This week, Jeff Stuart takes us up in the Swiss mountains for a ride.
There are a few lovely scenic routes in this collection, perfect for a recovery after a big session on the trainer.
Be warned though, there’s also a couple of TOUGH climbs that will humble the strongest riders amongst you…
Thanks for this series Jeff.
A scenic ride along the east coast of Lake Zug starting in Zug and ending in Arth.
More InfoStarting in the village of Spreitenbach, travel up a little-used, forested road that seems to only get steeper the more you climb. Finish at the farm at the top of Heitersberg and take the opportunity to say hello to the bovine residents.
More InfoClimb through the Swiss country side starting at the shores of Lake Zurich, taking in views of the Bernese and Glärner Alps and ending with a panorama of the Zürcher Oberland. Save your legs, the hardest gradient come in the final 650 meters, rarely going under 10%.
More InfoA ride through numerous small hills and villages on the west side of the canton of Zurich. Perfect for a sweet spot or FTP interval session, or repeated Strength endurance efforts.
More InfoOne of the lesser known passes in the region due to the neighboring 2000+-meter giants, Grosse Scheidegg offers a supreme challenge, and even more magnificent views, to all comers. The climb is roughly divided into the three parts, with the first and the last each averaging almost 10% with several spots at over 15% (also the last third is car free save for farmer's vehicles and the post bus), and the middle third being a false flat that you can use to catch your breath. Soak in the view of the giant mountain peaks and glaciers of the Jungfrau region and save your legs for the final push.
More InfoAlso known as Oberalp Pass in German, Alpsu connects Disentis/Sedrun in the East with Andermatt in the West. Starting in the outskirts of Disentis, make your way through a rolling start in the valley, then climb 700 meters at a fairly steady gradient to the top at 2044 meters. Filmed in the morning of Stage 7 of the 2021 Tour de Suisse, you get the benefit of kilometer markers and the occasional fan club, as well as a KOM sign at the top. Keep your eyes peeled for pro-team busses making their way from Andermatt to the start line in Disentis, as well as for a devilish visitor at the end.
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