Tame mountain passes with Cycling Heidi!
Do descents make you nervous? Do long or steep climbs wear you out? Are you struggling while on the bike on long days? This half-day workshop in the Alpes Vaudoises is designed to help you ride in the mountains with more confidence and pleasure.
Skills developed during the workshop :
– Climbing efficiency
– Descending technique (cornering and braking)
– Bike position and strategies to avoid pain
– How to eat to avoid bonking
With practical exercises on real Alpine roads, in a group limited to 6, with coaching tailored to participant’s needs.
How to join:
- Sign up to one of the group workshops below
- Reserve a session for your group on the date of your choice
- Sign up for a one-on-one private coaching session
Group skill clinics in Gryon (rendez-vous at Place de la Barboleuse)
31 May 2026, 13h30
12 July 2026, 13h30
Progression & Skills Weekend
An all-women’s skills clinic and guided ride in the Alpes Vaudoises with Morges Bike Ladies!
This weekend is designed as a sporty and friendly getaway: Saturday is dedicated to in-depth learning, and Sunday is for putting it into practice out on the road. The goal: for you to leave with practical tools you can apply immediately, and a real boost in confidence.
Saturday, May 9 – Skill Clinic & Immersion
10h – 12h | Technical workshop – theory
Lunch – Charlet Boulangerie
13h – 16h | Technical workshop – practice
16h – 18h |Break & recovery
Dès 18h | Apéritif and dinner at a mountain restaurant
Sunday, May 10 – Guided Ride & Practice
10h – 16h | Guided bike ride
16h – 19h | Spa session at Les Bains de Villars (optional)
Dès 19h | Dinner at a local restaurant (optional)
Limited group of 6 participants
(up to 8 if some are willing to share a double bed)
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
During the workshop, you will work in depth on:
- your position on the bike
- braking and cornering techniques
- managing effort on climbs
- preventing pain (back, neck, feet, hands)
- nutrition strategy
- and much more…
During the guided bike ride:
- practical application of the techniques
- real-time feedback directly on the road
- personalized advice tailored to your level and goals
THE OFFER WITH ACCOMMODATION
150 CHF – 2 days / 1 night (Saturday). The package includes:
- accommodation in a large apartment
- full weekend organization
- workshops (theory & practice)
- the guided ride and personalized feedback
- the possibility to arrive on Friday evening or stay Sunday evening at the same rate
The package does not include:
- meals
- public transport costs (free within the resort)
- entry to the Bains de Villars spa
Booking of this weekend is made through Morges Bike Ladies.
F.A.Q.
Important information
- The workshop requires a minimum of 2 participants.
- In the event of cancellation due to lack of participants, you will be informed by e-mail or telephone.
- The offer does not include the bike (road or gravel) or the necessary equipment (helmet, shoes, gloves, goggles).
- Please come with your full, weather-appropriate equipment, as we’ll be outdoors for long periods.
- The workshop takes place in all weathers, unless the guide deems conditions unsafe.
- In the event of dangerous conditions, the workshop will be postponed to a later date, agreed with the participants.
- The decision will be communicated no later than 24 hours before the activity.
- Should the weather change significantly during the workshop, the guide will make the necessary decisions.
- In the event of cancellation, change of booking or no-show, the full amount of the booking will be charged.
