The day commences on cobbles, as we traverse farmland on tight, rocky lanes between fields. Then the coastline unfolds before us, with its limestone cliffs and pristine sandy beaches. We ride along rugged seaside paths, meander through pine forests filled with root-laden trails and moss-covered boulders, and plunge into ravines.
The highlight comes after a particularly tricky climb, when we round a limestone outcrop to find a dramatic hidden cove, where crystal-blue water crashes against rugged cliffs – a far cry from the mud-splattered winter riding back home, that’s for sure! A final challenging, energy-sapping rocky ascent within sight of the race hotel is followed by a thrilling, fluid descent, which propels us triumphantly across the finish line.
Ride through time
Senior tech editor Tom and I hadn’t heard of the Epic Camí de Cavalls 360 before. But when the organisers of this 190km (118-mile), three-stage MTB race around the coast of Menorca approached us, there was no way we were going to turn down the opportunity to ride dry, dusty trails
