Cycling events for 2026
NCC Weekend BikedaysParkways reserved for cycling every weekend, May through October.
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Ottawa Bicycle Club@ottawabicycleclubClub rides and long-standing tours on Ottawa Valley roads
Nepean BMX Association@nepeanbmxBMX race nights and first laps for new riders
#OttBike Social@ottbikesocialSlow bike rides with nice people
Queer Bike Club@queerbikeclubottawaQueer rides, bikepacking plans, and easy ways to join in
For Our Kids@for_our_kids_ottawaClimate-action family rides — the force behind Kidical Mass Ottawa
Nomades du Parc@nomadesduparcBike rentals and trail access at the gates of Gatineau Park
Let's Bike Month@letsbikeottawaWorkshops and bike month events to help more people ride
Gravel Cup@gravelcupcanGravel races and big days out across the valley
Bakkers Trailblazers@bt_twilight_mtbTeaching biking through the lens of MTB
BC
Bekane Cycles@bekanecyclesNight rides and downtown spins with good company
BIKE MINDSStories, ideas, and bike people around a cafe table
Bike Ottawa@bike_ottawaRides and advocacy for safer cycling in Ottawa
Bike Race Ottawa@bikeraceottawaPreston Street racing with room for every category
Black Girls Biking in Ottawa/Gatineau@blackgirlsbiking_ncrMonthly rides by and for Black women in the capital region
BT
Borca Trails
Bushtukah@bushtukahOttawa owned and operated since 1999
Canadian Shield Bikepacking@canadianshieldbikepackingBikepacking stories, skills, and campfire plans
Centretown Gravel RidesGravel rides that start Downtown
CN Cycle for CHEO@cncycleforcheoOttawa's big spring ride for kids' cancer care at CHEO
CE
Common Empire
CMR
Critical Mass Ride
COE
Cycling Ottawa-Gatineau En vélo!Longer road rides out past the city
Escape Bicycle Tours and RentalsGuided tours and bike rentals on Sparks Street
Grimpeurs Cycling ClubA welcoming multicultural cycling community in the National Capital Region
JHIntegration Velo@jhintegration
K2O School of Bicycle MechanicsTraining school, repair shop, and custom builder in west Ottawa
Kanata-Nepean Bicycle ClubSometimes ambitious, always social
MS CanadaTwo-day charity rides through eastern Ontario
MTB Chicks
Ottawa Fixed Gear@ottawafixedgearBrunch rides and easy company for the fixed gear crowd
Ottawa Mountain Bike AssociationOMBA continues to advocate for more trail access in the Ottawa region.
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Omnium Ottawa@theottawaomniumGrassroots race nights with a playful edge
Ottawa Bike Café@ottawabikecafeWinter riding workshops with practical city advice
Ottawa Tool Library@yowtoollibraryPractical bike maintenance workshops you can use right away
Ottawa Women's Cycling Club@ottawawomenscyclingclub
Pedalheads@pedalheadsWe teach kids the skills to confidently ride on their own
Rack à bécik@rackabecikAtelier collectif de vélo à Gatineau — vélos usagés, pièces et réparation libre-service
re-Cycles@recyclesottawaNot-for-profit bicycle recycling and DIY repair shop
RWR
Ride with RendallOttawa's Tuesday Night Crits and youth/adult race programs
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Somersault Events@somersault_caTriathlons, duathlons, and running races across the Ottawa region
Step Thru Community Cycling@step.thruuFeel the Party Pace!
Tour de Gatineau@tourdegatineauUCI women's road racing in Gatineau
Trips for Kids OttawaOutdoor recreation for Ottawa's underserved youth — biking, skating, snowshoeing
UOSU Bike Co-op@bikecoopveloDIY Bicycle Repair
Vélo VanierFree bike lending program for Vanier residents
WU
Wendigo UltraWinter fat bike ultra on frozen rail trails
WOC
Western Ottawa Cycling CommunityA group for cycling enthusiasts who ride in Ottawa's west end
Full calendar
July
August
Wed12
Thu13
Sat15–16
Sat15–17
Sat15
Sun16
Mon17
Tue18
Wed19
Thu20
Tue25
Wed26
Thu27
Sat29
Sun30
Mon31
September
Tue1–4
Tue1
Wed2
Thu3
Sat5
Sun6
Tue8
Wed9
Thu10
Sat12–14
Mon14
Tue15
Wed16–17
Wed16
Thu17
Thu17–19
Wed23
Thu24
Sat26
Sun27
Mon28
Wed30
October
Fri2–4
Sat3
Wed7
Sat10
Wed14
Sat17
Wed21
Sat24
Sat31
Past events
Tue11
Mon10
Thu6
Wed5
Tue4
Mon3
Sun2
Fri31
Thu30
Wed29
Tue28
Mon27
Sat25–26
Thu23
Wed22
Tue21
Mon20
Sat18–19
Sat18
Thu16
Thu16–19
Wed15
Tue14
Mon13
Sat11
Fri10
Thu9
Wed8
Tue7
Mon6
Sun5
Sat4
Thu2
Wed1
Tue30
Sun28
Sat27
Thu25
Wed24
Bushtukah Orleans Group RideEvery Wednesday, 5:50 p.m.group-ride
BushtukahWomen Learn to Ride Clinics - YMCA Clarence-RocklandEvery Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.women-only
JHIntegration Velo
OBC Women’s Morning Pink Hill RepeatsEvery Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.group-ride
Ottawa Bicycle ClubTrek Twilight MTB Series6 datesrace
Bakkers TrailblazersWednesday Gravel RideEvery Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.gravel
Centretown Gravel Rides
Tue23
Mon22
Sun21
Sat20–22
Thu18
Wed17
Bushtukah Orleans Group RideEvery Wednesday, 5:50 p.m.group-ride
BushtukahWomen Learn to Ride Clinics - YMCA Clarence-RocklandEvery Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.women-only
JHIntegration VeloOBC Women’s Morning Pink Hill RepeatsEvery Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.group-ride
Ottawa Bicycle ClubWednesday Gravel RideEvery Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.gravel
Centretown Gravel RidesTue16
BMX Gate PracticeEvery Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.bmx
Nepean BMX Association
Mountain Biking Progression2 datesworkshop
Nomades du Parc
OBC Tuesday RidesEvery Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.road
Ottawa Bicycle ClubOBC Women's and Youth Time TrialEvery other Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.race
Ottawa Bicycle ClubTuesday Night CritsEvery Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.race
Ride with Rendall
Sun14
Sat13
Sat13–14
Thu11
Wed10
Bushtukah Orleans Group RideEvery Wednesday, 5:50 p.m.group-ride
BushtukahWomen Learn to Ride Clinics - YMCA Clarence-RocklandEvery Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.women-only
JHIntegration VeloBike Mechanics 1022 datesworkshop
Nomades du Parc
OBC Women’s Morning Pink Hill RepeatsEvery Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.group-ride
Ottawa Bicycle ClubTrek Twilight MTB Series6 datesrace
Bakkers TrailblazersUrban bike crawlsocial
Let's Bike Month
Wednesday Gravel RideEvery Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.gravel
Centretown Gravel RidesTue9
Mon8
Sun7
Sat6–7
Sat6
Fri5
Thu4
E-bike testing at Zibiebikes
Let's Bike Month
Flat Repair Workshop - Bushtukah Orleans5 datesworkshop
Bushtukah
BMX Local Race Night26 datesbmx
Nepean BMX Association
OBC: 15km Open Time TrialsEvery Thursday, 6:00 p.m.race
Ottawa Bicycle ClubOttBike Social - Spring CalendarEvery Thursday, 6:45 p.m.group-ride
#OttBike Social
Wed3
Bushtukah Orleans Group RideEvery Wednesday, 5:50 p.m.group-ride
BushtukahWomen Learn to Ride Clinics - YMCA Clarence-RocklandEvery Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.women-only
JHIntegration VeloBike Mechanics 1014 datesworkshop
Nomades du Parc
OBC Women’s Morning Pink Hill RepeatsEvery Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.group-ride
Ottawa Bicycle ClubWednesday Gravel RideEvery Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.gravel
Centretown Gravel RidesTue2
Let's bike trivia night at WhiprSnapr Pizza & Beercommunity
Let's Bike Month
BMX Gate PracticeEvery Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.bmx
Nepean BMX AssociationOBC Tuesday RidesEvery Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.road
Ottawa Bicycle ClubOBC Women's and Youth Time TrialEvery other Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.race
Ottawa Bicycle ClubTuesday Night CritsEvery Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.race
Ride with RendallMon1–30
Sun31
Sat30
Fri29–31
Fri29
Thu28
Wed27
Bike Maintenance Workshop2 datesworkshop
Ottawa Tool Library
Bushtukah Orleans Group RideEvery Wednesday, 5:50 p.m.group-ride
BushtukahBike Mechanics 1022 datesworkshop
Nomades du ParcOBC Women’s Morning Pink Hill RepeatsEvery Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.group-ride
Ottawa Bicycle ClubTrek Twilight MTB Series6 datesrace
Bakkers TrailblazersWednesday Gravel RideEvery Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.gravel
Centretown Gravel RidesTue26
Mon25
Sun24
Sat23
Fri22–24
Fri22
Thu21
Ask a Tech - Bushtukah Orleans5 datesworkshop
Bushtukah
BMX Local Race Night26 datesbmx
Nepean BMX AssociationOBC: 15km Open Time TrialsEvery Thursday, 6:00 p.m.race
Ottawa Bicycle ClubOttBike Social - Spring CalendarEvery Thursday, 6:45 p.m.group-ride
#OttBike SocialFormation mécanique vélo 24 datesworkshop
Rack à bécik
Wed20
Bushtukah Orleans Group RideEvery Wednesday, 5:50 p.m.group-ride
BushtukahBike Mechanics 1014 datesworkshop
Nomades du ParcOBC Women’s Morning Pink Hill RepeatsEvery Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.group-ride
Ottawa Bicycle ClubWednesday Coffee RideEvery Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.coffee-ride
Ottawa Bicycle ClubWednesday Gravel RideEvery Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.gravel
Centretown Gravel RidesTue19
Sun17
Sat16
Fri15
Fri15–18
Thu14
Wed13
Bike Maintenance Workshop2 datesworkshop
Ottawa Tool LibraryBushtukah Orleans Group RideEvery Wednesday, 5:50 p.m.group-ride
BushtukahBike Mechanics 1014 datesworkshop
Nomades du ParcOBC Women’s Morning Pink Hill RepeatsEvery Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.group-ride
Ottawa Bicycle ClubS.W.E.E.T Bike Saddle Science Seminar with Ashleyworkshop
BushtukahTrek Twilight MTB Series6 datesrace
Bakkers TrailblazersWednesday Coffee RideEvery Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.coffee-ride
Ottawa Bicycle ClubWednesday Gravel RideEvery Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.gravel
Centretown Gravel RidesTue12
Mon11
Sun10
Sat9
Black Girls Biking: First Ride of the Season!social-ride
Black Girls Biking in Ottawa/Gatineau
BMX Open Housebmx
Nepean BMX Association
OBC Gravel Ride - Almonte Petit Roubaixgravel
Ottawa Bicycle ClubOBC Group Riding ClinicEvery other Saturday, 10:00 a.m.workshop
Ottawa Bicycle Club
OWCC Cycling Clinics5 datesworkshop
Ottawa Women's Cycling Club
Spring Chicken Racerace
Borca Trails
Fri8
Thu7
Flat Repair Workshop - Bushtukah Orleans5 datesworkshop
BushtukahBMX Local Race Night26 datesbmx
Nepean BMX AssociationOBC: 15km Open Time TrialsEvery Thursday, 6:00 p.m.race
Ottawa Bicycle ClubOttBike Social - Spring CalendarEvery Thursday, 6:45 p.m.group-ride
#OttBike SocialSoirée d'accueil des nouveaux bénévolesworkshop
Rack à bécik
Wed6
Bushtukah Orleans Group RideEvery Wednesday, 5:50 p.m.group-ride
BushtukahHow to Prepare for the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour – Tips & Tricksworkshop
Ottawa Bicycle ClubBike Mechanics 1014 datesworkshop
Nomades du ParcWednesday Coffee RideEvery Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.coffee-ride
Ottawa Bicycle ClubWednesday Gravel RideEvery Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.gravel
Centretown Gravel RidesTue5
BMX Gate PracticeEvery Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.bmx
Nepean BMX AssociationOBC Tuesday RidesEvery Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.road
Ottawa Bicycle ClubOBC Women's and Youth Time TrialEvery other Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.race
Ottawa Bicycle ClubQBC Social Ride #2 - Hurdman to Hog's Back Parksocial-ride
Queer Bike Club
Tuesday Night CritsEvery Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.race
Ride with RendallSun3
Sat2
Fri1
Thu30
Wed29
Mon27
Sun26
Sat25
Fri24
Thu23
Mon20
Sun19
Thu16
Sun12
Sat11
Mon6
Sun5
Thu19
Sat21–22
Thu19
Thu5
Thu22
Thu8
Sat27
Sat23
Sun6
Sat21–22
Sat14
Fri23–25
Sat10
Sun4
Sat3
Wed30
Fri25–27
Wed2
Sat12
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Sat28
Sat21
Sat7
Sat31
Fri30
Sat24
Sat17–18
Sat10
Sun4
Sat3
Thu25
Sun21
Thu18
Sat13
Fri12–14
Thu11
Thu4
Fri28
Thu27
Sun23
Sat22
Thu20
Mon17
Sun16
Sat15
Thu13
Wed12
Sun9
Sat8
Sat8–9
Thu6
Sat1–30
Sat1
Thu30
Wed29
Sat25
Fri24–26
Thu23
Sat11
Sat11
Sun5
Fri3
Sat27
Fri26
Mon22
Thu18
Sun14
Sat13
Sun7
Sat6
Sat24
Sat4
Fri27
Wed18
Sat14
Mon9
Sun24
Sat23
Wed20
Sun17
Sat16
Fri15
Sat9
Thu31
Thu24
Sun20
Sat19
Fri18
Thu17
Sat12
Thu10
Fri4
Thu3
Sat29
Sat29–30
Fri28
Thu27
Tue25
Sun23
Sat22
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Thu20
Sat15
Wed28
Sun25
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Sun18
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