Log Driver's Waltz Bikepacking Route & Community

“A ride through the Ottawa Valley and Outaouais in 3/4 time!”

Established 2020

The Log Driver's Waltz Community is centred around the 800 kilometre, multi-day cycling route that traverses a large variety of terrain in the Ottawa Valley and Outaouais regions of Ontario and Quebec and passes through Ottawa, Canada's national capital, with its World Heritage Site the Rideau Canal. Come and immerse yourself in the endless network of lonely backcountry gravel and dirt roads, forested paths and charming towns. It's easy to see why Canada's national capital region has emerged as a bikepacking hotspot.

"The familiarity of losing our minds after long hours in the saddle was reminiscent to our days on The Log Driver’s Waltz route. Those four days changed the course of our lives and will forever hold a special place in my heart."

Vision A community centred around the Log Driver's Waltz Bikepacking Route that is welcoming to all and supported by many.

**Mission **To inspire and enable extraordinary bikepacking on curated and well researched routes in the Ottawa and Gatineau Valleys and beyond, through fun and creative grassroots community action.

Bikepacking for All Spring Rallies, Panel Discussions, "How to" Presentations [https://www.logdriverswaltz.ca/bikepacking-for-all)

Grand Depart Held annually in August. Start is in Almonte. Choose from 385, 800 or 1600 kilometre options. See website for details: (https://www.logdriverswaltz.ca/2026-grand-depart)

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