Whichever 6Points ride you choose to do in 2025, we’d love you to raise as much money as possible in support of our well-deserving charities: Asdica, SoS Animal, and Shambhala Foundation.

Raising money for charity requires planning and tenacity! Here are some fund-raising tips to help you on your journey and to ensure we raise as much as possible for our three charities in 2025.

1. Create compelling stories: share stories of the individuals or causes that will benefit from the funds raised (check out https://www.fundacionshambhala.org/, https://www.sos-animal-mallorca.org/en/sos-animal-majorca/, https://www.asdica.com/ for more information on the children, people and animals that benefit from 6Points support). Personal anecdotes and real-life examples shared with friends and family in person or via chat groups/email, help motivate people to donate.
2. Social media campaigns: utilize platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to spread the word about your cycling challenge. Use hashtags, compelling visuals, and regular training/ride updates to keep followers engaged.
3. Fundraising platforms: use online fundraising platforms like JustGiving – they provide tools and resources to help maximize donations.
4. Matching donations: secure matching donations from individuals or your company to encourage others to give. For example, for every euro donated during a specific time frame, the matching donor will contribute an equal amount, effectively doubling the impact.
5. Community engagement: engage with local communities by organizing pre-event rides, group rides, or awareness campaigns. Building a sense of community around your cause can lead to increased participation and donations.

And don’t forget, all 6Points Mallorca riders MUST raise a minimum of €250 in donations for our charities. You can make the donation personally by visiting www.6PointsChallenges.com and using the DONATE button, transferring €250 (or more) to: 6Points donations account:  ES43 2100 3793 6122 0048 5352 Swift/BICC:  CAIXESBBXXX. If you need further information or have any questions, contact [email protected].

The sun-drenched tarmac of Mallorca has been buzzing with the energy of 6Points charity rides, turning every pedal stroke into a powerful force for good!

January’s Port Adriano Triumph: We kicked off the year in spectacular style, partnering with Berthon Yacht Services, e3, and Marine Results for an unforgettable day at the stunning Port Adriano Marina. Imagine this: the aroma of fresh coffee and pastries filling the air at Vino del Mar, courtesy of e3, as 55 riders gathered for a pre-ride feast. Then, with hearts pounding and gears clicking, three groups – Espresso, Cappuccino, and Latte – embarked on routes tailored to every level, led by our enthusiastic 6Pointers. The day culminated in a triumphant return to Vino del Mar, where Margot and her team served a magnificent lunch, generously provided by Berthon and Marine Results. The atmosphere? Electric! Every seat was filled, a testament to the incredible community spirit.

February’s Resilient Riders: Mother Nature threw us a curveball, forcing a postponement of our planned ride alongside the 6Points Hand Bike Mallorca Challenge (more in this newsletter). But nothing could dampen the spirit of our intrepid hand bikers, led by the inspiring Karen Darke, who bravely conquered the elements.

March’s Palma Adventure: The rescheduled February ride, now in March, saw us partnering with our fantastic new bike rental and support team at Specialized Store Palma. Despite the challenging weather, we set off on two routes, Espresso tackling 67 km of challenging terrain towards Valldemossa, Esporles, and Puigpunyent, while Latte opted for a scenic route to Valldemossa, Esporles, and Establements. The shared joy of the ride, the camaraderie, and the laughter made every raindrop worth it!

Looking Ahead: OmniAccess 6Points Charity Fun Challenge – April 12th! Mark your calendars! Our next Saturday ride, the OmniAccess 6Points Charity Fun Challenge, promises to be a highlight of the season. Join us at OmniAccess in Parc Bit at 9:15 AM for a light breakfast before we roll out at 10:00 AM. Choose your adventure: Espresso takes on 61 km with 1100m of elevation, while Latte enjoys a 37 km ride with 430m of climbing. And to cap it all off, OmniAccess will treat us to a well-deserved, delicious lunch. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Join the 6Points movement! Come and experience the thrill of cycling for a cause, the joy of community, and the beauty of Mallorca. Let’s make every ride count!

Setting out on a four-day circular ride of Mallorca with fellow handbikers Michiel Desmet from Belgium and local rider Miguel Manresa, we knew we were in for an adventure. Michiel is no stranger to epic journeys—his Guinness World Record speaks for itself: a staggering 6,000km handbike ride from Alaska to Mexico. He also holds the record for climbing from sea level to the world’s highest motorable pass, the Khardung La in Ladakh, India (5,790m). Miguel, equally fearless, has bike-packed his way along the Camino de Santiago, traced long rivers and trails across Spain and Cuba, and now has his sights set on Kilimanjaro.
Despite our combined miles and past adventures, nothing dulled our excitement about exploring Mallorca from our low-rider perspectives, sharing the road, and embracing the unknown.

Thanks to 6Points, we decided to create something special: the 6Points Mallorca Handbike Challenge 2025. This ride was about more than endurance—it was about raising funds for Abaimar, the Asociación Balear de Niños con Enfermedades Raras, which supports children with rare diseases. Living in the north of the island for part of the year, I’ve met some of these families and seen firsthand the incredible work Abaimar does to help them. That made our cause deeply personal.

Day 1: Into the Tramuntana

Our journey began in Port de Pollença, the heart of Abaimar, before taking us straight into the dramatic embrace of the Tramuntana mountains. The road coiled hard and high beneath the sheer rock faces of Puig Major before winding its way down to Sóller. By pure coincidence, our start date aligned with a major surgery for Neus, one of the children supported by Abaimar. As we pedalled up the unforgiving inclines, we couldn’t help but feel a sense of synchronicity with her own uphill battle.

Deià, perched like a pulpit beneath towering cliffs, was our goal for the night. With Michiel’s sticky disc brakes slowing him down, we found ourselves racing against the setting sun. Fortune was on our side—we arrived just in time, welcomed by the village’s quiet watchfulness over the coastline and the warmth of a fantastic refugi run by the Consell de Mallorca. A roaring fire restored our heat, and a night in the communal bunk room gave us the rest we needed for the next day’s ride.

Day 2 & 3: Storms, steep climbs, and Spring’s first colours

The morning started crisp and high as we wound our way over the remaining peaks toward Palma. Our arms and shoulders were well warmed up from the unrelenting hills of the previous day, and we slowly and steadily cranked our way along the stunning southwest coast, through beautiful forests and meandering valleys that led us from one beautiful view to the next. A rather damp Saturday morning brought a surprise send-off from some of the 6Points core crew, lifting our spirits before we pedalled into a wall of rain. By the time we hit the climb to Cap Blanc, we were drenched through. But Mallorca, ever mercurial, sent the sun back to dry us off, and as we rolled south, the landscape softened.

Day 4: Coastal roads, headwinds, and home

From Porto Colom, we traced Mallorca’s gentler but oh-so-undulating coastline toward Artà before beginning our final push back to Port de Pollença. The windblown surf crashed onto the shore beside us, but luckily, no strong headwinds slowed our progress – only a puncture delayed our final stretch.

Four days, three hundred kilometers, and around 4500m of climb later, we rolled back into Port de Pollença, tired but elated. This ride had been about more than the road itself – it had been made possible by the generosity of the 6Points family and the incredible newcomers who supported us. Their help with logistics allowed us to ride lighter, free from the burden of extra equipment.

Thanks to the kindness of so many, we’ve raised €550 so far for Abaimar. To everyone who donated—THANK YOU. Mallorca gave us its climbs, its hidden corners, and its endless beauty. But in the end, it’s the people—the ones who ride, support, and give—that make these journeys truly extraordinary.
Karen Darke Instagram @handbikedarke

In May, Mallorca hosts the 6Points Cycling Challenge, a three-day charity cycling event that takes riders and teams through some of the island’s most breathtaking landscapes. As the first light of dawn breaks over Port Adriano the riders & teams are gathered. There is a mixture of nervous energy and joyful anticipation in the air, people sharing laughs and last-minute tips, readying to tackle this unique charity ride. My lifelong friend and avid cyclist, Hamish Goddard, had asked if I wished to take part and I jumped at the opportunity. It was my first time shooting a cycling event of this scale and my wish was to capture the heart and spirit of the ride. As a photographer, my goal is to document not only the action but also the human stories behind it, the camaraderie of the riders and the tireless efforts of the support volunteers working behind the scenes. This is not just any bike ride; it is a three-day multi-layered      adventure where participants explore Mallorca’s diverse terrain, from the coastal roads of Cap de Formentor to the challenging climbs of the Tramuntana mountains, every stage offering its own challenges and unique photographic opportunities. It truly felt like being part of something special and a remarkable joint effort. Seeing so many friends & colleagues involved, added another dimension to the enjoyment of the whole experience.

Photographing an event like this is more than just snapping photos, it’s about telling a story. How can I tell that story and be in so many different places at once? My brother in arms, Pete, drove one of the support vehicles for the teams and was charged with getting me in-front of the action. Pete was truly remarkable and tireless. Not only did he have to always be on hand for a specific team but also had to cover all the ground in between us and the other groups. Each team had their own routes and Pete weaved through cars and cyclists to be in an anticipated spot at the right time. As we positioned ourselves along the route, I aimed to catch those genuine expressions of joy and determination on the riders’ faces, sometimes lying down in the road to get the shot, hanging from the window of the vehicle, with Pete forever watching my back. I wished to capture moments of cyclists pulling each other up climbs, sharing energy gels and sweets at rest stops, the unity of the peloton, riders exchanging words of encouragement on long stretches of road, supporting each other to complete the challenge and of course the elation on the finish line.

Photographing the 6Points Cycling Challenges was an immersive experience and I couldn’t help but feel being part of the action. The atmosphere was electric, and this was more than just a job for me, it was an absolute joy. Three days of laughter, fun, friendship, high energy and a whole lot of adventure, memories for a lifetime.

By Christopher Scholey.