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A five-year-old dies on our streets

On Wednesday a five-year-old boy lost his life near Lola and Presland, in Overbrook. He was no match for the dump truck that struck him. A lot of families with young kids live in that neighbourhood. Kids will walk or bike to the local park. Now construction has meant heavy trucks driving in the area. […]

Our AGM is coming up fast

It’s on October 26 at 1:30 pm at Bayview Yards. What can you look forward to? Socializing and networking with people who are passionate about cycling in Ottawa. Come listen to our guest speaker Dr. Marvin Macaraig on Building suburban bike culture, participate in a workshop that will surely get your brain juices flowing. Are […]

Screenshot of Christie, Bronson and Gilmour area. Part of the text reads: “The City’s proposal would have cyclists ride on Bronson Avenue to get between Christie and Gilmour Streets, with no proposed infrastructure to protect cyclists from fast-moving traffic on Bronson.”

Rally for a safe cycling route on Gladstone

Guest post by concerned citizens of Dalhousie neighbourhood When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7:45 a.m. Where: Bronson and Christie Event: https://facebook.com/events/769232636017602  Join Bike Ottawa and neighbourhood cyclists on the morning of Thursday, October 9th for a rally to show our support for a safer cycling route on Gladstone Avenue. Key Messages: Background: On June […]