r/bikeinottawa

Hey all!

So tossing this out there, as I noticed that summer is quickly fleeting - I am an older (late 30s) guy who no longer has friends to go ride an MTB with in Gatineau. My current friends are all married, or gave up riding ages ago. My 20s are gone! (lol)

I have been out of the sport for a while, but last year I finally got back on my bike (2017ish Norco Range 2), and had fun the couple times I went out. Tried Trail 72B, and others in that area. Nothing hardcore, but a decent time and loved the technical downhill parts.

I am not the fastest or most skilled, but not a total noob. I was curious if there was anyone here who would be willing to "adopt an adult bud" and maybe show me some trails, or help me navigate the Fortune (easier) trails one day?

I am free weekdays at the moment and foreseeable future, so that's always an option.

Again, I just need someone/some people to re-introduce me to riding an MTB in Gatineau, and be patient somewhat.

I just really miss riding a full-squish bike, rather than just doing solo loops on my road or gravel bike!

Any tips, leads, ideas, pointers appreciated!

L'Université de Carleton et l'Université du New Hampshire mènent ce sondage en ligne afin de mieux comprendre l'expérience des visiteurs du parc de la Gatineau. Nous aimerions en savoir plus sur votre point de vue sur la conservation de la nature et des activités récréatives dans le parc. Nous nous intéressons plus particulièrement à l'impact de la fermeture de certaines promenades du parc de la Gatineau à la circulation automobile sur l'expérience et la perception des visiteurs.

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Whether on an e-bike or an acoustic a regular bike, it sucks to lose momentum, but scrub off speed and be patient.

I see this happen a lot on MUPs,. Didn't care until I had a head-on collision with someone who was in the wrong lane at Lees.

Hey folks, I’m new to Ottawa (Ontario in general). And I’m getting a bike for my commute ($600). I am kind of new to biking as a whole, and I wanted to ask about how the bike theft is in Kanata? I’m not really worried about the bike being stolen at my workplace or at home, more so for when I am running errands like going to the gym or Costco. What kind of locks should I be getting? Thanks!

https://a.co/d/0aRaL5px

https://a.co/d/0cePHTDL

I had these two shortlisted from amazon. Do I need both or would the U lock alone suffice? (But then cant attach to both wheels)

Edit: thanks everyone for the input. I appreciate it!

I’ve had a slate of verbal harassment in the last weeks while out on my bike, minding my business and taking the same route as I always take to work / home. It is rush hour and I am surrounded by other cyclists, yet I’m constantly singled out and yelled at or harassed.
Today, as I rode by a large group of people on the bike path, a guy sidled up close to me and said in my ear as I cautiously wound around the crowd , “you think you’re special ?” . Mind you, there’s at least two cyclists behind me he didn’t bother.
These things happen at least once a week so I am wondering if it’s happening to others.

How long until they come for Autowa's bike lanes?

Just wondering if I can watch the fireworks from there

The infrastructure post yesterday got me thinking. What is the #1 missing connection in Ottawa that would help the most commuters/potential commuters.

Assuming:

• Most workers will be commuting to the downtown core
• 3 season use (no winter, for this post at least)
• Road paint on anything above 50km/h doesn't count as infrastructure (looking at you Hunt Club)

edit: alright, overwhelmingly we (me included) want existing paths winter maintained. That helps us, the folks who care enough to comment in a bike reddit and think about this stuff more than most. But what addition would help recruit new commuters.

In Ottawa and I have some observations.

1 - Crocs are rarely an acceptable form of public footwear? Didn't see one all day.

2 - People will walk their bikes absolutely everywhere because someone I assume will nab your bike brazenly in public spaces? I literally saw someone walk a bike out of a bathroom toilet stall.

What's your thoughts?

Thank you Captain Obvious.

Hi, I'm new to commuter biking and need to upgrade my very ancient bike. Any bike stores currently offering in store sales on stock?