John Klemme

Originally from Iowa, John moved to Europe over 20 years ago and hasn't looked back.. John taught English for a long, long time and had lots of interesting hobbies before founding "Bike Switzerland" and its affiliated websites. Since then he's been swamped ! John is married with a son and lives in Geneva and Zurich.

He rides:
Whatever isn’t being rented at the shop.

Favourite Bike Switzerland overnight:
Solothurn (Lite Tour)

“Apres-bike” drink of choice:
Pilsner Urquell

Recommends eating:
Raclette

The Pro ->
Michael Sillitch

Michael has been a professional tour leader for over 20 years and has numerous professional qualifications from many different countries. He has raced bicycles up to UCSF Category 2 and participated in Olympic Training Center training camps. Michael now enjoys passing on cycling techniques and training principles to curious riders. He is also a meticulous bike mechanic having worked and managed shops in Boulder, CO and Santa Fe, NM. Michael currently lives in Chamonix with his wife and two boys where he works as a mountain guide and ski instructor throughout the year..

John says: They don't make them like this anymore. Michael is a classic old-school guide, but always wearing the latest high-tech kit.

He rides:
Trek 5900 and BMC Team Elite TE 01

Favourite Bike Switzerland overnight:
Zofingen

“Apres-bike” drink of choice:
Sports recovery drink with 50/50 ratio of protein to carbs

Recommends eating:
The barbecue in Zofingen

Claude Marthaler

Swiss native and cycling legend, there's no one quite like Claude.
He's always on the road: his longest single trip being 122,000 kilometers and taking 7 years.
Claude has written numerous books about his adventures, and is currently in Egypt making a documentary about biking and bread.
Claude speaks fluent French, German and English

John says: He's a national treasure !

He rides:
Koga, around town

Favourite Bike Switzerland overnight:
Fischingen (Lite Tour)

“Apres-bike” drink of choice:
Hard cider

Recommends eating:
Raclette in Wengen

Chris Patient

A native of South Africa, Chris has been living and working in tourism here in Switzerland for over 20 years. He's been a cycling guide for a number of different Swiss companies over the years and so we feel lucky to have him on our team..

John says: He's a great guide who is always ready to help out, (so long as it means he can get on his bike).

He rides:
To be announced. ( Chris recently had his bike stolen. )

Favourite Bike Switzerland overnight:
Zofingen

“Apres-bike” drink of choice:
Beer followed by white wine.

Recommends eating:
Anything served at the Casino in Morges !