I Rode One of the World’s Most Epic Cycling Routes in Mallorca Without Any Special Training—but Had a Little Help From an E-Bike

"One more big climb remained: Puig Major, which Strava users rate as “HC” (the hardest classification); the ascent was a slog that hammered my shoulders after hours in the saddle, and the true test came after the summit when I had to clamp the brakes for the entire descent, stopping multiple times and learning how punishing the downhill can be without experience." - Denny Lee Denny Lee Denny Lee is a seasoned editor, writer, and traveler. He is currently an articles editor at Travel + Leisure.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines