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: 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
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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Peak 8:30 SATURDAY - Col de Plaine-Joux
Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHFor the fifth BCS ride of the season, please join this Peak ride in the South Chablais area.
The weather will be nice, temperatures will be between 10 and 20°C.
A few hills before climbing Col de Joux-Plane at 1250 m max altitude and then a little loop to Saint-Jean de Tholome.Distance : 96 km
Elevation gain : 1550 mThe pace will be a bit slower than Peak, especially as this is still early in the season.
Faster riders may join the Fast group.Start at 8:30 am at the shop.
We should be back at 2pm.Please download the route.
Bring water and snacks!
Please confirm our agreement terms and conditions.
Please remember to bring these items.
12 participants
Moderate ride: Ludran and Saxel backroad
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHVallée verte time. We will ride out of Geneva along quiet roads next to the river Menoge, climb the bucolic col de Ludran, stop for a coffee (perhaps a waffle and a gamble too?) in the Boëge PMU (if it's open), and then climb Saxel via its lesser-known backroad.
The pace will be moderate (aiming for 21-22kph average). For a description of our club's ride levels, see here.
The Saturday weather forecast is currently "nice". Bring your layer game for the early morning chill and the descents. Sunscreen!?
Please download the route. Helmets are non-negotiable.
Distance: 75 km
Elevation gain: 1040m
Start time: 9:00am
Pace: moderate
Coffee: Yes - bring EUR (one potential boulangerie is cash-only!)
Estimated return to start: ~1:30/1:45pm
Route: KomooooootRSVP to book your place; by doing so, you agree to our conditions of participation. Cancel if you can't come.
Bring snacks, water, extra layer, and a flat repair kit. See the equipment list here. Helmets are non-negotiable. 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, comfortably and safe. No passing on the right!
17 participants
Relaxed ride #1: Hermance
Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHPlease note the 09h00 START TIME. Let's relax a bit (very little climbing) and meander through the beautiful Rive Gauche countryside before stopping for coffee right on the lake in Hermance.
Please contact me (WhatsApp) if you have specific concerns; +41 77 425 6722
Distance: 50 km
Elevation gain: 280m
Coffee: Yes (bring CHF)
Estimated return to start: 12:30
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3481714058857034780
https://www.komoot.com/tour/2902212399
Please download the route to your phone or GPS device, so you can find us if you get sidetracked.
RSVP to book your place (and please cancel if you can't come to make room for others!). By doing so, you confirm agreement to our terms and conditions: thttps://cloud.nas1219.work/s/6ZpKzQ9BxcFZNBk
Remember to bring water/snacks, flat repair kit, and extra layers. And PLEASE GIVE US A CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER in case of emergency.
Haven't been riding much yet this season? Make sure to test out your equipment before the group ride!14 participants
BCS Relaxed #2 - Viry & ABIG Virage
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHFor something a bit different this week ....
We will head west into the Geneva countryside south of the Rhone before turning south to cross into France (Haute Savoie) for an "early" coffee stop in Viry. Afterwards, we'll loop back towards St Julien and into Switzerland near Bardonnex continuing to Saconnex d'Arve where we can (or not) stop off at the Virage micro-brewery for the Fête de l'ABIG! For those who chose, the "relaxing" can start here (and you can make your own way home later - without a guide!). For the rest it's a short 6km back to the starting point.The weather forecast for Saturday is good and dry, cool in the morning, warming to ~25ºc in the afternoon. Dress accordingly - and consider sun cream!
📅 Date: Saturday, April 25
🕡 Start time: 09:00
📍 Start location: Bike Switzerland Shop, Geneva
🔁 Distance: 50 km
⛰ Elevation gain: 520 m
🐇 Pace: Relaxed ~20 km/h average = 25km/h on the flat
🕘 Estimated return: 12:30 - 13:00
☕ Coffee? YES! - bring EUR - cash if possible.
🍺Beer? maybe! - bring CHF - again cash is best
📍 Route: Komoot - Strava - GPX file
As always, please download the route to your phone/bike computer.
RSVP to book your place (and please cancel before 08:00 on Saturday morning if you can't come to make room for others) - and please only signup for one event! If you can't come at the last minute (after 08:00 on Saturday and have not been able to cancel), please message me directly - thanks!By signing up, you confirm your agreement to our terms and conditions. Please also review the Essential Individual Equipment list (bike!, helmet, lights, water/snacks, flat repair kit, extra layers, etc.). Haven't been riding much yet this season or just back after extended holidays? Make sure to test out your equipment before the group ride!
Please contact me (WhatsApp: +41 79 458 44 26) if you have specific concerns and consider providing a CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER in case of emergency. For more information about Bike Switzerland and our Club rides (levels, pace, etc.), please select the "Read more" link on the "About" page.20 participants
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