The best cycling season of all time is being forecast for Majorca. More than 140,000 cyclists are expected to make the period between February and May the best ever, these cyclists coming from almost all European Union countries. Specialist tour operators, the Balearic Tourism Agency and the organisers of the Mallorca 312 event at the end of April are estimating that business volume from this tourism will amount to 110 million euros, which will be 10% greater than last year.
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Majorca facing the biggest cycling tourism “boom” ever
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This is fantastic! I would love to help develop the cycle tourism on this beautiful island :) With comprehensive experience in servicing road bikes for some of Mallorca's leading operators I am seeking further work as a bicycle mechanic at a bike rental or hotel. Please let me know as soon as any opportunities arise. Saludos, Martyn (www.velovista.wordpress.com; +34642786386).
Finally some tourism that is really healthy for the people of the island. Money that is being spent by cyclists in small businesses (cafés, bike rental, guides etc) rather than into the big corporate hotel pockets.
At least spare a thought for poor old motorists amidst all this gloating about money and profit.Massive packs of speeding cyclists emerging from side roads with nary a glance left or right,blocking country lanes and ignoring the rules of the road at roundabouts. I could go on! Where is the enjoyment in this obsessive"sport"? They certainly dont look at the scenery or the panoramic vistas. Heads down pedalling like mad,following the sweaty ares of the bloke in front. Give me Magaluf any day!