When I moved to Germany in 1998 I discovered that a lot of cyclists were taking package trips to Mallorca so I decided to try it. I went for a week in 1999 and hated it so much I went for two weeks in 2000. Here in Canada it was -8C when I got up this morning so I hate Mallorca even more now, if that is possible. A sixth reason to hate the place is that the progressive administration of the island makes a big effort to attract cyclists with excellent infrastructure and even has (since my visits) dedicated "bike highways." No thanks--give me the cold, the potholes, and the hostile and/or distracted drivers here! I do appreciate the excellent video showing just how much suffering you both endured for us!
@_WanderIust2 жыл бұрын
???
@_WanderIust2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh now i get it 😂👍🏻 good one! I also love mallorca
@bengt_axle2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You guys really saved me a ton of money and hassle!My favourite thing to do is to set up my turbo trainer in my garage doing structured workouts for 3 hours, staring at my power, so as to stay right on the workout, not even a watt over. And there are so many different flavour gels I can go through ( but i stick to espresso simulated flavour). After that I love to gulp down a huge soy protein shake and 10 bananas. Followed by the Durian rider white rice and sugar special for dinner. Then I’ll take a nap in my man cave and watch KZfaq, upload to training peaks, then Strava and finally order more kit online. And you guys? Got lost for 6 hours and only did 140 km? I’ll bet your average power is well below 3.6 /kg, with all those stops for snacks and pictures. Not wasting money on this trip, I’m gonna shave more off my bike with brand new carbon bottle cage and an oversized pulley for my Di2 DA 12 speed.
@alexanderasdf2742 Жыл бұрын
Well done.
@pluckerpick10 ай бұрын
Hilarious 😅😅😅
@marceloaraujo73862 жыл бұрын
More Krysten please. She is the best and I will definitely check out Portage.
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
She is the best and fingers crossed for plenty more with her in a couple of months!
@gleningram52472 жыл бұрын
Good work Tristan. I have a friend that lives there and she has been trying to get me to go riding there for a few years. So I definitely won't be going now 😎
@MarkCRyan2 жыл бұрын
Best troll job ever. I'd absolutely hate it there when I can stay in the flat prairies in Canada where it's -8 (-16 with windchill on April 11).
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Definitely don’t consider a holiday in Mallorca if you’ve got those sorts of conditions on your doorstep!
@alainpfammatter82242 жыл бұрын
Mallorca cyclings paradise. My favorite place in the world 😍🤩👌
@CycoWarriorx2 жыл бұрын
"...That's some disgusting scenery..." Oh man, I totally agree... that was so bad I gotta see that for myself!! 😄
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Haha it was shit. I mean..go..but don’t expect to be impressed or enjoy it, y’know what I mean?
@CycoWarriorx2 жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo 😂😂
@marlonstanard2 жыл бұрын
bro mallorca is beautifal
@HopHeadScott2 жыл бұрын
Crossed off my bucket list. Thanks for the heads up.
@SchaeferPhilipp2 жыл бұрын
Ugh yeah what’s with all the switchbacks anyways never could stand them just give me a good straight road up the hill will ya
@exploreformore37842 жыл бұрын
Australian here... I was based in Mallorca on and off for 4 years. Biggest regret is that I didn't hire a proper road bike and cycle the road down to Sa Colobra and back from Palma. One day I'll have a shot at the Mallorca312.
@johnjong1584 Жыл бұрын
Me being a masochist torture myself twice a year with a week cycling on Mallorca, so I exactly know what you mean. So when that lovely Dutch autumn strikes again, I again will be riding my bike on Mallorca in that horrible sunshine.
@ellyattstevens2 жыл бұрын
The most genius clickbait I think I have ever witnessed and not even in a bad way. Best title I have ever seen
@lcooperdesign2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Definitely an island to not want to not cycle. It's almost as avoidable as Girona.
@ThePierMasterАй бұрын
Thank you for this fantastic video showcasing the beauty of Mallorca! 😊 If anyone wants to explore the island by bike, feel free to rent some amazing road bikes from Can Velo Mallorca. 🚴♂ We’d be thrilled to help make your visit even more memorable. 🌟
@v0yyy2 жыл бұрын
hey Tristan! A very convenient way to get to Mallorca from Barcelona are the Balearia ferries. Around 50EUR for a round trip, bike + luggage included :)
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice! I’ve caught the ferry once but keen to give it another try with the bike all packed up. Sounds like a good choice 👌🏼
@johnoliver98062 жыл бұрын
Great film which reminded me of the horrible cycling holiday we had there at Easter 😂🤣😂 I hated it so much that I want to retire there!
@Saladh_Olivier2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tristan! It’s so lovely to see very familiar spots where I’ve been to and ridden a bike just a couple of weeks ago ❤️ Yeah, I agree with you, folks, never come to Mallorca 😉
@Cyclingallthetime2 жыл бұрын
I definetly won't be going back for a 3rd time this October, as I didn't enjoy it twice last year 😂
@azmclaren88352 жыл бұрын
Had a great week there in 2019! 25K of climbing! Great video as always, Love it!
@Ian-ho8lb2 жыл бұрын
I hate cycling in Mallorca too and agree with your 5 points. But I think you could have gone further and added a few more. For example if you like really congested roads populated with drivers who don't give you any space then Mallorca's not for you. Or if you like real hassle hiring a high end road bike, then avoid Mallorca because there are so many hire shops!
@ktakashismith2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I very much enjoyed taking in all that obscenery. Pretty impressed that you two managed to ride 140km with your tongues lodged firmly in your cheeks! Do feel free to share more disgusting vistas from the horrible places you may visit in the future.
@k1mfor2 ай бұрын
Nice video, thanks Tristan. Would you share the place where you stayed, or can you recommend a hotel or a resort?
@tristantakevideo2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. We just rented a small Airbnb. It’s hard to recommend a specific hotel or resort as there are so many dotted throughout the island. I’d either recommend staying in Alcudia, Pollenca or Palma though..they all have plenty of spots to visit around them, good amounts of facilities and access to good cycling.
@mattrobinson7162 жыл бұрын
If you had to choose a week in Mallorca or a week in Girona which would it be?
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
That’s a hard one because both are terrible but I’d probably come to Girona.
@marcusmaher-triskellionfil51582 жыл бұрын
Took my bike via Ferry to Mallorca the last two summer's (I live in Barcelona and do triathlon) and found were I was staying I did a few routes near the south west of the island close to Palma. This year heading to Menorca and that should be a good contrast. Beautiful to swim in the water though esp early morning.
@shelbypostproduction2 жыл бұрын
Colorado is my home state. It’s so cool to see someone from there in the video. Another great one Tristan
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shelby. From everything I hear Colorado is similarly dislikeable to Mallorca. I’ll have to come over and confirm it for myself though.
@ARACENAworks2 жыл бұрын
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUNNY!!!!!!! I will be there this September with a few clients
@Crisibisi2 жыл бұрын
the irony in this video is hilarious! great work^^
@paulhatcher951 Жыл бұрын
Very funny, I won't be going back again :)
@Chreeeys2 жыл бұрын
What a clickbait! Still loved the vid tristan. It's a shame that we missed you by a few weeks.
@alainpryt96412 жыл бұрын
Magnifique très beau paysage vous avez de la chance de pouvoir rouler autour de paysage comme sa merci 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻♂️🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷
@energylab62772 жыл бұрын
Super mate!
@SniperSpec0ps Жыл бұрын
I'll admit, you got me at first. ;)
@biglegcatluvr2 жыл бұрын
you gonna check out Colorado to do another 5 reasons not to cycle Tristan?
@callanrobison26742 жыл бұрын
I would also like to see this
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
From what I’ve heard it’s terrible there, so yes I will definitely be going and finding 5 reasons why I would not like to cycle there.
@paulgolf52 жыл бұрын
Good to see you've still got Aussie irony in ya.
@c.cycles672 жыл бұрын
Dam! I’m heading out at the start of may! Will definitely be cancelling my holiday now!
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
This is a wise move.
@ralzalychhoeng78932 жыл бұрын
This video made me giggle. I’m going to Mallorca….
@17cream2 жыл бұрын
Looks bloody awful, thanks for sharing
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
It was bloody awful. Glad I convinced you 🙏🏼
@barrydimelow8222 жыл бұрын
Just got back from there - hated those beautiful safe bike friendly roads :)
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Same. Terrible, utterly terrible.
@calablanca2 жыл бұрын
Super nice video man ! Thanks for coming to Mallorca, cyclists welcome 🙏. Btw in two days 8.000 of them will take part in the Mallorca 312, spectacular!
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Awesome..thanks for having us! I’ve heard many good things about the 312..will have to come over and do it at some point. Enjoy the summer of riding my friend 🙏🏼
@daveybaa2 жыл бұрын
Love that island, great film✈️👍
@scugno2 жыл бұрын
Looks fun.😁
@andreimartinas84652 жыл бұрын
Ah, had I seen this earlier… I did the same mistake and stayed there two weeks even, oh the nightmare. Riding all day long, it was awesome, I mean awful 🤗
@paulhaughney7511 Жыл бұрын
Just back from Mallorca, what an amazing place to ride. Just wish I was fitter 😄
@judd7699 Жыл бұрын
Just booked my flights to Mallorca 🎉🎉
@tristantakevideo Жыл бұрын
Nice! Enjoy! 🏖️🙌🏼
@bikenbeers2 жыл бұрын
Sorry but you have not convinced me to stay away. It's still on my bucket list in spite of your almost convincing arguments to not go.
@nigelwragg33042 жыл бұрын
fantastic. so many reasons "not" to go to mallorca. i think ill risk it. thanks for the video
@markhughes54592 жыл бұрын
Definitely not going next week!🤣🤣
@tonyr16372 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more! Got back from the dreaded island 2 weeks ago and still haven’t fully gotten over just how rubbish the week was. So rubbish in fact that I haven’t already started planning a 2 week “nightmare” for 2023 😬. I mean really, why would anyone who enjoys riding bikes want to ever go there?!?! On a side note, do you have any plans to get back to the Dolomites this September with the Rad Race guys? Mind you, that’s somewhere else where you could find at least another 5 reasons NOT to cycle... 🤪
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
I hope you recover from such a terrible experience mate. Sorry to hear. Yeah fingers crossed for September! Would love to get back to those horrible Italian mountains!
@cerrol852 жыл бұрын
Haha, great content. I miss Krysten too :) But the big question is: When are you going to Boulder?
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed..soon!
@dopeone7002 жыл бұрын
Well Damn! I guess I will have to cancel my plans for July. I'm throwing my bike away too!
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Good plan. You’d absolutely hate it!
@Roadbikerider792 жыл бұрын
Mallorca❤️
@wendysuperfan1014 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tristan and Kyrsten.
@mick6ful2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making us aware of those 5 compelling reasons no sane cyclist would want to ride in a place like that. :)
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
I hope they were helpful 🙏🏼
@marlonstanard2 жыл бұрын
what mallorca is amazing
@CFCMahomet Жыл бұрын
So basically we want to visit… 😂😂
@rafaelbarcelo6211 Жыл бұрын
Bonito video me emociona como mallorquín como gusta mi isla a tanta gente. Es un orgullo grande la suerte de vivir siempre aqui. Se me ocurren muchos motivos mas para otros videos: los senderos fuera carretera para mtb tambien muy variados y divertidos. Seais siempre bienvenidos a disfrutar de la bicicleta. Saludos.
@tristantakevideo Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rafael 🙏🏼 You have a beautiful island to call home.
@BobMcKerrell2 жыл бұрын
wow it looks like it is even crappier than Tarragona :) thanks for the heads up!
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
It’s on par with Tarragona, Valencia, and Catalunya for terrible cycling destinations one should never visit.
@cyclingnerddelux6982 жыл бұрын
I really, I mean seriously hate all those things you listed, so based on your advise I will avoid Mallorca this spring. Btw: German living in Austria here but I was based out of the Boulder (Estes Park) area for 15 years. Miss the big nature.
@neilplatt11112 жыл бұрын
Just spent 4 days in port de soller, great place. Hired a bike for a day, rode up & around Tramuntana mountain region. Fabulous and spent rest of the time holidaying in the port and at soller lovely place, lovely vibe. Check out Tramuntana Tours.
@MNordiek12 жыл бұрын
Seems that you guys have been my neighbours at the paseo 😃 Nice Shots, even with this awful weather! Recognized a lot of turns.
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Ah sweet! Yeah I’d wondered if many people would recognize the area we were staying.
@michaelburns7322 жыл бұрын
Sounds terrible! Can’t wait to go 🤪
@marcelojardimc2 жыл бұрын
Dude…. Dude… I need to go there right now!
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Damn, my convincing didn’t work 😩
@88pedro8884 ай бұрын
This comment is devoid of irony. I actually don’t like Mallorca. It’s too busy, too many hire cars, too many coaches. It’s a series of package resorts with a bit of cycling. Girona, however, now that’s paradise.
@tristantakevideo4 ай бұрын
Yeah, to be honest I don’t *love* Mallorca either, and would choose Girona over Mallorca any day. But it is nice to get away to every so often and can see why people from the UK, US or Australia would choose it as a cycling destination.
@ImBozz6 ай бұрын
This makes me miss Mallorca
@tristantakevideo6 ай бұрын
It’s a great place hey? I miss it too.
@pcmjpcmj68542 жыл бұрын
I'm glad hairpin bends did not get mentioned!!
@derekcravenPT2 жыл бұрын
Wow, another great video.
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
🤜🏼🤛🏼
@Terrierized2 жыл бұрын
Bucket List 🤙🇦🇺
@robredpath98602 жыл бұрын
Just booked 2 weeks in Girona for July, should I be changing my flights? 😂
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Haha Girona you’re good for, it’s just Mallorca that’s average
@geoffreynenninger2 жыл бұрын
This video reminded me of how much I can’t stand the switchbacks and views on Chapman. I might go for a Chap Lap during lunch today because I dislike it so much.
@moserbua2 жыл бұрын
Tristian, i love your videos - the title of this video is funny and i laughed during the video very often when you brought up the reason why you should not come to Malle. And most of all it's Krysten - she seams to be a very lovely person. If you are a couple you are very lucky. Having Krysten in future videos whould be very appreciated :) Kind regards from Austria. Hannes
@quentinpollard51732 жыл бұрын
Love the content, what bike bag do you use to transport your bike and recommendations for traveling with your bike.
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. I use the DB Savage bike bag. It’s a little larger than most bike bags but it fits my bike really well, is very secure and has 4 solid wheels so it’s easy to take traveling.
@MitchBoyer2 жыл бұрын
Your reverse psychology is not gonna work on me! 😂😂
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Hahahah I mean, I tried. But I didn’t sell it very well did I?
@MitchBoyer2 жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo haha your secret's safe with me 🤫
@kumer132 жыл бұрын
Bro, i wish u would come a weak earlier i would be happy to meet u there. Was planing to get some KOM done but weather was just too much 🙃🙃
@yeahbuddy47122 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend..just literally come across your channel. I offer cycle tours in Portugal..be great to have you over to do a review. Portugal (Algarve) is really undiscovered and I'd love for more people to discover it as Spain is always the go to. Anyway great content. Definitely going to be watching from now on.
@monsters8730 Жыл бұрын
I see these descends and switchbacks, and wonder how the rim brakes perform in these settings. I haven't owned a race bike with rim brakes - so I have no reference point. Just can't imagine not having disk brakes
Жыл бұрын
És un vídeo molt simpàtic. Vull aprofitar per recordar a tothom que a Mallorca també hi ha mallorquins, i per això vull demanar bon criteri i comprensió a tots els visitants. Us ho dic en la llengua pròpia de Mallorca perquè en sigueu més conscients (per molts motius -alguns molt indecents-, la majoria de mallorquins ha après a amagar l'idioma, cosa que fa que desaparegui). No vull criticar la gent que ve a fer ciclisme. Molts de mallorquins també som ciclistes a més d'usuaris de transport públic, conductors de cotxe i vianants. Tots plegats hem de tenir seny per compaginar l'esport, l'oci, la feina, el dia a dia... perquè així tot sigui sostenible. En aquest sentit, com a persona que s'ha de moure per feina per carreteres d'aquest tipus, s'agraeix molt que es procurin evitar les hores de trànsit (7.00-8.00 per exemple, que és una hora punta d'anar a treballar, i si s'ajunten ciclistes i camions/busos a carreteres estretes amb molts de revolts simplement et fan arribar tard o t'has d'aixecar mitja hora abans per si passa), especialment per part de grups de ciclistes. Salutacions, espero que pugueu tornar a "sofrir" Mallorca aviat amb nosaltres 😄😉
@daveybaa2 жыл бұрын
Krysten's bike is stunning. Any details on the spec?
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s beautiful hey? It’s a Speedvagen steel frame, hand made and painted in Portland, with Dura-Ace 9000 mechanical and Enve 3.4 wheels and build kit.
@daveybaa2 жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo stunning bike.... Cheers
@philippang072 жыл бұрын
Lovely vid... great couple.... beautiful place. Curious in a day's ride, depending where, can we just have roads without hitting gravel?
@MA-hw5xh2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@0xjdion Жыл бұрын
Im visiting Spain soon can’t decide if I want to stay longer in Girona or Mallorca …
@zikaperic21332 жыл бұрын
massive problem switchbacks: oh dear, u have a lot problems
@AndreasVonLindemann Жыл бұрын
Don't worry, when you learn to pedal you will love Mallorca. Keep trying...
@tristantakevideo Жыл бұрын
One day I hope to be good enough 🥲
@user-kx1lz8xz1m9 ай бұрын
Do you like the Sweet Protection Outrider helmet? Does it do okay in hot weather?
@tristantakevideo9 ай бұрын
Yeah it was great. I now use a Giro but the sweet protection was excellent while I had it.
@sbbikes43872 жыл бұрын
She’s a keeper, I sense good vibes. 👍👍
@FRANKIEJ3602 жыл бұрын
❤
@andrewnorris54152 жыл бұрын
Well, you are closer to the UK than the US, hence some sarcasm?
@breathestrongcycling36722 жыл бұрын
Colorado has been on my bucket list for far too long....I mean i would go to Majorca if there was no other choice but there's probably fewer mamils in Colorado 😉✌️
@tylerhaab8742 Жыл бұрын
and about switchbags. Thats wrong, they are play of climbs with hardly any switchbags... Puig Major, Femenia, mirador del colomer and and and :)
@cyc000002 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up, going to take a cycling holiday to f__king Edenhope instead.
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@p.a.ch.38612 жыл бұрын
what is the meaning : switch back ?
@JulienYenilmez2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice, really sounds like an awful place to cycle 😉
@greghart631011 ай бұрын
Beautiful, great video. Yeah, definitely won't be subscribing, wouldn't want watch any more of those😉
@SchaeferPhilipp2 жыл бұрын
Can someone PLEASE give krysten an aero wind jacket the watts lost on that bulky thing make me sick to the stomach
@tylerhaab8742 Жыл бұрын
Been 5 times on Mallorca for the last few years now and it was super every time. So dont know what this is all about ... it's a mega nice place to ride your bike. If you go mid spring it's normal that it is shit because of all the peps, but if you go mid/end winter its perfect :)
@tristantakevideo Жыл бұрын
I agree. Did you watch the video?
@tylerhaab8742 Жыл бұрын
i did
@tristantakevideo Жыл бұрын
Surprised I have to explain this in a comment, but the entire video is a joke. We’re having fun with it. There is literally nothing wrong with Mallorca. That’s the point…everything mentioned is a positive.
@annaaskaeva20572 жыл бұрын
Hated it so much that i just stayed here. And become cyclist myself..
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Hahah perfect. Hope it’s still terrible.
@annaaskaeva20572 жыл бұрын
Awful 😂😂 with all this flowers, sunshine and birds singing all around... Disgusting
@e.s.p.a.n.a2 жыл бұрын
Thank you two from Mallorca(Llubí). So fast you ride this curves, really you pay the coffe?its like if you escaping from someone.💩💨
@PedigreeMonkey2 жыл бұрын
So everyone also pls don´t come to Bavaria. U´ll hate that too! For all the reasons in the Video and more ^^
@carlofino46662 жыл бұрын
steep bend at 2:50 I also tasted the tarmac there :)
@_________42922 жыл бұрын
I delete Mallorca from my list cycling haven ;-)
@tristantakevideo2 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@andreashemmingah2 жыл бұрын
How are switchbacks fun? Kills all the speed and flow in my opinion 😁
@MagicFrisby Жыл бұрын
Hi Tristan, any tips on the flight from Barcelona to Mallorca? How much it cost to put the bike into the plan?
@tristantakevideo Жыл бұрын
Hey, so the flight price itself is super cheap - usually €30-40 one way depending on when you book. Adding a bike is €60 each way.
@MagicFrisby Жыл бұрын
@@tristantakevideo thanks for your response. And keep up the good work with your videos 🤗
@tristantakevideo Жыл бұрын
No problem 😌 Thanks!
@stickyprickle2 жыл бұрын
Ha, thanks so much for posting this video. It wasn’t until number two that I realised the tongue is firmly in your cheeks. I was thinking yeah maybe some people don’t like switchbacks. Can’t wait to get back cycling in Majorca.