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- Relaxed ride: HermanceBike Switzerland, Genève
Inspired by the Tour de Romandie TT? Ride some of the same roads as Remco, but at a social pace on the cycle path (feel free to wear a golden helmet if you have one).
The pace will be relaxed - chatting (safely) encouraged.
Bring lights (front + back, charged!), check the temp & dress accordingly as it’s a bit colder this week - and don’t forget the puncture repair kit.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!
Distance: 33km
Elevation gain: 195m
Start time: 6:15pm sharp
Pace: Relaxed - av. 18-21kph, 25 kph on the flat
Coffee: No, but we might stop to take a photo in Hermance if the view looks nice.
Estimated return to start: ~8:00pm
Route: Strava
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 LIGHTS, snacks, water, extra layer, and a flat repair kit. 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). - Challenging Ride: AvusyBike Switzerland, Genève
This Thursday, we'll head out towards Avusy for a nice ride through the countryside.
The pace will be challenging. I welcome and encourage people to help set the pace at the front of the ride. 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: 46.8km
Elevation gain: 405m
Start time: 6:15pm
Pace: Challenging (~23-26 kph in this case)
Coffee: No, but beers back at the shop afterwards
Estimated return to start: ~8:15pm
Route: Strava, GPX FileRSVP 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 LIGHTS, snacks, water, extra layer, and a flat repair kit. 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).
NOTE: For challenging 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.
- Moderate-level ride: Landecy-Arare-SézegninBike Switzerland, Genève
A new route along some roads we (or I at least) don't usually take, including some vineyards and nice views.
The pace will be moderately fast. For a description of our club's ride levels, see here.
Thursday weather currently looks dry, overcast, 14° (and dropping 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: 47 km
Elevation gain: 430m
Start time: 6:15pm
Pace: moderately fast
Coffee: No
Estimated return to start: ~8:30-8:45pm
Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2220812115?share_token=aB9Rnn60wBybKO586PxM05X90RoLAWibeBrUFQyi2a48WAbHno&ref=wtdRSVP 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 LIGHTS, snacks, water, 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 (~21 kph in this case), have ridden before in a group, and be both comfortable and safe when group riding.
- Challenging Ride: The other side of the Vuache and SalèveBike Switzerland, Genève
Join me for this challenging ride where we will go on the other side of the Vuache and Salève.
When you register, you will be asked to choose whether you prefer to have the coffee break in:
- Vulbens (after 28 Km). Maison Benoît. A well-known patisserie, ideal for those who don't want to take risks
- Cruseilles (after 62 Km). Patisserie Meunier. I have never been there, and it may exist only on Google Maps, ideal for those who enjoy taking risks and trying new things.
And please don't expect to spend most of the time drinking coffee instead of riding. We are a cycling club, so the 'Both' option is not available 😭😭😭
Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone. This helps you and the group.
Distance: 100 Km
Elevation gain: 1370 m
Start time: 9:00
Pace: Challenging (~23 km/h)
Coffee: Yes. The bakery that will have the most votes (bring €)
Estimated return to start: 14:15
Route: Strava, GPX fileBring snacks, water, 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.
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!
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).
