Have you dreamed of riding on some of the inspirational routes suggested on our website? But you would prefer that someone else can help manage the logistics, give you a more tailored experience, or teach you some tips and tricks for riding in the Alps?
Well then come ride with us!
Alain and Lillie Rumpf would be thrilled to join you on their favorite routes in the Alps, sharing with you their local knowledge and passion for this beautiful place that they are lucky to call home.
Our services include:
- Day guiding in Switzerland and/or bordering regions (ex. Haute Savoie-France, Aosta-Italy, etc.) - road and gravel
- Multiday fully-supported trips in Switzerland and Europe on road or gravel bikes
- Bike-packing trips for the adventurous
- Skill clinics hosted by Lillie, certified Swiss Cycling guide
- Route planning for a self-guided trip
- Corporate events
Alain Rumpf
Born in Switzerland, Alain has been riding his bike in the Alps since he was 12. In a previous life, he raced at an elite level and worked 20 years for the UCI, the world’s cycling governing body.
In 2014 he decided to leave the corporate world to become a professional bike bum. An ambitious career change that sees him work as a guide, photographer, writer and consultant for Switzerland Tourism, Alpes Vaudoises, Scott, Roadbike Magazin, Strava, Vaud Promotion, Cyclist Magazine, Vélo Magazine, Velocio and more.
As a guide, Alain focuses on custom experiences for individuals and groups in Switzerland and other alpine countries.
With his wife Lillie and their son Ben, Alain lives in Gryon, in the French speaking part of the Swiss Alps.
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Lillie Rumpf
The wife of Alain, he was a lucky man to find a partner who loves cycling as much as him, if not more.
Originally from Southern California, she loves to share her American enthusiasm with other cyclists on her favorite roads in her adopted home.
Lillie is a certified Swiss Cycling road&gravel guide and the founder of Cycling Heidi. If you're looking for adventure, a personal challenge, or to feel more comfortable on your bike and focus more on coffee breaks than your watts, then Lillie is your guide!
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