Cycling Guide is a free mobile app by the Cycling Guide Foundation that gives you cycling-friendly routes wherever you need to go in Ottawa. It uses a Level of Traffic Stress framework and OpenStreetMap data to find routes that stick to bike lanes, multi-use paths, and quieter streets — so you spend less time dealing with car traffic.
You tell it where you want to go and it gives you a route. You can see at a glance how much of your ride will be on dedicated cycling infrastructure versus shared roads, and pick the option that matches your comfort level. It also has recreational rides for exploring the region if you just want to get out and ride somewhere new.
No account needed — just install the app, allow location access, and go.
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