Tours

The OBC facilitates select out-of-town tours each year for its members. Most tours are organized by individual members with a knack for event planning and a keen interest in exploring new and exciting locations on their bike or sharing their cycling passion with others. If you have an idea for a tour and want to get something on the OBC Calendar, contact the Touring Director. 

Spring Riding in Southern Ontario!

Once again the OBC will be offering its annual Spring tour to Cobourg in the heart of Northumberland county. As in past years, we have been able to reserve a block of rooms at The Breakers on the Lake for the May long weekend. 

We will check in on Friday May 15th and finish on Victoria Day morning, May 18th, with a quick easy ride before heading home. Previous trips have been a great success, with sunny days, cool evenings and barbecue facilities available for the Saturday and Sunday evening meals, should you wish. 

Mornings are usually cool but temperatures warm up during the day and Lake Ontario is just a few feet away for those who are adventurous enough to take a dip after the day’s ride. Friday evening is set aside for a dinner out with the tour participants and discussions on the various riding options for the next few days. The touring area around Cobourg is ideal for the spring training required to prepare for upcoming longer rides including Rideau Lakes, with many of the routes in the 100 km range with some hearty hills to dig into. 

Registration is done through the OBC (see below) but you should reserve your room directly with The Breakers On The Lake. There are 8 rooms being held for the OBC until April 1. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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Click here to reserve a room at The Breakers. Cost per participant for three nights, double occupancy ranges between $270 and $300 (tax included), depending on the room.

For further information, please contact Eric Burpee or the OBC Office.

The St Jean sur Richelieu tour offers cycling in the beautiful Montérégie area of Quebec; a region rich in culture, heritage and of course food.

There are several routes of varying distances passing through villages along the Richelieu river. 

Tour Dates:  July 16- 19, 2026

Accommodation:  The Quality Inn  700 Gadbois Street, St Jean Sur Richelieu Quebec J3A 1V1 Tel: 450-359-4466

Email: agm@qualitystjean.com

There are a total of 10 rooms being held for the Ottawa Bicycle Club until June 15, 2026. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Room reservations can be done directly with the Quality Inn. Participants are to mention the OBC cycling tour when booking the room.

5 rooms with two Queen size beds

5 rooms with one King size bed

Cost per room: $ 169.00 plus 13 % tax  ( 2 adults)

Additional adult: $ 10 / night.

Included:

Hot breakfast 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Free parking

Free Wi-Fi

Interior heated pool access from 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Hotel cancellation deadline: June 15, 2026 If you cancel before this date there will be NO charge. If you cancel after June 15 you will be charged for all three nights.

More information: https://ottawabicycleclub.ca or Patricia Topp 

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For the third year in a row, the OBC will be hosting an overnight bike tour in Niagara-on-the Lake, from July 31 to August 4, 2026.  

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town in southern Ontario on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. It’s known for its wineries and 19th-century architecture.

We will be staying at Niagara-on-the-Lake College, located at 137 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The College offers suites which include the following:

  • 2 private bedrooms with linens provided, each with 1 double bed, desk with chair and satellite TV
  • 3-piece washroom (sink, toilet, shower) with shampoo & soap & towels provided
  • Kitchenette with full-sized fridge, microwave, sink and small table for two (Please note: cutlery/dishes/cookware, kettle, toaster and coffee maker are NOT included, however participants can bring their own kitchenware)
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Suites can accommodate 1 to 4 people

 

On the main floor of the residence there is a canteen where snacks and beverages are available for purchase with a credit card. Meals are not included with the price of the tour. There is also a Tim Horton’s, Starbucks and McDonald’s all within a 5 minute drive of the residence. There may be the opportunity to purchase lunch on route, but it is always a good idea to have some snacks/food on hand just in case.  There are also plenty of nearby eateries for dinner options.

You can preview some of the routes we plan on riding by visiting RWGPS- OBC- Collections – Niagara on the Lake.

Check in is 4:00pm – Check out is 11:00am.  

Transportation to and from the College is not provided. Please have your license plate number readily available at check-in. All vehicles must be registered at check-in. The guest will be provided with a parking pass, which must be displayed at all times.

The nearby Holiday Inn Express Niagara-on-the-Lake is also available for participants, offering a different lodging option. Its proximity to the College allows for easy access to the common meeting points before each trip.

Guests who would like alternate accommodations can reach out to other locations, such as the nearby Holiday Inn Express Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Click here to register for the tour.

Click here to book your suite at the Residence and Conference Centre.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

 For further information, please contact the OBC Office or Isabelle Van Velzen.

NEW OBC Tour in 2026

P’tit Train du Nord Linear Park

Dare to slow down for your cycling holiday… 

Three nights, one shuttle and three days of cycling – 200km of riding.

Le P’tit Train du Nord linear park is a 234-km trail on an old railroad line between Bois-des-Filion and Mont-Laurier. The OBC Tour will ride the section from Mont Laurier to St-Jérôme for a total distance of 200km. Along the way, visit lively towns and villages and discover heritage railway stations, numerous restaurants and a host of cultural activities, art galleries and boutiques with an unrivalled cachet.

September 1 to September 4, 2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  July 31, 2026

There are a total of 5 rooms per hotel with two Queen size beds booked under André Gauthier. Participants are required to book their rooms directly with each hotel.

Click below for detailed description of costs for shuttle bus, luggage transportation and accommodation. Two breakfasts are provided. For the third hotel breakfast can be purchased from the hotel restaurant.  Evening meals and snacks along the rides are not provided. 

Costs

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More information: Ottawa Bicycle Club or André Gauthier

New to the OBC for 2026 is a tour of the Ottawa Valley region! Pembroke and the Ottawa Valley offer a wide variety of routes to be explored in every direction.  

  • The mixed-use Ottawa Valley Trail runs through Pembroke. Coming from Arnprior in the Southeast, it extends further Northwest, past Petawawa to Deep River. https://www.ottawavalleytrail.com/ 
  • South of Pembroke are routes through farmland and bush country to French Settlement, Stafford, Micksburg, Oceola, Douglas and Eganville.
  • East of Pembroke in Whitewater Region (Westmeath- Beachburg – La Passe – Foresters Falls) are quiet roads with views of the Quebec hills across the river.
  • To the Southwest, challenging hill climbs and descents are available in the Madawaska Highlands, all of which are well known to local riders. Eganville and Killaloe are popular starting points, taking you through Wilno, Barry’s Bay, Combermere, Brudenell and Foymount.
  • Looking North, across the Quebec bridge to l’Isle aux Allumettes, follow a quiet circle route around the island. In Chapeau, find Conroy’s Store, the Old Bank Restaurant and Karl’s Bakery.
  • From Allumette Island, gravel bikes can connect with the PPJ Cyclopark mixed use trail. The PPJ heads East along the Ottawa River to near Quyon.      
  • https://destinationpontiac.ca/en/tourism/cycloparc-ppj/

In the coming months, we will offer registrants a selection of routes on RideWithGPS.

ACCOMMODATION: 

  • The Quality Inn has set aside a block of 24 rooms for the nights of Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Free Wifi and Parking. Continental breakfast included. Price: $163 per night.
  • Riders will individually book their room and length of stay – either 2 or 3 nights – by contacting the local reservation desk: 613 735 6868
  • Make sure to say you are with the Ottawa Bicycle Club (OBC) group.
  • Note please, you do need to book before the end of July when the Quality Inn starts booking other guests for Fall weddings and Hockey tournaments.
  • Pembroke Quality Inn, 900 Pembroke St. East, Pembroke K8A 3M2
  • Tel: 613 735 6868

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LOCAL RESOURCES:

 

In October 2026, for the first time ever the OBC will be offering a one week Mallorca Cycling tour organized through the Stuart Hall Cycling company. This is the perfect way to extend the summer and wrap up your cycling season! 

Since it will be organized through a tour company, it will not be limited to OBC members as with our other out-of-town tours. Tell your cycling friends or family members that might be interested in joining us! We will be able to get a volume discount based on the amount of business we bring the tour company, so the more the merrier. 

We will be at the hotel between October 7-14, departing from Ottawa on October 6 and returning on October 14 or 15th depending on available flights.

Routes

For route options see ride details: https://stuarthallcycling.co.uk/package/mallorca-october

Bike Rentals

For details see website: https://stuarthallcycling.co.uk/package/mallorca-bike-hire

Hotel

We will be staying at the Playa Mar hotel in Puerto Pollensa in the north end of the island. 

Rooms

The rooms have a separate bedroom and a pull out couch in the living area, with one bathroom/per room. Also available in the living area are a microwave, tv and fridge. The bedroom could contain either a double bed or two singles if requested.

Costs

Cost for the week will be £1,368.99 per room, not including flight or bike rental, or transfer fee. The exact amount will be based on conversion rates at the time of credit card payment. 

Here are the details on the price (quoted in British pounds since the company is UK based, but euros will be accepted if that is the preference).

Single occupancy: paid by one person.
£ 1,022.98

Double occupancy (2 people in the room, referred to as twin on the website)
£ 1,368.99
Each person pays 684.50, half

Triple occupancy (3 people in the room)
£ 1,882.37
Each person pays 627.46, one third

Above prices include the room at the hotel with breakfast and dinner (that is what is referred to as half-board in Europe/the UK), and the daily guided rides.

The rooms are all the same size, like small apartments. They are thus very big for one person on their own, and ideal for sharing between two adults. They all have a similar layout with separate bedroom, living area with microwave and fridge.

Note that the bike rental and airport transfer are extra, but we can get a discount on these costs if we have at least 10 people sign up and we all arrive at the airport together.

For details of the inclusions and exclusions see the website. The Mallorcan Tourist Tax is also not included in the price and is payable directly to the hotel on arrival. It has been €3.30 per night for the last few years, but subject to change.

Budget for about 2000 for flights (economy class) and about £20-£40 per day depending on the bike

Payment

One payment per room will be required.  A deposit of £100 dollars will be required at the time of booking to hold the room and the remaining amount will be due 75 days before arrival.  The deposit should be made by the end of April to avoid disappointment.

Booking and payment can be made online by credit card using the discount code OBC26. The company will send over a booking confirmation per room, and the bike rental/s will be on that confirmation also with a breakdown of the price, so if two people are sharing and only one is renting a bike, it will be clear how much each person needs to pay.

OBC should be used in the Group field where it asks if you are part of a group.

TBC can be put in the fields that ask for flight details (flight number, flight time). This will be determined after April when we meet as a group.

https://stuarthallcycling.co.uk/mallorcaautumnbooknow

Insurance coverage

Purchasing travel insurance, complete with medical coverage will be mandatory for all participants.

Towards the end of April we will have a virtual meeting with all registrants to discuss the details of the trip including the flights.

For further information, please contact the OBC Office or Beverley Ifill Touring Director

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