MORE THAN A GRAN FONDO:
THE MALLORCA 312
OK Mobility reached out to invite me to be part of the OK Mobility Team. It was not only an honor to join, but also a great challenge. The OK Mobility Mallorca 312 has three distances: 312 km, 225 km, and 167 km. I was set to do the full 312 km, but things didn’t go exactly as planned.
The OK Mobility Team is a dynamic group of cyclists competing in the prestigious Gran Fondo race, Mallorca 312, one of Europe’s most challenging cycling events. In the 2025 edition, the team was led by Alberto Contador, a seven-time Grand Tour winner, and mentored by Ivan Basso, a two-time Giro d’Italia champion.
The 2025 OK Mobility Team featured a diverse lineup of athletes:
• Jesús “Chiquitín” – A physiotherapist known for tackling extreme endurance challenges
• Daniel Sanz – A specialist in ultra-distance cycling events
• Orla Walsh – An eleven-time Irish national track cycling champion
• Savina Paul and Pol Arisó – Professional pilots with a passion for cycling
• Yessica Pérez – A former pro cyclist, now a mom and professional trail runner
This team truly represented OK Mobility’s core values: teamwork, perseverance, excellence, winning spirit, and corporate social responsability. It was a reflection of the company’s dedication to excellence and the spirit of cycling.
A UNIQUE JERSEY FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION: THE MAILLOT
For this year’s race, the OK Mobility Team collaborated with world-renowned artist Ricardo Cavolo. They had already worked together in June 2024 during the inauguration of “OK Mobility, The Showroom” in Palma de Mallorca, where Cavolo transformed a CUPRA Born electric vehicle into a vibrant mobile artwork. His style reflects freedom and movement through bold colors and symbolic imagery.
The jersey for the race featured Cavolo’s signature motifs, blending art and athleticism. It brought together mobility, creativity, and sport in a unique and striking visual statement.
MORE THAN A GRAN FONDO: THE MALLORCA 312
My day started at 5:00 a.m. I woke up, had breakfast, got dressed, grabbed everything I had prepared the night before, and rode 5 km to the starting line. It was still dark, but luckily not cold. I entered my box and, just seven minutes before the start at 6:23 a.m., it began to rain. Now it was cold.
At 6:30 a.m., we began moving. The rain had stopped, but everything was wet. The roads were slippery, and the large peloton made it even more tense. The first 24 km were flat, and we were going fast. It wasn’t really my pace, but I could handle it on flat terrain, so I stayed at the front.
Then came the first climb, Coll de Femenia. That’s when I eased off, and riders began passing me. I didn’t mind. I knew it was going to be a long day, and if I pushed too hard early, I wouldn’t make it to the finish.
The first part of the race crossed the Serra de Tramuntana and included all the major climbs of the day: Puig Major, Coll de Pederassa, Coll d’en Claret, Coll des Pi, Coll de Sa Gramola, Grau de Superna, and more, all the way to kilometer 150. It was stunning. The views of the sea from the cliffside roads were unforgettable. Even better, the roads were closed just for us. It felt like surfing the tarmac on those descents, absolutely breathtaking.
Originally, I planned to complete the full 312 km, but by kilometer 100, I had already let that go. My legs were sore and I wasn’t even halfway through. I had started too fast and paid the price. It’s no mystery. Still, it was probably for the best, since I had the Traka 560 the following week and needed to save my legs for that loooong ride. Or this is what I tell myself when I couldn’t accomplish the goal I set.
Around km 190 my legs were pretty empty from all the climbing and I decided to stop in the feedzone for at least 5 minutes. Little did I know that Lali and Quim (from Vaude team) where there. They’ve spent one month cycling around Mallorca and Lali crashed and bruised her toe, so she had to rest and they went to the feed zone to see the race. It was a nice encounter!
The last part of the race was fast. I did the final 70 km at an average speed of 36 km/h. Sometimes I rode solo, other times I caught faster groups and joined them, taking turns at the front. In the last 30 km, I was caught by Harry, a fast British rider, and we pushed hard together to the end. He was stronger, though, and pulled away from me just 2 km before the finish line.
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Even though I didn’t do the full distance this time, I think next year I might return for the long one. But this time, I’ll train more and come back ready to finish it.
The whole weekend was incredible—the roads, the people I met from the OK Mobility team, the views, the route and all the voluntaries that made the Mallorca312 possible… We were also really well looked after by OK Mobility and special thanks to Cata, Andrea, and Cris who made this all possible by inviting me.
PS: On Friday I went to visit my friend from college Jota, who is living in Mallorca since 2018 and I haven’t seen him for so long! We had lunch and I met his wife and new born daughter. It was nice to see you my friend!