Ten days, endless roads, the first espresso at dawn, and the click of pedals on still-cool asphalt. Salt lingers in the air, somewhere the sea is rushing, and ahead of you the road winds its way through the mountains.
Welcome to Zona Pressi.
Zona Pressi is not a classic club. It is a coming together of two teams, many personalities, and one shared constant: a passion for road cycling. Preferably in Spain. And, if possible, without rain.
Two Teams, One Idea
One part is Le Pressi, a cycling club from Graz. Anyone who has met the team quickly notices that nothing is left to chance here. Route planning, nutrition, organization — everything fits together. At training camp, Le Pressi makes sure the framework is in place and that each day runs smoothly.
The other part is Zona Rossa, a young club from Innsbruck. Founded in 2023, but already full of energy. At its core are community, good vibes, and the joy of experiencing road cycling not just as a sport, but as something shared. The name says it all: “Red Zone.” Full gas. Always. Here, every ride becomes an experience — cycling is the duty, the beer afterwards is the freestyle.
What connects both teams goes beyond cycling. Many of their members have their roots in the Pinzgau region of Salzburg around Zell am See. A shared home that still connects them today and keeps becoming the starting point for new ideas.
One of those ideas: why not go to training camp together?
This Is Mallorca
For many, Mallorca is far more than just a classic training camp destination. The island is a stage, a playground, and a place of longing all at once.
Coll de sa Batalla, Puig Major, Sa Calobra, Cap Formentor, Sóller, Deià, Orient — names that sound like more than just climbs. They stand for challenge, flow, long days in the saddle, and exactly the kind of memories that stay with you. The landscape sets the scene. Everything else happens in between.
A typical day does not really begin in the morning, but the evening before. Huddled together on the couch, maps open, weather apps constantly refreshing. People discuss, plan, discard, and rethink. How many meters of climbing? Which route? When is the perfect start time?
At some point, the plan is set. And the next morning, they are off early. Very early.
Breakfast looks more like a large family gathering than a classic training camp meal. And then espresso. One. Or three. Very much in Le Pressi style. Then comes the click — and the group rolls out.
Between Effort and Reward
A training camp lives from contrasts: long climbs, burning legs, and headwinds. And then from those moments immediately after: the descent, the speed, the flow, the feeling of freedom.
And of course, from everything that happens around the rides.
Tapas in small hidden places. Big gatherings around the grill. A cold beer after a long day in the saddle. Because if you ride a lot, you are also allowed to enjoy it.
It is exactly this mix that makes such days special. Of course, it is about performance. But just as much, it is about community, routines, conversations, and the small moments in between that turn a training camp into what it really is.
Yet as easy and effortless as it all may seem, there is a lot of planning behind it. Especially in March, Mallorca likes to be unpredictable. Sun, wind, rain — sometimes all in one day.
And that is exactly where it becomes clear how important the right apparel is.
Why the Right Apparel Makes the Difference
Both Le Pressi and Zona Rossa rely on CUORE apparel during training camp. Not only because it works, but because it does more than that.
Because it is about more than pure performance.
Consistency:
Twelve riders, shoulder to shoulder, wheel to wheel, riding through the Tramuntana mountains. All in the same look. That creates a feeling of togetherness you can sense immediately. You do not just look like a team — you feel like one, too.
Simplicity:
No searching, no mixing and matching, no doubts. The team kit fits. Every piece is coordinated, every detail thought through. That leaves your mind free for what it is really about: riding.
Recognition:
Mallorca is full. Thousands of cyclists, every single day. And still, a team stands out when everything fits together. A unified look creates visibility, identity, and exactly that recognition factor that turns a group into a team.
What Remains in the End
Ten days.
850 kilometers.
14,000 meters of climbing.
Hours of sunshine, rainy days, and countless moments that stay with you.
At the end of the training camp, everyone goes their own way again. Their own goals, their own races, their own stories. And yet something shared remains. A foundation that was built during those days.
Maybe that is exactly the best thing about training camps like this: that on the journey home, you have already started planning the next one. New routes, new goals — and of course the next team kit.
