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 Review I arrived early at Geneva airport from Manchester to be greeted by Tom Eeles, my host for the next few days. We had plenty of […]
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Granfondo Gottardo Review: Rider’s Eye View
In our latest “Rider’s Eye View” Guest Review we asked Brevet guest Gerard Melvin to share his first hand experience of taking on his first ever European Sportive the legendary Grandfondo Gottardo. Over to you Gerard! Granfondo Gottardo Review For a few years I wanted to do one of those ‘Etapes’ but I wanted more […]
Tour Report: Alpenbrevet 2013
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 […]
Tour Report: Tour des Diablerets 2013
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 […]
Tour Report: Granfondo Gottardo 2013
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 […]
Tour Report: Cyclotour du Léman 2013
Our 2013 Cyclotour du Léman guests arrived in Switzerland from the UK, Brazil, Australia and Switzerland with the same aim in mind – get some early season climbing in the legs and take part in the Cyclotour du Léman – the first sportive in the Swiss sportive season. Our Tour Report looks back on a great week […]
Tour de Romandie Review: Rider’s Eye View
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 Read Kyle account of an epic week of Alpine Cycling Adventures. Cycling Holidays in Switzerland If you’d like to experience what […]
Tour Report: Tour de Romandie 2013
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 […]
Brevet Bespoke – Skiing and Cycling Trip
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 […]
Brevet Bespoke: Alpine Cycling Tour
We recently hosted Don and Becky as they swapped cycling in the Blue Hills around Boston, Massachusetts for a Brevet Bespoke Alpine cycling tour in the Swiss Alps. Alpine Cycling Tour As big European cycling fans Don and Becky were keen to ride on roads with history and where better to start than the Col des […]
Brevet Bespoke: Accenture Enduro Challenge Training Camp
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, […]
Brevet Bespoke: Ironman Training Camp
Taking on the challenge of signing up for an Ironman and embarking on the journey that is Ironman training takes courage. Completing an Ironman involves swimming 3.86 km, riding 180.25 km on the bike and then running a 42.2 km marathon! We recently hosted triathlete Allan Noble as he put the finishing touches to his Ironman […]