In this post you'll find everything you need to know about joining us to cheer on the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift from July 31st - August 2nd. We suggest you download our detailed ROADBOOK and download all the GPX files. If you plan on taking part please join this temporary WhatsApp chat for location updates during the weekend (especially useful if you will not be staying at the same accommodations or joining only part of the ride). https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ht870G9ORh63EOjnlXHVvx Accommodations We will be staying at Crêt-Berard from Friday to Sunday. You are more than welcome to call or email to see if they have any more rooms available if you haven’t already. Crêt-Berard Ch. de la Chapelle 19a CH-1070 Puidoux. info@cret-berard.ch +41 21 946 03 60 Single rooms with shared bathrooms at a rate of CHF 78 per room per night single rooms with private bathrooms at a rate of CHF 103 per room per night. FRIDAY JULY 31ST 15:00 - 18:00 Meet at FANZONE for team presentation Place de la Navigation 1006 Lausanne *bring a bike lock! 18:00 Ride to accommodations OR Take the Train to Puidoux if you have a lot of luggage Crêt-Berard, Ch. de la Chapelle 19a CH-1070 Puidoux 19:00 Dinner at accommodations (we made dinner reservations for those of you who booked under our group name) 20:00 Making bracelets, team building STAGE 1 AUGUST 1st 10:15 Ride Departs (40km 610hm) from accommodations Crêt-Berard Ch. de la Chapelle 19a CH-1070 Puidoux. 13:10 Meet in Suchy Rte de Corcelles refreshments, draw on the road, party 13:14 ROAD TO SUCHY CLOSES 13:59 Caravans through Suchy 15:11 Riders through Suchy 15:30 Ride back to finish (25km 350hm) 16:47 Caravans in finish 17:44 Riders in Finish Av. Jules-Gonin - Montbenon 18:00 Podium presentation Esplanade de Montbenon 18:30 Dinner and ride back (20km) to accommodations STAGE 2 AUGUST 2nd 10:00 Ride Departs (48km 900hm) from Accommodations Crêt-Berard Ch. de la Chapelle 19a CH-1070 Puidoux 13:10 Meet at Côte de Chexbres Domaine du Burignon 1803 Chardonne Refreshments, draw on the road and party 13:15 ROAD CLOSES Côte de Chexbres 14:01 Caravans Côte de Chexbres 15:12 Riders through Côte de Chexbres 15:40 Continue route to Lausanne watch the race on the big screen Centre-ville Don't forget BIKE LIGHTS HELMET SPARE TUBE RAIN JACKET SUNSCREEN SNACKS SMALL BIKE LOCK We will bring VIVIKOLA AND SNACKS AT CHEER STATIONS GLITTER BRACELET KIT CHEER BANDANA CHALK THE NOISE!!! GPX Files

By Bianca Broadbent, Physiotherapist & Bike Fitter @ Tudor Cycling Bianca hosting the fizik bike fitting workshop at the 2026 Hive Ride You've invested in a decent bike, decent kit, and decent training yet after every long ride you're left with sore knees, a stiff back, or hands that have gone completely numb. Sound familiar? The culprit is almost always the same: bike fit. Getting your position dialled in is the single highest-leverage change you can make to ride further, faster, and pain-free. Start at the bottom — literally Foot problems are the most overlooked source of cycling pain. Numbness or tingling in your toes is usually a cleat position issue. Moving cleats rearward shifts pressure away from the metatarsal heads and dramatically reduces that "going to sleep" sensation. A wider-fitting shoe makes a surprisingly large difference too. ⚡Foot numbness: Move cleats back · wider shoe · check saddle height ↔Outside foot pain: Wider shoe · insoles to reduce pronation load 🔄Whole foot numb: Shoes probably overtightened or slightly too big ↕Foot moving in shoe: Shoe too big — try a smaller or narrower size Choosing the right pedal system matters too. Road cyclists tend to benefit from a larger cleat platform (Shimano SPD-SL or Speedplay both offer high surface area and high adjustability), while MTB and off-road riders generally prioritise walkability with SPD or Crank Bros. Sit bones, pubic ramus, and your saddle As you rotate forward into an aggressive position, weight shifts from the sit bones (ischial tuberosities) toward the pubic ramus — a bony structure not designed for sustained pressure. Understanding where your weight lands helps explain almost every saddle complaint. Quick fix guide Pressure at the front of the saddle? Lower the saddle and raise the cockpit. Rocking side to side? Your saddle is probably too high, too narrow, or your cranks are too long. If you feel a "pinching" sensation on the inside of the sit bone, the saddle may be too narrow — or, counterintuitively, too wide, with the saddle wings loading the wrong area. Cockpit height plays into this too: a drop that's too aggressive forces rotation that redistributes pressure in uncomfortable ways. There's a good chance your cranks are too long This is the most common finding in professional bike fits and the one most riders have never considered. Long cranks increase hip flexion at the top of the pedal stroke, compressing the hip joint and causing everything from knee pain to lower back tightness. Here's a quick reference by rider height: Rider height Recommended crank length Up to 152 cm 145–155 mm 152–163 cm 155–160 mm 163–170 cm 160–165 mm 170–178 cm 165–170 mm Over 178 cm 170–172.5 mm Hand pain and reach problems are fixable Too much weight through the hands usually means the saddle is too high, your reach is too long, or you need to raise the bars. If you can't comfortably reach the brake levers, try adjusting bar angle and lever position before assuming you need a new stem. Pressure on the underside of the hand is almost always solved by rotating the hoods upward or shortening the cockpit. "A good bike fit isn't a luxury — it's the foundation everything else is built on. Get it right once, and the gains compound with every kilometre." Bianca Broadbent is a physiotherapist and accredited bike fitter. Follow her at @bianca__broadbent

The weather for Saturday looks great so in the words of Justin Bieber, everything hallelujah! In this post you'll find: Day Plan Nutrition The Goodies and Prizes Packing Check List The Workshops Details about the routes and GPX files Site Map Day Plan 08:15 Check-in opens 9:15 Meet the coaches and divide into your groups 09:30 Ride 1 (3 hrs.) 12:30 Vegan GF lunch by meinRad, superT, coffee & prizes 14:15 Ride 2 OR Body + Bike Workshop 16:45 Return to the Hive & Check-Out 17:30 Goodbyes! During the check-in time you can grab a coffee from Vertical Coffee Roasters, pick up your goodie bag, fill your water bottle and pockets with Maurten, do a gear check with Canyon and MET, put on some sunscreen from gun ana, change if needed, and drop off your bags in the common room. Nutrition Every participant receives a Maurten Solid 160, Gel 100, and Drink Mix 320 Selection of drinks from SuperT Vertical Coffee Roasters MeinRad lunch vegan, glutenfrei and nut free Banana slices and dried fruit to snack on in the morning The Goodies Every participant goes home with a goodybag Musette from Canyon Ride fuel by Maurten Event-T-Shirt funded by Canyon Bike cleaners from muc-off Chamois Cream from muc-off Mirror from MET Sunscreen sample from gun ana Issue of Gruppetto magazine Coupon from fizik You will also have the chance to win Glasses from react Helmet from MET Team jersey from Canyon Hydration vest from Canyon Socks from Dirtysox Cleaning supplies from muc-off Bike bag from tranzbag Saddles from fizik Insulated bottles from Camelbak Pillow from schlafwohl Skin care from gun ana Swag from riderawr! Bonus: We will have some of our community merch on site for you to purchase during lunch or at the end of the day. Please note that your lunch has been reserved and the tickets are from this point on non-refundable. If you're unable to attend, you have two options: you're welcome to sell/pass your ticket on to a friend or you are also welcome to your goodie bag but we ask you to pay for shipping. In any case, please drop us a quick message if you can't make it, just get in touch by email at weriderawr@gmail.com or via Instagram @riderawr. What to Pack Helmet Bike and cycling shoes Bike lights Rain jacket Water bottle Every participant receives a Maurten Solid 160, Gel 100, and Drink Mix 320 however, we recommend you pack a few of your favourite snacks as well. Spare tube and co2 cartridge or pump – our guides are happy to help but make sure your bases are covered Sunglasses Extra dry layers to change into for travel and/or a warmer jacket to wear in the morning or during lunch The Workshops You will be divided into two groups for the bike + body workshop and rotate after 80 minutes to the second session. This means you will either start with the bike (mechanical session), then go to the body (bike fit) OR start with body, then go to bike session. Please think about which mechanic session you would prefer to take part in so you are ready to join the right group on Saturday. Fizik bike fitting workshop with physiotherapist for Tudor pro team Bianca Broadbent (EN) Tech talk with Canyon mechanic (Anne) and product manager (Jasmin) (EN/DE) Mechanic Session 1 @ 14:15: hands-on practice, fixing a flat and squeaky brakes Mechanic Session 2 @ 15:30 : traveling with your bike - how to pack it in a cardboard box The Routes Your coaches will guide you through the routes so you don’t need to worry BUT you are also free to download the GPX routes. Reminder: The BLUE, RED, BLACK & GRAVEL classification divides groups by difficulty level: the BLUE route is ideal for anyone new to or with little experience in group rides, while BLACK is the most challenging group with the longest distance and most elevation gain. We will have a print out with your group at check-in, in case you don’t remember. Blue: AM 39km / 740m PM 25 km / 517 m Red: AM 49km / 930m PM 38 KM / 637 m Black: AM 55km / 1222m PM 43 km / 750m Gravel: AM 42km / 730 m elevation PM 36 km / 577 m Site Map The Hive is located at the Pura Bagno headquarters 3km from Bahnhof Sursee or 650m from Bahnhof Oberkirch Additionally there is free parking on site.