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Happiness Community Ride

We found out about this ride yesterday – it’s another great opportunity to meet new people and ride an a casual group for safety. We have added it to the community calendar on our webpage, where you can find more fun community rides to join. If you are organizing one, please let us know at […]

It’s Time to Get Loud…

And push for serious action to protect vulnerable road users. Since our last update, another person on a bike and one on a scooter have been seriously injured. One of the people critically injured last week has died; thankfully the teen who suffered life-threatening injuries at a crosswalk appears to be recovering, though the extent […]

A Very Bad Week on Ottawa Roads

Just over a week ago, the provincial government announced it was looking at banning bike lanes anywhere that might take away a lane of car traffic. That was followed a few days later by the Premier making exaggerated (false) claims about Toronto bike lanes. You can read the fact check here. So far this week […]

Bike Day on the Hill

Come celebrate everyday cycling in Canada, with a special focus this year on e-bikes and cargo bikes. There will be an activity outdoors followed by one inside, so you will need to register in advance and bring photo ID. Here’s the Eventbrite link to register:

Critical Mass Ride in Ottawa

It has been a tough week, with the news that the Ford government looking to abolish bike lanes in places where they are most needed. And we are on track for one of the hottest years on record, while being far behind on meeting climate goals. Saturday’s critical mass ride was a welcome relief. It […]