Ottawa Bicycle Club

Niagara-on-the Lake bicycle tour - a breathtaking venue to ride!

A reminder to all OBC members about the upcoming Niagara tour running from August 2-6. Participating in the cycling is reserved for OBC members, but as the area is full of tourist attractions, why not invite your friends or family to come along for the ride, and enjoy the local sights while you ride.

Local tourist attractions include numerous wineries and vineyards, museums, art galleries, cycling/hiking trails and paths, beaches, the Welland Canal, and of course the Niagara Falls themselves. Make it a full get-away and stay longer and explore the whole region!

Accommodation at the Niagara-on-the-Lake College, located at 137 Taylor Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake, consists of a suite that sleeps 4 people, at the very reasonable rate of 40 dollars per person per night, based on full occupancy, for a total 160 dollars for the 4 nights. Those who are not available for the full duration of the tour, are welcome to join the tour group late or leave early, with the 160 dollars still being an incredible price even for 2 or 3 nights.

Registration deadline: July 15, 2024. Visit https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/tours for more information (including how to register)

Tuesday is Women's (and youth) Time Trial (WTT) night! Look at all the smiling young faces from the kick-off WTT event on June 4th 😎😁🌞 Way to go!

📷: Mary Clarke

Happy World Bicycle Day! We hope you're able to get out and ride today! 🚴‍♀️🚴

More women's rides are coming your way this month!

**NEW** Women's Gatineau Park rides will be held every other Thursday, starting June 6. Meet at P3 (Gamelin) and warm up on Pink Lake hill building up to longer rides and more elevation over the summer months.

Women's social rides are typically held on Wednesday evenings and we have four rides scheduled in June from various starting locations and destinations!

Find all the details on the club calendar (https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/club-calendar/) and remember to register before spaces run out!

OBC women: Want to know what time trials are all about? The OBC is hosting a Women's Time Trial (WTT) clinic on June 2nd just for you!

The clinic is open to all female and youth members. Meet at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum parking lot before 9 AM and ride along the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway (which will be closed to vehicles). Bring your bike, helmet, some water and snacks.

Pre-registration is required. Sign up here:
https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=347990

The 2024 WTT series begins Tuesday, June 4. Please check our club calendar for more details on how to sign up!

Place Your OBC Kit Order Today! The OBC custom clothing stores are now open. Browse the various stores at the OBC Boutique link below and be sure to get your orders in preparation for the peak summer riding season. Purchase your regular club kit from the Castelli store or your gravel kit from the Sportful store. The junior team store is also open.

Visit the OBC Boutique here: https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/boutique/

The stores will close on June 9th and the orders should be delivered by the end of July. All orders will be delivered to the club office to avoided shipping charges. Members will pickup there orders there and can tour the new office at the same time.

The sun came out for our second gravel ride of the season! Join us next week!

📸: Joe Abbott

The OBC is proud to have a well-established women's program, which is kicking off this month with a variety of offerings, including early-morning hill climbs, women's time trials and social rides. Women's social rides are typically held on Wednesday evenings and we have three rides scheduled, starting on May 15th! Find all the details on the club calendar (https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/club-calendar/) and remember to register before spaces run out!

Pancakes, waffles, fresh fruit, muffins, coffee, tea, juice and Rally Beer Company are just a few reasons to drop by 1-170 Booth Street this Saturday! 🥞🧇🍓🍇🥮☕🥤🍺

Reminder: the OBC office is opening its doors to members on Saturday, May 4 from 9 AM to 1 PM. A representative from the Rally Beer Company will be there from 11am-1pm with samples. Check out the new space, pick up kit/clothing orders, or just pop in to say hello. No sign up required, just show up!

SOLD OUT! Good luck to all participants!

Registration is now FULL for Ottawa Bicycle Club's 33rd Ottawa Valley Paris-Roubaix Cyclosportif!

The race is Sunday, April 14th @ 8am, come show your support to the cyclists participating in this event!

March 31 is the last day to sign up for the and receive the early bird discount! Sign up today and ride our newest (gravel) route!

https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/

Register now for Ottawa Bicycle Club's 33rd Ottawa Valley Paris-Roubaix Cyclosportif! The ride mixes well paved roads with abominations. The route includes mud, gravel, sand, rocks, unmaintained roads, woodlots and one switchback climb. The classic route is about 80 kilometres. A shorter 40 km is an option for riders and includes 3 woodlots.

This is a cyclosportif ride, not a race. The roads are open to other users. All traffic laws, including stopping at stop signs and staying to the right, apply to all riders at all times. Marshals may stop or delay riders for safety reasons. Any rider who disobeys their instructions will be immediately removed from the event.

Register Here: linktr.ee/ontariocycling

The OBC is thrilled to announce two out-of-town tours on the 2024 calendar:

Westport (May 14 -17) - An ideal “first tour” for members to develop an appreciation for OBC Tours. Westport is only 90 minutes from Ottawa. It is a great location for spring training and those registered for this year’s RLCT. Deadline for registration is Monday, April 22, 2024.

Niagara-on-the-Lake (August 2-6) - Explore southern Ontario on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. It’s known for its wineries and 19th-century architecture. Deadline for registration is Sunday, May 26, 2024.

More details on both of these tours can be found here: https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/tours

Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour registration is open! sign up now for Ottawa Bicycle Club's most popular event passing through picturesque countryside between Ottawa and Kingston.

Register Here: linktr.ee/ontariocycling

Good news! Registration is now open for the 2024 Almonte Paris Roubaix Cyclosportif Ride scheduled for April 14! Visit our website for more information or sign up here:
https://ccnbikes.com/ #!/events/2024-almonte-paris-roubaix

Today, OBC's very own Emily Arco Dulay Graves is featured on the Women & Girls in Cycling and OC social media channels. Emily is a dedicated leader in the OBC. She has been the champion for all of these women-only ride initiatives, from reviving the club's dormant women's' time trials, to establishing a full calendar of women's-only rides during the summer months, among her many contributions to the club. A big congratulations to Emily!!



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"I think I have always been inherently a 'gatherer' of some sort. I like bringing people together. I am not immensely perturbed with constraints and limitations."

Read more about Emily's story: linktr.ee/ontariocycling

The OBC has been committed to developing aspiring competitive youth cyclists in the Ottawa/Gatineau region for over 30 years. Many have gone on to represent Canada at the highest levels of the sport including World Championships, Olympic Games, and racing for professional teams at events such as the Tour de France.

We offer an inclusive racing program for youth (in road, mountain bike, cyclocross and track racing) that develops meaningful life skills in young people and empowers them to pursue their competitive goals. Visit https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/youth-racing-program/ for more information!

ICYMI: The Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour early bird deadline ends on March 15. Be sure to register before then to get the best possible rate! OBC members get an additional $50 savings when you register for the RLCT. Visit https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/registration/ to get started.

As in past years, the OBC is also hosting an information night at Mill Street Brew Pub, 555 Wellington (Ottawa) on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm For RLCT 2024 registrants and prospective registrants. Register here (by midnight March 17): https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=343879

Do you have a child who likes to ride bikes? The OBC offers an inclusive program for youth, suitable for a wide range of cycling abilities and interests in road, mountain, and cyclocross. Register your child today! For more information, visit: https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/youth-development-program/

Visit our booth this weekend!

The OBC does the Gatineau-Ottawa Bicycle Show... again! The Salon du Vélo Gatineau-Ottawa Bicycle Show will take place from March 1-3, 2024 at the Palais des Congrès de Gatineau (50 Bd Maisonneuve, Gatineau, QC). The OBC will be present with an information booth where you can get the latest news on this summer's activities. We will be giving away swag, special offers & more so don’t miss out!

Join us on this fun yet challenging ride from Ottawa (or Perth) to Kingston and back on June 8 and 9, 2024!

Good news! Registration for is now open! Get your early bird discount until March 15, 2024! Visit https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/registration to get started!

What a fun Saturday evening at the OBC annual awards ceremony! Looking forward to the next one!

Order Your Custom OBC Kit in Time for Spring!
It's January. Time to think of cycling. The Castelli store is open for those of you who want to buy new kit. Just go to the Shop page (https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/boutique/) on the club website and click on the Castelli store (for regular kit) or the Sportful store (for gravel kit). The store will close February 16th and the orders should be delivered by the end of March.

New this year: all orders will be delivered to the club office to avoided shipping charges. Members will pickup there orders there and can tour the new office at the same time.

Welcome to the 2024 OBC Board of Directors! The next time you see one of the board members at an event (like the Awards Ceremony), don't forget to say hello!

Reminder to our members – Sign up for the annual OBC Awards Ceremony soon because we are already over 50% capacity. New members welcome! This is the biggest club social of the year, so don't miss out!

Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024. Doors open at 5:30pm with ceremony beginning at 6:30pm
Location: Nepean Sailing Club (3259 Carling Ave, Ottawa)
Registration (closes noon on January 15): https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=335639

Registration is open! If you're already dreaming of the summer months, or wanting to kick-start your new year on the right (cycling) path, the Ottawa Bicycle Club is ready to welcome you! Register now for the 2024 season by visiting the club website at: https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/membership/