SWITZERLAND · HOSTED BY DANIELA RYF
Come for the Ride.
A social ride through beautiful vineyards, a tasting with a winemaker chosen for a reason, local food, and a group that comes together through what they love. Created by Daniela Ryf, where her two passions align — made to be enjoyed together.
Stay for the Wine.
GUIDED RIDE
LUNCH
WINE TASTING
CELLAR OR VINEYARD TOUR
CLOSING APÉRO
WHAT IS RIDE & VINO
Ride in the morning. Wine in the afternoon.
One day in the vineyards — a social ride, a long lunch, a wine tasting, a cellar or vineyard tour, and an apéro to finish. No race. Just good roads, beautiful views and great wine. Come as a pair, with friends or on your own: twenty-four people is small enough that you won't stay strangers for long.
The Ride
Daniela designs the routes for the views. Road bike, gravel bike, e-bike: one group, one pace, a social ride — and from the first kilometre to the last, nobody rides alone.
45-60km / 300-600hm / approx. 22km/h
The Wine
Daniela chooses the winery with care — a winemaker and a wine she connects with. The winemaker personally leads the tasting, glass after glass, and for one afternoon you're part of the estate's culture. Passion, it turns out, is something you can taste.
The Connections
People who love the same things connect fast. You ride beside people you've just met, share a regional lunch, and by the apéro you're planning the next ride. Come as a pair, with friends or alone.
YOUR HOST
"Cycling and wine are where my two passions align. My career needed science and passion in equal measure — winemakers need exactly the same, and that's where my fascination and my respect for them come from."
DANIELA RYF
5× IRONMAN World Champion · 5× IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion
Your host on the day
THE DAY
How the day unfolds.
Every event follows the same flow, wherever we ride. The route changes, the region changes — the rhythm doesn't.
MORNING
The Ride
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The Ride
We roll out as one group and ride through scenic vineyards and on quiet tarmac, beautiful views the whole way — road bikes, gravel bikes and e-bikes side by side, one pace. Daniela designs each route for its beauty and for a great ride together, and she rides every kilometre with you. By the first climb you'll be riding next to someone you've connected with.
MIDDAY
Lunch
02
Lunch
Back from the ride, lunch is waiting at the estate — something regional, generous, and worth looking forward to. This is where we slow down: helmets off, legs stretched, time to relive the ride and relax before we head to the wine tasting.
AFTERNOON
Wine Tasting
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Wine Tasting
Led by the winemaker, with bottles carefully picked out alongside Daniela. You'll hear the history of the estate, how the wine is made and why — and feel the passion behind it. With every glass you get a little closer to the winemaker, and to the wine.
AFTERNOON
Cellar or Vineyard Tour
04
Cellar or Vineyard Tour
Down into the cellar, or out between the rows, depending on the event and the season. This is where the full picture comes together — shown to you by the person whose heart beats for every single bottle.
EARLY EVENING
Closing Apéro
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Closing Apéro
A day with Daniela and a few kindred spirits deserves a proper ending. The apéro is where it settles — the same group that rolled out this morning, a whole day later, still plenty to say. You go home with the memory of the ride, the wine, and a few new connections.
WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
The whole day, from your jersey to the last glass.
One ticket per person covers everything below. Nothing to add on the day except your bike and your appetite.
Guided ride with Daniela Ryf and the Ride & Vino group
Your Ride & Vino jersey
A guide and mechanic joins us on the ride
A regional lunch after the ride
Wine tasting with bottles chosen by Daniela and the winemaker
Cellar or vineyard tour with the winemaker
Closing apéro to see the day out
Special rates at our hotel partners, depending on the event
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Limited tickets
24 places per event. Small on purpose.
18 and over
Ride & Vino is for adults, and everyone rides at their own responsibility.
Your own bike
Road, gravel or e-bike. If you need to rent one, we're happy to help.
All weather
We ride rain or shine. In a serious storm we adapt the day — we don't cancel it.
A change of clothes
Bring something to change into for the afternoon — there's a place to change.
EVENTS 2027
Pick your event.
Stunning views, a social ride, a winery chosen with care and the wines that come with it. Come as a pair, with friends, or on your own. A day made to be enjoyed together.
3RD EDITION
Malans, Graubünden
Saturday, 21 August 2027
Where Ride & Vino started. Vineyard roads around Malans and Fläsch, long views across the Bündner Herrschaft to the mountains, and Domaine Donatsch — now in its fourth generation — sharing their wines and their story.
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Host winery: Domaine Donatsch, Malans
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Start and finish: Winzerstube zum Ochsen
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Route: paved roads, ca. 45 km / 400 hm
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Mainly German — English speakers are looked after
Early bird: CHF 390 — the first 10 tickets
Regular: CHF 450
Prices per person, all inclusive. Early bird while they last.
A gift for someone?
The perfect gift for a birthday, an anniversary, Christmas — or simply because. Book the ticket for the event you have in mind and pick a voucher design at checkout. We'll personalise it with the recipient's name, the event and, if you like, a few words from you — and email it to you, ready to hand over.
FROM PREVIOUS GUESTS
What guests say about the event.
Thank you again for the wonderfully organised event yesterday. It was amazing — I'm still buzzing. And getting to meet Daniela up close was really special.
REBECCA
Malans 2026
What a fantastic combination: road cycling, the Bündner Herrschaft region, and outstanding wine! After a wonderful ride, a delightful tasting awaited us at Donatsch. Daniela and her team planned Ride & Vino with so much passion and attention to detail. A thoroughly enjoyable day with wonderful people, beautiful scenery, and exceptional wine!
SIMON
Malans 2025
What a great experience Ride & Vino was. Well organised by Jennifer and Daniela — a very scenic ride through the beautiful Swiss countryside that included a surprise sparkling wine tasting in the Donatsch vineyard. After tasting world-class wines at Domaine Donatsch we concluded the day in great company and with a beautiful view. We stayed at the event partner hotel, the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, and their team took great care of us.
THEODORA & GARDAR
Malans 2026
PARTNERS
Partners we're proud of.
Chosen with care — and grateful for each partnership.
MAIN PARTNER
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
Our hotel and wellness partner — and a good reason to add a night either side of the ride.
HOST WINERY, MALANS
Domaine Donatsch
Four generations of winemaking passion — story, methods and wines shared with pride.
Interested in partnering with Ride & Vino?
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions people ask.
If yours isn't here, write to us — we answer in person.
How fit do I need to be? Anyone can join the ride. Have a look at the event you're interested in — the distance and the climbing are listed there — and ask yourself whether that feels doable. If you're unsure, an e-bike is a great choice. It's a social ride, not a race: on the flat we roll along at around 22 km/h, and nobody gets left behind.
What bike should I bring? We ride on well-paved roads, so a road bike, gravel bike or e-bike all work perfectly — and if a mountain bike is what you have, that's fine too. Bring your own; it's the one that fits you. If you can't bring a bike, let us know and we'll put you in touch with a rental in the area.
What happens if the weather turns? The event takes place in all weather. Check the forecast and bring clothing to match — we may adjust the programme a little on the day. If a serious storm comes up, we'll make changes on the spot and decide whatever is safe for the group.
What if I don't drink wine? You're very welcome. The tasting is just as much about how the wine is made and who makes it — and you can still enjoy and compare the aromas in the glass without drinking a drop. Let us know in advance and we'll make sure it's taken care of quietly.
Where do I stay? Wherever you like — but in some regions we have a hotel partner offering a discount to our guests. Once you've booked your ticket, the discount code arrives with your confirmation email, and you book your room directly with it. Why not come a day early or stay a little longer and enjoy what the region has to offer?
Which language is the day in? Each event lists its main language. We'll always do our best to look after English and German speakers — those are the languages we speak ourselves — so you'll never be lost, even if not every word is translated.
Can I cancel or transfer my ticket? You can transfer your ticket to someone else at any time — just send us an email so we know who's coming. If you need to cancel: more than 30 days before the event we refund 50 % of the ticket price; within 30 days we can't refund, as the winery and all other arrangements for your day are confirmed by then. The full terms are in our GTC.
CONTACT
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