
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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Thursday Relaxed Ride: Satigny
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHJoin me for this quick, relaxed loop around Satigny!
Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone.
Distance: 35 Km
Elevation gain: 317 m
Start time: 18:15
Pace: Relaxed (~21 km/h)
Coffee: No
Estimated return to start: 20:30
Route: Strava // GPXBring snacks, water, and a flat 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!
4 attendees
Moderate: Challex, St Blaise, Col des Pitons
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHWe will go to Dardagny and Challex for a leg warm up, then down to Chancy. From there, the route already starts going up and from Saint-Blaise we climb up the Saleve to Col des Pitons. At La Croisette we turn left and head downhill to Geneva.
- Start time: 8:30am
- Meeting point: Bike Switzerland bike shop
- Distance: 76 km
- Elevation gain: 1480 m
- Riding time: ~4h15m
- Coffee: maybe, at La Croisette
- Route: komoot
- Remember to bring 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!
15 attendees
Relaxed ride #2: Challancy
Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHThe sun is back! Let's up the elevation gain a bit, with a bit of climbing in Geneva's vineyard region; one nice climb from La Plaine to Challex. We will stop for coffee in Chancy.
Please contact me (WhatsApp) if you have specific concerns; +41 77 425 6722
Distance: 55 km
Elevation gain: 600m
Coffee: Yes (bring CHF)
Estimated return to start: 13:00
Route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3372679997193472800
https://www.komoot.com/fr-fr/tour/2952915942
Please download the route to your phone or GPS device, so you can find us if you get sidetracked.
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: thttps://cloud.nas1219.work/s/6ZpKzQ9BxcFZNBk
Remember to bring water/snacks, flat repair kit, and extra layers. And PLEASE GIVE US A CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER in case of emergency.
Haven't been riding much yet this season? Make sure to test out your equipment before the group ride!8 attendees
Relaxed ride #1: Crassier to Crozet
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHThe weather will be nice and warm!
We will reach Crassier via forest paths, partly gravel, where we will also stop for refreshments before climbing. A beautiful route along the lower Jura mountains, heading towards Vesancy, Gex and Crozet, before returning to Geneva.Please contact me (WhatsApp) if you have specific concerns: +41 77 441 40 16
Distance: 64 km
Elevation gain: 614 m
Coffee: Yes (bring CHF, and EUR in case)
Pace: relax, probably around 20km/h
Estimated return to start: 13:00-13.30
Route:
BCS - Crassier and Crozet | Vélo de route | Komoot
Please download the route to your phone or GPS device, so you can find us if you get sidetracked.
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 of participation: https://cloud.nas1219.work/s/6ZpKzQ9BxcFZNBk
Remember to bring water/snacks, sun cream, flat repair kit, and extra layers (see the equipment list here). And PLEASE GIVE US A CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER in case of emergency (e.g. on your phone's lock screen or written on the back of your phone).
Haven't been riding much yet this season? Make sure to test out your equipment before the group ride!4 attendees
Past events
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