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# Ottawa Bicycle Club

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## Posts

- [Save the Date - August 22nd](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2026/07/05/save-the-date-august-22nd/) - The annual OBC picnic is a great late-summer opportunity to meet fellow club members, both new and old. Reminisce about memorable rides earlier in the year, or meet new members that you can ride with into the Fall! Save the date of August 22nd for the picnic -- location and other details will follow when
- [Register for Upcoming Out-of-Town Tours](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2026/07/05/register-for-upcoming-out-of-town-tours/) - The OBC's tour season is in full swing! See details of tours here. Our next out-of-town tour is St Jean sur Richelieu on July 16-19, followed by: Niagara-on-the-Lake: July 31 - August 4 Le P'tit Train du Nord: September 1 - 4 Ottawa Valley - Pembroke: September 17-19 And last, but most definitely not least,
- [RLCT 2026 - Start Preparing!](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2026/05/26/rlct-2026-start-preparing/) - June 6th is getting close, and it's time to start preparing for the big tour! Here are key links with information that you should read: Technical Guides (Part I guide recently updated on May 25th) Routes Schedule Please note the bib pick-up and luggage drop-off times in the schedule. This year, there will be a
- [Almonte Paris Roubaix - 2026](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2026/03/25/almonte-paris-roubaix-2026/) - Registration for the Almonte Paris Roubaix is open - Sunday, April 26, 2026
- [RLCT 2026 - Register by April 6](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2026/03/25/rlct-2026-register-by-april-6/) - Don't miss out: Register by April 6 and you’ll score a FREE technical t‑shirt with your registration — perfect for training rides and showing your RLCT pride all season long.
- [Seeking volunteers!](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2026/03/07/seeking-volunteers/) - We are seeking the volunteers for the 2026 RLCT: RLCT Volunteer Director (volunteer position): The Volunteer Director is the central management hub for all RLCT volunteers. You will oversee the volunteer ecosystem — ensuring recruitment, communication, scheduling, and on-site coordination run smoothly from planning through event weekend. RLCT Photographers (volunteer positions): The RLCT is looking for passionate
- [OBC Spring Social + Info](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2026/03/07/obc-spring-social-info/) - Curious about OBC but not sure where to start? Our Spring Social + Info Night is designed to make it easy. We’ll cover (quick + clear): • Weekly rides + pace groups (what to expect) • Learn-to-Group-Ride clinics • Membership process (insurance/sanctioning steps—why it looks “long”) • Key programs and ways to get involved Plus Q&A with members and board volunteers. Thu
- [RLCT Info Session - March 24](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2026/03/07/rlct-info-session-march-24/) - We’re hosting an information session on Tuesday, March 24 from 6:45–8:30 PM at the Hintonburg Community Centre in Ottawa. Register at obcrides.ca
- [RLCT 2026 - Info Sessions](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2026/02/02/rlct-2026-info-sessions/) - Want to learn more about the RLCT 2026? Register here for an Information Session this February.
- [RLCT 2026 Registration is Open](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2026/02/02/rlct-2026-registration-is-open/) - Registration for the RLCT 2026 - June 6-7 is now open. Find details here.
- [OBC 2026 Season is open!](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2026/01/10/obc-2026-season-is-open/) - Registration for the OBC 2026 season is now open. See details here. Early-bird pricing ends Jan. 31!
- [RLCT 2026 Registration opens Jan. 15!](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2026/01/10/rlct-2026-registration-opens-jan-15/) - Mark your calendars: registration for the RLCT 2026 (June 6-7) opens on January 15. See more details here.
- [Save the date: RLCT 2026](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2025/12/02/save-the-date-rlct-2026/) - Mark your calendars, the RLCT 2026 is happening on June 6-7, 2026!
- [OBC Awards Ceremony](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2025/12/02/obc-awards-ceremony/) - Don't miss the OBC Awards Ceremony on Jan. 17, 2026. Register here
- [OBC Awards](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2025/10/31/obc-awards/) - Do you know someone who has done something exceptional on their bike or to the benefit of the club this past season? Each year the OBC recognizes outstanding member athletic performances and significant contributions to the Club. Visit https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/awards/ for more info on the various awards.
- [The SECT is coming up!](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2025/08/17/the-last-sect-is-coming-up/) - Register for the Season's End Century Tour: https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/tours/
- [Schedule updates](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2025/06/10/schedule-updates/) - RLCT participants are encouraged to check the Event Schedule for updates here
- [Save the Date!](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2025/06/10/save-the-date/) - Save the date! OBC's annual picnic will take place on August 23 from 11-1 at Vincent Massey Park.
- [RLCT registration closes June 1st!](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2025/04/28/rlct-registration-closes-june-1st-2/) - Don't miss out on this year's Rideau Lake Cycle Tour on June 21st and 22nd. Choose form five routes through the picturesque Rideau Valley, four road routes and one gravel route, with distances of 120km to 210km each day and premium accommodation at Queen's University including dinner and breakfast with cyclist-oriented menus. Go to RLCT/registration.
- [Volunteers Needed!](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2025/04/28/volunteers-needed/) - Volunteers needed for RLCT. Whether you are doing the tour or not you can still sign up to help as there are a number of short-term tasks that need to be done prior to or even during the event. We also need people to step up on some significant tasks such as driving the Support
- [RLCT registration closes June 1st!](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2025/04/28/rlct-registration-closes-june-1st/) - RLCT registration closes June 1st. Don't miss out on this year's Rideau Lake Cycle Tour on June 21st and 22nd. Choose form five routes through the picturesque Rideau Valley, four road routes and one gravel route, with distances of 120km to 210km each day and premium accommodation at Queen's University including dinner and breakfast with
- [RCLT 2025 - T-shirts](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2025/03/29/rclt-2025-t-shirts/) - If you are planning to register for this year's Rideau Lake Cycle Tour and want an event t-shirt, you must register before April 14! To avoid having excess numbers of t-shirts, the organizing committee, only be ordering t-shirts for people who have registered before that date.
- [2025 RCLT Introductory Session](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2025/03/16/2025-rclt-introductory-session/) - WHAT: Intro session ideal for anyone thinking of registering or who needs more information WHERE: Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington Street W., Ottawa WHEN: March 24, 2025, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (or thereabout) Register here to secure your spot.
- [Out-of-Town Tours 2025](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2025/02/25/out-of-town-tours-2025/) - Registration for OBC Out-of-Town Tours 2025 is now open. See https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/tours/ for details.
- [RLCT’s $20 off deal ends soon](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2025/02/25/rlcts-20-off-deal-ends-soon/) - RLCT’s $20 off deal ends Feb 28th! Don't miss out, register now.
- [Free RLCT Info Sessions](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2024/12/31/free-rlct-info-sessions/) - There will be three RLCT information sessions held at the Bushtukah stores on Sunday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 am, as follows:WESTBORO February 9STITTSVILLE March 2 (rescheduled from February 16)ORLEANS February 23 Limited spaces are available. Sign up HERE to secure your spot!
- [Registration for RLCT 2025 is now open](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2024/12/20/registration-for-rlct-2025-is-now-open/) - The Ottawa Bicycle Club’s 52nd edition of the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (RLCT) will take place on the weekend of June 21-22, 2025. Register before February 1st to receive a significant discount. Go to RLCT Registration for information on costs and how to register.
- [OBC membership registration is OPEN for the 2025 season!](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2024/12/09/obc-membership-registration-is-open-for-the-2025-season/) - We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2025 season is now open! Visit the OBC Membership page for more information. Early bird pricing will only be available until midnight on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Don't miss out on our best prices for you and all your friends & family!
- [RLCT 2025 is on June 21-22!](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2024/10/23/rlct-2025-is-on-june-21-22/) - We are excited to announce that the Ottawa Bicycle Club’s 52nd edition of the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (RLCT) will take place on the weekend of June 21-22, 2025. Have ideas for the next RLCT? Interested in taking a on leadership role or having your say in the planning and coordination or the tour? Email Byron Johnson to
- [The Niagara-on-the-Lake Tour of 2024](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2024/09/12/the-niagara-on-the-lake-tour-of-2024/) - On Friday August 2nd, fourteen intrepid souls departed from the Nation’s capital for the first ever OBC tour of the Niagara region. Arriving mid-afternoon, six of us immediately set out on a quick exploratory mission up to Niagara-on-the-Lake and back. The roads looked excellent, lined with vineyards on both sides, and hills few and far
- [The Westport Tour of 2024](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2024/06/09/the-westport-tour-of-2024/) - After an absence of four years, out-of-town tours returned to the OBC with a visit to picturesque Westport, just a 90-minute drive south of Ottawa, from Tuesday May 14 through Friday the 17th. Seven hearty riders accompanied tour leader Andre Gauthier on the mid-week trip. Rain wiped out any chance of a quick ride on
- [A Weekend at the Bromont Velodrome](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/2024/02/11/a-weekend-at-the-bromont-velodrome/) - by Coach Alan Dempsey Getting in some theory before getting the track for the practical! (Photo credit: A. Dempsey) Coach Alan makes his own teaching aids. (Photo credit: A. Dempsey) Go fast, turn left. (Photo credit: A. Dempsey) The Bromont velodrome is a very unique complex. Whereas Milton is designed with a large central entrance

## Pages

- [Home](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/) - The Ottawa Bicycle Club provides high quality recreational and competitive cycling opportunities for new and experienced cyclists of all ages.
- [Board](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/board/) - 2026 Board of Directors Dave Palmer President E-mail Scott McDougall Vice-President and Education E-mail Richard Mertl Treasurer E-mail David Pettersson Secretary E-mail Noel Harrington Youth Program E-mail Ted Mertl Rideau Lakes E-mail Beverley Ifill Touring E-mail Melinda Simar Communications Email Rob Joanisse Information Technology E-mail Vacant Group Rides E-mail Cem Filiz Membership & Volunteers E-mail
- [Contact Treasurer](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/treasurer/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Subject *Message *Submit
- [Contact Membership Director](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/membership-director/)
- [Open Time Trials](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/opentt/) - The TT series is an OBC members only event – See Becoming a member for OBC membership on-line registrationSince the mid 70s, the Open Time Trial Series has provided an evening of fun and challenge for the developing racing cyclists. Whether you are a recreational cyclist or a serious racer doesn’t matter. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate.
- [Schedule](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/schedule/) - Early Bib pick-up - at OBC Office - 170 Booth Street Pick-up event bib and T-shirt if you requested one. No luggage drop off.Saturday May 30, 2026, 10:00-15:00Tuesday June 2, 2026, 16:00-20:00 June 5th - Bib Pick-up, Luggage Drop-off CardelREC (see map) From 16:00 to 20:00 Registration according to last name at desks at Arena Entrance (yellow arrow
- [Tours](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/tours/) - OBC organizes a selection of out-of-town tours each year for members. Members often plan these tours and share their love of cycling while exploring new and interesting destinations. If you have an idea for a tour and would like it added to the OBC calendar, contact the Touring Director. Northumberland - May 15 - 18,
- [Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour Home](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/) - Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour June 6 - 7, 2026 Register Volunteer OBC’s largest and best-known event is the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (RLCT). Passing through picturesque countryside between Ottawa and Kingston, Ontario, the RLCT attracts cyclists from all over North America for an unforgettable cycling experience. View All News RLCT 2026 – Start Preparing! June
- [RLCT Supporters](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/rlct-supporters/) - Sponsors Bushtukah will again be the prime sponsor for the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour 2026. A sponsor for two decades, Bushtukah has provided funding, a repair service vehicle, on-route supplies, and a location for early pickup of the bibs, T-shirts and swag.The Biking LawyerThe Biking Lawyer provides financial support to the tour. He also provides
- [Contact Vice President](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/vice-president/)
- [Contact President](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/president/)
- [Cancellations](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/cancellations/) - Cancelling When you finish registering with CCNBikes you will be asked if you want to sign-up for cancellation insurance. This cancellation insurance is not administered or controlled by the Ottawa Bicycle Club. We encourage you to read the policy provisions very carefully. The OBC will provide refunds based on receiving notification in writing by the following
- [Become an OBC Member Today](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/membership/) - Membership registration for the 2026 season is OPEN!Youth Program registration details can be found here. Register Now Ottawa Bicycle Club (OBC) is committed to delivering high-quality recreational and competitive riding that helps cyclists build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of the sport.We offer our programs in partnership with Ontario Cycling (OC), the provincial governing
- [Almonte Paris Roubaix Maps](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/almonte-paris-roubaix-maps/) - 2026 Long Course : Map and Cue Sheet : GPX : Ride With GPSShort Course : Map and Cue Sheet : GPX : Ride with GPS 2024, 2025 Long Course : Map and Cue Sheet : GPXShort Course : Map and Cue Sheet : GPX
- [Boutique](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/boutique/) - The OBC’s Team Store returns for the 2026 season featuring a new and wide array of custom Ottawa Bicycle Club branded kit by premier clothing supplier Castelli. Please note that all sales from custom orders from Castelli, Sporftul and Jakroo are final. Membership Shopify Store (Open) Castelli Store (closed) Sportful Store (Closed) Jakroo Store (Open)
- [Accommodation](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/accommodation/) - Queen's University Enhance your Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour experience with an overnight stay on the stunning, historic waterfront campus of Queen’s University in Kingston. For RLCT 2026, most participants will be accommodated in Queen’s newer residence buildings, including Endayann-Tkanonsote, Brant House, Leggett Hall, and Watts Hall—offering modern comfort in a relaxed collegiate setting.Participants will stay
- [Costs](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/costs/) - Full Tour $250 Ride Only $150 One Day Ride & with Evening Bus $180 OBC Youth Program $150 Note: all tour costs will be subject to CCN processing fees and HST, applied at time of registration Full Tour The cost of the full tour, including ride, accommodation and meals (dinner and breakfast) at Queen’s University
- [Education: Ride Safer, Ride Smarter](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/education/) - OBC offers clinics, resources, and support to help you ride safely solo or in a group. We keep things practical, skill-based, and fun. As a result, newer riders build confidence, and experienced riders keep improving.OBC is a member-run club, so we rely on volunteers to deliver our education program. If you want to help organize
- [Group Riding Clinics](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/group-riding-clinics/) - If you are an OBC member and you have little or no experience riding in an organized group, you must attend a Group Riding Clinic before joining club road rides. Our experienced instructors teach practical skills so you can ride confidently in a group and in traffic. What to expect (about 2 hours, outdoors)First, we
- [Youth Development Program](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/youth-development-program/) - This program gives youth cyclists a structured way to build skills and enjoy riding in a fun, supportive setting. It welcomes a wide range of abilities and goals, from recreational riding to racing. The program includes progressive streams in road, mountain biking, and cyclocross, so riders can grow step by step.Program ObjectivesBuild a leading youth
- [Almonte Paris Roubaix](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/almonte-paris-roubaix/) - Results APR Cyclosportif Ride: Sunday, April 26, 2026Registration is open!Please note:Registration will be capped at 290 riders (200 for the 80k Classic route).This event is a traditional epic gnarly spring ride and sanctioned as a Grandfondo by Ontario Cycling and is not a race and will not have official timing.Note that the early registration location
- [Routes](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/routes/) - There are many scenic and enjoyable cycling routes between Ottawa (Stittsville) to Kingston or Perth to Kingston. The route is your choice. If you are a serious, “road less travelled” type, you can design your own adventure! However, most participants travel on the prepared routes, which have differing qualities and attributes of which to be
- [Road Safety](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/road-safety/) - Traffic Laws and Safe Riding PracticesObeying traffic laws protects everyone and also protects OBC’s reputation. A few unsafe riders can create a negative impression of cyclists, so each of us needs to ride responsibly.Key rules:Never ride through red lights.If the light turns red and you are at the back of the group, stop. Then the
- [Decision Matrix](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/decision-matrix/) - Double-file riding is OBC’s default because it improves visibility, supports smoother pacing, and keeps the group together. However, some conditions require single file. So use the decision matrix below to choose the safest formation for the road and traffic conditions. Roads with two or more lanes in the direction of travel: QUESTION DECISION RATIONALE Is
- [Railway Crossing Guidelines](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/railway-crossing-guidelines/) - Railway and Streetcar TracksTracks can cause serious crashes and can also damage your wheels. So treat every set of tracks as a hazard.How to cross tracks safelyFirst, plan your crossing early.Next, slow down and choose a line that lets you cross at a right angle (90°).Then, shoulder check and signal as needed.If the tracks sit
- [Bicycles and Equipment](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/bicycles-and-equipment/) - Choosing the right bike and gear helps you ride safely and keeps the group running smoothly. So please review the notes below before you join a ride.Bicycle typeRoad and gravel bikes work best for most club rides.Some members also use cyclocross or lightweight hybrid bikes.Mountain bikes usually do not work well for OBC rides because
- [Group Riding Terminology](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/group-riding-terminology/) - Use these terms to understand ride roles and communicate clearly. As a result, the group rides more smoothly and safely.GroupA “group” is a set of cyclists who ride together, usually in formation and at a similar speed. Often, one OBC ride includes several groups. This helps keep groups to about 6–12 riders and also offers
- [Group Riding Maneuvers](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/auto-draft/) - Use these maneuvers to keep the group safe, smooth, and predictable. Also, follow the Group Leader’s direction at all times.StartingFirst, the leader announces the start and rolls out slowly.Next, riders soft pedal until the whole group forms up.Then, the leader increases speed once everyone is in position.Riding formation (Decision Matrix)In general, the group rides double
- [Safety Basics](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/safety-basics/) - Traffic LawsAll riders on OBC group rides must follow traffic laws and the rules of the road. In particular:Stop for red lights. Never ride through a red light. If the light turns red and you are at the back of the group, stop. Then the lead riders should stop or soft pedal safely and wait
- [Group Riding](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/group-riding/) - OBC group rides bring together great routes, fresh air, and a supportive community. You ride with people who share your goals for the day, so you can train, explore, or simply enjoy the road together. We match riders into groups based on speed, distance, ability, and interests. As a result, you can choose a ride
- [Ride Leaders Training](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/ride-leaders-training/) - We can always use more ride leaders. So, if you are an experienced and active touring rider, consider volunteering as a ride leader.To help new leaders get started, OBC offers Ride Leaders Training. This classroom-style session gives you the tools and information you need to lead touring rides with confidence. What Happens at a Ride
- [OBC Advocacy](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/advocacy/) - The Ottawa Bicycle Club works to protect and advance the rights of cyclists. We do this by helping riders understand their responsibilities, promoting safe cycling behaviour, and supporting safe group riding on public roads.Learn more:Defining OBC’s Advocacy PositionHow We Developed the Advocacy PositionOBC Advocacy Survey Results
- [Women's Rides](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/womens-rides/) - These rides follow OBC’s road or gravel ride guidelines, depending on the route. However, women-only rides differ from our mixed-gender group rides because we design them for members who are newer to group riding or who want a more supportive, confidence-building environment. Therefore, these rides:Keep a more recreational focusOffer more relaxed pace optionsUse shorter distancesInclude
- [Gravel Rides](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/gravel-rides/) - Mixed-surface riding (often called “gravel riding”) is one of the fastest-growing trends in cycling. Outside urban areas, many roads in our region are unpaved. They’re usually quieter, and drivers you meet on these roads are often respectful. When you leave the pavement, you also unlock stunning scenery and new areas around the National Capital to
- [Road Rides](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/road-rides/) - OBC runs road rides on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings, and we also add rides on other days as the season unfolds. We vary start locations, routes, and distances throughout the year, so you can choose what fits your goals. You can find every ride in the club calendar, and you can sign up in
- [Ride With Us](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/ride-with-us/) - A core part of the Ottawa Bicycle Club experience is our schedule of regular group rides. Ride details are posted on the club’s online calendar and may also be shared by email.These rides are a members-only benefit. Ride types vary, but all offer the chance to ride with like-minded cyclists combining fitness with a great
- [About Us](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/about/) - Ottawa Bicycle Club – Come Ride With Us!Whether you’ve just bought your first bike, have been riding for a few months, or are an experienced cyclist, the Ottawa Bicycle Club has something for you. We offer high-quality recreational and competitive cycling opportunities for riders of all ages. All OBC programs follow public health guidelines and
- [Discounts](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/discounts/) - BushtukahBike service special at Bushtukah from January 2 to February 28: Service Package 2 for $99.99 (regular $189.99). This package includes on-bike brake and shifting adjustments, tire pressure checks, headset adjustment, light bike cleaning, safety inspection, plus a full drivetrain removal and deep clean, wheel truing, lubrication, and a post-service test ride. Book your service
- [Volunteering](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/volunteering/) - Every year the riders tell us it is the volunteers that make this a special ride!If you can’t join us on the ride, why don’t you join us as a volunteer? … and help make this a special event! This event needs volunteers to be a safe and enjoyable event for all the participants. Please
- [Preparing for RLCT](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/preparing-for-rlct/) - Information session slides – This slide package provides an overview of RLCT information that is available on several pages on this website.Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour Info Session 2026 V4 – cost – route – prep – source for pdf Technical Guide – For RLCT 2026 a Technical Guide has been produced. Part I of this
- [Riding](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/riding/) - Schedule Bib Pickup – All riders must have a bib number attached to their shirt or jersey. These bibs are used to identify you for any repair services and most importantly in any emergencies. Tour officials have emergency contact information by bib number. With the bib is a luggage tag that allows confirmation of your
- [FAQ](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/faq/) - Please contact the OBC Office at admin@ottawabicycleclub.ca for any questions not answered below. General Do I need to be a member of the OBC or Ontario Cycling to ride the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour? Will I save any money by joining the OBC? No, there is no requirement for you to be a member of
- [Registration for RLCT 2026 is open!](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/registration/) - Before heading to the CCN Bikes registration site, please take a moment to review what’s included and what you’ll be asked during registration. What’s Included with Your RegistrationYour RLCT 2026 registration delivers a fully supported, professionally organized cycling experience, including:Updated GPX route files for all routesLuggage transportation to and from KingstonOn-route support via Road Marshals
- [Youth Racing Program](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/youth-racing-program/) - The OBC has been committed to developing aspiring competitive youth cyclists in the Ottawa/Gatineau region for over 30 years. Many have gone on to represent Canada at the highest levels of the sport including World Championships, Olympic Games, and racing for professional teams at events such as the Tour de France. Program Details Our mission
- [Road Marshals](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/route-marshals/) - Calling All Road Marshals! The RLCT Committee is seeking safety-focused, experienced and enthusiastic riders to join the RLCT Marshal team. Route Marshals are the Ottawa Bicycle Club’s (OBC) safety ambassadors to help keep the RLCT riders safe while on route. On the Tour weekend, safety is our number one priority and is critical to keeping a
- [Add-ons](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/extra-costs/) - The add-ons below are purchased through CCNBikes when you register for the event. BBQ Sunday afternoon In Perth $15 From 12 to 4PM at Conlon Farm, Perth. Choice of burgers (beef, chicken, vegetarian) or large hot dog. Bag of chips and soft drink are included. No alcohol is to be brought on site. Saturday dinner
- [By-Laws and Policies](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/by-laws-and-policies/) - By-Laws OBC By-Laws Policies Policy #01 Receipt of DonationsPolicy #02 Dealing with Motorists or PolicePolicy #03 Risk ManagementPolicy #04 Dealings With Charitable and Not for Profit OrganizationPolicy #05 Discipline and ComplaintsPolicy #06 Club VanPolicy #07 MembershipPolicy #08 ScreeningPolicy #09 Youth and Junior Programs Responsible CoachingPolicy #10 PrivacyPolicy #11 Youth and Junior Program Code of ConductPolicy
- [Photos](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/photos/) - 2025 RLCT Photo Share2024 RLCT Photo Share2023 OBC Photo Share2023 OBC Time Trials2023 RLCT Photo Share2022 OBC Photo Share2022 Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour2022 Photo Contest Winter 2019 Photo Contest Final Round2019 Photo Contest September Round2019 Photo Contest August Round2019 Photo Contest July Round2019 Photo Contest June Round2018 Photo Contest Final Round2018 Photo Contest September Entries2018 Photo
- [Club Calendar](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/club-calendar/) - Visit RideHub (OBCrides.ca)
- [Almonte Paris Roubaix Results](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/almonte-paris-roubaix/almonte-paris-roubaix-results/) - 2025 80 km long course40 km long course 2024 80 km long course40 km short course 2023 80 km long course40 km short course 2022 80 km long course40 km short course
- [Women's Time Trials](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/wtt/) - The women’s time trial series was created in 1989 as a way of encouraging the development of female cyclists by providing them with their own time trial series. Today, participants/riders in the WTT series range from recreational participants to serious racers of all ages and abilities. The series is run by volunteers and as such we
- [Socials](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/socials/) - From casual discussions, to sharing experiences, and learning helpful tips and tricks from other members, these socials are simply meant to be a way for us to get to know each other… OFF the bike! These socials take place through winter and summer months to give members the opportunity to grow their network and make new
- [Newsletter](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/newsletter/) - The club Newsletter, The Spokesperson, provides an open forum for club announcements, activities, and for members to share their cycling interests.The Spokesperson is distributed by e-mail to all OBC members as part of their membership benefits using the e-mail address specified on their OBC membership application. If you have difficulties accessing the newsletter on-line, please contact the OBC
- [Contact Information Technology Director](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/information-technology-director/)
- [Contact Risk Management](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/risk-management/)
- [Contact Touring Director](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/touring-director/)
- [Awards](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/awards/) - Each year we recognize outstanding performances and very special contributions by awarding trophies and medals.The club currently has six trophies and three plaques that it awards annually. Medals are awarded for the best three 15km (men and women) for the BAR and Handicap Time Trials. All are presented at the Club’s awards ceremony held at
- [Contact](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/) - Follow Follow us on Social Media Club Office Please contact the club office for any questions regarding OBC membership and general information questions as well as Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour participation. RLCT Manager Please contact our Event Manager if interested in being a RLCT volunteer (including Tour marshals), sponsor or supplier, and for information on
- [Club Office](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/office/) - E-mail Phone Always available by appointment Postal Address Ottawa Bicycle Club1-170 Booth StreetOttawa, ON, K1R 7W1 Contact Information Phone 613 230 1064 E-mail
- [Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour Contact](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/contact/) - Club Office Please contact the club office for any questions regarding OBC membership and general information questions as well as Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour participation. RLCT Manager Please contact our Event Manager if interested in being a RLCT volunteer (including Route Marshals), sponsor or supplier, and for information on event permits. Follow us on Facebook
- [History](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/history/) - The first Tour took place on the weekend of May 20 and 21, 1972, cost $12 per person and covered accommodation at Queen’s, breakfast, Hershey chocolate bars and a crest. Eighty riders departed Ottawa and 65 returned the next day. The luggage truck was the organizer’s Land Rover; there were no sags and it was
- [40KM Time Trials](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/40km-time-trials/) - As of 2021, we are using the "Franktown" course. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33998517 . Parking is in the commuter parking lot at the corner of Hwy 15 and Richmond Road, about 1.5 km riding distance from the start line. There is limited parking on Irving Street, but we have not been in contact with the private school (Calvary Christian) - no parking
- [Almonte Area Time Trials - Historic](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/aatt/) - Following the cessation of Almonte Bicycle Club activities, the former Almonte Time Trial Series was being run under the OBC banner. This series was last run in 2019. Based at Union Hall, at the junction of Wolf Grove and Tatlock Roads, 8km west of Almonte, the 15 km series runs on Tuesdays, starting June 6th, running
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- [Youth MTB Co-ordinator Contact](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/youth-mtb-co-ordinator/)
- [Time Trial Volunteer Schedule](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/time-trial-volunteer-schedule/) - The success of the Open Time Trial Series is based on the dedication of Volunteers who help with the various tasks required to make these events fun for everyone.A typical Time Trial Squad consists of between 6 and 8 people and involves approximately 2-2.5 hrs per event. Events with fewer than 4 volunteers will be
- [Time Trial Rules](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/time-trial-rules/) - Safety Guidelines You are responsible for your own safety. Obey traffic laws. The Parkway is not closed for the event. You are deemed to be a regular road user. Line up at starting line on the shoulder in departure number order. Stay off the travelled part of the roadway. Generally ride to the right as
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- [Code of Conduct](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/code-of-conduct/) - The Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (RLCT) requires cyclists to abide by the laws of the road and expects registrants to adhere to the following:12 cyclists or less – merging into super-groups is dangerous.To ensure everyone’s safety, ride no more than 2 abreast.Obey all traffic road signs, traffic lights, keep to the right side of the road and do not cross the yellow line.Pass on
- [Testimonials](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/testimonials/) - Congratulations on hosting ANOTHER extremely well organized event. I rode the century+ ride for my third RLCT. The entire process was very well done: registration, bib pickup, luggage transfer, meals and accommodation at Queens, route and route directions. David Cole We had a fantastic time! The church lunch on the Perth route was fantastic. The
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- [Contact Group Riding Director](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/group-riding-director/)
- [Contact Kit Co-ordinator](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/kit-co-ordinator/)
- [Contact RLCT Manager](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/rlct-manager/)
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- [Youth](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/youth/) - The OBC runs a youth development and racing program that has produced nationally-ranked competitors. The OBC Youth Program is structured to meet the needs of athletes and families, while providing quality coaching. Development Program Racing Program
- [Racing](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/racing/) - For gravel lovers, the OBC hosts the Almonte Paris-Roubaix Cyclosportif in spring and offers weekly time trials, held on Tuesday (women’s-only) and Thursday (open) evenings, for those who prefer smoother roads. Almonte Paris Roubaix Women's Time Trials Open Time Trials
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- [Contact Social Director](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/social-director/)
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- [Volunteering to Help](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/volunteering-to-help/) - Volunteers and Marshals Every year the riders tell us it is the volunteers that make this a special ride!If you can’t join us on the ride, why don’t you join us as a volunteer? .. and help make this a special event! Volunteer Positions: Volunteer Perks iVolunteer.com … an easy, effective way for RLCT volunteers to see
- [Contact WTT Co-ordinator](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/wtt/)
- [Club Calendar Instructions](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/club-calendar-instructions/) - All club events are listed in a public google calendar. Upcoming events will appear on the OBC home page, and the full calendar can be viewed on the club calendar webpage on the OBC website. In addition, it is possible to subscribe to the club calendar in most desktop and mobile calendar applications. Instructions are below for the
- [Contact Education Director](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/education-director/)
- [Cycling and the Law](https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/cycling-and-the-law/) - It is in our own interest to obey traffic laws and follow the rules of the road. It only takes a few inconsiderate cyclists to create a negative perception of cyclists among the general public.Below are some useful links pertaining to cycling and the law.City of Ottawa Cycling SafetyOntario Cycling Skills GuidelinesOttawa Police Cycling SafetyOntario
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