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Closed-road ultra-distance sportive · Race Guide

Mallorca 312

A fully closed-road island sportive offering 167 km, 226 km and 312 km options, with the flagship distance driven by duration, wind and disciplined pacing.

Prepare registration details before the sale opens, train for 9+ hours, and build a strict nutrition and wind-management plan rather than focusing on one climb.

Best for

  • ✓Ultra-endurance riders
  • ✓Strong club riders comfortable with 9+ hour days
  • ✓Riders wanting fully closed roads
  • ✓Groups seeking an early-season target

Watch out for

  • !Entry can sell out in minutes
  • !Crosswinds on exposed sections
  • !Elevation and climb data need verification
  • !Accommodation pressure around Platja de Muro
  • !Variable April weather

D-Score™

D+

Epic

Entry

Online first-come, first-served

or Official bib Marketplace

Route

312 km

4,700 m climbing

Terrain

Mountain

Smooth road tarmac

Month

April

Annual April event

Temperature

Needs verification

Valley to summit

Roads / Format

Fully closed roads

Large shared start from Platja de Muro with route choice made during the ride

Participants

Approximately 8,000-8,500

Per edition

GPX

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Route files

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Mallorca 312

Derailleur verdict

One of Europe’s clearest one-day endurance extremes. The road closure is a major benefit, but entry can disappear in minutes and the full distance leaves little margin for pacing errors.

Best for

  • •Ultra-endurance riders
  • •Strong club riders comfortable with 9+ hour days
  • •Riders wanting fully closed roads
  • •Groups seeking an early-season target

Not ideal for

  • •Riders who cannot register at the exact opening time
  • •Riders without long-distance fuelling experience
  • •First-timers considering the full 312 km

Entry

Entry options

Main MethodOnline first-come, first-served
Lottery oddsNone
Entry difficultyVery high because of rapid sell-out
AlternativesOfficial bib Marketplace
Guaranteed entryNone confirmed
RegistrationOfficial online sale on a fixed opening date

Create an account and prepare payment details before registration opens. Use the official Marketplace as the fallback.

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Route difficulty and ride feel

Route options

RouteDistanceClimbingD-Score
Mallorca 167167 km1,900 mD4
Mallorca 226226 km3,200 mD+
Mallorca 312312 km4,700 mD+

Key demands

SurfaceSmooth road tarmac
Road tatusFully closed roads
Main challengeDuration, pacing, fuelling and wind exposure over 9+ hours
Descending riskNeeds verification; no specific technical descents confirmed
Traffic exposureNone during the event
Bunch densityHigh at the shared start, thinning as routes split

A mixed-terrain island circuit that changes from mountain climbing in the north to long coastal and inland sections. The 312 is decided by comfort, wind management and fuelling more than by any single climb.

Route, climbs and pro-race roads

Several climbs on this route appear in Giro d'Italia history. The full route includes seven major passes.

ClimbLengthAvg gradientWhy it matters
Coll de Femenia7.6 km6 %First major climb into the Serra de Tramuntana from the Pollença side.
Puig Major from Sóller14 km6 %Mallorca’s longest major road climb and the highest point of the mountainous route section.

Gearing & fuelling tools

Every rider has unique gearing and nutrition needs. Below are tools we find useful for working these out before race day.

Planning and logistics

Nearest airports

Palma de Mallorca (PMI)

Car hire

Useful for airport transfer and race-week travel

Book ahead

Book immediately after entry confirmation because accommodation near the start fills quickly

All routes share the Platja de Muro start and allow mid-ride distance changes at signed points. Stay near the start to minimise race-morning transport.

Weather and mountain conditions

Wind is the most consistent risk; rain and cooler Atlantic weather remain possible.

Valley temperatureNeeds verification — mild spring conditions expected
Summit temperatureNeeds verification
Rain / stormsAtlantic fronts and rain are possible in April
Weather changesVariable across an ultra-distance day
Surface conditionsSmooth tarmac
Main riskCrosswinds and prolonged exposure rather than extreme cold

What to consider packing

  • Lightweight gilet
  • Arm warmers
  • Compact rain layer
  • Sun protection
  • Standard spares

Event feel

Event size

Very large, approximately 8,000-8,500 riders

Field level

Mixed open-entry field

Atmosphere

Large shared start developing into a long individual endurance effort

International mix

Likely high; exact split needs verification

Bunch intensity

High at the start, progressively spreads out

First-timer

Choose the 167 km route before stepping up to 226 km or 312 km

Training profile

You should be comfortable with

  • 8-10 hour rides
  • Sustained pacing over mixed terrain
  • Wind-riding skills
  • Ultra-distance nutrition
  • Large-bunch confidence

Preparation priorities

1

Endurance base

Build toward genuine eight-to-ten-hour rides.

2

Pacing discipline

Hold an even effort across the full distance rather than surging.

3

Nutrition and hydration

Create and test a detailed all-day fuelling plan.

4

Wind-riding skills

Practise sheltering, echelon awareness and group positioning in crosswinds.

5

Distance choice

Choose honestly between 167, 226 and 312 km based on current fitness.