At the Gravel Ride & Race Bern, Switzerland’s largest gravel event, there is now a starting option for adults and children who want to pedal together. The “VCS Family Ride” combines gravel riding fun, discovery, race feeling and cleverness. The focus is 100 percent on participating together and having fun.
Fun and experience are in the spotlight
Although there is a time measurement and the unforgettable arrival at the finish line is waiting at the end of the route, the focus is on something else: On the way there are four quiz stations, which are waiting for the families with exciting and tricky questions on the topic of mobility. At the VCS booth at the finish line, families can check whether they have answered all the questions correctly. Families who have answered (almost) all questions correctly will receive great rewards.
The most important facts:
Route:
10 km, 80 vertical meters
Signposted in Bremgartenwald Underground: mostly gravel
Technique: no technical difficulties
Ascent: one ascent of approx. 400 m length
On the way:
4 quiz posts
1 refreshment post (after 6km)
1 Ski+Velo-Center-Mechanic post (after 6km)
Conditions of participation:
A family consists of at least 1 adult and 1 child, max. 2 adults and 5 children.
Children: born between 2010 and 2017
Start time:
Freely selectable between 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Finish time: 3:45 p.m.
Starting point:
To start the Family Ride, all participants must first go to the VCS stand, entrance to the high-rise building, situation plan number 18
From the VCS stand, walk to the official start
After crossing the finish line, the Family Ride ends at the VCS stand
Start and finish are marked with green arrows
Costs:
Children all start for free
Costs per adult: 31 CHF
Registration:
It’s worth registering early, because the regular entry fees are valid until five weeks before the event (September 14, 2024). After that, we will add a surcharge of CHF 10 for the Family Ride.
After the official registration deadline on Sunday, October 13, 2024, online registration is still possible, but only with an additional late registration fee.
Registration
Timing:
There will be a finisher list with the times run, sorted by bib number.