Keeping well hydrated on the bike is key to good cycling performance. Here at Brevet we recommend nuun tablets to keep you hydrated properly. Mike Aunger from Technique Physio gives us the lowdown on some simple bike hydration tips will help you avoid dehydration. [twocol_one] [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last] Signs of Dehydration Dry mouth Thirst Being irritable…
“Stars and Watercarriers” is the fourth in our series of free bike training videos that are perfect for turbo training workouts. [quote]A concise and quite majestic chronicle of the Giro.[/quote] Rouleur Directed by danish film maker Jørgen Leth, Stars and Watercarriers tells the story of the 1973 Giro d’Italia with the same aesthetically pleasing style…
Do you get bored easily on your turbo trainer? Need some direction for your turbo training workouts? If you set your turbo trainer up in front of a laptop, computer or iPad then you can enjoy some classic cycling races and documentaries on YouTube that are perfect bike training videos for turbo training workouts during…
Merino cycling jerseys are made from merino wool. This is a premium quality raw material used to make merino cycling jerseys that have performance comparable to synthetic man made cycling jerseys and a feel that is infinitely better. Benefits of Merino Cycling Jerseys There are many ways in which merino can outperform the most modern…
“Bradley Wiggins a Year in Yellow” is the third in our series of free bike training videos that are perfect for turbo training workouts. This 66 minute video tells the tale of how the self styled “Kid from Kilburn” became the first ever British rider to win the Tour de France. Starting on his turbo…
What makes us happy? Getting featured in Outside Magazine – one of our favourite magazines and the leading US active lifestyle magazine! Brevet’s Cycling Training Camps were featured in the January 2014 issue of Outside Magazine as the first of 7 breathtaking trips that will leave you feeling fit! [threecol_one] [/threecol_one] [threecol_two_last] [quote]Don’t tackle that…
Cycling Stretches To Prevent Over Use Injuries Top physio Mike Aunger from our Partners Technique Physiotherapy takes time out from looking after the football stars at Chelsea FC and cyclists at his busy London physiotherapy practice to demonstrate some cycling stretches that will increase flexibility, strengthen joints and prevent cycling over use injuries. Over to you…
“Mark Cavendish – Human Missile” is the second in our series of free bike training videos that are perfect for turbo training workouts. This 60 minute long video tells the story of Cav’s struggles in 2009 and his subsequent redemption at the 2010 Tour de France as he races to five stage wins and an…
Consistently eating a good breakfast for cycling will help you keep energized for longer and improve your power to weight ratio if accompanied by a progressive cycling training plan. We continue our Cycling Nutrition Tips series with thanks to Team Sky Head Chef Søren Kristiansen and Nigel Mitchell, Head of Nutrition at Team Sky who talk us…
“A Sunday In Hell” is the first in our series of bike training videos that are perfect for turbo training workouts. This cycling documentary directed by Jørgen Leth is just over 90 minutes long and so could be split over two focused 45 minute sessions. …drops you into the cobblestone dust, soaks you in sweat…
Here on the Brevet Blog we regularly publish cycling training tips to help our guests train for their cycling holiday and arrive in the Alps in the best possible shape. We have collected together some of our most popular cycling training tips to help you get fitter, faster and stronger: Cycling Training Tips: Nutrition Eating…
Tour of Sufferlandria 2014: Race director and Sufferlandrian local hero, Grunter Von Agony challenges you to 9 days of hell in The Sufferfest’s Grand Tour. If you are looking for something to motivate your winter training then committing to The Sufferfest Grand Tour could be just the ticket. How to Enter the Tour of Sufferlandria…
[quote]Just before the Passo Giau you face the option to go straight ahead for the 108km route or turn right for the Maratona route and the Giau. I came here to do the long route and never give up on anything that I start, however you cannot help that feeling of self-doubt and questioning yourself.[/quote]…
Your glutes are important muscles for cycling, these leg exercises for cycling will help turn your glutes into buns of steel! When sports physio Mike Aunger isn’t looking after the starts at Chelsea Football club or treating patients at his busy London physio practice Technique Physiotherapy he spends his spare time helping you to ride…
[quote]We drove over the dreaded Nufenen pass – that’s the final beast we would encounter the following day in the Grandfondo Gottardo. I think there was not a word spoken in the cars when everyone saw it! How were we ever going to get over that on a bike?! [/quote] In our latest “Rider’s Eye…
Cross training for cyclists is a something of a taboo subject for some riders, the thought of doing anything but riding your bike to get fitter can be a new cycling training concept for some. We asked expert soft tissue therapist Lydia Durkin to talk us through why cross training is important for cyclists. Over to you Lydia.…
Alpenbrevet 2014 will be held on Saturday 23rd August and promises to be the toughest one day cycling challenge in Europe. With three courses to choose from there is a challenge for every rider, making the Alpenbrevet 2014 a perfect sportive for a group of friends, work colleagues or cycling club. The legendary 276km Platin Course…
Core exercises for cycling should be part of every cycling training plan, these five core exercises for cycling help increase cycling power. Brevet and Technique Physio have teamed up to bring more tips on how to improve your cycling technique with these core exercises for cycling. Over to you Mike: Core Exercises for Cycling After…
Strength training for cyclists is an area often overlooked when forming a winter training plan and it could be the difference that enables you to achieve your goals in the next cycling season. Dr. Chris Bartlett is a professional cyclist, biochemist and coach at palmarès and in this article on weight training for cyclists Dr…
Winter Cycling Training
Winter Cycling Training: Follow this Winter Cycling Training Program and be stronger, more flexible and have greater endurance next Spring. For many cyclists training through winter is difficult due to local weather conditions, lack of motivation and the timing of the festivities over Christmas and New Year. By following these structured training plans from The…
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