I’d been looking forward to this trip for a while.

After going back to Mallorca last year for the first time in four years, I couldn’t wait to get back again. The roads, the climbs, the atmosphere… it’s hard to beat.

Leading into it, things were going well.

I’d just come off an eight-week training block with my Cycle Lean group.

My FTP had gone up by around 20–30 watts, and I was feeling strong.

The plan was simple. Go out there, ride well, maybe even push for a few personal bests.

But life had other plans.

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Have a great weekend

Neil

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