Moderate-level ride: Gilly, Bassins, Vesancy
Details
A scenic ride to Bursins/Gilly, Bassins and back via Vesancy and Mont Mourex. The pace will be moderately fast (see NOTE below).
PLEASE download the route to your cycling computer or phone. This helps you and the group.
Distance: 93km
Elevation gain: 1,100m
Start time: 9:00am
Meeting point: Bike Switzerland bike shop, Rue des Grottes 22, Geneva
Pace: moderately fast
Coffee: Yes, bring CHF
Estimated return to start: ~2:30pm
Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1869988885?share_token=abK81m0Y2uJ2z9Hnud8OMlgISllukJFjxF6EqLwOs4AMrNrrCn&ref=wtd
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, an extra layer and a flat repair kit. See the equipment list here. Also 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 (~20-21 kph in this case), have ridden before in a group, and be both comfortable and safe when group riding.
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.