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
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Relaxed ride #1: Gy retourne souvent
Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHA 47km ride, with very little climbing, so quite relaxed. We will stop for coffee in ...?
Please contact me (WhatsApp) if you have specific concerns; +41 77 425 6722
Distance: 47 km
Elevation gain: 270m
Coffee: Yes (bring euros)
Estimated return to start: 12:30
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3410612191783157796
https://www.komoot.com/tour/2623130374
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!1 attendee
BCS Saturday Relaxed #2 - Daudle to Dardagny
Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHHeading west into the Geneva vineyards with a bit more (mostly gentle) climbing than usual - compensated by great views and coffee at the Tea Room in Dardagny.
[N.B. the Tea Room charges a supplement for small payments by credit card, Twint, etc. - so please bring cash].The weather forecast for Saturday morning is currently fine for this time of the year - but be prepared for a cooler start early in the morning and consider layering up.
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11
🕡 Start time: 09:00
📍 Start location: Bike Switzerland Shop, Geneva
🔁 Distance: 45 km
⛰ Elevation gain: 480 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
Please take the time to 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.
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Thermes Saint Gervais Overnight: Moderate/Challenging
Bike Switzerland, Rue des Grottes 22, Genève, GE, CHJoin us for a thermal bath overnight excursion to Saint Gervais! We're in that short window where it's warm enough bike, but cold enough to want to soak in warm water in a mountain valley.
The plan is to ride to Saint Gervais, spend a few hours at the thermal baths, have dinner in town, stay the night at a hotel, breakfast at the hotel in the morning, and then bike back to Geneva (returning early/mid-afternoon).
If you would like to join, you need to book the following:
-Confirm your attendance here by Thursday at 23:59
-Book Thermal Spa 180mn at approx. 3pm (+/- 20 min is fine) - 49€
-Book a stay at PlanB (Private room or dorm options available - feel free to coordinate with other participants)We'll take care of dinner reservations once we have final numbers.
What you will need to bring:
-Bathing Suit
-Flip flops or you can buy there for 6€
-Bike Lock
-Off the bike clothes (dinner, sleeping, breakfast)
-Toiletries, as needed
-Booking confirmations for Baths and Hotel
-Photo ID for hotel
-Normal bike ride stuff (layers, snacks, etc)The pace will be **moderate/challenging (**21-23 km/hr average, around 28-34km/hr on the flats). We welcome and encourage people to help set the pace at the front of the ride. We can slow down or speed up as needed, based on the makeup of the group. We will regroup on the top of climbs, and as needed.
Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone. This helps you and the group.
Distance: Day 1 75km, Day 2 78km
Elevation gain: Day 1 1000m, Day 2 675m
Start time: 10:00am SATURDAY
Pace: Moderate/Challenging (~21-23 kph in this case)
Coffee: Yes, bring EUR (near Bonneville each day)
Estimated return to start: ~2pm SUNDAY
Route: Strava, GPX FileRSVP 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!
Helmets are mandatory. Bring snacks, water, and a flat repair kit. See the equipment list here. Also 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/challenging 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.
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Past events
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