Facing Sa Calobra, Mallorca most infamous climb: did I improve my time?

[@mikeh6286]

You're a friendly bunch. Your videos are reaching new heights quality wise. It's hard to resist watching when you drop a new one.

[@fede1275]

Thank you so much!!

[@tongotongo3143]

It’s easy and even useful to friendly with random strangers.

[@rheadonabike]

Fed I just love how you don’t take yourself too serious in your videos . Always puts a smile on my face , watching your videos 😂👌

[@fede1275]

That's great 😀

[@govermentsoundsystemrootik8887]

Fred., i always say that you are a exceptional breath of fresh air consistency doing what you do without any waivering whatsoever in your biking experience & endeavours to bring us mare mortals the knowledge that you have in abundance..,your one of a kind Fred so don't never ever let anyone tell you otherwise as in you we have the here too & now our most esteemed biking enthusiast that's second to none & Fred we love you for all that you do...,keep it up brother because as always Fred i salute you Sir in what you bring to our cycling forum..,v❤️🙏🏾👊🏾👍🏾

[@fede1275]

I really appreciate your support, thank you so much. Too generous 😀

[@tongotongo3143]

Yes I agree, he is the best I have seen in this world, I would even say he is a second best thing after sliced bread.

[@govermentsoundsystemrootik8887]

@@fede1275 most definitely not even ever enough consideration that we mare mortals owe you a massive BIG gratitude in your absolutely amazing & beautiful on the fly no board sheet or pre set script that you gear us to., Fred in you brother you are undoubtedly our most essential Mr go to Cycling Tip Top Fellow that we have on our/your platform well this forum anyway but Fred what im trying to say to you brother always be you & don't you dare fall into the product placement crap as i see a whole new world is about to open up for you so.....,I've followed your stint from the get go & one day brother trust me when i say we will meet up one day if possible from your busy schedule as i too most weekends from Saturday morning 9am'ish that im up in Richmond Park doing a good few laps from Spa Gardens in Bermondsey SE1 3AU..,Fred.,never ever change brother as no dought your horizons are on the up & up & god willing we are all here to aid you in your continued support & assistance so Fred check the chat., All Hail Sir Fred of our esteemed cycling network to the full 100%..., ❤️👊🏾👍🏾

[@alan_cycles]

@@tongotongo3143 come on …. This channel is the best thing since sliced bread 🫶

[@aldeano2640]

I discovered your channel through videos of Palma de Mallorca, a place that I love, I fell in love with the island after competing there in several tours of Mallorca. Like Federico, I remain faithful to my Specialized SL5 in the S Works version, both with rim brakes. I love the relaxed videos on various topics.

[@fede1275]

That's great, thank you!

[@allycfb]

Love the content Federico and the banter is brilliant..... the Italian hand gesture was hilarious 🤌🏻😂

[@anttibusk4401]

Great video, good vibes! Thanks a lot, Fede! 🤌🏻 Man, this video makes me miss Mallorca so much! Riding those Cami’s, climbing Sa Calobra, taking a break among dozens of other cyclists at Repsol, descending Sa Batalla… wish I could do that all again some day!

[@scottberney8375]

I see what you did with the sheep Fede - "maaap" 🐑 Very clever. 👌

[@fede1275]

😬😄

[@ljubogrujic564]

Thank you Federico. Great Video.

[@Joe_BAXTER16]

Great video in a very friendly ambiance. Thanks fir that feel good moment ... and the Italian gesture 🤌

[@bb-r5710]

Catching up on your videos. As always another great video. Love how everyone is having a good time. ❤🧡

[@fede1275]

There was such a great atmosphere!

[@Helcc]

Brilliant fed well done fab time indeed, weathers not the best for me yet hopefully end of the week

[@fede1275]

I hope the weather improves, such a pity!

[@paulmcquillan8308]

Brilliant video Fred roll on September when I'll be back in my happy place 😊⛱️🚴🚴

[@cass987]

Great video Federico. We did the same route on the same day I think. Not in your league timewise climbing Sa Calobra in just over a hour but my first time climbing anything outside over 200m was an experience! What a place!

[@fede1275]

It gives a great sense of achievement

[@Bob-ue5hy]

Lovely video

[@treyquattro]

fabulous day's cycling. Congratulations on beating your previous time.

[@fede1275]

😅😅

[@Panos_Sfa_Gr]

Great video - great bunch of friends..!

[@fede1275]

Absolutely!

[@tongotongo3143]

I don’t think they are friends. They are just random strangers on a prepaid tourism destination.

[@Panos_Sfa_Gr]

@@tongotongo3143 I suppose you don't follow any videos of this channel

[@marcocasamassima389]

These guys are lucky to have an Italian onboard! ;) Enjoy!

[@alexandragaude9019]

This video is super fun, love it! Great Sa Calobra chat too :)

[@fede1275]

Thank you Alex! 🤗

[@n22pdf]

Excellent vid Fredrico lovely photos and scenery.. well done on the climb dude 😊 🚴🏻😃 Pete

[@fede1275]

👍😀

[@nik29th]

Keep under 140bpm on a climb, what a strong man 😮 Like your videos, always good quality picture, sharp and contrast 👌 Great results on Sa Calobra 🔥

[@fede1275]

Thank you! I believe that's estimated, don't have a power meter or heart monitor

[@ashleycorgat2875]

This is excellent and brilliant video. Been a fan since day one and your videos are top quality

[@fede1275]

Glad you like them!

[@Diogene_Ventuno]

Che bellissimi luoghi,tanta invidia! Complimenti!!!

[@fede1275]

Cycling paradise

[@sahusaswat89]

Love it Fred !

[@fede1275]

Thank you!!

[@mb10kx]

Great video. Can't imagine riding a climb like this. The biggest climb near me is a bridge with like 10 meters elevation gain. There is only a lot of headwind here..

[@fede1275]

On that one there is also a lot of mental strength needed

[@davidgeorge9233]

Great video Federico and a super time up SC!

[@fede1275]

Thanks a lot!

[@tomrachellesfirstdance7843]

Brilliant Fred great time, enjoyed the video as always looks like a great group to be around. Although I am going to be way more conscious of your Italian hand movements now 😂

[@fede1275]

I can't control it 😂😂

[@Mondy85]

Great video again F 🤘🏼

[@zurachristoph7003]

Today we are at the 312; we rode the 225 km Route, Hope i See you on the roads These days. Greetings from Germany/Mallorca

[@fede1275]

I'm back now, enjoy Mallorca!

[@simonwarmer8777]

Looking sharp Federico 👌

[@fede1275]

Thanks to the photographer 😂

[@marceloaranguizpasche7826]

Very cool video!!

[@stevedouglas3975]

I did Sa Batalla and Sa Colabra last year on a ride, a tough day out for sure. Iconic as Sa Colabra is, for me Sa Batalla is a more enjoyable climb I thought. Certainly nowhere near as tough Sa Colabra. What I found was to just get to Sa Colabra needs some climbing (unless take easy option of transport there). Anyway, for me it was a big achievement to ride it without stopping! My time was only 30 mins outside KOM(!). What I found was descending it which you have to do to climb it, was seemingly never ending and I couldn't wait to get to bottom as going down all time just showed what was to come on climb. Slightly daunting I thought.

[@fede1275]

Yes, the first time I descended Sa Calobra it also felt never ending and I did not enjoy the ride up as I was still nervous. This time I enjoyed it a lot more, did Sa Batalla more relaxed and was careful on the twisty descend. The climb felt easier this time.

[@cyclingunboxed]

Smashed it up there mate! Mega gains from last year. Now we know who’s pulling round cobhamring nordschilfe 😉

[@fede1275]

It was great to improve from last year, yes. We should hit the Ring again, not sure about the pulling though 😂

[@CycoWarriorx]

Enjoyed this… 🍻

[@MERIDARoad]

Great video I am subscribing thank you.

[@fede1275]

Appreciate, thank you

[@gabrielfernandeztattoos]

You teasing them and not tired and some of them are just trying to get to keep them self in one piece 🤣🤣🤣

[@alan_cycles]

Great video Federico 🤌 I enjoyed Sa Calobra 3 weeks ago but am back to reality now in Ireland 💦. And wow the Repsol looks sooo busy! Nice kit btw…whats the model of Siroko jersey?

[@fede1275]

Thank you!! It is raining also here in London... That one is an SRX Pro Dome, great lightweight long sleeve jersey.

[@Gledii]

Ciao Frederico! did u descend from the same side of the ascent or kept going and descent from the other side? cheers

[@fede1275]

@@Gledii we did the classic approach from sa batalla, then down sa calobra an up again. Then down sa batalla, great route

[@Gledii]

@@fede1275 Perfect. im studing the route and planing my own in Komoot starting from Alcudia. BTW, you mentioned you guys had lunch in Sa calobra? would you mind poining me the exact location/restaurant? Grazie!!

[@fede1275]

@@Gledii sure, we went a couple of times to Restaurante Sa Tafona de Caimari, near Selva

[@Gledii]

Perfect. Thank u

[@jamessalter5330]

What is your wheelset, tyres?

[@fede1275]

The wheels are Winspace Lún Hyper R45 with GP5000 25mm tyres, RideNow TPU tubes

[@jamessalter5330]

@@fede1275 Interesting, just checked out their website. Heard about them on the Nero podcast. Am angling for carbon wheelset for 2013 Supersix but not sure about the break clearance. Great video btw.

[@fede1275]

@@jamessalter5330 I believe that will work on modern brake calipers, mine are no problem with 105

[@jamessalter5330]

@@fede1275 Great, thanks.

[@jamessalter5330]

By the way, you have been mentioned twice in the last few Nero podcasts (as I'm sure you already know)

[@grahambowes756]

👏💪

[@grahambowes756]

Awesome efforts all. On ROUVY with a 32 cassette that takes me 55mins. But at 67, that’s probably OK 😅

[@fede1275]

@@grahambowes756 very well done indeed!!

[@gc641]

Wholly crap vam at over a 1000…that’s fantastic

[@1000750]

What a day!!! That would be tough a down then up the down is my motivation while going up 😂 Be safe aloha 🤙

[@fede1275]

👍👍

[@ozgurinsan]

Just don’t understand whats the fuss about Mallorca , so generic place and overcrowded.

[@fede1275]

For me that I can fit a cycling trip once a year Mallorca seems a great destination. Other suggestions?

[@stevedouglas3975]

It does get busy but you can find quiet routes/climbs. Likes of Sa Colabra will be really busy. I rode it last year end of Oct and it was pretty quiet but if you go during April or Sept it will be rammed with cyclists, tourists, buses etc. I was over on Mallorca a couple weeks ago and was staying in the south so did 5 days riding from there. Some lovely climbs etc but away from busy areas so was great. As for Mallorca, the beauty is a short flight from UK and perfect weather(usually) for cycling on some great roads with awesome scenery. However, everyone is different so what some like others won't. Like most things in life.

[@ozgurinsan]

@@fede1275 Anywhere that is not full of tourists.

[@dominicbritt]

Too many cycle groups...this won't last.