Ottawa-Gatineau cycling network as a surprising subway map
Virtually everyone is familiar with subway maps. I thought it would be a fun project to design a subway (or metro) style map of the National Capital Region's bicycle network. The post Ottawa-Gatineau...
View ArticleTemporary travel ban: No cycling in Quebec for Ontarians
Just before Ontario closed its border for Quebeckers, we took a last trip to enjoy the Gatineau pathways. We came back with cheese and dessert in our panniers. The post Temporary travel ban: No cycling...
View ArticleA 32 km cycling loop in rural Ontario near Almonte
If you are looking for a shortish 32 km bike ride outside Ottawa that involves coffee, countryside and culture, this route might be exactly what you are looking for. We are visiting two historic places...
View ArticleCycling in Levis: Picture Perfect Parcours des Anses
A hidden gem in Quebec: the Levis "Parcours des Anses' multi use pathway allows for a lovely casual ride along the St Lawrence river. The post Cycling in Levis: Picture Perfect Parcours des Anses...
View ArticleCity keeps ignoring important desire line at future Algonquin station
Reading Time: 8 minutes It is very disappointing to see that the City of Ottawa ignores the most important desire line at Algonquin Station, used tens of thousands of times each year by residents...
View ArticleGatineau in 99th percentile of 2022 People for Bikes City Ratings
Reading Time: 4 minutes Gatineau, across the river, scores high in the 2022 @PeopleforBikes city ratings. But look what happens if Gatineau and Ottawa are seen as a one National Capital Region, as the...
View ArticleA 19 km bike ride through Old Nepean
Reading Time: 5 minutes Cycling in the old suburb of Nepean can be surprising. Here is a 19 km loop that is 85% of multi use pathways. The post A 19 km bike ride through Old Nepean appeared first on...
View ArticleWhen and where are the NCC bike days 2023 in Ottawa?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Here is a table with an overview when and where you can bike, roll, walk on NCC roads in 2023 in Ottawa and Gatineau Park without having to share the road with cars and trucks....
View ArticleCycling the Ecopista de Évora in Portugal
Reading Time: 8 minutes Throughout Portugal you can find an increasing number of dedicated cycling facilities, often called Ecopistas. Recently I wrote about an Ecopista starting in Vizeu in Portugal....
View ArticlePrince of Wales Bridge Reopens as Active Transportation Bridge with New Name
Reading Time: 8 minutes A large piece of new active transportation infrastructure finally opened yesterday. Here is all the background you want to read about the historic Prince of Wales bridge, now...
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