Many say Switzerland is the best place to live in the world, with two of its biggest cities, Geneva and Zurich, in the top 10 of most lists almost every year. Based on stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure, wealth and welfare, Switzerland hits the mark. But why and how did it become so? It can’t be all cows, chocolate and cuckoo clocks? Surely there must be some darkness within the light? Surely there’s no good without at least a little bad? Having called Geneva home for two years, I’m back with a friend to cycle the length of the country, uncovering some of the secrets of Switzerland and what makes it tick. 480km in 5 days, from Geneva to Zurich, and what a ride it was. We hope you enjoy it, apologies for the delay on this one. It took a while.

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Will Ashbee