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: 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
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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Wednesday Moderate Ride: Céligny (exclave genevoise)
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHJoin me for this first ad-hoc Wednesday Moderate ride to Céligny.
Motto: A good mood and a 🧽 cleaned bike 🧽
Note: this ad-hoc ride will be the only ride planned for Wednesday.
Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone.
Distance: 49 Km
Elevation gain: 388 m
Start time: 18:15
Pace: Moderate (~22 km/h)
Coffee: No
Estimated return to start: 20:30
Route: Strava, GPX fileBring 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!
12 attendees
Afterwork Ride | Moderate - Le Coin
Location not specified yetJoin me for this moderate-pace ride!
Please bring LIGHTS !
We’ll ride together toward the Salève, then climb up to Le Coin to gain some elevation. The climb is about 3 km long, and everyone can go at their own pace—we’ll regroup at the top before heading back to Geneva together via a nice descent.
Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone.
Distance : 48km
Elevation gain: 600m
Route : https://www.strava.com/routes/3481650038218933790And don't forget the LIGHTS !
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!
Bring snacks, water, extra layer, and a flat repair kit. See the equipment list here.NOTE: For moderate rides you should be able to keep the average pace, have ridden before in a group, and be both comfortable and safe when group riding.
15 attendees
Thursday Relaxed ride: Châteaux rive gauche
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHA sunny evening, beautiful scenery and friendly faces - join for a Thursday after-work social ride on the rive gauche (car-lite route!).
The pace will be relaxed - chatting (safely) encouraged. Don’t forget fully charged lights & puncture repair kit.
Distance: 35km
Elevation gain: 235m
Start time: 6:15pm sharp
Pace: Relaxed - av. 18-21kph, 25 kph on the flat
Coffee: No, but we might stop for a photo or two
Estimated return to start: 8-8:15pm
Route: Strava
RSVP to book your place; by doing so, you confirm agreement to our conditions of participation. Kindly cancel if you can't come to make room for others!Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone. We will not intentionally leave anyone behind, but the good news is if you put the lake on your right hand side you will eventually up back in Geneva!
Bring lights, snacks, water and a flat repair kit. See the equipment list here. Please 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).
7 attendees
BCS Afterwork fast : Bernex, Avusy,Dardagny,Satigny
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHFor my first ride as bcs guide, we will go towards Bernex followed by Avusy, Dardagny, Satigny and then back to the shop via Vernier.
The pace will be fast . The goal is to hold a strong pace, but to keep the group together. We can slow down or speed up as needed, based on the makeup of the group.
The temperature will likely drop a bit during the ride. Bring lights (front + back, charged!) and an extra layer.
Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone. This helps you and the group.
Distance: 45km
Elevation gain: 500m
Start time: 6:30pm
Pace: fast -at least 27 kph
Coffee: No, but beers back at the shop afterwards
Estimated return to start: ~8:20pm
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3481668626564760094RSVP 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 a flat repair kit, snacks, water, extra layer and lights. See the equipment list here. Also — especially at this stage in the season — 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).
2 attendees
Past events
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