
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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BCS Relaxed-Plus: - Nyon-Gimel-Nyon
Nyon.Gare, 1260 Nyon, Switzerland, Nyon, VD, CHBCS: Relaxed-Plus ride: Nyon to Gimel to Nyon
Details
Join me for something different - a Relaxed+Plus ride starting at Gare de Nyon. We will cycle along country lanes to Gimel for coffee, then return to Nyon though the beautiful vineyards of Vaud. The pace will be steady with 855m of climbing during a 60kms route. Most of the climbing is during the first half of the route...it gets easier after coffee. Don't forget to bring enough to drink - try to bring 2 bottles of water. We will have coffee at the Au Coeur des Saveurs café in Gimel.
Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone.
Distance: 60 Km
Elevation gain: 855 m
Start time: 08:30 – departure is NYON Train Station (North side - away from the town & lake)! Remember to purchase a Bike Ticket as well as a Train Ticket. The 08:08hrs train from Geneva arrives Nyon at 08:23hrs.
Pace: Relaxed (~21 km/h)
Coffee: we will stop for coffee at the Au Coeur des Saveurs café in Gimel.
Estimated return to Nyon: 13:00
Route: Nyon - La Rippe - Gimel - vineyards - Nyon | 59.9 km Cycling Route on Strava or on Komoot
Bring plenty of water…at least 2 bottles, snacks and a puncture repair kit.
See the equipment list here. Also make sure in advance that your bike is in good working order.
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!2 attendees
Past events
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