Sarah moved to France from the UK in 1999 after finishing university, she was planning on only staying a few years, however, she fell in love with the French Alps and has made it her home. She has worked in both tourism and the cycle industry over this time in operations and marketing. She currently works in market research when not working for Sportive Breaks.

A keen skier, she also enjoys trail running and the occasional 10km or half marathon, hiking with friends , cycle touring family holidays and even taking on some of the nearby mountain passes on her road bike, including the mythical Alpe d’Huez.

In the French Alps, you will be looked after by Mike and our local team of bike guides, drivers and mechanics.

Mike has a real passion for Alpine climbs and knows all the major mountain passes in the area having ridden them all many times.

Mike, first moved to France to race for a team in Brittany before settling in the Alps to satisfy his thirst for the high mountains.

He has been racing for over 25 years and recently qualified as a bike guide. Having competed in almost all the big name sportive and Gran Fondo events in the Alps including the Etape du Tour, Marmotte and the Time Megève, Mike still likes to push the limits and has had some respectable results in the Etape du Tour and even some recent podium finishes in local races. Mike is a fully qualified French bike guide and mechanic and has spent the last 20 years honing his skills and experience he is ready to share them with you during your Alpine cycling adventure.

His passion for the Tour De France is legendary and his knowledge of the race and its champions goes back to the 1980’s so he can offer great insights and anecdotes about this iconic race.

Mike’s team of mechanics includes former Pro Tour Team mechanics so you can be sure you will be in good, safe hands!

Where you are hosted by Mike:

• June – Alpe d’Huez Weekender
• June – Raid Alpine
• June – Marmotte
• July – Etape du Tour
• August – Haute Route
• September – Alpe d’Huez Weekender
• October – Ventoux Weekender

Andrea Ferrigato is affectionately known by his former teammates and friends as “Ferri” for his legs of “Steel”. Ferri has had a professional career spanning 15 years. He competed 8 times at the Giro d’Italia and 4 times at the Tour de France. He was a stage winner of the Giro d’Italia (1994) and his best year was 1996. In that year he won the Leeds International Classic and the Grand Prix of Switzerland.

Andrea is an extremely experienced host and he has worked with Sportive Breaks since 2022. In the last few years Andrea has hosted many cycling tours and Gran Fondo weekends for Sportive Breaks. He received truly excellent customer feedback.

You can ride with Andrea on all of Sportive Breaks Italian cycling events. Andrea is also present at Mallorca 312.

Stelvio Weekender – ‘A fantastic time , Andrea was brilliant’

Strade Bianche is a great event – and going with Sportive Breaks makes it so easy, including the support at the event of pro-cyclist Andrea Ferrigato and his team. Thanks for a great weekend!

Where you are hosted by Andrea:

• March – Strade Bianche Gran Fondo
• March – Strade Bianche and Florence Tour
• March – Milan Sanremo Ride and Watch
• April – Mallorca 312
• May – Giro d’Italia Tours
• June – Stelvio Weekenders
• June – Dolomites Weekenders
• September – Italy Coast to Coast
• September – Stelvio Weekenders
• September – Dolomites Weekenders
• September – Tour of the Dolomites
• October – Il Lombardia Gran Fondo