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LATEST STORIES
When we’re on the bike, we dream, meditate, suffer, enjoy, and tell stories.
One Year with GCC: Overcoming Challenges, Racking Up Kilometres
I remember that first ride to Wakefield perfectly: I weighed 92 kg and was so afraid I wouldn’t make it, as I had never attempted a distance like that before. My heart was racing, every climb felt like I couldn’t go any further, and I was struggling to maintain an average speed of 22 or 23 km/h.
Wakefield Time Trial 2026
On September 6, we held the second edition of the Wakefield TT, our fourth time trial event in two years. For me, this edition was shaped by two experiences: the challenge of adapting the route because of scheduled roadwork, and the joy of seeing our team of volunteers continue to grow.
Ultrafondo 2026: the plan worked because we knew how to change it
For Laura, José, and me, that edition had left us with a bittersweet feeling. We had broken our personal distance records, but we had not reached the goal we had set for ourselves. In the end, I was the one who made the decision to stop the attempt. We still had kilometers ahead of us on a road that was in poor condition, and the lack of visibility was going to turn the final stretch into a risk that simply did not make sense for us as a group.
What Brings Us Together Can Also Pull Us Apart
Sometimes, it becomes easy to make enjoyment depend on winning, or on beating someone else. Sometimes, we hold on to the idea that simply because we deserve something, we should achieve it. And many other times, we confuse believing we are better with being better than others.
Manotick Time Trial 2026
This year’s edition marked an important step forward for the event, with growth in overall participation and a stronger presence of women riders compared to the previous year. The event also showed increasing interest in the team time trial format, reflecting the community’s enthusiasm for riding, competing, and working together.
Beyond The Ride
The funny thing is that, despite being “the most connected,” that day we were disconnected. We couldn’t talk or exchange messages on the road. Live location sharing never worked.
And still, the summit brought us together.
It was a brief, emotional, almost timeless meeting—short in minutes, permanent in memory. A shared achievement, a memory built at altitude.
Here you will find routes that we have reviewed for those interested in touring the Capital Region and beyond.
Route reviews
We know several routes that have taken us to spectacular landscapes, challenging mountain passes, and special places to share with friends.
Ottawa to Perth Bike Route
If you’re looking for a fast route that lets you keep a steady pace while riding through beautiful scenery, the route from Ottawa to Perth might be exactly what you need. With a moderate skill level required, this roughly 140-kilometre ride promises a day full of great landscapes.
Cycling Through Ottawa, Quyon and Gatineau
Strap on your helmet and get ready to discover this new experience with the GCC. This time our group of cyclists completed a route…
Cycling Route from Gatineau to Val-Des-Monts
This is a route in Quebec that starts in Gatineau, a city adjacent to Ottawa, the capital of Canada. With about 160 kilometers from…
