Cycling the Swiss Alps Part One // Geneva to Lake Lucerne // World Bicycle Touring Episode 5

Switzerland is bicycle touring paradise – there are many wonderful cycling routes and unparalleled scenery. We rode from Geneva to Lake Lucerne through the Swiss Alps, huffing up big climbs and enjoying gorgeous mountain views and charming towns along the way.

If you’re interested in more route details, check out our post about the Swiss Alps:

Bicycle Touring the Swiss Alps

We’re Andrew and Jenny. We sold all our stuff, built our bicycles, and headed out on an around the world bicycle tour in May of 2021. We started our European tour in Paris, and we’re currently in the Balkans.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollingexistence

First Episode: https://youtu.be/22LlxlE8EMk

Bicycle gear list below. We’re running a mix of traditional panniers and bikepacking bags.

– 2020 Surly Ogres
– 36h Rohloff Speedhubs
– 36h Son 28 Dynamo hubs
– Ryde Andra 40 rims
– Marathon Mondial 29×2.0 DD tires
– Avid BB7 brakes, 200mm front, 160mm rear
– Sinewave Cycles Beacon headlight/USB charger
– Brooks B17 (Andrew) Terry Butterfly Century (Jenny) saddles
– Rogue Panda custom frame bags
– Ortlieb Back Rollers Plus rear panniers
– Bedrock Bags Hermosa front panniers
– Tubus racks
– Planet Bike AL fenders

Camera Gear:

– Fuji X-T4
– Fujinon 16-80 mm f/4
– Fujinon 23 mm f/2 prime
– GoPro Hero 8 Black
– Rode VideoMic Pro

Music Credits:
Audiobinger – Phony Luv
Ketsa – She Calls
Ketsa – SOS
Ketsa – Through the Mist