[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…
The challenge of completing the Alpenbrevet 2013 attracted riders from Australia, America, Denmark and the UK to the Swiss Alps to take on the toughest one cycling event in Europe on our unique Alpenbrevet Cycling Holiday. Our Tour Report looks back on a great week from the perspective of our Guides, if you are thinking of…
In 2013 the Gruyère Cycling Tour date clashed with the Alpenbrevet so we ran a special Tour des Diablerets trip that featured many of the same climbs included in our Gruyère Cycling Tour holiday itinerary. Our Tour Report looks back on a great week from the perspective of our Guides: Stage 1 – Lac Hongrin…
The Granfondo Gottardo is known as one of the most unique and challenging sportives in the Alps and Granfondo Gottardo 2013 was testament to that! Our Tour Report looks back on a great week from the perspective of our Guides, if you are thinking of joining us for the Granfondo Gottardo then you should check…
In our latest “Rider’s Eye View” Guest Review Kyle McCall gives you a guests eye view of our recent Tour de Romandie cycling holiday on his excellent blog Upward Progress. Tour de Romandie 2013 [quote]There was an awesome zen about getting up each day and knowing that all I had to do was ride my…
We kicked off our 2013 Tour de Romandie holiday chasing the peloton through stunning Swiss scenery in bright sunshine. After watching the breakaway contest the first GPM points of the day we raced through the Lavaux Vineyards to the Tour de Romandie Stage 2 finish in Renens, West of Lausanne. For more pictures check out…
When talented Maltese rider Carl Attard saw that Switzerland was still enjoying fresh snow he had a crazy idea “Could I get in some quality cycling training in the Alps whilst my family ski?” The answer with Brevet Bespoke was always going to be “Yes!” Fresh Powder and Col Christening Winter 2012/3 has been incredible…
Swiss Col conquerors Alain and Lillie acted on our tip off to ride up the Col de la Croix this weekend before the official opening. The Col de la Croix will be the feature climb in the 2013 Tour de Romandie with the riders climbing this Hors Catégorie Swiss classic from both sides. The early…
A team of triathletes from management consultancy Accenture recently trained for the Enduro Challenge ultra triathlon on a Brevet Bespoke training camp in the Swiss Alps. The Enduro Challenge The Enduro Challenge pits corporate teams against each other to race from Marble Arch to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Competing in teams of six,…