Written by Hans Moor. It has already been fourteen years ago, when former Bike Ottawa board member Alex de Vries suggested an event that would coincide with the changing of the clock in the fall. All of a sudden, many of us would be cycling home in the dark. Casual observations in the past taught […]
Extending cycling beyond Halloween: workshops/rides
Have you ever wanted to bike further into the fall and winter? There are many beautiful sunny days in the late fall and winter. Often paths and roads are dry, and the setting can be stunning. Need a little encouragement and advice? There are a few workshops that will surely inspire you. EnviroCentre – Free […]
2026 Municipal elections: what do mayoral candidates have to say about biking in Ottawa?
* We’ve received a late answer from Jeff Leiper, which we’ve added to the published data below. Nonetheless our point regarding the previous election still stands. With advance voting underway, it is time to unveil the answers of the mayoral candidates to our questionnaire, after those from the candidates for City council ten days ago! […]
Bike Day on the Hill – it’s back!
Advocacy has many facets. It starts with riding your bike, normalizing cycling as a mode of transportation. It can be organizing bike rides to bring awareness and ask for better. It’s about giving feedback to the city on infrastructure projects. And it can also be about celebrating all things cycling and acknowledging those who advocate […]
