Hive Ride Final Info

Helena Hlasova
May 3
3 min read

Updated: May 4

The forecast looks great, the routes are stunning, the meals are planned -- we are ready!

Getting to The Hive

The “hive” location for the Hive Ride is

Berufsbildungszentrum Natur und Ernährung Schüpfheim

Chlosterbüel 28, 6170 Schüpfheim

Here you will check-in in the morning, leave any bags you might have, grab a coffee by Vertical Coffee Roasters, fill up your bidon with PeakPunk, do the workshops, eat lunch, and of course pick up your things again at the end of the day. Washrooms are on-site. We have access to both indoor and outdoor eating depending on the weather.

Arrival by train:

From Luzern – direct train to Schüpfheim, no disruptions

From Bern – Train and Bus, the trainline is under construction

Despite our efforts it was not possible to make a reservation for the bus between Langnau and Schüpfheim for those who arrive from Bern! If you can, please put your bike in a tranzbag. If you have some concerns please write Sara who will also be traveling from Bern and can support coordination efforts +41 76 442 83 16

Arrival by car:

There is plenty of free parking at the Hive

Arrival by bike: Also very do-able with well marked bike paths and good legs, let us know if you would like some support finding the route!

Day Plan

08:15 - 09:15

Check in and pick up your goody bag
Coffee by Vertical Coffee Roasters
Bag Drop
Bathroom access
Chance to fill up your bottles with PeakPunk

09:15 - 09:30

Introduction to your coaches
Dividing into groups

09:30- 12:30

Ride #1 Heart of Entlebuch

12:30-13:30

Vegan curry and rice
ViviKola
Coffee by Vertical Coffee
Prizes!

13:30-14:10

Your choice of workshop

14:20-16:30

Ride #2 One More Climb

14:20-16:30

Extended Workshops

(Participate in 2 additional workshops– roughly 1hr each. For example, if you do the bike fitting workshop after lunch, you will do skills and mechanic in the extended session.)

16:30-17:30

Check Out

Pick up your things and goody bags, hugs goodbye

Note: If you have a strict timeline in the evening please let your coach know. Some of the coaches might add an extra climb if the participants are feeling up for it and that could slightly delay the timeline.

The Routes

Your coaches will be leading you through the routes so you don’t need to worry about getting lost, however feel free to download the gpx files via the Komoot link! Please download routes according to what you selected in registration (shorter, longer, gravel)

BLUE routes are the slightly shorter rides

RED routes are the slightly longer rides

GRAVEL routes are the gravel rides ;)

https://www.komoot.com/user/riderawr

The Workshops

Everyone will do a short 40 minute workshop after lunch (either Komoot, Bike Fitting, Bike Skills, Mechanic demonstration). Then, those who signed up for the extended workshops will be divided into groups and join the sessions you haven't done after lunch (2 x circa 1 hr). Note: Komoot workshop is only available after lunch

To get the most out of your skills session with Lil, fill out her extended questionnaire here.

Fuel

PeakPunk: Each rider will receive a bar, gel and bottle from PeakPunk and will have a chance to fill it up with electrolyte powder before the rides! If you have unique preferences or dietary restrictions, please make sure to have your bases covered.

Lunch:

Vegan curry and rice

ViviKola

Coffee by Vertical Coffee Roasters

Bonus: We will also have some bananas, dates and potatoes that you can snack on in the morning and take with you.

What to Pack

Helmet
Bike and cycling shoes
Rain jacket , leg or arm warmers
Water bottle
Bike lights
Personal preference of snacks for rides (each participant gets a peakbar and peakpunk electrolyte drink +bottle)
Spare tube and co2 cartridge or pump – our coaches are happy to help but make sure your bases are covered
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Extra dry layers to change into (depending on the weather)
Warmer jacket to wear during lunch (depending on the weather)
Change of clothes for travel (personal preference)