Zurich, May 22 - 25, 2025

Social Rides by Specialized

SPECIALIZED and Cycle Week invite you to conquer the roads around Zurich on our social rides and celebrate your passion for road cycling together.

Let's pedal together, share experiences and make new friends!

Whether you want to enjoy the scenery or challenge your endurance, we have the right guided tour for you. But there's more to the perfect ride experience! The coffee at the Cycle Week Bar on Gustav Gull Platz, the after-ride protein shake from Mucki and a raclette from the Valais are just part of the comprehensive package we have put together for you. After the tour, you can look forward to a relaxed exchange with like-minded people while enjoying the atmosphere and liveliness of Cycle Week.

Social Ride Groups

Easy Ride
This group is aimed at riders who prefer a relaxed ride. The speed is around 22-25 km/h on the flat and emphasizes a relaxed atmosphere. It is not a drop ride, which means we wait for each other at the top of the mountain and continue the ride together.

Route 40km, 552 hm

Route Women's Easy Ride: 40km, 489 hm

 

Moderate Ride
This group offers a balanced mix of speed and leisurely cruising. The speed on the flat is around 25-27 km/h. It is not a drop ride, which means we wait for each other at the top of the hill and continue the ride together.
Route Moderate Ride Short (Evening Ride): 40km, 552hm
Route Moderate Ride: 55km, 632hm

Fast Ride
This group also offers our experienced riders the opportunity to burn off energy at a speed of around 27+ km/h on the flat and enjoy a ride together. It's not a drop ride, which means we wait for each other at the top of the mountain and continue the ride together.
Route: 62km, 1029hm

Dates and groups

Thursday, May 23
17.00- 19.15 h –  Easy Ride
17.00 - 19.15 h – Moderate Ride Short

Friday, May 24
12.00 - 14.15 h – Easy Ride
12.00 - 14.45 h – Moderate Ride
16.00 - 18.15 h – Easy Ride
16.00 - 18.45 h – Moderate Ride
16.00 - 19.15 h – Fast Ride

Saturday, 25. May

10.15 - 12.30 h – Easy Ride
10.15 - 13.00 h – Moderate Ride
10.15 - 13.00 h – Women's Easy Ride
10.15 - 13.30 h – Fast Ride
14.15 - 16.30 h – Easy Ride
14.15 - 17.00 h – Moderate Ride
14.15 - 17.30 h – Fast Ride

Sunday, May 26
10.15 - 12.30 h – Easy Ride
10.15 - 13.00 h – Moderate Ride
10.15 - 12.30 h – Women's Easy Ride
10.15 - 13.30 h – Fast Ride
13.00 - 16.15 h – Fast Ride
14.00 - 16.15 h – Easy Ride
14.00 - 16.15 h – Moderate Ride Short

Language German and English

Max. 12 people per group

Meeting place
CYCLE WEEK Festival Europaallee – Specialized Stand, G02, Gustav Gull Platz

Equipment
Bring your own well-maintained, functional road bike (all brands welcome;)), a helmet, sufficient water supply, a small repair kit for emergencies, weather-appropriate clothing and glasses, small snacks (energy bars/gels) if necessary and the desire for a cool experience. No rental equipment is available.

Note
Everyone is welcome as long as you are experienced on a road bike and know that your fitness, endurance and speed are suitable for the ride you have chosen. From 18 years (from 16 if accompanied by an adult)

Ticket
The ticket costs 25 francs (incl. 2.6% VAT). The ticket includes a coffee before the ride, the guided social ride, a protein shake from Mucki, a goodie bag and for a raclette from Valais after the ride. The ticket cannot be refunded or exchanged. Insurance is the responsibility of the participants, the organizers decline any liability.

Please contact workshop@cycleweek.ch if you have any questions or have to cancel at short notice.

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