OWCC Clinic Stream
The OWCC clinics are organized and lead by Samantha Warskett and Julie Hutsebaut.
| Clinic | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Bike Handling Clinic | April 27/TBD (2 hrs) | TBD |
| Foundational Bike Handling Clinic | May 4/TBD (2 hrs) | TBD |
| Foundational Bike Handling Clinic | May 11/TBD (2 hrs) | TBD |
| Foundational Bike Riding Clinic | May 25/9:00 – 11:30 a.m. (2.5 hrs) | Trim Park’n Ride |
| Foundational Bike Riding Clinic | June 8/9:00 – 11:30 a.m. (2.5 hrs) | Trim Park’n Ride |
| Foundational Bike Riding Clinic | June 15/9:00 – 11:30 a.m. (2.5 hrs) | Trim Park’n Ride |
| Foundational Group Ride | June 29/TBD (2.5 hrs) | Trim Park’n Ride |
| Bonus Foundational Group Ride | TBD | TBD |
OWCC Road Stream
OWCC Weekly Road Rides
| Ride | Day/Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Off-Roading Monday | Monday/TBD | Come on out for an after work gravel or MTB ride in the city. Will likely ride some of the Greenbelt trails and other trail sectors. |
| Tuesday Hills | Tuesday/TBD | Doing hill repeats together is a great way to get in a good workout, learn more about climbing, and build cycling confidence. This ride typically uses Blair Rd. hill. |
| Gatineau Park Early Birds | Wednesday/6:30 a.m | Get in a steady loop of the Gatineau Park before work. |
| Whee! West Wednesdays | Wednesday/5:00 p.m | This is a bi-weekly ride. Relaxed pace, recovery ride. Pedal, chat, smile, laugh, and maybe even ice cream. |
| Saturday Carp Meet-Up | Saturday/8:00 a.m. | This is a regular weekly ride. No ride leaders. We provide the route and meeting place. Come on out, meet new people, organize in groups and enjoy a ride together. |
OWCC Weekend and Monthly Road Rides
| Ride | Date/Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Osgoode Ride | Sunday/TBD | Meet the last Sunday of every month for a ride starting and ending in Osgoode. Distances will increase during the summer. Average speed of 25 – 28 km/hr. |
| Barrhaven – Merrickville Classic | TBD | A flat (but likely windy) ride to Merrickville. We’ll stop for a short refuel in Merrickville. Speed depends on the wind but likely between 25 – 28 km/hr. |
| Daytimer’s Ride | TBD | Free during the day? This is the ride for you. Distance and routes will vary during the season. |
| Weekend Potluck | TBD | Check the CycleClub App for the weekend ride details. There may be a ride starting from Quebec or elsewhere in the city. We have a variety of ride leaders who will be leading weekend rides during the season. |
OWCC Gravel Stream
| Ride | Date/Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gravel Bonanza | TBD | We have a variety of experienced gravel ride leaders who will be leading rides through-out the season. There will be a distance and speed that meets your needs. Check the CycleClub App for full details. |
| Greenbelt Loop | TBD | Come on out for some fun local gravel/trail riding. |
OWCC Gravel Weekend
This is a two-day gravel cycling adventure. On day one you will start from the Panmure carpool parking lot on Panmure road. The first day is approximately 100km and ends in Calabogie. The route takes in some iconic roads including the California and Darling Roads in Lanark County.
On day two you will ride a different route back to the start location at the Panmure carpool lot. The second day is approximately 80km and takes in the challenging Carbine Road Climb, Hydrocut and Concession 9th unmaintained sections.
Accommodation is arranged by the OWCC at the Calabogie Lodge. You need to pay for your accommodation and dinner/breakfast at the Calabogie Lodge. Snacks and support during the ride is provided by the OWCC.
Routes will be posted and we expect you to download these routes to your cycling computer.
This weekend is for people comfortable riding on gravel (you have done so in the past) and who are prepared to ride 75 – 100 km per day.
The Gravel Weekend is June 22 – 23.
OWCC Cyclocross Clinics
There will be two cyclocross clinics in late August/early September. Both of these clinics will be held in Osgoode.
- New to cyclocross clinic: learn how to dismount/mount the bike, barrier technique, cornering, and bike confidence. This clinic will be on flat grass. Maximum five people.
- Next steps cyclocross skills clinic: off-cambers, carrying speed through corners, reading a course, and bike confidence. This clinic will start on flat grass and then move to the woods. Maximum five people.
As we get closer to cyclocross season, the CycleClub App will be updated with the clinic details, dates, and time.
Finding and Joining Rides
All organized rides are listed in the CycleClub App. All OWCC club members have access to the CycleClub App. Use this app to see all details about a ride, to confirm your attendance, and to ask questions about a ride.
OWCC members are encouraged to organize rides through the OWCC Facebook group. These rides can be added to the CycleClub App.
Use this Mini-Guide to the CycleClub App to help you get started with using this tool
Questions? Feedback? Email Jen or Email Vicki
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