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- Challenging Ride: Monniaz MeanderBike Switzerland, Genève
More good weather is forecasted for Thursday! This time we'll head towards Monniaz and Gy with a slightly longer route.
The pace will be challenging.
The sun sets at 8:15pm, so we aim to leave at 6:15pm promptly. The temperature will likely drop a bit 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. I welcome and encourage people to help set the pace at the front of the ride.
Distance: 43km
Elevation gain: 310m
Start time: 6:15pm sharp
Pace: Challenging (~23-26 kph in this case)
Coffee: No
Estimated return to start: ~8:15pm
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!
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 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.
- Thursday moderate-level ride: Chavanne-des-Bois-Founex-RichelienBike Switzerland, Genève
A loop through the woods and countryside of the Rive Droite - via Chavanne-des-Bois, Founex, Richelien.
The pace will be moderately fast.
The sun sets ca 8:15pm, so we aim to 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: 330m
Start time: 6:15pm sharp
Pace: moderately fast
Coffee: No
Estimated return to start: ~8:15pm
Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2147702271?share_token=aaZNDMoEhNDgLc7rRx1kQxOomH10Y6PIvOhgwCX1Xe20Bah5ie&ref=wtdRSVP 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.
- BCS Relaxed Ride | Sauverny and Versonnex loopBike Switzerland, Genève
Please join me for the second afternoon ride of the season! This relaxed ride will take us to the Faverger chocolate factory (though we won't be visiting it), then on to Sauverny and Versonnex before returning to Geneva. The routes are easy, allowing us to simply enjoy the landscape.
The sun sets ca 8:15pm, so we aim to leave at 6:15pm promptly. The temperature will drop during the ride. Bring lights (front + back, charged!) and an extra layer.
📅 Date: Thursday, April 10
🕡 Start time: 18:15
📍 Start location: Bike Switzerland Shop, Geneva
🔁 Distance: 31.6 km
⛰ Elevation gain: 240 m
🐇 Pace: Relaxed (~20 km/h)
📍 Route: Strava
Please download the route to your bike computer if possible.
🕘 Estimated return: Around 19:45–20:00
☕ No planned coffee stop✅ What to bring:
- Water and snacks
- Front and rear lights (sunset is around 20:15)
- Flat repair kit
- Windbreaker or extra layer
🚨 Emergency contact: Please write the name and phone number of your emergency contact and stick it to the back of your phone or add it to your lock screen.
🔔 RSVP to save your spot — and if you can’t make it, please cancel so someone else can join!
📄 Participation Conditions: By signing up, you confirm agreement to our Participation Terms & Conditions.
Looking forward to cycling with you! 🚲🌇 - BCS PEAK : Thursday Afterwork Ride : Classic countryside (Return before dark)Rue des Grottes 22, Genève
Join me Thursday for a ride out to Geneva countryside . We start at 6:15PM at the bike shop, Rue des Grottes 22, Geneva and should be back around 8:00pm being lights ! But we hope to be back before dark
Clear sky ! 18 degres light North wind
Distance: 45 km
Elevation gain: 400Route: https://www.komoot.com/fr-fr/tour/1518209099?share_token=aDgXtMq5Mz6kxp2Xdsq1gQlJbDp2gPRGRL3NIyu368kXUd3GsR&ref=wtd
Pace: peak : avg 24.5- 25.5km/h
Break : at the end of the ride a beer for the finishersBring water and snacks!
Please download the route to your cycling computer!
Please RSVP to book your place (Only RSVP for one ride, and please cancel if you can't come to make room for others!). By doing so, you confirm your agreement to our terms and conditions.