Having loved skiing and cycling since childhood, Jean Christophe has always enjoyed maintaining his sports equipment.

After 10 years experience as a cycle technician, he took the cycle qualification CQP at the CNPC.

When not working for Sportive breaks he is an independent mechanic for his company VELO LABO, a service company where he enjoys passing on his passion and expertise.

He says “I love being able to pass on my knowledge to help you make better use of your equipment, and to help you progress by discovering how to look after your bike.”

Mathieu is an endurance cyclist and has always lived in the French Alps so knows all the mountain passes here like the back of his hand. He regularly organises and takes part in endurance trips alone and with friends including the Seven Majors this summer.

Combining his passion for cycling with his professional career he took his CQP and enjoyed working for several years as pro tour team mechanic working for the French team AG2R.

Meticulous and conscientious, Mathieu will go out of his way to ensure that your bike is roadworthy to help you take on the best cycling routes that France has to offer.

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