QBC Level 2 Rides
- Next date
- Monday, August 31 — 6:45 PM
- Notes
- Rideau Canal & River — 24 km, two mild climbs (Hog's Back, Vincent Massey)
Longer, faster QBC group rides on alternating Mondays through the spring and early summer, rotating between four loops around Ottawa and Gatineau Park. We aim for 25 km/h on the roads and an overall ride average above 20 km/h. Routes are marginally more challenging than the regular social rides and, aside from a quick regroup after any particularly challenging segments, won't have breaks. If you're consistently averaging more than 20 km/h on Strava, these are a good fit; and if you can't hold the pace, catch up when you get a second wind or self-drop and join us at the finish (or another time).
A social hangout follows each ride for those who'd like to stay.
Bring: lights, water, snacks/electrolytes if you need them. Dress for the weather. Wear a helmet.
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Schedule
Every other Monday, 6:45 PM — May 11 – September 28, 2026
- Mon, Aug 316:45 PM🗺️Rideau Canal & River — 24 km, two mild climbs (Hog's Back, Vincent Massey)
- Mon, Sep 146:45 PM🎟️🗺️Bruce Pit / QCH loop — 43 km, one moderate climb through Carlington, 2 km hard-packed dirt at Bruce Pit
- Mon, Sep 286:45 PM🗺️Aviation Parkway — 22 km clockwise loop, two moderate climbs over Rockcliffe
Past dates (8)
- Mon, Aug 17🗺️Gatineau Park — 32 km, 290 m climb (Trail 5 to de la Mine), weather-dependent
- Mon, Aug 3🗺️Aviation Parkway — 22 km clockwise loop, two moderate climbs over Rockcliffe
- Mon, Jul 20🗺️Bruce Pit / QCH loop — 43 km, one moderate climb through Carlington, 2 km hard-packed dirt at Bruce Pit
- Mon, Jul 6🗺️Rideau Canal & River — 24 km, two mild climbs (Hog's Back, Vincent Massey)
- Mon, Jun 22🗺️Gatineau Park — 32 km, 290 m climb (Trail 5 to de la Mine), weather-dependent
- Mon, Jun 8🗺️Aviation Parkway — 22 km clockwise loop, two moderate climbs over Rockcliffe
- Mon, May 25🗺️Bruce Pit / QCH loop — 43 km, one moderate climb through Carlington, 2 km hard-packed dirt at Bruce Pit
- Mon, May 11🗺️Rideau Canal & River — 24 km, two mild climbs (Hog's Back, Vincent Massey)
