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.…
[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…
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…
Our 2014 cycling holidays are now open for booking! Cycling Holidays 2014 May: Cyclotour du Léman June: Italian Dolomites Training Camp July: Maratona dles Dolomites July: Granfondo Gottardo August: Randonnée Alpes Suisse August: Alpenbrevet August: Gruyère Cycling Tour You can also keep up to date with our holiday news and training tips by subscribing to our monthly newsletter or by following us…
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…
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…
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…
The Gran Fondo San Gottardo is an epic sportive set high up in the Swiss Alps with three huge mountain passes to tackle over the 110km parcours and over 4,200m of climbing in total. Cycling Weekly Ride the Granfondo Gottardo We had the pleasure of hosting Cycling Weekly journalist Hannah Reynolds as we took on the Granfondo Gottardo…