Kill the Hill: Our Adventure on Mallorca's Highest Mountain

Lasse and I can now call ourselves Mallorca connoisseurs. Every year we spend at least two weeks, and Lasse even closer to two months, on this beautiful island. In recent years, we've had the privilege of discovering some of the most beautiful corners of the island. Nevertheless, the invitation to "Kill the Hill" still gave us both a great tingle of anticipation, as this event promised a very special ascent that a normal person wouldn't experience. The big stage goal of "Kill the Hill" is the famous Puig Major on Mallorca. This mountain is usually inaccessible due to its location on military grounds.

Friday: Anticipation and Preparation

If told as a short story, it would probably start like this: It was a sunny Friday in May when Lasse and I set off for Muro.

Even the short drive from our accommodation to the event site was filled with excitement and anticipation. We wanted to pick up our race packets and soak in the atmosphere of the event. The mood there was fantastic: smiling faces everywhere and a special energy that you only feel at such events. In addition to the race packets, every participant received an Arbus helmet, which served as a starting number replacement, immediately making us a large, recognizable community. It was particularly nice to meet our sponsor and event sponsor Ryzon and to exchange a few words with the organizer Jan Erik Schwarzer. The positive energy and sense of community were already palpable beforehand. And so we went home feeling inspired, to prepare for the next day in peace. The motto at the buffet was accordingly: With pasta you're fasta!

 

 

Saturday: Race Day

Saturday morning had arrived. Together with a group from our camp, we rolled out, all wearing the same Arbus helmet. The feeling of competing as a united front gave us an enormous motivational boost. Lasse and I were a little nervous that it might be a tough race, but the team spirit was overwhelming. And after the first few meters, it became clear: it wasn't a classic race at all. Perhaps we were too foolish to read the description correctly, but the event was more like a huge coffee ride with pace. But not too fast, because a lead vehicle slowed down the hotshots at the front a bit, ensuring that the peloton remained a group all the way to the mountain.

 

The First Kilometers: Strong Together

With shaky legs and a grin on our faces, we rode as a huge peloton with all participants from Muro, via Alcudia, to the first climb. We also mastered this as a group, at a brisk pace, up to the first checkpoint at Lluc Monastery. The pace was good, but the fun factor was huge. Everywhere were cool people with a super vibe, all wanting to experience a fantastic day together.

Checkpoint one: Recharge and keep going

At the first checkpoint, we took a short breather and recharged our batteries. The atmosphere was exuberant and motivating. People everywhere in tight Lycra shirts with energy bars in hand. After a short break, we continued to the second checkpoint, just before the famous Puig Major, near the military zone. Here, it was time to gather our strength once more before the final, official part of the race began.

 

The Final Ascent: Sweat and Triumph

The final ascent to the summit of Puig Major was then truly a real race. The pros practically flew up the mountain, while Lasse and I really struggled. With trembling legs and burning lungs, we reached the top after about 49 minutes. The joy was indescribable when we finally got to ring the bell at the summit. The view and the sense of community at the top of the mountain were the absolute highlight.

 

The descent: Pure enjoyment

After a delightful break with all participants, we went down again in a rapid descent. The wind in our faces and the feeling of freedom were overwhelming. Back at the checkpoint, we regrouped and rolled back together.

 

The Finale: Free Beer and Good Spirits

To conclude, there was free beer, which almost brought the already fantastic atmosphere to a boil. Everyone agreed: it was an all-around successful event. For us, "Kill the Hill" on Mallorca was an absolute highlight that we can warmly recommend to every cyclist. A day full of challenges, fun, and unforgettable moments.

A big thank you to our sponsor and event sponsor Ryzon and of course to the organizer Jan Erik Schwarzer, who made this fantastic event possible.

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