À propos de nous
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: Climbing rides to reach heights and views !
· Pace: fast
· Distance: 90 to 130 km
· 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
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Moderate: Feu Cou (I won't do what you tell me)
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHFor this Saturday moderate, 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. Plenty of tree cover and/or shade for lots of the ride, but pack sun screen anyway (obvs).
The pace will be moderate, probably ~21kph ish or so given the climbing/heat/ennui.
Please download the route!
Distance: 90 km
Elevation gain: 1380m
Start time: 08:00am
Pace: moderate (~21kph on average; meaning 28-30kph 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! We regroup after climbs but you need to be self-sufficient.
21 participants
Peak - 8h00 Saturday - Baudichonne - Crêt du Pela - La Faucille
Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHPlease join this Peak ride in the Jura.
The weather will be nice and hot when coming back to Geneva.
We'll climb the steep Baudichonne (10% average on 8,4 km), will ride the 1 km gravel part behind through La Vattay domain, and will do a counter clock loop on Crêt du Pela down to Mijoux, up Col de la Faucille before going down to Geneva.
A shorter ride this week but close to 2000 m elevation gain.Distance : 106 km
Elevation gain : 1970 mThe pace will be Peak.
Start at 8:00 am at the shop.
We should be back around 2:15pm.Please download the route.
Bring water and snacks !
Please confirm our agreement terms and conditions.
Please remember to bring these items.
7 participants
BCS Sat peloton pace : 🌟Tour du Lac classic 🌟
Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CH✨Join us for the tour de Lac classic
Peloton Fast pace ✨We will cycle tour de Lac in clockwise - we will start from the shop at 8:30 am
For this ride, you can also bring your TT bike if you have one.
The pace is fast however we will make sure to keep the group together all the way.A nice coffee break will take place Queen Sunset in Villeneuve before going back to Geneva . We were cycle as peloton moderetly fast pace -
We will be back to the shop around 15:15 pmNB : Please keep in mind that Tour de lac won't be possible from 12 to 17 June (G7 restriction).
**Tour du lac **
Distance 177 km
Elevation 950 m
Coffee break : yes VillneuveRoute: https://www.komoot.com/fr-fr/tour/1868727626?share_token=aWtNnoryJEObxghSPmJhhw1rnpUCjcW2yrlFlh5tL43gJMCaKP&ref=wtd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=2786250785362
The weather will be ideal for cycling clear sky but a bit warm in the afternoon
NB : Please keep in mind that Tour de lac won't be possible from 12 to 17 June (G7 restriction).
Bring water and snacks!
By doing so, you confirm your agreement to our terms and conditions.
Please remember to bring these items.6 participants
Moderate-level ride: Machilly-Perrignier-Sciez-Mont-de-Boisy
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHAnother Saturday (more) moderate ride:
We will ride to Machilly, Perrignier, Sciez, up Mont de Boisy and back.
The pace will be moderate, likely averaging ~20-21 km/h across the ride.Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone. This helps you and the group.
Distance: 76km
Elevation gain: 770m
Start time: 8:30am
Pace: moderate
Coffee: Yes, bring EUR
Estimated return to start: ~1:15pm
Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2992489474?share_token=aJiOsHoFnpU7i4HS09mWC9bI38Wyn8pm1lbPU7mpQgcnL2wEnz&ref=wtd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=2225194800455
RSVP to book your place; by doing so, you confirm agreement to our terms and conditions. Please cancel if you can't come.Bring snacks, water (2 bottles!) and a flat repair kit. See a checklist here. Also make sure your bike is in good working order.
And 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, have ridden before in a group, and be both comfortable and safe when group riding. For safety, no passing on the right!!
14 participants
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