Cycling Ottawa-Gatineau En vélo!

Ottawa, ON, CA

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Organized by Jlam and 54 others

What we’re about

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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.

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Sat, Apr 5, 2025, 12:00 PM EDTSGEC Parkway Ride
193 Stanley Ave, Ottawa, ON
This is a 26.4 km ride. You may also join us along the way at the Aviation Museum for a shorter distance. This is a starter ride of the season for some, lets spin those winter legs and have some fun cycling outside now that the snow has gone. This is on the roads.. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35449965 . Route will vary due to the paths being closed. This will be wet on the streets. Speeds will vary to your capability, from 20km/hr and up. Weather Permitting
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Sun, May 4, 2025, 6:45 AM EDTCN Cycle for CHEO
Canadian War Museum , Ottawa, ON
Please join us for the CN Cycle for CHEO on Sunday May 5th. We could start out together in the morning, and then have lunch together after the ride.

https://www.cncycle.ca/the-event/

• The early bird cost before
– April 15 is (Century ride is $150 for the early bird before April 15th and $175 after April 15) Adult rides are $60 pre April 15th and $70 after April 15.
.YOU MUST PRE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT.
Early Registration by April 15th then the regular price.

Please Note you need to pickup your bib before the day of the event. Bib pickups are at the

| Canadian War Museum, Barney Danson Theatre |
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| Team kit pickup only | Thursday, May 1: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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| Regular pickup | Friday, May 2: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Regular pickup | Saturday, May 3: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |

• All types of bikes are welcome: mountain bikes, hybrids, road bikes, trikes, recumbents, etc.

• All fitness levels are welcome. Don't worry about not being in shape. At that time of the year, few people are in shape.

• There are five cycling routes (100km,70km, 35km, and 15km) and two walking routes. They each have their own start times.

• Dogs are welcome. But read the FAQ below.

• Please plan to arrive at least half an hour before start time, in order to park.

• Start location and end location is at the Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Pl, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8

• If you're worried about finding a parking spot in Lebreton Flats, you could park in one of the Tunney's Pasture parking lots (at Parkdale, between Scott and Goldenrod (https://google/maps/8ZQ3TDa1DTu)) and then cycle to the War Museum.

• Roads will be closed to traffic. This will be a great opportunity to cycle through Ottawa without having to worry about traffic.

• Refreshments and snacks are usually served along the route, so you won't need to worry about carrying too much water and food.

• A BBQ lunch will be served after the race.

• Please feel free to invite as many guests/friends as you like.

• If you want to raise more funds for the charity, click here (http://cncycle.ca/en/participant-info/fundraising-toolkit/).

I would advise everyone to read the CN Cycle for CHEO page .
https://cncycle.cheofoundation.com/fundraise/
Please note that I will participate if the weather conditions are not raining on race day. I am doing the 70km ride.

Meeting Point

If you are facing the War Museum from the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway (a.k.a. Ottawa River Parkway), you will see a "Canadian War Museum/Musee Canadien De La Guerre" sign just west of the main entrance (see the picture below, where the two soldiers are standing). Let's meet under that sign at 8am. YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE THIS YEAR. The 100km ride starts at 7 am, the 70km ride starts at 8:30am; the 35km race starts at 9am.

For those who have never met me and need to recognize me before or after the race: I ride a Green Fixie bike; I will be wearing our Meetup cycling Jersey and shorts.
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025, 8:30 AM EDTRideau Lakes Cycle Tour
Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON
Please join us for the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (RLCT), a two-day cycling tour from Ottawa to Kingston on Saturday, and Kingston to Ottawa on Sunday, with an overnight stay at Queen's University.

There is no official start time; RLCT riders leave at different times (anywhere between 5am and 8am) and, consequently, arrive at different times (anywhere between 10am and 6pm). No one monitors your departure and arrival times, and you can ride at any pace you're comfortable with. Some riders have completed the one-way trip in 4.5 hours, while others needed 12 hours.

There are five routes to choose from: Century****Classic (171kmx 2), Cruise (183) x 2), and Challenge (210km x 2), Century Plus (119km x 2), Cataraqui Gravel (119km x 2), there is an option to do the ride to Kingston and take a ride back.

*I will be doing the Century Plus ride from Perth 119km both ways.

If you would like to join us, RSVP here to let us know, and register at the RLCT website. As we get closer to the tour, please let us know in the comments section below which routes you plan to do.

Feel free to start and finish the tour any time that's convenient for you. We could initially head out together in the morning, but it's a long ride and riders may feel the need to go at their own pace. Once we reach Kingston, we could touch base via text/phone, have dinner together, and enjoy a beer or ice-cream in downtown Kingston.

== Preparation ==
Please read the OBC instructions carefully and, in particular, heed their advice regarding training and preparation. OBC recommends riding at least +1,000kms before the tour.

I will host a few rides in April and May to prepare us for the tour.

== Parking ==
You can park your car for $5/day at Algonquin College on Saturday and Sunday. To register your car online, click here.
You can park free at the Conlon Recreation Park in Perth.

== Registration and Accommodation ==
To register, please go to the RLCT website. The earlier you register, the better your accommodation will be; OBC usually gives the best rooms to the early-birds.

You get your own private room. If you are a couple, please indicate so when you register.

OBC members can pre-check-in on Friday afternoon. Non-members will have to check-in on Saturday morning.

== Luggage ==
You are allowed to bring one medium-size bag, which OBC will deliver to Kingston by van. A small duffel bag is usually enough. Kingston nights can be cold in June; bring a jacket.

== Meals ==
If you choose to stay at Queen's University, you will be provided with a hearty dinner on Saturday and a breakfast on Sunday. If the food is not to your liking, you have the option of walking to downtown Kingston (Queen Street, Princess Street, Ontario Street) where you will find restaurants, bakeries, and coffee-shops.

The menus are in the pictures below.

== Bike Store ==
If, after arriving in Kingston, you realize you need cycling gear or attire, there is a good-quality bike store within walking distance from Queen's University.

== Riding Solo ==
You may, for whatever reason, decide to ride solo and reconnect with us in Kingston. Riding solo has its advantages; you can pace yourself, join passing groups when you want/need to (with the groups' permission), and make pit stops only when necessary. The decision is yours.

== Weather ==
The tour will take place no matter what the weather conditions are. Please note that June weather can be tricky; over the years the tour has seen hail, freezing temperatures, strong head winds, thundershowers, and scorching heat with +40 humidex.

== Cancellation ==
If, for whatever reason, you decide to pull out of the tour after you've registered, please note that OBC does not offer refunds. However, you may be able to sell your ticket on the OBC Facebook page or TriRudy.

== Last Minute Deals ==
Some cyclists wait until the very last minute (e.g. Friday evening) to purchase their ticket second-hand from the OBC Facebook page or TriRudy. The advantage is that you would know exactly what the weather conditions are, and you may find tickets at discounted prices. The disadvantage is that you may not find a ticket and miss out on the tour.

== Fun Facts ==
OBC is one of Canada's oldest and largest bicycle clubs, and the RLCT is their signature event. The first tour took place on May 20th 1972, and cost $12 per person. 80 riders departed Ottawa and 65 returned the next day. Currently, about 2,000 cyclists participate in the tour every year.

== Links ==

OBC RLCT

Facebook RLCT

== Videos ==

RLCT Video 1

RLCT Video 2
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