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.
Spring Riding in Southern Ontario!
OBC is again offering our annual Spring Tour to Cobourg, in the heart of Northumberland County. As in past years, we have reserved a block of rooms at The Breakers On The Lake for the May long weekend.
We check in on Friday, May 15 and wrap up on Monday morning, May 18 (Victoria Day) with a short, easy ride before heading home. Past trips have been a highlight of the season, with sunny days, cool evenings, and barbecue facilities available for Saturday and Sunday dinners if you’d like to cook on site.
Mornings can be cool, but temperatures usually warm up during the day. Lake Ontario is just steps away so if you’re feeling brave, you can even take a dip after your ride. On Friday evening, we’ll go out for dinner and review the riding options for the weekend.
The Cobourg area is excellent for spring training and preparing for longer rides (including Rideau Lakes). Many routes are around 100 km, with some solid hills.
How to register
Cost per participant for three nights (double occupancy) ranges from $270 to $300 (tax included), depending on the room.
Important: We are holding 8 rooms for OBC members until April 1, so please book early to avoid missing out.
For more information, please contact Eric Burpee or the OBC Office.
The St-Jean-sur-Richelieu Tour features cycling in Quebec’s beautiful Montérégie region—an area known for its culture, heritage, and great food.
You’ll have several route options with varying distances, including rides through villages along the Richelieu River.
Tour details
Dates: July 16–19, 2026
Accommodation: Quality Inn
700 Gadbois Street, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3A 1V1
Tel: 450-359-4466
Email: agm@qualitystjean.com
The hotel is holding 10 rooms for Ottawa Bicycle Club members until June 15, 2026. Please book early to avoid missing out.
How to book your room
Reserve directly with the Quality Inn and mention the OBC cycling tour when booking.
Rooms held for OBC:
5 rooms with two queen beds
5 rooms with one king bed
Rate: $169.00 per room, plus 13% tax (2 adults)
Additional adult: $10 per night
Included with your stay
Hot breakfast (6:30 AM–9:30 AM)
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Interior heated pool (6:00 AM–10:00 PM)
Cancellation policy
Hotel cancellation deadline: June 15, 2026
Cancel on or before June 15: no charge
Cancel after June 15: charged for all three nights
For more information, visit the OBC website or contact Beverley Ifill.
*THIS TOUR HAS BEEN CANCELLED*
For the third year in a row, OBC is hosting an overnight bike tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake from July 31 to August 4, 2026.
Niagara-on-the-Lake sits on the shores of Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River and is known for its wineries and historic 19th-century architecture.
Accommodation (Niagara-on-the-Lake College)
We will stay at Niagara-on-the-Lake College
137 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
The College offers suite-style rooms that include:
Two private bedrooms (linens provided), each with one double bed, desk/chair, and satellite TV
3-piece bathroom (sink, toilet, shower) with shampoo, soap, and towels
Kitchenette with full-size fridge, microwave, sink, and small table for two
Note: cutlery, dishes, cookware, kettle, toaster, and coffee maker are not included. You may bring your own.
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Suites accommodate 1–4 people
Meals and food options
Meals are not included. The residence has a main-floor canteen (snacks and beverages; credit card only). You’ll also find Tim Hortons, Starbucks, and McDonald’s within a 5-minute drive. Some routes may offer lunch stops, but bring snacks and food in case options are limited. You’ll also have many nearby dinner choices.
Routes
You can preview sample routes here: RWGPS – OBC – Collections – Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Transportation and parking
Transportation to and from the College is not provided. Please bring your license plate number to check-in. All vehicles must be registered at check-in. You will receive a parking pass, which must be displayed at all times.
Alternate lodging option
If you prefer a hotel, the Holiday Inn Express Niagara-on-the-Lake is nearby and offers an easy alternative while still allowing you to meet the group at common start points.
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 more information, please contact the OBC Office or Isabelle Van Velzen.
NEW OBC Tour in 2026
P’tit Train du Nord Linear Park
Slow down and enjoy a true cycling holiday.
This tour includes three nights, one shuttle, and three days of riding—about 200 km in total.
Le P’tit Train du Nord is a 234 km linear park built on a former railway line between Bois-des-Filion and Mont-Laurier. OBC will ride the Mont-Laurier to Saint-Jérôme section (approximately 200 km). Along the way, you’ll pass through lively towns and villages, visit historic railway stations, and enjoy plenty of restaurants, cultural activities, art galleries, and local boutiques.
Tour details
Dates: September 1–4, 2026
Registration deadline: July 31, 2026
Accommodation
We have reserved 5 rooms per hotel, each with two queen beds, under André Gauthier. Participants must book their rooms directly with each hotel.
What’s included
Click below for a detailed cost breakdown for the shuttle bus, luggage transportation, and accommodations.
Two breakfasts are included.
For the third hotel, breakfast can be purchased at the hotel restaurant.
Evening meals and snacks during rides are not included.
For more information, contact the Ottawa Bicycle Club or André Gauthier.
TWO OR THREE DAY OPTIONS
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.
ROUTES AND SCHEDULE FOR SEPT. 17 – 19, 2026:
https://ridewithgps.com/collections/10784560
DAY 1: Thursday, Sept. 17:
- We ride the Tour de Whitewater Routes
- 11:00 a.m.: meet-up at Westmeath Recreation Centre Arena parking lot
- (Westmeath is 140 km from downtown Ottawa)
- 11:30 Group ride(s) with two route options, 50 or 100 km, all paved
- Once ride completed, drive 24 km to Pembroke Quality Inn (details below) for check-in and dinner. Several dining options are available in town. https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurants-g181741-Pembroke_Ontario.html
DAY 2: Friday, Sept. 18:
- From the Hotel, we ride the Laurentian Valley – Eganville loop, 99 km
- 8:30 meet-up, 9:00 ride out
DAY 3: Saturday, Sept. 19:
- From the hotel, we ride the island loop on the Quebec side: Tour de l’Île aux Allumettes 77 km.
- 44 km extension available, to Sheenboro out and back from Chapeau
- 8:30 meet-up, 9:00 group ride out
Optional DAY 4: Sunday, Sept. 20, if desired:
- Local ride from Pembroke to Petawawa and back
- See routes labelled Part 1 and Part 2, 53 km total
- Timing to be determined.
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BACKGROUND COMMENTARY:
This year’s event follows the inaugural Renfrew Tour, held in September 2025.
The September 2026 route selection is adapted from local knowledge and a wider set of routes designed by https://ovcata.ca/, the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance.
OVCATA is a valuable resource. They are willing to work with the OBC at recommending routes for future tours in the many other parts of Renfrew County
See the Ottawa Valley – Main Collection of Cycling Maps:
https://ridewithgps.com/collections/8108192
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NOTES FOR THIS YEAR:
- 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/
- East of Pembroke in Whitewater Region (Westmeath- Beachburg – La Passe – Foresters Falls) are quiet roads with views of the Quebec hills across the river. (Day 1)
- South of Pembroke are routes through farmland and bush country to French Settlement, Stafford, Micksburg, Oceola, Douglas and Eganville. (Day 2)
- Looking North, across the Quebec bridge to l’Isle aux Allumettes, follow a quiet circle route around the island. In Chapeau: Conroy’s Store, the Old Bank Restaurant and Karl’s Bakery. (Day 3)
- To the Southwest, for future consideration in 2027: 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.
- 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.
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OBC ACCOMMODATION in PEMBROKE: QUALITY INN, 900 Pembroke St. East
- Quality Inn has set aside a block of 24 rooms for the nights of Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Free Wifi and Parking. Continental breakfast included. Room Price: $163 per night.
- Pool, sauna-steam room, fitness centre
- Hotel booking cut-off date: August 16.
- Riders need to individually book their room and length of stay – either 2 or 3 nights – by contacting the HOTEL local reservation desk: 613 735 6868
- Make sure to say you are with the Ottawa Bicycle Club (OBC) group.
- Pembroke Quality Inn, 900 Pembroke St. East, Pembroke K8A 3M2
Tel: 613 735 6868
https://www.expedia.ca/Pembroke-Hotels-Quality-Inn-And-Conference-Centre.h52906.Hotel-Information
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LASTLY, MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR SEPARATE OBC REGISTRATION, BELOW.
In October 2026, OBC will offer its first-ever one-week Mallorca Cycling Tour, organized through Stuart Hall Cycling. It’s a great way to extend the summer and finish the season with warm-weather riding.
Because a tour company runs this trip, it is not limited to OBC members. Invite cycling friends and family—the larger the group, the better the chance of a volume discount.
Dates and travel window
Tour dates (hotel stay): October 7–14
Depart Ottawa: October 6
Return: October 14 or 15 (depending on flight availability)
Routes
Route options and ride details:
https://stuarthallcycling.co.uk/package/mallorca-october
Bike rentals
Bike hire details:
https://stuarthallcycling.co.uk/package/mallorca-bike-hire
Hotel
We will stay at Playa Mar Hotel in Puerto Pollensa (north end of the island).
Rooms
Each room is an apartment-style suite with:
Separate bedroom (double bed or two singles on request)
Living area with pull-out couch
One bathroom
Microwave, TV, and fridge
All rooms are the same size. They are spacious for one person and ideal for sharing.
Costs (excluding flights)
Weekly cost covers hotel + breakfast and dinner (half-board) and daily guided rides. Prices are listed in British pounds (UK-based company), and euros are accepted if preferred.
Single occupancy: £1,022.98
Double occupancy (twin / 2 people): £1,368.99 total
£684.50 per person
Triple occupancy (3 people): £1,882.37 total
£627.46 per person
Not included: flights, bike rental, and transfer fee. Final CAD cost depends on the exchange rate at the time of credit card payment.
Transfers and bike rental discount
Bike rental and airport transfers cost extra. However, we may qualify for a discount if 10+ people register and we arrive at the airport together.
Tourist tax
Mallorca’s tourist tax is not included and is payable to the hotel on arrival. It has been €3.30 per night in recent years, but it may change.
Budget guide
Flights (economy): budget about $2,000 CAD
Bike rental: about £20–£40 per day (depending on the bike)
For full inclusions/exclusions, refer to the company website.
Payment and booking
One payment per room
Deposit: £100 at booking to hold the room
Balance due: 75 days before arrival
To avoid missing out, pay the deposit by the end of April.
Book and pay online by credit card using discount code OBC26:
https://stuarthallcycling.co.uk/mallorcaautumnbooknow
When booking:
Enter OBC in the Group field.
Enter TBC for flight details (flight number/time). We will confirm flights after April.
The company will send a booking confirmation per room, including any bike rental(s) and a clear price breakdown.
Insurance (required)
All participants must purchase travel insurance with medical coverage.
Group call
Near the end of April, we will hold a virtual meeting with all registrants to review trip details, including flights.
For more information, contact the OBC Office or Beverley Ifill (Touring Director).
