Wake. Pedal. Sleep. Repeat.
The lifecycle. That drive to keep pedalling, the series of twists in the trail and turns in the road that keep us coming back to the saddle.

Join us at Cycle Club Zurich.

Cycle Club Zurich

Wake.Pedal.Sleep.Repeat.

The lifecycle. That drive to keep pedalling, the series of twists in the trail and turns in the road that keep us coming back to the saddle.

Join us at Cycle Club Zurich. Our club rides are free of charge and every ride ends with free drinks at the store.

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Before you join

Club ride rules

Our club rides are free and we love organising them for our community and loyal customers. They take a fair bit of our time and resources.

If you prefer to shop online at the lowest price rather than support your local bike store, we kindly ask you to stay true to yourself, stick to virtual rides and find your community online instead of taking advantage of ours.

A big thank you to our loyal customers for your continued support!

01Be nice to each other
02Stick to the philosophy of the given ride: social, fast or race
03No racing on descents (it’s fun, we know, but it’s dangerous)
04A helmet is mandatory
05Lights are mandatory
06No tri bars
07No earbuds or headphones
08Never cross the centre line, stay on the right side of the road at all times
09Two abreast only where traffic and road permit
10Pass hand signals through the group and call out road hazards
11Avoid abrupt moves in the group, such as sudden braking, swerving and standing up
12Do not half wheel
13Tell those behind you before you stand up on the pedals
14Follow and obey all road laws
15Wait for the rest of the group where needed, for example when the group behind waits at traffic lights
16Bring everything you need (and the knowledge) for roadside repairs, like fixing a flat
17Download the route in advance, if there is one
18Have fun!

Participation in Cycle Store Zurich group rides is entirely at your own risk. No Cycle Store Zurich organisers or ride leaders are liable in any way and under no circumstances for any damage, loss or injury.

We hold no tolerance towards discrimination. Any form of racism, xenophobia, sexism or homophobia will result in a lifetime ban from our events.

Cycle Store Zurich reserves the right to exclude participants who pose a threat to the safety of themselves or others, or fail to obey traffic rules and the rules above.

Happy riding!

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30 routes from the store

Ride like a local

The locals’ most popular rides. From long and mountainous to quick and dirty. Tap a route to open it on Strava.

NoRouteTypeDistanceClimbingTimeMap
01

Zürich, Hütten, Zürich

Same, same…but different. 2.5 hours in hilly terrain on Horgenerberg.

Road · 62 km · 725 m
Road62 km725 m2.5 hRoute map Zürich, Hütten, Zürich02

The quiet roads

A peaceful Ride around Albiskette.

Road · 60 km · 1058 m
Road60 km1058 m3 hRoute map The quiet roads03

Visit central Switzerland

A scenic, undulating ride only a stones throw from Zürich, peaking in elevation in the little village of Sattel and flowing back down along the Ägerisee and the Sihl river: a real classic.

Road · 103 km · 1040 m
Road103 km1040 m3.5 hRoute map Visit central Switzerland04

Touch Germany

Riding north through the Glatt valley in direction to the river Rhein touching Germany.

Road · 104 km · 1449 m
Road104 km1449 m4 hRoute map Touch Germany05

Ägerisee and back

Super scenic ride from Zurich to Ägerisee and back.

Road · 83 km · 1371 m
Road83 km1371 m3 to 4 hRoute map Ägerisee and back06

Up and up around Ägerisee

This ride is a blast. Steep climbs, remote roads and stunning landscape.

Road · 105 km · 2416 m
Road105 km2416 m4 to 5 hRoute map Up and up around Ägerisee07

Sihlwald to Sihlmatt

Beautiful gravel ride along the Sihl River. Great views guaranteed. Technical sections included.

Gravel (technical) · 60 km · 679 m
Gravel (technical)60 km679 m2 to 2.5 hRoute map Sihlwald to Sihlmatt08

Quick gravel ride to Pfannenstil

Wanna Ride like the rich people living at Zurich's Gold Coast. Then this one is for you. 😉

Gravel · 38 km · 898 m
Gravel38 km898 m1.5 to 2 hRoute map Quick gravel ride to Pfannenstil09

3000m of climbing

Riding up and up and up. Climbing Gottschalkenberg, Etzel and Sattelegg plus a lot of up and down in between.

Road · 139 km · 2923 m
Road139 km2923 m5.5 to 6.5 hRoute map 3000m of climbing10

Buchenegg and Albis

The closest two passes next to Zurich are Buchenegg & Albis. 10 to 15 minutes of climbing for each of them. A real Zurich classic.

Road · 53 km · 864 m
Road53 km864 m2 hRoute map Buchenegg and Albis11

From Lugano to Lago di Como

Riding from Lugano to Lago di Como and back again. Climbing the hills around Lago di Lugano to reach the shore of Lago di Como.

Road · 109 km · 3006 m
Road109 km3006 m4.5 to 5.5 hRoute map From Lugano to Lago di Como12

North of Zurich to Eglisau

Through Zurich’s wine land. As its name suggests, Zurich's Weinland is the largest wine growing region in the canton.

Road · 75 km · 758 m
Road75 km758 m3 hRoute map North of Zurich to Eglisau13

Roads to Gottschalkenberg

An undulating route highlighting some of Zürich’s finest quiet roads. Riding out of the city through Affolten am Albis and Kappel am Albis, we go on tackle the Gottschalkenberg, followed by a high paced false flat back to the store for refreshments.

Road · 109 km · 1725 m
Road109 km1725 m4 to 5 hRoute map Roads to Gottschalkenberg14

Around Zurich’s west hills

A beautiful, rolling route on roads you didn’t know about. Sticking local at first, we head towards Birmensdorf, then on to Affoltern am Albis and followed by a final push up the local legend that is the Albis Pass.

Road · 70 km · 926 m
Road70 km926 m2.5 to 3 hRoute map Around Zurich’s west hills15

Gold Coast

A ride along Zurich's Gold Coast and up some steep climbs in the backcountry.

Road · 48 km · 871 m
Road48 km871 m2 to 2.5 hRoute map Gold Coast16

Around Zurich’s east hills

This ride will take you via Oerlikon and Dübendorf to Greifensee, riding along the lake to then tackle the ascent up to Pfannenstiel. After a short break you can enjoy the descent via Hombrechtikon to Krempraten. Then riding back along the lake of Zurich.

Road · 70 km · 541 m
Road70 km541 m2.5 to 3 hRoute map Around Zurich’s east hills17

Säuliamt

The Säuliamt (the land of the pics) is one of the twelve districts of the canton of Zürich.

Road · 51 km · 892 m
Road51 km892 m1.5 to 2 hRoute map Säuliamt18

‚Fucking nice’ one!

Andrew planned this one for the Pas Normal Studios ‘Pizza Ride’ in September 2022. Peaceful roads and great views guaranteed.

Road · 70 km · 1278 m
Road70 km1278 m2.5 to 3.5 hRoute map ‚Fucking nice’ one!19

Quick one to Gossau ZH

Leaving Zurich along the lake. Climbing up to Forch and Egg, then down to Gossau. Back to Zurich through Maur and Witikon.

Road - Distance: 50.7km - Elevation Gain: 652m - Est. Moving Time: 1.5 - 2 hours · 51 km · 652 m
Road - Distance: 50.7km - Elevation Gain: 652m - Est. Moving Time: 1.5 - 2 hours51 km652 m1.5 to 2 hRoute map Quick one to Gossau ZH20

Gold Coast Rollercoaster

Another popular Cycle Club Zurich ride. Hilly at first. Flat out in the end.

Road - Distance: 62.6km - Elevation Gain: 1179m - Est. Moving Time: 2 - 3 hours · 63 km · 1179 m
Road - Distance: 62.6km - Elevation Gain: 1179m - Est. Moving Time: 2 - 3 hours63 km1179 m2 to 3 hRoute map Gold Coast Rollercoaster21

Klausen!

The Klausenpass is one of Switzerlands most famous mountain passes. The climb from Linthal is 22km long and 1286m of elevation.

Road - Distance: 203.57km - Elevation Gain: 2382m - Est. Moving Time: 7.5 - 8.5 hours · 204 km · 2382 m
Road - Distance: 203.57km - Elevation Gain: 2382m - Est. Moving Time: 7.5 - 8.5 hours204 km2382 m7.5 to 8.5 hRoute map Klausen!22

How high can we rise?

If you want to ride around lake Zurich and climb as much as possible, this one is for you. Good luck!

Road - Distance: 241.54km - Elevation Gain: 5925m - Est. Moving Time: 9 - 11 hours · 242 km · 5925 m
Road - Distance: 241.54km - Elevation Gain: 5925m - Est. Moving Time: 9 - 11 hours242 km5925 m9 to 11 hRoute map How high can we rise?23

Lake Zurich and Pfannenstiel

The best time to ride around lake Zurich is on Sunday early morning. Traffic is low. Roads are peaceful. We added some climbing to make riding around the lake a bit more interesting.

Road - Distance: 68.14km - Elevation Gain: 524m - Est. Moving Time: 2 - 3 hours · 68 km · 524 m
Road - Distance: 68.14km - Elevation Gain: 524m - Est. Moving Time: 2 - 3 hours68 km524 m2 to 3 hRoute map Lake Zurich and Pfannenstiel24

Albiskette and Sihltal

Starting with a climb to get us out of the city and then following the ridge of the Uetliberg. Having some fun descending through the forest before hitting some technical single trail along the river Sihl and on Horgenerberg.

Gravel - Distance: 67.29km - Elevation Gain: 1159m - Est. Moving Time: 2.5 - 3.5 hours · 67 km · 1159 m
Gravel - Distance: 67.29km - Elevation Gain: 1159m - Est. Moving Time: 2.5 - 3.5 hours67 km1159 m2.5 to 3.5 hRoute map Albiskette and Sihltal25

Maur, Gossau, Pfannenstiel

Climbing over Züri-Berg, down to Greifensee and through Maur and Gossau back up to Pfannenstil.

Road - Distance: 65.74km - Elevation Gain: 951m - Est. Moving Time: 2 - 3 hours · 66 km · 951 m
Road - Distance: 65.74km - Elevation Gain: 951m - Est. Moving Time: 2 - 3 hours66 km951 m2 to 3 hRoute map Maur, Gossau, Pfannenstiel26

Brettingen, Buchenegg

70k and 1000m of climbing on mostly scenic secondary roads. Cows everywhere.

Road · 71 km · 1028 m
Road71 km1028 m2 to 3 hRoute map Brettingen, Buchenegg27

Schweikhof, Buchenegg

Wanna test your legs on a steep segment from Sihlbrugg up to Schweikhof...here you go.

Road · 71 km · 1189 m
Road71 km1189 m2 to 3 hRoute map Schweikhof, Buchenegg28

Gottschalkenberg, Buchenegg

If you feel like climbing but you don't want to ride up Sattelegg, Gottschalkenberg is a great alternative.

Road · 86 km · 1581 m
Road86 km1581 m2.5 to 3.5 hRoute map Gottschalkenberg, Buchenegg29

Albis, Buchenegg

Albis and Buchenegg are two small passes just outside of Zurich. A quick classic ride.

Road · 38 km · 616 m
Road38 km616 m1.5 to 2 hRoute map Albis, Buchenegg30

Zürioberland to Sternenberg

Over the Pfannenstiel into the Zürcher Oberland, up the steep Sternenberg climb from Bauma and home past Greifensee and the Forch.

Road · 105 km · 1516 m
Road105 km1516 m5.5 hRoute map Zürioberland to Sternenberg