Does anybody know of any clubs / groups that meet up near to Thalwil or anywhere in Zurich, I don't mind cycling from Thalwil to then meet up with people.
Also if anyone fancies going for a ride from EF forums would be good to meet and get to know some new people
If you fancy a ride out with someone who's not particularly fast then PM me. I usually do about 3 hours averaging around 22km/h depending on how much uphill there is
I have done a few tours around Zurichsee (mostly flat) and was averaging between 18-22mph. With hills involved I will not be anywhere near as fast but its good to cycle with company anyhow so it would be good to arrange a bike ride sometime.
Where would you fancy going? Other than my few tours around the lake I havent done a huge amount of other tours so ideas would be good
My favourites are Winterthur to Stein am Rhein or Rheinfall. If the forecast for Sunday improves I could well be up for spin. I don't mind cycling in the rain but a draw a line at thunderstorms and heavy downpour after cycling in similar conditions a few weeks ago and having to go 4 hrs with wet feet!!! :-(
They migrated to Meetup to do that.
http://www.meetup.com/SwissAlpineAdventure/
They are mainly focused on MTB and Alpine Skiing, but they also organize the occasional Road ride.
I don't participate much there, because their style of road events are mostly of cyclo tourism kind: So meet at the train station, take a train to somewhere to climb a pass and then take the train back.
If that is your interest then there is a good number of cyclists there.
Me I prefer to train on the hills around home, we have plenty here, and the idea of driving or taking a train to ride my bike seems just unnatural.
Wow, great idea! Thanks!
I want to do that... It's going to be a great experience if the weather helps.
I cycle past Horgen quite a bit so could join up with you guys some times if you are keen.
What sort of distances do you do?
See the details here: http://www.veloland.ch/en/routen_detail.cfm?id=174025
Also, there are options for a loop from the Airport which take in part of the Glatt-Route of 50km (with circa 400m ascent) or 90km (circa 650m ascent). I'd be up for giving any options a go. I just love getting out on the bike!
Perhaps I should post a plan on the Social Events as I know there was a ride out today that I couldn't make - maybe a few others would enjoy a spin out?
Too early to tell what the club is like though. Will let you know.
I just did a search on google... nice colours
The local hills don't go to 2400m or offer some of the spectacular scenery you'll see riding through the alps. And the challenging climbs are usually rewarded by kick-ass decents.
As "unnatural" as it may be, the train ride does offer a chance to socialise, share ideas and experiences, as does the food stops along our routes.
But each to their own...
Thanks for offer but can't make it tomorrow, it's quite a busy week this week but possibly arrange something for next week?
I'm new to Switzerland, living in Horgen and would like to get out on my road bike. Did anything come from your post (I know it's a few years back). If you know of people locally who are getting out, especially at the weekend, it'd be great to hear back.