by Raphaël Berger | Oct 31, 2014 | News
When Cyclist came to Switzerland to ride and review the Granfondo San Gottardo they got more than they bargained for! Granfondo Gottardo Review I admit to being a little underwhelmed on examining the course details of this event. It’s only 110km in length, which seems...
by Raphaël Berger | Sep 15, 2014 | News
Gary Hunt the editor of Australia’s leading road cycling magazine Bicycling Australia rode the Maratona dles Dolomites as a guest of Brevet. The infamous climbs of the Dolomites feature regularly in the Giro d’Italia and form the perfect circuit for the...
by Raphaël Berger | Jan 8, 2014 | Training Tips
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...
by Raphaël Berger | Jan 8, 2014 | News
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...
by Raphaël Berger | Dec 16, 2013 | Training Tips
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,...
by Raphaël Berger | Nov 4, 2013 | News, Product Review
When Peloton Magazine chose to devote an issue to Switzerland naturally they rode with Brevet – the specialist in Alpine Cycling Adventures in the Swiss Alps. Peloton’s Heidi Swift was a guest on our Alpenbrevet cycling holiday and took on the toughest one...
by Raphaël Berger | Sep 27, 2013 | Book Reviews
When best selling author Daniel Friebe and photographer Pete Goding sought inspiration for the sequel to Mountain High naturally they headed to Switzerland. The result is the stunning book Mountain Higher that showcases “Europe’s Extreme, Undiscovered and...
by Raphaël Berger | Jul 19, 2013 | News
Brevet Featured in Cycling Weekly The UK’s most read cycling magazine, Cycling Weekly, were hosted by Brevet last summer and have now let out Europe’s best kept sportive secret in the Cycling Weekly Granfondo Gottardo review. Each col has its own...
by Raphaël Berger | Mar 4, 2013 | News
Triathlon Plus Magazine chose Brevet as “Best for the Luxury Experience” in their guide to the best pre season training camps in Europe. Brevet’s Cyclotour du Léman Training Camp was highlighted as the 180km sportive around Lac Léman is ideally...
by Raphaël Berger | Feb 18, 2013 | News
When Cyclist launched into the overcrowded cycling magazine market it choose to feature roads less ridden, the very first edition of Cyclist Magazine explored an epic loop in Switzerland with climbs that feature on our Alpenbrevet and Granfondo Gottardo sportive...
by Raphaël Berger | Dec 10, 2014 | Training Tips
These cycling force workouts will help you climb better on the steep sections and tight hairpins that you will find in the Alps. Why Is Force Important For Cyclists? The Cyclist’s Training Bible by Joe Friel outlines six key abilities that cyclists should seek...
by Raphaël Berger | Dec 9, 2014 | Training Tips
Want to get into cyclocross but need some tips aimed at cyclocross for beginners? Read on! From the Basics to Training and Racing our how to guide is packed full of practical tips to get you started. Before we start let’s take a glimpse at how the best rider in...
by Raphaël Berger | Dec 9, 2014 | Training Tips
Our guide to cyclocross racing for beginners is the latest instalment in our Cyclocross for Beginners how to series. If you haven’t tried cyclocross and want to get into it our first tip is to enter a cyclocross race! The ‘cross season can be short and...
by Raphaël Berger | Dec 9, 2014 | News
Our guide to cyclocross training for beginners is the latest instalment in our Cyclocross for Beginners how to series. If you have never tried cyclocross then you might want to learn some of the Cyclocross Basics and then commit yourself to entering a local cyclocross...
by Raphaël Berger | Dec 3, 2014 | Training Tips
Training for Etape du Tour? Our Etape du Tour training guide is packed full of training tips specifically related to the challenge of the 2015 Etape du Tour course. The 2015 Etape du Tour features over 60km of climbing and 45km of descending so the secret to success...
by Raphaël Berger | Nov 28, 2014 | Partners, Product Review, Training Tips
Indoor cycling training just caught up with the future! The Rookie from the Sufferfest uses the latest on bike camera footage and challenges you to honour the nation of Sufferlandria as the first Sufferlandrian stagiare on the WorldTour! Featuring footage from our...
by Raphaël Berger | Nov 28, 2014 | News
To say thank you to all our readers and help make 2015 your best year yet we are offering 10% off all Sportive Weekends booked before the end of Cyber Monday. Just use the code: CYBERMONDAY at checkout to get 10% off your weekend! Offer ends 23:59 PST Monday 1st...
by Raphaël Berger | Nov 28, 2014 | Training Tips
As a fast growing niche within the road cycling community, cyclocross races across the world are welcoming lots of beginners. Our guide to Cyclocross for Beginners will help you train for cyclocross and give you the confidence to take that first crucial step –...
by Raphaël Berger | Nov 6, 2014 | Training Tips
Training for Etape du Tour 2015? Bit worried about the climbing? Want to start your training plan? Join Brevet Coach Tom Eeles for a FREE webinar and interactive Q&A workshop that will help you plan your Etape du Tour training. Register for Free Now Thursday,...
by Raphaël Berger | Oct 31, 2014 | Nutrition, Training Tips
The importance of sleep for cyclists in training can’t be overstated. If you are familiar with the Principles of Training you will already know that fitness comes from overcompensation, the body rebuilds itself stronger after a training stress. That rebuilding...
by Raphaël Berger | Sep 17, 2014 | Partners, Product Review, Training Tips
The Sufferfest Elements of Style training video will improve your pedalling efficiency through simple drills and higher self awareness on the bike. Now if you are familiar with the The Sufferfest you’ll note there was no reference to suffering there. In fact...
by Raphaël Berger | Jun 4, 2014 | Training Tips
Training for the Alpenbrevet this summer? Join Brevet and Dig Deep Coaching for a FREE webinar and interactive Q&A workshop that will help you prepare for the Alpenbrevet. Alpenbrevet Training Webinar The team at Dig Deep Coaching are going to help you understand...
by Raphaël Berger | May 23, 2014 | News, Tour Report
Our 2014 Cyclotour du Léman guests flew into Switzerland from Dubai, South Africa, USA and the UK looking forward to getting in some early season climbs in the mountains and before taking on the take part in the Cyclotour du Léman – the first sportive in...
by Raphaël Berger | May 6, 2014 | Training Tips
“Aussies Abroad: Orica GreenEDGE” is the ninth in our series of free bike training videos that are perfect for turbo training workouts. This 50 minute video documents the very first Aussie team to ride at ProTour level. Not sure what turbo training is or...
by Raphaël Berger | May 6, 2014 | Nutrition
Consistently eating a nutritionally balanced dinner for cyclists will help you recover from the training sessions in your cycling training plan. We conclude our Cycling Nutrition Tips series with thanks to Team Sky Head Chef Søren Kristiansen and Nigel Mitchell, Head...
by Raphaël Berger | May 6, 2014 | Cycling Travel Tips, News, Partners
Looking for bike bags for hire in Melbourne Australia? We’re delighted to add TraVelo to our list of Partners, TraVelo offer bike travel bag hire for cyclists in the Melbourne area and are the perfect choice for our Melbourne based Guests! TraVelo are offering...
by Raphaël Berger | Apr 8, 2014 | News
To celebrate Paris-Roubaix 2014 and to help whip our Guides into shape for the 2014 Season we are holding a group ride on Sunday April 13th. After the ride we’ll enjoy some Belgian beers and watch the finale of Paris-Roubaix on TV! RSVP Please RSVP on this...
by Raphaël Berger | Apr 7, 2014 | News
Why do we love to climb? That feeling early in the season. You just know you need to point the bike uphill. Your lungs ache and you gasp for breath. Surely it can’t have been this hard last time? Where’s that extra gear? It’s OK. Just spin. Breath....
