Orange Wheel Bike Club

8:30am, Saturday June 10th. See you there!

So we sold out of the two runs of shirts we did, but I know not everyone who wanted one got one. Now you can get a slightly altered design (they don’t allow 2 sided printing) on pretty much any garment you want, in any colour! Plus tote bags and stickers.

Thank you for the continued support.

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A day for all of us to recognize and reflect on the intergenerational harm that colonization and residential schools have caused Indigenous families and communities.
Today we honour those that have been affected by this injustice. When we're riding mountain bikes, gravel rides, or bike packing, we don't often think - who's land? What we call London is traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee and the Lenaapeewak, at the forks of Deshkan Ziibi or Antler River, an area subject to the Dish with One Spoon Wampum and other treaties.

Support indigenous communities, business, artists, friends.

I have such a good time hangin out and chatting I forget to take photos, but thank you for another successful coffee outside today! See y’all next week!

We’re back! Coffee outside returns this Saturday, August 13th. Meet at Ivey park at 8:30, enjoy a brew with some company and then start your day. Where should next weeks meet up spot be?

First coffee outside was a success! Thanks y’all for coming out. We gotta skip next week but then we’ll be back!

It’s happening! London’s first (I think?) coffee outside will be Saturday July 30th at Ivey Park! The premise is simple, ride yer bike to the predetermined spot, bring coffee gear, brew a cup (or just bring some), and then relax and enjoy the company. Bikes and coffee go hand in hand, so this is a lil twist to the conventional coffee ride. Very much looking forward to seeing you there. Map to the spot on page 2 for anyone unsure about the location of Ivey.

What up world? As I'm sure you've noticed, OW hasn't done any rides this summer. As I mentioned in previous posts - Incorporating in order to be insured, registering as a not-for-profit, introducing member fees - these were some of my options to keep the orange wheel rollin'. Insurance isn't cheap and some are a pretty lengthy process. The whole point of OW was to be free and accessible to anyone with a bike. If I can't make it free and simple, it simply won't exist. I'm not going to put the cost of running this club on you. There are lots of membership-based clubs already (and there's nothing wrong with that) but this isn't one of them.

Thankfully, I think we started something last summer that will continue even without the weekly OW rides. I see ya'll riding together, with people you met on these rides. I see you going further and riding harder. PLUS, my buds are Grem's took the Thursday night torch, so we still get to enjoy that (myself included).

While organising rides is a pretty decent-sized liability risk, I think there are still ways this page can contribute to the growth and strengthening of the cycling community here in London. OW ain't dead yet.

Life is busy but keep an eye on this page. I still have some cool stuff in the works. See ya'll soon ❤️

More all-stars out of towners, more Thursday night romps, more slow rolls, more fun for summer 2022. To make sure these rides can continue we have to go legit and unfortunately there are costs and time delays associate with that. (absurd you have to deal with these things just to have fun and ride bikes BUT) more info coming on that soon and ways you may be able to help! Very much looking forward to cruising with everyone again!

Our second track 1 cert session! Huge thank you to the crew for having us and thank you all for coming!

The homie Ben taking his brand new for it’s maiden voyage in a cool ass OW shirt.

Heyo!! If you ordered a shirt during the second run, it’s now ready for pickup at ! If you needed yours mailed, it’s on the way! Thanks y’all ♥️

Hey ya’ll. Unfortunately this is going to have to be postponed until the new year, for a couple of reasons. New date will be January 16th at 2pm. If you’re unable to make the new date, refunds will be available through eventbrite. If that date still works out, your registration will just count towards the new session and you don’t have anything to worry about! Sorry for the inconvenience. See you all in the new year!

We’re going back to the track! If you weren’t able to make the first session, here’s your chance to get track 1 certified. Teaming up with to bring you track 1 for $21! Wanna come rip around one of the shortest and steepest tracks in the world? Link in bio! We need a minimum of 15 attendees, so tell your buds!

Second run of shirts is up for presale. If you missed them last time, now is your chance! Thanks y’all 🧡 link in bio

OW goes to thank you for having us!

Preorders are up for round 2 if you missed the first one. Link below!

https://orange-wheel-bike-club.storenvy.com/products/33591988-cycling-is-for-everyone

Shirts are ready! My friend .press did an amazing job printing these. They’ll be available for pick up at next week! Peace n love 🧡

Keep Blackfriars closed to vehicular traffic!

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Summer of rides

CASUAL FRIDAY! And the last one of October. Not saying everyone should dress up in Halloween costumes for this ride… but everyone should. We will be meeting at Ivey park for 6:15ish, little 10km ride around the TVP and north London to end up back at Victoria park! Make sure you bring lights as the sun is setting early these days! See y’all there! 🎃

ALL STARS OUTTA TOWNER METRIC

REMINDER! The 100km all-stars make you ride is this Sunday! Meeting at Thames park at 8 am. Please come prepared with lots of food and water. Helmets are MANDATORY and bring lights as the days are getting shorter.

Perfect Friday evening cruise. Thanks for comin out ya’ll. 🧡

I’m trying to decide what’s next Orange Wheel. The goal of this club was to build community and I think we accomplished that. I have a million ideas for events and programming. Film screenings? Talks from builders, riders, makers? Workshop nights? In addition to bike rides?! This is what’s floating around in my head, but I work full time and have a handful of volunteer commitments (this included). So that brings us here. Do you want to help run Orange Wheel? What do you want to see happen next with this community we’ve got? What kinda events and rides? This is still in the planning phase, I’ve got some stuff to work out but if you choose to be on the board, you’ll have affordable club insurance (🤞🏻) and you get to make what you wanna see happen. This is volunteer, no one is making money here. We’re doing this because we love and believe in bikes and their ability to make the world a better place. If this sounds up your alley, lemme know. A

Weather permitting, we’ve got a slow cruise this Friday! We meet at Piccadilly park, cruise through Wortley and Manor Park and then head back home on the TVP, ending at Ivey park See y’all there!

Meet at 6pm, weather permitting.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37699390

Good morning guys,
Hate to do this to y'all again but you know how finicky the weather can be at this time of year.

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Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A day for all of us to recognize and reflect on the intergenerational harm that colonization and residential schools have caused Indigenous families and communities. Today we honour those that have been affected by this injustice. Unfortunately, our government here in Ontario has decided not to recognize today as a provincial holiday. Take it upon yourself to support Indigenous communities, businesses, artists, friends. Today and every day.

Thank you all for a good ass summer of Thursday night rides. We will be back with these in no time. 🧡

METRIC CENTURY TIME. Route in bio along with the event registration. Meeting at Thames park at 8 am, we will be riding to hawk cliff, with stops in St. Thomas and Port Stanley. Registration is necessary for these rides so please make sure to fill out the form if you want to come with. It is strongly recommended to have at least 28mm tires so you feel confident riding on gravel roads. It’s also strongly recommended to have completed some long distance riding, either by yourself or with us, before you sign up for this. It’s going to be a long day, there’s hills, there’s ALWAYS a headwind riding towards the lake and there’s gravel roads. Please come prepared with lots of food and water. Helmets are MANDATORY and bring lights as the days are getting shorter. If there are a lot of applicants, we will run a second ride. Half of the slots will be reserved for womxn, trans, and femme folx. See ya soon!

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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37010010