What we’re about
(Le français suit)
I created this group to meet other cyclists and cycling advocates. Cross-postings from other groups are welcomed. Cycling advocacy events such as public pannels, AGMs, city advisory committees are also welcomed.
Donations of minimum 5$/year to help cover the meetup.com fees are appreciated. See https://www.meetup.com/fr-FR/Cycling-Ottawa-en-Velo/messages/boards/thread/49718654 for details. <br>
If applicable, please describe in your event what calibre of cyclists should be expected. The following calibres are suggested:
Leasure: 15 to 18 km/h, mostly to recreational pathways
Commuting: 18 to 24: You are comfortable in cycling on the road and can cycle for 2-3 hours
Touring: 24 to 30 km/h, you are comfortable in cycling on the road and have cycled for entire days.
Sporting: 25 km/h +: You have a road bike and have trained competitively.
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J'ai créé ce groupe pour rencontrer des cycliste et autres promoteurs du vélo.
Les événements provenant de d'autres groupes meetup sont la bienvenue. Les événements tels que les AGAs, débats publics, les comités consultatifs de la ville sont aussi la bienvenue.
S'il y lieu, veuillez décrire quel est le calibre attendu des cyclistes. Les calibres suivants sont proposés:
Loisir: 15 à 18 km/h, l'événement se tient surtout sur des sentiers de la piste cyclable.
Journalier: Vous êtes confortable sur la route et vous pouvez faire du vélo pour 2-3 heures.
Tourisme: 24 à 30 km/h, vous êtes confortable sur la route et vous avez fait du vélo pour des journées entières.
Sportif: 25 km/h et plus: vous avez un vélo de route et vous avez fait de l’entraînement compétitif.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Perth To WestportLast Duel Park, Perth, ON
This is an 86km ride on the side roads. Speeds will average 25 - 30Km/hr normally and slower in the hills. We will stop by the water to take a break at Westport Harbour Island. We will stop at Narrows Locks where they can have a quick stop (about 17 kms from Westport; public washrooms available) before heading back to Perth. Anyone wishing to eat or have a drink afterwards there are a number of patios in Perth.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44224654
By participating, you acknowledge and understand that the organizers are volunteers, and that you are completely and solely responsible for your own personal health and well-being. You acknowledge and understand that these meetup events involve inherent risks and dangers that could result in injury and even death, and that your participation is entirely at your own risk and liability.
Please arrive so you are ready to leave at 10am.
- Gravel Ride - Arnprior & Renfrew 56km Rail loop67 Meehan St, Arnprior, ON
This is a gravel ride so a hybrid, mountain or gravel bike with larger tires is required.
This route will be approx. 56 kms of mostly loose gravel and stone dust rail trail.This ride starts and ends in Arnprior. We will start on the Ottawa Valley Rail Trail across from the Arnprior Fire Department (67 Meehan St, Arnprior, ON).
Google says this is about a 50 min. drive from the St. Laurent shopping centre in Ottawa, so plan to arrive early in order to be ready to ride at 10:30am.Our anticipated average pace will be in the 22 km/hr range (a little faster on smooth surfaces & a little slower when it is rough).
Bring water and snacks, but at the 1/2 way point we will be passing through Renfrew where food and liquids will be available, if needed.COVID-19 is still a concern so take all personal precautions required, like bringing a mask if you intend to enter any establishment along the way.
Route *** A&R 56km Rail loop
NOTE THIS DISCLAIMER
All Events, Outings and Activities posted on the Ottawa-Gatineau CYCLING Meetup are entirely at your own risk.
They have inherent dangers that may result in extensive costs, serious and life impacting illness(es), serious and life impacting injury(ies) and even death. The website is simply a means of bringing people of similar interests together and the Hosts are simply looking for people with whom they can share the Events, Outings and Activities they enjoy.
Organizers and Hosts are volunteers, not professionals. The Ottawa-Gatineau CYCLING Meetup does not check or review their experience, their training, their backgrounds, nor their ability to guide any Outings they post. Hosts only have their own personal experience and training to draw upon with respect to the Outings they post.
When a Host posts an event they have only volunteered to guide the "Gathering of Attendees" through the Outing - they are not assuming responsibility for your health or safety, nor do they necessarily have rescue, first aid, CPR or medical training.
