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- Thursday moderate-level rideBike Switzerland, Genève
Hitting a bunch of short sharp hills in rive droite.
The pace will be moderately fast.
The sun sets ca 8:15pm, so we leave at 6:15pm promptly. The temperature will drop 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: 42km
Elevation gain: 470m
Start time: 6:15pm sharp
Pace: moderately fast
Coffee: No
Estimated return to start: ~8:15pm
Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1583995157RSVP 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 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.
- Thursday relaxed-level rideBike Switzerland, Genève
Trying to leave the city with no traffic lights.
The pace will be relaxed
The sun sets ca 8:15pm, so we leave at 6:15pm promptly. The temperature will drop 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: 37km
Elevation gain: 300m
Start time: 6:15pm sharp
Pace: moderately fast
Coffee: No
Estimated return to start: ~8:15pm
Route: on Outdooractive -> or direct link to GPXRSVP 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).
PACE -> RELAXED. no drop.
Bring some fitness gain some fitness,
bring some skills gains some skills
. - BCS Saturday Relaxed Ride #1 Au Coeur des SaveursRue des Grottes 22, Genève
Let's up the ante and go for a longer ride - your legs have found their mojo, right? You can handle a 60km ride, right?
The coffee stop at a great bakery will enable you to refuel for the trip back.
Please note the 09h00 start time!
Please contact me (WhatsApp) if you have specific concerns; +41 77 425 6722
Distance: 60 km
Elevation gain: 500m
Coffee: Yes (bring CHF)
Estimated return to start: 13:00
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3143993716099526874
https://www.komoot.com/fr-fr/tour/2185016696
Please download the route to your bike computer if possible.
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! - BCS Relaxed Ride #2: Ballison - GyRue des Grottes 22, Genève
Relaxed Ride #2 - with a 9:00 start to allow plenty of time to get around this 58km course. Heading through Geneva's "peak" (highest point!) into the Haute Savoie before coming back down hill into Switzerland and stopping in a well established rest point at the Tea Room in Gy. Weather forecast for Saturday is currently dry, but cool, and overcast - please dress appropriately and consider bringing rain gear (check the weather on Saturday morning!).
RDV: 09:00 at Bike Switzerland, 22 rue des Grottes
Distance: 58 km
Elevation gain: 440m
Relaxed pace: ~20km/hr average
Coffee: Yes (bring Swiss francs - cash if possible)
Estimated return to start: 13:00
Route: Komoot - Strava - GPX file
Please download the route to your bike computer/phone if possible.RSVP to book your place (and please cancel if you can't come to make room for others - and please only signup for one event!). By signing up, you confirm your agreement to our terms and conditions. Please also review the Essential Individual Equipment list (water/snacks, flat repair kit, extra layers, etc.). Haven't been riding much yet this season? Make sure to test out your equipment before the group ride!
Please contact me (WhatsApp: +41 79 458 4426) 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.
