Tag: Cycling

Pedal and Play – Saturday, June 21 at 1:45 PM

June 21, 2025 @ 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm

It looks like it should be a hot day. We will meet once again under the new shelters next to des Voyageurs school at the spot marked below. We’ll be making our way over towards …

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Orleans Boulevard Safe Cycling Infrastructure – Community Feedback

Laura Dudas has asked the Convent Glen Orleans Wood (CGOW) Community Association to encourage residents who do not feel safe cycling on Orleans Boulevard (especially across the 174 overpass) to let her know. Your voice is needed to help move this project forward.

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Pedal and Play – Sunday, June 15 at 9:30 AM

June 15, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am

It looks like it should be another beautiful day. We can meet again under the new shelters next to des Voyageurs school at the spot marked below. I’d like to make our way over …

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Pedal and Play – Saturday, June 7 at 1:30 PM

June 7, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

We’re going to go ahead and try a ride today. Probably limiting time outside to an hour or so. It looks like it should be a beautiful day. We can meet at the spot …

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Who Are Bike Lanes For?

Matthieu Gagnon, Vice-President There has been a lot of talk about bike lanes recently because the province got involved in municipal affairs with Bill 212. I have also been expecting plans for bike lanes on and near Orléans Boulevard between the river and Notre-Dame for a long time. Whenever I post something on Facebook, …

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Injured For a Driver’s Convenience

Matthieu Gagnon, Vice-President On April 7, 2025, as I was riding to work from Orléans, I was cut off by a vehicle at Beechwood and Acacia. I am not sure exactly what happened since the collision robbed me of those memories. However, I do know that someone decided to turn left without making sure the …

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March 2025 Newsletter

Upcoming Event Ottawa Riverkeeper Presentation – March 5th at 7:30 PM Hosted by the Environment Committee Join …

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Bike Activism Explained

man and woman riding bicycles

Photo by Team EVELO on Pexels.com People who use a bike for transportation can sometimes be annoying…based on comments from my wife. I have been reflecting on my journey and my interactions with other people like me to try and help people understand why many people who bike for transportation care about bike-ability …

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