Race preparation – Monika Sattler

11 Nov

CyclingTips: Tackle the unknown with confidence: five tips to help you prepare for a new challenge

Posted 11. November 2016 By Monika Sattler

18 Oct

Have you ridden 8848m/29028ft in one go yet?

Posted 18. October 2016 By Monika Sattler

In the recent past, a new kind of challenge has crept onto the bucket lists of hard-core cyclists who love pushing their own limits: Everesting. The term coined by Andy van...

07 Mar

My (mental) preparation for the Three Peaks Challenge– Melbourne to Mt Buller (260km/5000m elevation, 161mi/16400ft elevation)

Posted 7. March 2016 By Monika Sattler

When you are planning on doing something longer and harder than you have done before, the extra weight of five kilos on top of your neck will be your key...

25 Aug

How to succeed at tough races

Posted 25. August 2014 By Monika Sattler

Two months ago I signed up for one of the harder races in Switzerland: the Alpenbrevet, a 276km race with over 7000m of elevation. However, with a new job I have...

10 Aug

Preparing for a new level of EPIC – Alpenbrevet

Posted 10. August 2014 By Monika Sattler

There is no shortage of tough rides in the Alps, especially considering the endless possibilities of climbing up passes without a lot of flats between them. This ride was a preparation...