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, weâre 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 kmâ¨
¡       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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Wednesday Relaxed Ride: Sauverny
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHJoin me for this ad-hoc Relaxed ride to Sauverny.
Just to listen to nature grow đ¸Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone.
Distance: 36 Km
Elevation gain: 290 m
Start time: 18:15
Pace: Relaxed (~21 km/h)
Coffee: No
Estimated return to start: 20:15
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!
5 attendees
THURSDAY Moderate - GO WEST
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHThursday moderate through Satigny, Russin, La Plaine, SÊzegnin and some other fictitious villages. Will stop for water before you self-combust.
Please bring LIGHTS (charged!) and download the route.
Distance: 51km
Elevation gain: 470m
Route: komute
Pace: Moderate (but canicule?)
And 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.14 attendeesBCSđ¨đFAST - RiveGauche âFlandersâ 7 hills đ˘đĄđ
Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHRive Gauche âFlandersâ edition⌠a loop with 7 hills on roads with no trafficâŚ
(please bring your computer).Distance: ~55km
Elevation gain: 450m
Water stop: Yes in Hermance
Estimated return to start: 20h30
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2970287674119851444Please RSVP to book your place.
By doing so, you confirm agreement to our terms and conditions
Please remember to bring these items4 attendees
Moderate: Feu Cou (I won't do what you tell me)
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHFor this Saturday moderate ride, we ride out into Chablais and take a coffee, before hitting the col du feu (6km @7.5%) and continuing up to a dead end at Le Feu (1153m - just for viewsmaxxing). After this the quiet col des arces (1163m) and the foresty col de cou (1117m) descent and back to Geneva.
The pace will be moderate, probably ~21kmh ish or less given the climbing/heat/ennui.
Please download the route!
Distance: 90 km
Elevation gain: 1380m
Start time: 08:00am
Pace: moderate (~21kmh on average; meaning 28-30kmh sustained on the flat)
Coffee: Yes- bring EUR (CA$H)
Estimated return to start: 13:30?
Route: kahmoooot
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 (~21 kph in this case), and have ridden before in a group safely. No passing on the right!
2 attendees
Past events
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