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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
Bevorstehende Events (4+)
Alles ansehen- Road Cycling Basics - Weekly Tuesday RidesBike Switzerland, Genève
Elevate your cycling skills with our weekly Tuesday rides!
Who is this for?- New to road cycling and want to build a strong foundation?
- Looking to improve your technique, efficiency, and confidence on the bike?
- Preparing for group rides, triathlons, or simply want to enjoy longer rides with more skill?
What we cover:
- Essential Skills:
- Braking techniques
- Gear selection and cadence
- Managed effort and pacing
- Spatial awareness and group riding etiquette
- City riding skills in a group
- Pedal technique
- Bike fit basics
Ride Details:
- When: Every Tuesday at 18:00
- Where: Departing from the Shop
- Requirements:
- Road bike in good working order
- Ability to ride comfortably for at least 1 hour
About the Rides:
- We ride together at a relaxed pace, focusing on skill development and group dynamics.
- I'll be there to answer your questions and provide guidance throughout the ride.
Important Note:
- Route Navigation: We will ride different routes each week. Please download this route in advance if you are unsure how to return to Geneva. The route, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/257849663
Join us and let's build your cycling confidence together!
- 1 of 2: BCS Afterwork (harder) Moderate RideBike Switzerland, Genève
This ride will be tougher of two moderate rides on Thursday - expect to be pushed!
📅 Date: Thursday, June 19th
🕕 Time: 18h15
📍 Start location: Bike Switzerland shop
📏 Distance: 54km
⛰ Elevation gain: 590m
🐇 Pace: Moderate (on the faster side)🔗 Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/858961719
⏱ Return: Around 21h00
☕ Optional drink after if the group is motivated✅ What to bring:
-Helmet (mandatory)
-Lights
-Water & snack
-Spare tube, multitool, pump
-Emergency contact: name & number on phone or lock screen📩 RSVP if you’re coming!
See you there!
- Thursday Relaxed ride: Châteaux rive gaucheBike Switzerland, Genève
A sunny evening, beautiful scenery and friendly faces - join for a Thursday after-work social ride on the river gauche (May’s car-lite route back by request!).
The pace will be relaxed - chatting (safely) encouraged. It’s forecast to be hot so bring plenty of water and don’t forget the 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: 8-8:15
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).
- 2 of 2: Thursday moderate-level ride: Choulex-Presinge-Jussy-HermanceBike Switzerland, Genève
The club is offering two moderate rides this Thursday: this one and Gideon's tougher ride (for faster riders; note that there will likely be no challenging ride).
This ride will meander through some nice Rive Gauche country-side (with a hopefully cooling headwind), via Pulinge, Presinge, Jussy, Gy, up to Hermance, and return with a tailwind.
The pace will be moderately fast. For a description of our club's ride levels, see here.
Distance: 56 km
Elevation gain: 420m
Start time: 6:15pm
Pace: moderately fast
Coffee: No
Estimated return to start: 9pm-ish
Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2332615088?share_token=afwkHeh6UHVUbi3C1Ob5ER1qRACru0ga11ViW3niYDdXYmeQLt&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!
Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone. This helps you and the group.
Bring LIGHTS (front + back, charged!), snacks, water (it will be HOT), and a flat repair kit. See the equipment list here. 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 (~21-22 kph in this case), have ridden before in a group, and be both comfortable and safe when group riding.
