QBC Level 2 Rides
- Next date
- Monday, June 22 — 6:45 PM
- Notes
- Gatineau Park — 32 km, 290 m climb (Trail 5 to de la Mine), weather-dependent
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, Jun 22 6:45 PM 🗺️ Gatineau Park — 32 km, 290 m climb (Trail 5 to de la Mine), weather-dependent
- Mon, Jul 6 6:45 PM 🗺️ Rideau Canal & River — 24 km, two mild climbs (Hog's Back, Vincent Massey)
- Mon, Jul 20 6:45 PM 🗺️ Bruce Pit / QCH loop — 43 km, one moderate climb through Carlington, 2 km hard-packed dirt at Bruce Pit
- Mon, Aug 3 6:45 PM 🗺️ Aviation Parkway — 22 km clockwise loop, two moderate climbs over Rockcliffe
- Mon, Aug 17 6:45 PM 🗺️ Gatineau Park — 32 km, 290 m climb (Trail 5 to de la Mine), weather-dependent
- Mon, Aug 31 6:45 PM 🗺️ Rideau Canal & River — 24 km, two mild climbs (Hog's Back, Vincent Massey)
- Mon, Sep 14 6:45 PM 🎟️ 🗺️ Bruce Pit / QCH loop — 43 km, one moderate climb through Carlington, 2 km hard-packed dirt at Bruce Pit
- Mon, Sep 28 6:45 PM 🗺️ Aviation Parkway — 22 km clockwise loop, two moderate climbs over Rockcliffe