
About us
We are a group of friendly people who enjoy road riding in the beautiful countryside surrounding Geneva.
Our rides occur March-October, on Saturday mornings (4-5 hours), and Thursday evenings (2 hours) during daylight savings. We have 4 ride levels, from moderately easy to quite challenging, all led by experienced guides. Bike Switzerland also rents high quality road, touring, gravel and e-bikes. Click here to learn more.
Please sign up with a level that suits your abilities; this will ensure you can keep up and not slow down other riders. If you're not sure, choose the relaxed level the first time out with us. Look at the Meetup events we post for more details.
Our Saturday morning levels:
1. Relaxed: Riding mostly on quiet back roads for pleasure, scenery and socializing
· Pace: relaxed
· Distance: 45 to 60 km
· Climbing: rolling hills, elevation gain 400 to 700 meters.
· Coffee break: yes, we’re very sociable!
2. Moderate: Pleasure and scenery are primary motivations, with emphasis on a workout
· Pace: moderately fast
· Distance: 60 to 80 km
· Climbing: a series of climbs, elevation gain 500 to 1000 meters
· Coffee break: usually
3. Challenging: These rides will get your heart rate going!
· Pace: fast
· Distance: 80 to 110 km
· Climbing: multiple climbs, elevation gain 1000 to 1800 meters.
· Coffee break: sometimes
4. Peak: Climbing rides to reach heights and views !
· Pace: fast
· Distance: 90 to 130 km
· Climbing: elevation gain 1500 to 2200 meters.
· Break: snacks in the grass, stop sometimes at a bakery
5. Fast: These rides will test your limits even further!
· Pace: fastest
· Distance: 95 to 150 km
· Climbing: some big climbs, elevation gain 1200 to 2000 meters
. Flat rides in a peloton
· Coffee break: short coffee break on Saturday rides, but not for after-work rides on Thursday
Upcoming events
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Peak - 8h30 Sunday - Tour des belvedères around the Salève
Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHPlease join this Peak ride loop around the Salève.
The weather will be nice, temperatures will be between 8 and 15°C.
Still building back our strength and endurance.
We'll go clockwise around the Salève with the goal to reach many belvederes with stunning views on the white mountains.
We'll climb many hills through Esery, La Chapelle-Rambaud (max altitude 950m), Col des Fleuries, Aviernoz, Cuvaz, and Saint-Blaise back to Geneva.Distance : 100 km
Elevation gain : 1800 mThe pace will be Peak slow as it's still early in the season.
Start at 8:30 am at the shop.
We should be back before 2:30pm.Please download the route
Bring water and snacks and !*
Please confirm our agreement terms and conditions.
Please remember to bring these items.
14 attendees
**SUNDAY 17/05* BCS Moderate ride II: La Chapelle Rambaud - Cruseilles - Soral
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHWe will follow a popular loop from Geneva, going around the Saleve to La Chapelle-Rambaud, then Cruseilles and Soral. No super climbs but still enough to warm up your legs, with multiple ascents adding up to 1250 m.
- Pace: Moderate, but a notch slower than Alex's ride.
- Start time: 9:00am
- Meeting point: Bike Switzerland bike shop
- Distance: 81 km
- Elevation gain: 1250 m
- Riding time: ~4 hours
- Arriving time: probably around 14:00, but depending on the number of stops and coffee time.
- Coffee: Yes, at Menthonnex-en-Bornes
- Route: komoot
- Remember to brig a flat repair kit and pump, and to check your bike's condition before the ride.
- Upload the route if you have a GPS device - if you don't, try to stay behind someone who does so you don't get off track.
- We regroup at the top of climbs but you need to be self-sufficient to complete the ride or make your way back if you have a major mechanical issue.
RSVP to book your place; by doing so, you confirm agreement to our conditions of participation. And kindly cancel if you can't come to make room for others!
13 attendees
Sunday - 10am Moderate ride: Ham, Onions and Cou
L'horloge fleurie / Flower Clock by Lake, Quai du Général-Guisan, Genève, CHHello
Similar to Alex’s long moderate ride, this will be a little shorter with a nice little climb in between.
Distance: 89km
Elevation: 1280m
Average speed: 21-23kph
Coffee stop: yes
Money: Bring EuroFine print as per Alex’s moderate ride.
NB:
Helmets are compulsory
Make sure your phone is charged
Have an emergency contact on the back of your phone
Bring snacks
Bring a spare tube
Keep smilingRoute: Komoot
5 attendees
Past events
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