SA COLOBRA, CYCLING'S PERFECT CLIMB?
Close your eyes and try to imagine the perfect cycling climb.
What would it look like, and what would it contain?
It would be not too long but not too short; not too steep but not too shallow.
It would have a nice steady gradient, but with a couple of ramps to keep you on your toes. Naturally, the scenery should be spectacular. Ideally, it would feature a cafe somewhere, serving good coffee. The weather should be warm and pleasant, the road surface smooth and predictable.
Of course, it would have to have hairpins. Lots of hairpins. Maybe even a hairpin that loops round on itself as the road descends and goes under an bridge.
Think that’s being silly? No. What you’ve just imagined actually exists. It’s on the island of Majorca, and it’s called Sa Calobra. - cycling weekly
WHY ARE WE DOING IT?
The inspiration behind it all is Freddie Farmer who was born at 28 weeks with cerebral palsy, weighing just 2lb 12oz.
The Freddie Farmer Foundation was formed in 2011 to raise the funds needed to set up a specialised physiotherapy centre in south-east London for children and young people with cerebral palsy and serious mobility problems.
We aim to raise money, awareness and hope for children like Freddie.
FANCY THE CHALLENGE?
If you want to come along we will be in Mallorca from May 28 to June 4 2016 (May Bank Holiday & half term. We are going to be riding some of the biggest hills/mountains in Mallorca as well as some easier rides to get the legs working and make it more open to those that dont fancy the hills. We are all mixed cycling abilities and newcomers are especially welcome, anyone who has the desire to make a difference and is willing to put in some training to get fit for the hills. We ask that you can raise £250 for the charity and all expenses for the trip you pay for yourself we are esimating your cost for the trip to be about £500 each inc food and drink and flights. Bike hire an extra £100 fuuil carbon for a week. Planning is all done by myself, Dean and Joe with the backup being sponsored by Phil @spmprint.com we are not profesionals just friends who are tring to help, but we do our best so that everyone has a good safe experience and the charity benefits 100% from our efforts.
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