Joga Beats and Velo Club Ibiza Team Up for Cycling And Yoga Retreat

Photography by David Oxberry. With its rolling hills, fragrant pine forests and winding mountain roads, Ibiza’s stunning landscape is a cyclist’s paradise. Add to that the pleasant climate in the White Isle’s cooler months, and it’s no surprise that many bikers choose the island as their training ground. This September, Velo Club Ibiza is teaming up with Joga Beats to offer a male cycling retreat that combines the popular sport with yoga, good food and great company.

Running from September 30th until October 6th 2017, the six-day Re-Set Retreat is a ‘boys only’ biking holiday that fuses physical training with holistic elements like meditation for better focus, yoga sessions to stretch those tight limbs and nutritious meals to provide your body with the right fuel. Why yoga and cycling? Riding a bike requires the same or similar motions for hours on end. Physiologically, this means the quads get tighter as they get stronger, hamstrings contract and tighten on the back of the legs, shoulders get rounded which leads to overstraining the upper middle back, while the lower back gets pushed out. Yoga poses help to open what is contracted through cycling, creating flexibility to balance physical action. Many find relief from muscle pain caused by tightness in lower and upper body while practicing yoga, while others have brought spines back into optimal alignment.

With two MTB rides and two days on road bikes, participants will cover a lot of ground and explore parts of the island they only ever dreamed existed. As an island resident, cycling guide Simon is serious about island life on two wheels and also consults for the SKY PRO cycling team. He is full of local knowledge and tips for riding and loves surprising his clients by whisking them inland on hidden tracks and secret woodland paths that will blow their mind.

Guests will be staying at Samskara Ibiza, a brand new retreat in the rural north of the island. The residence is a traditional Spanish finca, complete with antique and vintage Ibizenco furniture to make them feel right at home in the relaxing surroundings. It also has a The area is perfect for uncovering some of Ibiza’s hidden gems, including nearby walking trails to Tanit’s cave, secret beaches or a meander down the hill to Cala San Vincent for a coffee, glass of wine or fresh seafood paella.

Book before February 28th to get your hands on the early bird deal of 889.00 Euros. After that, a shared room costs 989.00 Euros for the week, with group deals available. The package includes accommodation, helmet and bike hire, four guided rides, two MTB and two road bike days, six morning brunches, one ‘Welcome Team dinner’ and beers at the finca, and six yoga sessions.
Flights, airport transfers and evening meals need to be organised separately, while car hire is recommended to explore the island.

Information & Bookings:
w: www.veloclubibiza.com
w: www.jogabeats.com
e: samskaraibiza@gmail.com