Over the past five years, the number of fatal road accidents in Switzerland has risen by 34 percent, while the European average fell by 12 percent during the same timeframe.
Switzerland's rules of the road don’t just apply to motorists but also to cyclists, who risk paying a hefty fine if they break them. Here are the nine common violations to be aware of and the amount you’d pay if you break the rules.
To mark the Cycle Week that takes place in Zurich from May 22nd to 28th, Switzerland’s largest city is inaugurating a tunnel under the main train station, dedicated exclusively to bicycle traffic.
Whether you’re commuting to work, training for your next Bike-A-Thon, or simply like to explore the Swiss countryside on the weekend – as a cyclist, you take part in traffic and must be aware of Switzerland’s rules of the road.
Cycling infrastructure in Switzerland doesn’t come cheap and a proposal currently under debate seeks funding from those who rely on it the most: cyclists themselves.
Whether you’d like to commute to work without breaking a sweat, evade traffic or save time on finding suitable parking: owning an electric bike in Switzerland comes with many perks, but also certain cycling rules you need to obey.
Zurich is known as a great city for cyclists, but could anything be improved for bike riders or even for pedestrians and what advice do you have for other riders?
Swiss rider Gino Maeder has died from the injuries he sustained when he plunged into a ravine during a stage of the Tour
of Switzerland, his team Bahrain-Victorious said on Friday.
The Swiss have a myriad of rules in place, so the question about a registration for a bike is a legitimate one. The answer depends on what kind of bicycle you ride.
Demand for bicycles has soared in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic, but conversely the global supply is at record low levels, with consumers having to wait months or over a year for their bike of choice.
A proposal by tabled in the Swiss National Council which seeks to target disobedient cyclists by handing out the same punishments as those for motorists has drawn criticism from pro-cycling groups and members of mainstream Swiss political parties.
A pilot project providing paid cycle parking at more convenient locations outside major train stations across Switzerland has caused controversy, with critics arguing that it drives up the cost of cycling and reduces overall bike parking opportunities.
Vehicles should be required by law to give cyclists 1.5 metres of space when overtaking, says Matthias Aebischer, President of the Pro Velo cycling group and Social Democrat Party politician.
With its beautiful scenery, well-maintained roads and routes for all abilities, Switzerland is a road cyclist’s paradise. With summer on its way, The Local asked experts to pick their favourites.
Swiss rider Stefan Küng has undergone surgery on his jaw following a crash in Sunday's Paris-Roubaix cycling classic, his BMC team announced on Tuesday.
When it comes to life on the roads, there is no more controversial figure than that of the renegade cyclist who mounts the footpath, runs red lights and acts as if the rest of the world doesn’t exist.
Former world champion Fabian Cancellara could be investigated over accusations that he used a hidden motor in his bicycle, world governing body the UCI told AFP on Thursday.
A Chinese rider with the local Keyi Look team faces severe punishment after attacking members of the Swiss national team at the Tour of Hainan in extraordinary scenes.
A powerful final day time-trial from Richie Porte saw the Australian BMC leader clinch the Tour de Romandie on Sunday by relegating Britain's overnight leader Simon Yates into second.
