Always In Motion

Ottawa Bicycle Club – Club Profile

What year was your club created?

1882

Tell us about your club.

Over the years, the OBC has established a broad spectrum of programs and activities and is dedicated to providing high quality recreational and competitive cycling opportunities for cyclists of all ages.

OBC programming includes:
✅ Youth: development and racing in road, mountain bike and cyclocross.
✅ Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour: the OBC’s largest and best-known event.
✅ Racing: weekly time trials, Almonte Paris-Roubaix Cyclosportif ride.
✅ Group rides: weekly road, gravel and women’s-only rides.
✅ Education: cycling skills development and training.

Why should someone join your club?

The OBC has something for everyone! Join the club and take part in club activities that interest you.

What advice would you give to a cyclist looking to join a club?

Come ride with us. Get active, have fun, and connect with your OBC riding community.

Describe your club in 5 words or less.

High-quality, fitness, community, inclusive, variety.

For more information:

Visit Ottawa Bicycle Club’s Website

OBC females group photo standing in full OBC cycling kit beside their bicycles smiling
an OBC cyclist selfie from the back of the peloton showcasing her smile and the group ride ahead
3 master riders pose on a gravel trail in full OBC cycling kit

Photos Provided By: Gregoire Crevier, Lisa Charlebois, Christina Inglis