary bike storage/tools/wash in the building. Very convenient to the waterfront and restaurants. Obviously great access to the classic Cap de Formentor peninsula ride (my profile pic is from one of the ever-preset roadside photogs on that route), as well as up the Col de Femenia route to Sa Calobra.
For a bike rental, I used Mallorca Bike Hire, just a couple blocks away and got a Cannondale Supersix Evo with 12s Ultegra Di2 and carbon wheels for a very reasonable price.
Awesome. Thanks so much.
We always stay in/near Port Pollenca and take our own bikes. Cheaper to rent a bag and have your own bike out there than rent when going for more than 3-4 days.
Almost seems like a wash when travelling from L.A. Add in the six total change flights and three hotel changes, between the baggage fees, bag rental , and lugging around I figure it’s best to rent one.
Has anyone done one of the guided group trips? Any recommendations?
I used https://www.mallorcacyclingtours.com/
Lol, I’m on their web site, thats me in the yellow DCC top with Saltires on the sleeves.
If you don’t have iron butt, then you might prefer to have option on using own saddle. So take own saddle with you.
Good idea. Thanks.
There’s a value to having your own bike too. How much is the question. I’ve done more trips away where I borrowed or rented, and it’s easier to work out transportation, but when I did Mallorca, I brought my own and it made the riding that much more special.
I just vane back to Denmark from Mallorca Yesterday. Stayed in port de pollenca. Lots of rent options and not to far away from some popular climbs like sa calobra and puig major. I rented a bike, but would bring my own the next time. If doing +3 hour rides, it id pretty tough to ride on a bike that is not your own!
Thanks for the tips. Splitting the trip between two sides of the island but staying in Pollenca for six days. I’m not sure I can fit luggage for two and a bike in a compact hatchback so assuming I should rent a mid size car?
Bike is for riding. Let you spouse drive that hatchback from A to B.
Take a look at https://www.mallorcacycleshuttle.co.uk and I’d also recommend taking their Rescue & Recovery service.
If you have a mechanical, taxis in general will not pick you and a bike up, and even though the island roads are full of cyclist outside of major towns you’ll not find bike shops.
just curious for those that rented a bike..
what did you bring with you?
I’m thinking shoes / pedals / your bike clothing is obvious and easy.
what about lights? tools?
helmet (that is gonna move me from a backpack to a piece of luggage (not a huge deal but would rather not I guess if I can rent one)?
do you have to bring water bottles?
Shoes and pedals are the main things. At the places I’ve hired you’ll be given a saddlebag with co2 and tubes. I think I also took my bottles and a mini pump when I went to Mallorca. I think you can rent a helmet but I took my own, rather than one thats had someone elses sweaty head in it. I’ve been able to hire one when I went to Australia and decided to cycle.
I used this place:
From Pollenca, get the bus/shuttle to Andratx and ride back along the coast road. The road is newly surfaced and absolutely epic. The best day on a (road) bike I’ve ever had. 125km with 2500m elevation and various options to extend this by turning off the main route at certain points.
Don’t forget your head unit - some places will rent them out to you, but if you take your own make sure they can provide the right mount, or take that with you as well. Water bottles easy to buy from the rental shops if you don’t want to pack them.
I’ve also used Pro Cycle Hire in Puerto Pollenca a few times, I’d recommend them.
I don’t like renting other people’s sweaty helmets personally. If it’s for more than a couple of days hire I take my saddle. Rented a bike July and they were happy to supply Shimano SPD-SL pedals, so it may not be needed to take your own. Up to you if you want to take your favourite bidons or buy the rental company’s own brand ones for €5 each. Greta would prefer you to take your own 
Top tip: Ruta Verde in Caimari is a great cyclists’ coffee/beer/lunch spot.