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- BCS Moderate - EARLY - Col de Joux Planegare de Genève, Genève
A smaller group ride up the Col de Joux Plane and down to Thonon. We will take the 0631 train from Cornavin to reach Cluses at 0752 (you can join at any station along the way). From there a short climb over to Chatillon-sur-Cluses where we join the route that the Tour de France Femme followed a couple of weeks ago! After reaching the top of the col and descending to Morzine we will coast down the gently sloped valley 30km to Thonon where you can take the train back to Geneva/Annemasse or continue along the lakeside back to town.
NOTE: we will meet on the platform at Cornavin not at the bike shop!
📅 Date: Saturday, August 23
🕡 Start time: 06:30
📍 Start location: Cornavin Station, Geneva
🔁 Distance: 73 km
⛰ Elevation gain: 1,700 m
🐇 Pace: Moderate
🕘 Estimated return: 13:00 in Thonon
☕ Coffee? YES! - bring EUR - probably near the top of the col!
📍 Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2350156453
Please download the route to your bike computer/phone if possible.RSVP to book your place (and please cancel the night before if you can't come to make room for others), feel free to message me directly if you have any questions or concerns.
By signing up, you confirm your agreement to our terms and conditions. Please also review the Essential Individual Equipment list (bike!, helmet, lights, water/snacks, flat repair kit, extra layers, etc.). Haven't been riding much yet this season or just back after extended holidays? Make sure to test out your equipment before the group ride!
Please contact me (WhatsApp: +447545266769) if you have specific concerns and consider providing a CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER in case of emergency. For more information about Bike Switzerland and our Club rides (levels, pace, etc.), please select the "Read more" link on the "About" page.
- BCS Relaxed - Not the Vuache tourRue des Grottes 22, Genève
For those looking for a relaxed alternative to the Tour du Canton (on Sunday), here is a shortened version of the "Vuache Tour" - WITHOUT the tour (and two long climbs). Heading south-west out of Geneva through Bernex, Chancy, Valleiry, and Vulbens before a coffee stop in Jonzier (km 33) - then back via Viry, Soral and Onex.
The "canicule" is over (cooled down by all that rain), but Saturday promises to be fine and more manageable - but please plan accordingly (sun glasses, sun cream, snacks, water, etc.).
📅 Date: Saturday, August 23
🕡 Start time: 08:30
📍 Start location: Bike Switzerland Shop, Geneva
🔁 Distance: 56 km
⛰ Elevation gain: 600 m
🐇 Pace: Relaxed ~20 km/h average = 25km/h on the flat
🕘 Estimated return: 13:00 - 13:30
☕ Coffee? YES! - bring EUR - cash if possible.
📍 Route: Komoot - Strava - GPX file
Please download the route to your bike computer/phone if possible.RSVP to book your place (and please cancel before 07:30 on Saturday morning if you can't come to make room for others) - and please only signup for one event! If you can't come at the last minute (after 07:30 on Saturday and have not been able to cancel), please message me directly - thanks!
By signing up, you confirm your agreement to our terms and conditions. Please also review the Essential Individual Equipment list (bike!, helmet, lights, water/snacks, flat repair kit, extra layers, etc.). Haven't been riding much yet this season or just back after extended holidays? Make sure to test out your equipment before the group ride!
Please contact me (WhatsApp: +41 79 458 44 26) if you have specific concerns and consider providing a CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER in case of emergency. For more information about Bike Switzerland and our Club rides (levels, pace, etc.), please select the "Read more" link on the "About" page.
- Challenging / peak Ride: Lac de Joux & Jura (Lionel & Laurent)Bike Switzerland, Genève
Join Lionel and me for an incredible ride! ( Challenging, and Peak combined )
This Saturday we’ll head out on one of the most beautiful loops in the Jura. The ride starts with the long climb through St. Cergue, offering stunning views over Lake Geneva as we gain altitude. From there, we continue toward Les Rousses, crossing into France, before turning west to Lac des Rousses and then up to the peaceful Lac de Joux. The scenery is spectacular , forested valleys, and quiet mountain roads. both groups will stop for a coffee break in Le Pont, right on the lakeshore, before making our way back on the scenic Route des Montagnes.
- Distance: 149 km
- Elevation gain: 1,780 m
- Climbs: Only 2!
- Route: https://www.komoot.com/fr-FR/tour/2513970007?ref=itd&share_token=a1eppQNX5msMc8S6xjybvdF8ZB44rlHAfTpgNoaAt4gNwbselP&ref=its
⏰ Start: 08:30 AM at the bike shop, Rue des Grottes 22, Geneva
⏱️ Expected return: 2:45 PMBring snacks and water.
Please download the route to your cycling computer — it keeps everyone safer and helps share the workload at the front of the group. 🚴
Important Note : 2 groups pace: one is leaded by lionel and one by Laurent.
Please RSVP to book your place (and please cancel if you can't come to make room for others!). By doing so, you confirm agreement to our terms and conditions
Please remember to bring these items - Saturday moderate-level ride: Lucinges - Petit MôleBike Switzerland, Genève
We will cycle out via Lucinges and up Le Petit Môle in nearby France.
PLEASE download the route to your cycling computer or phone (all the more if you like to ride ahead during climbs). This helps you and the group.
Start time: 8:30am
Distance: 83km
Elevation gain: 1,280m
Meeting point: Bike Switzerland bike shop, Rue des Grottes 22, Geneva
Pace: moderately fast
Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1806836393?share_token=awSebfXxV0rkFo3L0dv4G2hX1XwK2PdUQjjvz8uwZZ9GlRdN36&ref=wtd
Coffee: Yes (bring Euros)
Estimated return to start: ca 1:15-1:30pmRSVP to book your place; by doing so, you confirm agreement to our terms and conditions. And kindly cancel if you can't come to make room for others!
Bring snacks, water (2 bottles), and a flat repair kit. See a checklist here. Also make sure your bike is in good working order.
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 (~20-21 kph in this case), have ridden before in a group, and be both comfortable and safe when group riding.
If you have any doubt or have not done any group riding, please start on a relaxed/intro ride. Bike Club Switzerland runs rides most weeks to help you learn the group riding skills you need to join this ride.
We regroup at the top of climbs and stop for major mechanicals - but you need to be self-sufficient to complete the ride or make your way back if you have a major mechanical.
