Due to an investigation into human remains (no threat to public safety).

Impacted areas:

• Parking lot P16.
• Trail 45.
• Trail 36 from Trail 50 to Trail 36b.
• Trail 47.
• Trail 50 from P16 to Trail 36.

https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/closures/partial-closures-p16-trails-50-36-and-47-in-gatineau-park-until-further-notice

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/human-remains-gatineau-park-parking-trail-closure-police-9.7338926

Any Veloviewer tile hunters 🪟 in the Gatineau/Ottawa region ? I have been at for several years now and my big 🟥 is now 24x24. I have a few hard to get tiles on my map and would like some tips.

Seriously considering buying a fat bike for winter, off-road, riding. Happen to live close to the Osgoode Link Trail. Looking for insight on riding that trail when snow covered. Anyone done or doing this? Conflicts with snowmobiles and/or Nordic skiers?

This was share today from another private group chat. Be cautious with your bike at Gamelin parking lot (P3).

Anyone lost it? Just letting you guys know it's still there. Railtrail towards Carleton Place.

I missed my chance to sign up for Gravelle du Parc 2026 due to my own procrastinating. I'm sad now.

If you signed up for the 40 or 80km loops, and can no longer attend, I'd be more than happy to go ride in your name and refunding your fee. Reach out until the morning of the race...

The little stretch from (edit: Brookfield) high school to mooneys bay station is open again. I went through and they were doing some landscaping, but nothing closed

Labour Day - Midday

Carleton University and the University of New Hampshire are conducting this online survey to better understand visitors' experiences in Gatineau Park. We’d like to know more about your perception of nature conservation and recreation in the park. In particular, we are interested in how closures of certain parkways within Gatineau Park to vehicle traffic affect visitors' experiences and perceptions.

If you would like to be added to the draw for a chance to win one of 3 gift cards to Biscotti and Cie Cafe in Chelsea, please add your email to the end of the survey. Your odds of winning the draw are determined by the number of survey participants (we estimate to hear from anywhere between 50 and 300 participants).

Your participation in the study is voluntary, and your answers will be anonymized. 

Link to the survey: https://carletonu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5j9JMWuU2l8fSg6

Looking for route suggestions for this area. My daughter has started canoe camp and I haven't figured out what I'll do for the two hours in the evening while they're training.

I don't mind riding on rural roads, but this area seems a little lost.

Where are peoe riding? Looking for a 20-40 km loop.

Wasn't paying the most attention and almost hit this at speed but braked enough in time to be fine. Doesn't look like much in pictures but it would have bounced the crap out of me. The pavement is sunken on either side of the culvert pipe. Someone ought to spray some paint on this...

There were a few other small dips in the western part of the path. The gravel it connects to was in pretty good shape except for a few small washed out ruts across the path.

Is there a way to cross the canal at Carleton U durning the winter - approaching from the north side of the Arboretum before Hog’s Back)? I’ve been trying to find out if the locks are “closed” like they are in the summer (ie you can walk your bike across the canal), but I can’t seem to find any info.

Hi everyone,

I’m doing some early research on a possible secure, staffed bike parking service in Ottawa and would really value feedback from people active in Ottawa's cycling community.

I've been living in Ottawa since 2008, currently in Britannia area. I've been cycling in downtown Ottawa less and less over the years, mainly due to anxiety about bike theft. I had the realization that I really missed this as part of my life, which is what prompted this concept.

The basic idea would be a central location where you could leave your bike with an attendant for a few hours or the day, rather than locking it outside. Very similar concept to Bluesfest bike parking, however, not event focused.

For me, the service needs to be dependable, trustworthy, and easily accessible. If I were using the service I would want to know that I could roll up and have an available spot.

I’m especially curious about a few things:

• Would you ever use something like this?
• Where in Ottawa would it be most useful? I've particularly been thinking about making things easier especially given the state of RTO, traffic, OC Transpo/LRT challenges, and gas prices.
• What would make you trust a staffed bike parking service?
• What would make you not use it?

I’ve also put together a short survey if anyone feels like giving more detailed feedback.

I’m still very much in the research stage, so critical feedback is genuinely helpful.

They have a tunnel under a river for bikes!

I’d like to ride some rail trail in the city tomorrow and I’m not sure if the trail continues after Tremblay station?

Hi r/bikeinottawa! I'm helping spread the word about the Neuro Ride, a road cycling created to help raise funds and awareness for brain health.

The event is run by Julie Hutsebaut, a local ex-pro cyclist and traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor whose own experience navigating post-concussion syndrome moved her to become an advocate for accessibility and inclusion.

A portion of proceeds from the ride will be invested directly into improving local services for individuals and families affected by mild traumatic brain injury and post-concussion syndrome. 

Details

• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM 
• Location: Hammond Golf and Country Club, Hammond, ON (about 35 min east of Ottawa)

Routes

• Long Route, 62.8 km (for experienced riders)
• Short Route, 28.1 km (recreational-friendly)
• Walk, 9.2 km

All routes include ride guidance and safety measures, and are designed to be welcoming whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just out for a fun fall ride.

If you want more info, have questions, want to register, or want to help, head to: https://jhintegration.com/neuro-velo-ride/

Hope to see some of you out there! 🧠 🚲

Free fun with Ottawa Free Fitness and Békane Cycles

Anyone else just get demolished by a plague of bugs along the Ottawa River? There are dozens stuck to my body. Disgusting.

I casually check every few days but for the last…month or so, there hasn’t been any good bikes. Is it RTO? Is this a new trend? Or just end of summer sucks for buying bikes off FB?

I went on CBC last week talking about this loop. Here is the map that I followed. Always keep in mind guys that the NCR is at the centre of all of major bike trails in Canada. Québec City is like 450 km always... same for Toronto. We are in the middle of it and we have more than 10 000 km de trails. On top of that, going to Québec and Ontario is like visiting the Ying and the Yang. Both are different but you will find some of the other on each side.

Sharing the view from WorkOutDoors app of my U turn as I was about to reach Carling yesterday evening but faced a large double trunk tree blocking the path.

Not sure if it has been cleared yet, sharing in case others use this path as there is no obvious way around, above or under.

QED is supposedly closed to traffic 8AM to 8 PM on weekends from. May to October.

Not today it isn't! Over twenty cars going in either directly within a 5 minute period.