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…
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!…
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
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…
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…
“Bradley Wiggins – A Very British Champion” is the is the eighth in our series of free bike training videos that are perfect for turbo training workouts. This 45 minute video charts the rise of Bradley Wiggins from the self styled Kid from Kilburn to Tour de France champion. Not sure what turbo training is or why you…
We are now sold out for the 2014 Maratona dles Dolomites and we are accepting bookings for Maratona dles Dolomites 2015 now. The Maratona dles Dolomites is Italy’s most beautiful cycling sportive and it’s 9,000 places sell out in seconds every year. Brevet are an official Tour Operator for the 2015 Maratona dles Dolomites and have…
We are delighted to announce that Brevet now offers our legendary Pro Support for the highest and toughest cycling challenge out there – the Haute Route Dolomites Swiss Alps. The Haute Route Dolomites Swiss Alps is a seven stage timed cycling event with rolling road closures and full professional support. It’s the closest you will…
[quote]I can’t recommend the Cyclotour du Léman trip highly enough, either as a start to the season ahead or as a holiday in its own right.[/quote] In our latest “Rider’s Eye View” Guest Review we asked Brevet guest Patrick to share his experience of riding the Cyclotour du Léman sportive in Switzerland. Over to you Patrick! Cyclotour du Léman…
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…
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]…
[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…
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…
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…
Meet Brevet guests and guides in the Brevet Strava Club and get support as you train for your Alpine Cycling Adventure with Brevet. What is Strava? Strava makes fitness a social experience, providing motivation and camaraderie even if you’re exercising alone. How Does Strava Work? Track and Analyze Rides: Strava takes the GPS from your…
[quote]How to sum up the Alpenbrevet? Painful but memorable![/quote] In our latest “Rider’s Eye View” Guest Review we asked Brevet guest Neill to share his Alpenbrevet review, an epic first hand tale of his experience of taking on Europe’s toughest one day cycling sportive the Alpenbrevet. Over to you Neill! Alpenbrevet Review by Neill Weir Myself and…
Bike Bags for Hire Melbourne – TraVelo
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 all Brevet Guests 15% off the cost of their bike hire…
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