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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Road Cycling Basics Relaxed ride
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CH## Thursday 09h00 (Jeûne Genevois) BCS Challenge ride
Thursday 09h00 (Jeûne Genevois) BCS Challenge ride, well head from shop to Combe Blanche via Mont Mourex and Vecasy (quick water stop) descent via the Col de la Faucille (water stop)
Route Komoot, Garmin
Distance: 76 Km
Elevation: 1459 m
Start time: 09h00 shop
Pace: route is Challenging
Coffee: No
Estimated return to start: 13h008 attendees
BCS Moderate jeûne genevois: Col du Marchairuz
CFF P+Rail Rolle, Pl. de la Gare 2, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland, Rolle, VD, CHTo celebrate plums or something, let's go cycling up Col du Marchairuz and then the scenic Route des Montagnes. We meet at Rolle Gare at 09:04 (don't forget to include a bike ticket if you take the train).
The pace will be inclusive moderate: anyone who has completed moderates this year will be ok (assuming you can handle the climbing!) We may end up averaging ~20-21 kph; no point in rushing back as the shops are closed.
The Summer's over folks, you might need a gilet in the morning.Please download the route.
Distance: 84 km
Elevation gain: 1420m
Start time: 09:04am in ROLLE
Pace: moderate (possibly ~20-21kph on average).
Coffee: yeah, haven't decided where though so bring good snacks.
Estimated return to Geneva: 1340-14:20
Route: komoot
RSVP to book your place; by doing so, you agree to our conditions of participation. Cancel if you can't come.Bring snacks (multiple), water (TWO), and a flat repair kit. See the equipment list here. Helmets are non-negotiable. Please provide a contact person and telephone number in case of emergency (e.g. on your phone's lock screen).
NOTE: For moderate rides you should be able to keep the average pace (~20-21 kph in this case), and have ridden before in a group safely. No passing on the right! We regroup after climbs but you need to be self-sufficient.
8 attendees
Afternoon moderate ride: Rolle-Berolle-Givrins
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHAn afternoon ride on Thursday - to be able to sleep in and ride on the public holiday (why choose?)
Nice roads in canton de Vaud, lake views, vineyard and forest scenery, and a tailwind most of the way!
Careful: We meet at ROLLE train station!! Plan accordingly.
The pace will be moderate. Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone; this helps you and the group.
Distance: 78km
Elevation gain: 970m
Start time: 1:30pm from ROLLE train station!!
Pace: moderate
Coffee: Yes - bring CHF (and sufficient snacks in case cafes are closed for the public holiday)
Estimated return to Geneva: 6-6:30pm
Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2128229659?share_token=aqvfhFfDw2iLeX04JRkPEJgSTv90d0xpMaFOG5NzOJ744wMX2f&ref=profile&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=2225194800455RSVP 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!
Bring snacks, water (2 bottles), and a flat repair kit. See the equipment list here. Also make sure in advance that your bike is in good working order.
Finally, please provide a contact person and telephone number in case of emergency (e.g. on your phone's lock screen or a post-it on the back of it).
NOTE: For moderate rides you should be able to keep the average pace (~21 kph in this case), have ridden before in a group, and be both comfortable and safe when group riding.
2 attendees
Peak - 8am - Saturday - Col de Plaine-Joux - Col de Saxel
Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHPlease join this SATURDAY Peak ride in the Vallée Verte.
The weather should be clear and cool (between 14° and 23°).
We'll go East towards the Môle, stop in La Tour for water, and then climb Col de Plaine-Joux from Onnion, and will come back to Geneva through Villard and Col de Saxel.
We will have superb views of the Mont-Blanc.
Distance : 107 km
Elevation gain : 1900 m
The pace will be Peak.
Start at 8 am at the shop.
We should be back at 2 pm.
Please download the route.Bring water and snacks !
Please confirm our agreement terms and conditions.
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5 attendees
Past events
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