RideBriefing › Example briefing: Lake Annecy and the Col de la Forclaz
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Example briefing: Lake Annecy and the Col de la Forclaz
This is what RideBriefing produces from a single GPX file: a 55.6 km loop around Lake Annecy in the French Alps, with the Col de la Forclaz. Every number below comes from the route and a 24 km/h target average speed.
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| Distance | 55.6 km, loop from Annecy |
|---|---|
| Climbing | 870 m, highest point 1,144 m |
| Riding time | About 2 h 19 at a 24 km/h average, plus 20 min of stops |
| Start and return | Start 09:00, back around 11:39 |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
The organiser's note
"Meet at 08:45 at the fountain on the Pâquier, by the lake in Annecy. We regroup at the top of the Col de la Forclaz, then stop for coffee in Talloires after the descent."
Climbs
| Climb | Category | Where | Length | Average | Max | Gain | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Col de la Forclaz (from the lake) | Cat 1 | km 25.6 to 34.4 | 8.8 km | 7.5% | 13% | 660 m | 47 min, 10:04 to 10:51 |
| Climb to 555 m | Cat 4 | km 43.8 to 44.9 | 1.2 km | 8.3% | 12% | 97 m | 6 min, 11:08 to 11:14 |
Col de la Forclaz, kilometre by kilometre: 4.1%, 10.6%, 10.3%, 7.2%, 9.1%, 10.8%, 1.8%, 3.3%, 10.2%. The hard part is kilometres 2 to 6, mostly above 9%; there's a breather in kilometres 7 and 8 before a steep final kilometre to the col at 1,144 m.
Weather along the route
The forecast for each point at the time the group gets there. This example was captured in October 2026; the live briefing always shows the current forecast. Sunrise 07:46, sunset 18:57.
| Time | Where | Sky | Temp (feels) | Rain | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Start, km 0 | Overcast | 9°C (8°C) | 0% | 1 km/h, light |
| 09:27 | km 11.1 | Overcast | 11°C (10°C) | 0% | 2 km/h, light |
| 09:55 | km 22.2 | Overcast | 12°C (11°C) | 0% | 2 km/h, light |
| 10:51 | Top of the Col de la Forclaz, km 34.4 | Fog | 7°C (6°C) | 0% | 3 km/h, light |
| 11:14 | Top of the climb to 555 m, km 44.9 | Overcast | 12°C (10°C) | 0% | 4 km/h, light |
| 11:39 | Finish, km 55.6 | Overcast | 12°C (11°C) | 0% | 3 km/h, light |
What the briefing makes of it: a dry ride, 9°C at the start and up to 12°C, but it feels like 6°C in the fog at the top of the col, just before the long descent. So: a thermal jersey or jacket, leg warmers and full-finger gloves, and a windproof for the descent.
Road surface
- Surface: 99% paved (54.9 km); 0.7 km of gravel and compacted surface. Tyres of 28 mm or wider are fine.
- Roads: minor roads 35%, secondary roads 25%, cycle paths 19% (the lakeside cycle path), main roads 18%, quiet lanes and tracks for the rest.
What the group receives
The organiser shares one link in the group chat. WhatsApp, Signal or Slack show a preview with the distance, climbing, riding time and forecast. Opening it shows this briefing with the map, the elevation profile and buttons to add the ride to the calendar or download the GPX. No app or account is needed, and only the organiser can change the plan.
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