Aficionados Gone Racing.

We take Racing seriously

Just a bunch of riders who love bikes, good coffee, and the chaos of racing — just not too seriously. ARC. is where gran fondo warriors, crit sprinters, and gravel lovers come together to ride fast, hang out, and keep cycling serious.

From racing to café rides, ARC is all about community, good vibes, and sharing the pain and joy of racing and training together.

Join the Club

Racing

We race road and gravel — from local crits to gran fondos and UCI Gravel Races across Switzerland and Europe. The calendar is mixed, the goals are personal.

Training

If you expect a coach, you’ll get something better — great coffee-stop recommendations and professional aficionado advice.

Zurich - Community

Most of us ride out of Zürich and we count on everyone to lead rides, suggest routes, and bring the energy.

You’ll get access to a private WhatsApp group for rides, races and a lot of cycling stuff.

Sponsors

You’re not Tadej, and I’m not Jonas — so yes, we sponsor ourselves. Some brands will join along the way, but for now it’s about passion.

Looking cool

We might ride like a bunch of aficionados, but we’ll look like pros. The signup fee covers your first kit; any extra apparel can be bought at cost by members. The Kit

Riders

Some will push to the limit. Some will just make it to the finish line. Either way, we all share the same roads, the same laughs or tears, and a well-earned beer after.

Membership

  • ARC Kit (jersey + bibs) — your first kit is included in the signup fee.

    Access to club rides & training sessions — from weekly social spins to race-prep sessions.

    Racing calendar & logistics — shared planning for road, gravel, and gran fondo events in Switzerland and Europe.

    Community access — private WhatsApp/Discord group for rides.

    Partner perks — early access or discounts on ARC collabs, events, and apparel.

    Events & Escapes — priority access to ARC camps and Aficionados Escapes.

  • Be part of the community — show up, ride, lead when you can, and bring good vibes.

    Represent the club — wear the kit at races and rides; be kind, respectful, and ride safe.

    Help it grow — the club runs on enthusiasm, not sponsors. Everyone contributes — leading rides, sharing content, helping at events, or bringing ideas.

  • Race entries or travel costs — each rider covers their own, though we’ll coordinate together.

    Insurance — you’re responsible for your own cycling and racing insurance.

    Coaching plans or structured training (you’ll get great advice and route suggestions, but no spreadsheets).

    Guaranteed performance — watts and podiums come at your own risk 😉

  • All apparel available at private member rate - An excuse to buy more lycra.

    Ride with like-minded people who love bikes, banter, and good coffee.

    Shared race experience without the pressure.

    Opportunity to join brand collaborations and ARC apparel at special rates.

    Priority invites for rides, escapes, and club events.

  • Annual membership fee: 245 CHF
    → includes first kit (Short sleeve jersey + Short bib)

    Additional apparel available at member rate.

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Calendar

Race Name City Country
Strade Bianche Siena Italy
UCI Gravel Hegau Hegau Germany
Berner Rundfarhrt Bern Switzerland
Bienne CRIT Bienne Switzerland
Zuri CRIT Zurich Switzerland
Badlands Granada Spain
L'Etape du Tour Alpe d'Huez France
Tortour 250 Schaffhausen Switzerland
RMVZOL-Verbandsrennen Zurich Switzerland

Pre-Signup ARC.

We’ll build ARC. together. It’s community-driven club — we count on everyone to lead rides, suggest routes, plan the calendar and bring the energy.

ARC. Team Kit