What we’re about
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: moderate
· 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: These rides will test your limits!
· Pace: fastest
· Distance: 100 to130 km
· Climbing: some big climbs, elevation gain 1500 to 2000 meters.
· Coffee break: sometimes
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Relaxed Ride: Airport loopRue des Grottes 22, Genève
Relaxed ride
Airport loopWe start at 18:15 at the bike shop, Rue des Grottes 22, Geneva and should be back by 20:20
Distance: 42
Elevation gain: 400
Route: on Outdooractive or Direct link (no login requierd)
Pace: Relaxed (formerly known as Social).Bring water and snacks! And don't forget your lights! ⚪️🔴
Please download the route to your cycling computer! This helps keep everyone safer and allows more people to share turns at the front of the ride.
Please RSVP to book your place (Only RSVP for one ride, and please cancel if you can't come to make room for others!). By doing so, you confirm your agreement to our terms and conditions.
Please remember to bring these items.
Please download the route to your cycling computer! This helps keep everyone safer and allows more people to share turns at the front of the ride. [Am I repeating myself?]
- BCS Afterwork Moderate RideBike Switzerland, Genève
You know the drill!
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26th
🕕 Time: 18h15
📍 Start location: Bike Switzerland shop
📏 Distance: 52km
⛰ Elevation gain: 530m
🐇 Pace: Moderate (on the faster side)🔗 Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/881838914
⏱ Return: Around 20h45
☕ Optional drink after if the group is motivated✅ What to bring:
-Helmet (mandatory)
-Lights
-Water & snack
-Spare tube, multitool, pump
-Emergency contact: name & number on phone or lock screen📩 RSVP if you’re coming!
See you there!
- Thursday 2nd moderate-level ride: Chéserex-Arnex-FounexBike Switzerland, Genève
This ride will meander through some nice Rive Droite small country-side and forest paths, via Chavanne, Chéserex, Arnex, catching some picturesque lake views as the sun drops, and return via Founex and Commugny.
The pace will be moderately fast. For a description of our club's ride levels, see here.
Distance: 58 km
Elevation gain: 410m
Start time: 6:15pm
Pace: moderately fast
Coffee: No
Estimated return to start: Slightly after 9pm
Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2354054619?share_token=aWmionup13IWvhn8cfiB1PZ4ckO9T9iMmqkvXb7j4Rau36zF9U&ref=wtdRSVP 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!
Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone. This helps you and the group.
Bring LIGHTS (front + back, charged!), snacks, water (it will be HOT), and a flat repair kit. See the equipment list here. 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 (~21-22 kph in this case), have ridden before in a group, and be both comfortable and safe when group riding.
