by Raphaël Berger | Dec 12, 2013 | Guest Reviews, News
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...
by Raphaël Berger | Dec 11, 2013 | Guest Reviews, News
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?! In...
by Raphaël Berger | Sep 30, 2013 | Training Tips
The importance of cycling recovery is underestimated. We asked Brevet soigneur Lydia Durkin to talk us through effective cycling recovery techniques. Over to you Lydia. Cycling Recovery – What’s it all about? If you are experiencing heavy, aching, fatigued...
by Raphaël Berger | Sep 3, 2013 | News, Tour Report
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...
by Raphaël Berger | Aug 8, 2013 | Nutrition, Training Tips
If you are wondering how to prevent leg cramps when cycling and you are looking for a simple answer that will stop leg cramps then you might be disappointed. The truth is there is no single solution from the medical and sport science world that can prevent riders...
