Sabina Bremer: Climbing Higher, Thinking Longer, Living SISU 🇨🇭
Some riders chase results. Others chase experiences. Sabina Bremer does both — but always with perspective, curiosity, and a long view that feels deeply SISU.
Repping SISU Racing from Switzerland, Sabina trains where mountains are not just a metaphor but a way of life. A diesel climber at heart, she thrives on long ascents, early mornings, and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing she can go further than she once believed.
From Injury to Identity
Sabina’s cycling journey didn’t begin with ambition — it began with adaptation. An Achilles tendon injury in 2021 forced her to step away from running, and cycling entered her life as cross-training. What followed was something far more lasting. Friends, mountains, Zwift winters, and eventually a deep love for endurance sport took hold.
Zwift arrived later that same year, becoming both a winter training ground and a gateway to racing. Events like Tour de Zwift and WTRL ZRL stood out — not just for the competition, but for the sense of scale and shared experience. While time zones have made consistent team racing a challenge, Sabina’s connection to SISU has remained strong, especially through Club Championships, where she proudly claimed the inaugural B Grade Women’s title.
She doesn’t shy away from discomfort — she welcomes it. Even when there’s no pure climbing stage on offer, Sabina sees it as an invitation to grow beyond her comfort zone.
The Long Game Mindset
What defines Sabina most isn’t watts or results — it’s mindset.
She trains with a long-term lens, motivated by a desire to feel capable rather than constrained. Whether it’s riding a mountain pass on a whim or running around a lake just because she can, her goal is longevity. Discipline matters, but so does listening — learning when low motivation signals fatigue, and when it’s simply a moment to push through.
When motivation fades, she reconnects with people. Group rides. Friends. Shared effort. The spark always returns.
Her perspective on setbacks is shaped by empathy and realism. Seeing close friends face career ending injuries and life altering accidents has reinforced how fragile athletic opportunity can be. Her advice is simple but powerful: focus on what you can do, let yourself feel everything honestly, and stay connected to the sport — even if only mentally — until your moment returns.
Big Days, Bigger Meaning
One of Sabina’s proudest moments came during a massive summer event: 250km with over 4,000m of climbing — her longest and hardest ride to date. Instead of chasing performance, she chased experience. The result? Confidence, joy, a category placing, and a deeper love for cycling.
Breaking challenges into manageable pieces — a climb at a time, an hour at a time — is a lesson she carries well beyond the bike. The mind, she believes, is more often an enabler than a limiter.
SISU, Women, and What Comes Next
Sabina speaks with genuine pride about SISU Racing’s commitment to advancing women in esports cycling. For her, growth starts person by person — lowering barriers, inviting women in, and creating spaces that feel welcoming before they feel competitive.
Her idea is simple and powerful: public women’s group rides. Low pressure. Inclusive. Consistent. A place to belong first — and race later, if desired.
Looking ahead to 2026, Sabina’s goals reflect her multidimensional approach:
Completing a full Ironman she can truly be proud of
Tackling an ultra cycling event with 170km and 7,000m of climbing
Chasing a marathon PR
Staying flexible, curious, and kind to herself along the way
What SISU Means to Sabina
There’s no dramatic story. No single defining moment. Just consistency, presence, and belonging.
Sabina sums it up best herself:
“SISU Racing is non-judgemental and supportive. I love being part of a group of like minded people who are open and welcoming. It’s truly a lovely space to be a part of.”
And maybe that’s the most SISU thing of all — showing up, climbing steadily, and knowing you’re never riding alone.
