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Finding & Joining Rides
This page is meant to give you an idea of what rides will happen over the course of a season. All OWCC rides are listed in the Cyql app. This is where you will see all the most up-to-date details about a ride, confirm attendance, and to ask questions.
Not sure where to begin? Use the Cyql help guide to get started.
Clinics
OWCC Clinics are designed to improve and develop essential group riding skills and overall group dynamics to enhance both performance and enjoyment during rides.
The Clinics are run by Julie Hutsebaut, a registered NCCP Coach.
Overview
For less experienced riders we offer a four session Bike Handling and Group Riding clinic.
Our Group Riding Refresher is a two hour session for people with good bike handling skills, more experience, but needed tips on group riding safety.
If you’re not sure which one of our clinics is right for you?
Bike Handling & Group Riding Clinic | 2025
This clinic stream is designed for new members who may be new to cycling; and are looking to develop their bike handling skills and learn group riding techniques in a supportive, friendly and inclusive environment.
Four sessions: May 10, May 24, May 31, and June 21. Locations will vary.
The Bike Handling portion is designed to enhance riders’ skills in low-speed handling, emergency maneuvers, and foundational bike handling. Riders will learn essential techniques for navigating tight spaces safely, performing emergency stops, and riding effectively in close formation with others.
The Group Riding portion is designed to enhance riders’ efficiency on the road by focusing on key techniques that improve overall performance on recreational rides. Riders will learn how to optimize their pedal stroke, master gear shifting, modulate their cadence while riding with friends and practice various climbing techniques, including seated and standing climbs, to tackle different terrain with confidence.
Registration is $125 per person and capped at 20 participants per clinic
Refresher Group Riding Clinic | 2025
The benefits of riding in a group formation, different formations for different conditions, hand signals, vocal commands, dealing with emergency stops, cornering, hills, hazards, passing, pacing, etiquette and regrouping after a long hill.
This course is a 2 – 2.5 hour clinic, in-person and on roads to ensure as much practice as possible.
Dates: Saturday, May 3rd or Sunday, May 11th
Registration is $25 per person and capped at twelve (12) members per session. We will waitlist members once these dates fill up and have the option to add more of these clinics.
Road & Gravel
We offer Weekly, Monthly, and one off road and gravel rides for people who have previous group riding experience.
New rides are being added all the time, so keep an eye out in Cyql!
Road Rides | 2025
| Date | Frequency | Ride | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday (Every other week) | Every other week | Tuesday Hill Night | Doing hill repeats together is a great way to get in a good workout, learn more about climbing, and build cycling confidence. See Cyql for departure points as they will change from week to week. |
| Wednesday 6:00 a.m | Weekly | Gatineau Park Early Birds | Get in a steady loop of the Gatineau Park before work. |
| Thursday 9:00 a.m. | Weekly | Daytime Gatineau | For the people who don’t want to ride at 6 AM! (est. 2 hours) |
| Wednesday 5:00 p.m | Every other week | Whee! West Wednesdays | This is a bi-weekly ride. Relaxed pace, recovery ride. Pedal, chat, smile, laugh, and maybe even ice cream. |
| Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. | Regional Best Of | Our ride leaders have a great library of regional road rides to share. A different location every week, starting at a coffee shop or park so we can socialize afterwards. |
Gravel Rides | 2025
| Ride | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Misc. Gravel | TBD | We have a variety of experienced gravel ride leaders who will be leading rides throughout the season. |
Special Events | 2025
| Ride | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Féminin | Aug. 17 | A women’s only bike ride organized by a passionate Olympian (Karol-Ann Canuel), you’ll have an unforgettable day! Register for this event directly on the 100% Feminin website. |
Gravel Weekend
A two-day supported gravel cycling adventure for people comfortable riding on gravel (you have done so in the past).
Be prepared to ride 75 – 100 km per day.
When – June 14th to 15th, 2026
Cost to Attend – TBD, Food & Accommodations paid for separately
Distance – 75 to 100 km per day
Registration – register via the CCN portal during your initial registration process. This event has a maximum number of participants, and you can put your name on the waitlist if it is full.
Snacks and support during the ride are provided by the OWCC. Limited accommodation is arranged.
All participants must pay for their own accommodations and meals.
We will be offering two pace groups: one for people who want a more challenging ride, and one for people who want something shorter and less technical.
Questions? Feedback?
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