BCS Saturday Relaxed #2 - Balllison & Gy

Upping the pace a bit this week with a longer ride and a little more climbing - but nothing "relaxed" riders can't manage. Please note the earlier start time of 09:00.

We will take the Voie Verte out of Geneva to meander through Puplinge, Presinge, before crossing into France near Machilly before climbing up to Ballison for a great view over the lake. From Ballison we descend to Loisin, continuing towards Veigy-Foncenex, before crossing back into Switzerland at Gy where we stop for a well-earned coffee (and cake?). Return to Geneva via Menier and Choulex before rejoining the Voie Verte and down to the lake side and back to BCS.

The weather forecast for Saturday is good and dry in the morning, warming to ~20ºc in the afternoon. Dress accordingly.

📅 Date: Saturday, April 18
🕡 Start time: 09:00
📍 Start location: Bike Switzerland Shop, Geneva
🔁 Distance: 57 km
⛰ Elevation gain: 440 m
🐇 Pace: Relaxed ~20 km/h average = 25km/h on the flat
🕘 Estimated return: 12:30 - 13:00
☕ Coffee? YES! - bring CHF - cash if possible.
📍 Route: Komoot - Strava - GPX file

As always, please download the route to your phone/bike computer.

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