The new pathway at the historic Hartwells Locks
Reading Time: 4 minutesLate 2023 a new pathway opened near the Hartwells Locks, but not everyone appears to know about it yet.
Cycling in Ottawa
Looking for some social, local cycling events this weekend?
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you feel like going out and socialise on your bike this weekend without donning a jersey and spandex for a ride to Toronto and back, here are some local ideas for casual rides and events.
When and which NCC Parkways are open for active transportation only in 2024?
Reading Time: 2 minutesI created my annual overview of the NCC Parkways when they are open for Active Transportation only. Here is your handy schedule.
Cycle MORE on this exciting scenic 200 km route along the Mississippi and Ottawa Rivers
Reading Time: 3 minutesTwo cycling enthusiasts are putting a cycling route with services together to attract more cycling tourism to rural Ontario and Ottawa.
Ottawa River Pathway detour near War Museum
Reading Time: 3 minutesA new detour on the Ottawa River Parkway came into effect. I went out and checked it out for you. It is well signed, but I am not sure about those ‘walk your bike’ signs.
The Street as a Sponge
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs weather patterns change, more cities are looking into retaining rainwater locally longer. Here are some cool examples from the Netherlands and an article I found in a Dutch newspaper (translated).
More new cycling infrastructure in Ottawa – part 2/2
Reading Time: 7 minutesLast week I showed a number of new bicycle infrastructure improvements in Ottawa. This week we’ll look at several more new bike infrastructure projects in the city.
Cycling infra updates in Ottawa in 2023 – part 1/2
Reading Time: 8 minutesAs 2023 comes to an end, I made an overview of the cycling projects that are (nearly) finished in Ottawa this year. Here is part 1 of 2 posts.
New Raised Bike Tracks on Byron Ave
Reading Time: 5 minutesPart of Byron Ave in Ottawa recently went through an integrated road, sewer and watermain upgrade. The city used that as an opportunity to upgrade the road with separate bike infrastructure. Let’s have a look!
Time for a new helmet: shall I go urban?
Reading Time: 7 minutesIt was time for me to start looking for a new bicycle helmet. And just like that someone called me and we discussed the Melon helmet this spring and I ended up trying one out. One of the most contentious debates in the world of urban cycling is to wear or not to wear a helmet. While the vast majority of the Dutch absolutely despise the idea, actually can’t even imagine wearing one, the Danes are kind of split about the idea. In Canada it’s generally accepted that you wear a helmet while out on a bike, although there are [Read more…]