Cycling sportives in the canton of Neuchâtel

The cycling sportives in the canton of Neuchâtel are still missing from the calendar, but the roads in the region are a real paradise for cyclists 🚴. Between the vineyards of Lake Neuchâtel, the modest passes of the Jura and the Vue des Alpes pass, you string together lakeside roads and steady climbs, without ever riding in heavy traffic as soon as you leave the main roads. The small country roads, lined with vineyards and farms, make every ride enjoyable, even during the week, with possible stops in the villages to refill your bottles.

Among the great climbs, the Vue des Alpes road and those that climb towards the Val-de-Travers and the Creux-du-Van demand stamina and a good low gear 🏔️. They serve as an ideal test for climbers, while the lakeside is better suited to fans of long group rides. A cycling sportive is prepared for with rides of 3 to 4 hours, work on your position on the bike and enough food to eat regularly while riding 🍌.

To find a real race bib, look towards Lake Geneva with the Cyclotour du Léman 🌊. Fans of long rides can also aim for the alpine passes with the Cyclosportive des Portes du Soleil, straddling Switzerland and France ⛰️. In both cases, book your accommodation in advance and check the course profile before registering. Also remember to check your equipment, because a puncture or a misadjusted derailleur can ruin a long day in the saddle.

The Neuchâtel cycling sportive calendar has yet to be built, but you can already explore the cycling sportives in Vaud, the cycling sportives in Bern and the cycling sportives in Switzerland 📅. If you like leaving paved roads, the gravel races in the canton of Neuchâtel offer you another two-wheeled playground, freer and more adventurous.