MAKE 2023 YOUR YEAR If 2023 is the year you want to try a new challenge, we have a calendar packed full of spectacular cycling events around the world. We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise […]
Top Tips for Training in Winter With the cold weather setting in, getting out on the bike may seem more difficult than normal. With conditions being colder and wetter there are several things you can do to make sure that you’re safe and getting the most out of your winter rides. Check out some […]
2022 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Review Sportive Breaks’ own Chris Breckon qualified for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships and took part in Trento recently. Here’s his report on how he got on. On September 13th I travelled to Trento, Italy to take part in the 2022 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships and I […]
In professional cycling, the Triple Crown is the name given to winning 3 major titles in the same year. Usually the Giro d’Italia, the Tour de France and the World Championships. Not many riders have achieved this remarkable feat. Eddy Merckx managed it and later Stephen Roche also won the Tour, Giro and World Championships […]
Sportive Breaks rider Chris Breckon took on the 2022 Etape du Tour on Sunday 10th July. The 2022 Etape du Tour took place on a tough route between Briancon and Alpe d’Huez. L’Etape du Tour is probably the most well-known Sportive in Europe. This event is unique for two main reasons: firstly it is a […]
If you’re a cycling fan, then the first half of April can mean only one thing: cobbles. There are all sorts of races taking place virtually daily across Northern France, Belgium and the Netherlands over this crucial period in the racing calendar, but two giant events stand astride all others. The first Sunday of April […]
Sportive Breaks is back in 2022! Destination Sport Experiences has taken over the running of the brand and even though we haven’t been around for very long as a business, the team at Destination Sport Experiences have years of experience creating cycling experiences. We checked in with the guys in the cycling product team to […]
Sportive Breaks are part of the Destination Sport Experiences Group. As well as a wide range of Sportive Breaks and Cycling Tours and Weekenders, Destination Sport Experiences also offers a full calendar of cycling hospitality experiences. Get the best seats in the house and enjoy a full day or a morning or afternoon at a […]
When life gives you lemons, take the time to brush up on classic bike races and crazy feats including descending the Stelvio no handed. Enjoy some of our favourite cycling videos ever on YouTube: Look Mom, Stelvio No Hands Giuliano Calore ought to be a famous cyclist, just because in 1974 he did this. Guests […]
A multi day sportive was a rare phenomenon, more commonly found in North America than Europe, where there were just a handful of local events. Since it’s launch in 2011, the Haute Route has completely redefined the genre with sensational 7 day routes across the Pyrenees, Alps & Rockies and more recently 3 day compact […]
