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 pretty easy on paper. But then looks can be deceiving.…
Read the review of Brevet’s Maratona dles Dolomites cycling holiday by Gary Hunt the editor of Australia’s leading road cycling magazine Bicycling Australia
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…
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…
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…
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 day sportive in Europe, the Alpenbrevet. Heidi is a believer in serendipity so when the…
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 Unforgettable Cycle Climbs”. Whilst the launch of Mountain Higher has triggered the usual debate as to whether Belgium’s classic short…
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. [quote] Each col has its own character, the most interesting of which is the beautiful cobbled sections and hairpin turns of the 19km…
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 suited to triathletes looking for a concentrated cycling training block to get ready for a triathlon…
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 holidays and signature Alpine cycling challenge the Randonnée Alpes Suisse. Ride The Epic Cols The Tour Doesn’t Visit The launch…
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 to improve: Aerobic Endurance Muscular Force Speed Skills Muscular Endurance Anaerobic Endurance Muscular…
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 the world Sven Nys tackles…
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 intense so by setting yourself the ambitious goal of entering a…
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 race and preparing for it with the help of this advice on Cyclocross Racing for…
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 is to train smart. Training for Etape…
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 very own Tour of Switzerland, the Rookie sees you join the Pro ranks with…
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 December 2015 – get clicking!…
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 – entering a local cyclocross race! Cyclocross Basics for Beginners Video Credit:…
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, December 4th, 2014 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM GMT – THURSDAY REGISTER…
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 process happens whilst we are resting or asleep – so the quality of our sleep…
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 how to prepare for the Alpenbrevet using structured and focused planning, helping…
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 the Swiss sportive season. Our Tour Report looks back on a great week from the…
“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 why you should be doing it? Our turbo training tips will…
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 of Nutrition at Team Sky who talk us through a perfect dinner for cyclists.…
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. Relax the arms. Loosen the grip. Head…
The Sufferfest Elements of Style – Product Review
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 that introduction may even have sounded a little Couchlandrian. Elements of Style takes a…
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