GCC Season 2025
The 2025 season of GCC is about to begin, and we’re coming in strong with activities for all levels and styles! If the weather allows, we’ll kick off in late April with a diverse calendar designed to strengthen our cycling community, sharpen our skills, and most of all — enjoy the ride!
Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ve got planned:
Seed Rides
Leader: Alexander V.
Group sessions designed for those looking to improve their technique and learn how to keep a steady pace.
📅 Every 2 weeks · 💪 Difficulty: Low · 🚴 Speed: 21 km/h · 📏 Max: 30 km
🕕 Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – Minimum 12 confirmations via Strava
👨👩👧👦 GCC Family Rides
Leader: Guillermo B.
Chill social rides with friends and family. Perfect for sharing the joy of cycling! Expect picnics, BBQs, potlucks, and more.
📅 Once a month · 💪 Difficulty: Very low · 🚴 Speed: 15 km/h · 📏 Max: 20 km
🕔 Saturdays, after 3:00 PM – Minimum 12 confirmations
🏞 Gatineau Park Loop
One of our signature routes, great for pacing practice and intensity changes in group rides.
📅 Every 8 days · 💪 Difficulty: Medium-high · 🚴 Speed: 30–34 km/h · 📏 Max: 42 km
🕕 Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
🚂 Train to Wakefield
Leader: Alexander V.
Longer rides focused on group coordination and sustained pace.
📅 Every 2 weeks · 💪 Difficulty: Medium-high · 🚴 Speed: 30 km/h · 📏 Max: 75 km
🕢 Saturdays, 7:30 AM – Minimum 12 confirmations via Strava
💪 GCC Fondo
Leaders: Jose F. & Alexander V.
Sunday long rides with two route options (short and long). Ideal for building endurance and improving group technique.
📅 3 times a month · 💪 Difficulty: Medium-high · 🚴 Speed: 28–32 km/h · 📏 Minimum: 80 km
🕕 Sundays, 6:00 AM – Minimum 5 riders per route
🔥 Ultrafondo
Leaders: Jose F. & Alexander V.
A real endurance challenge for the boldest: 370+ km in one day.
📅 One-time event · 💪 Difficulty: High · 🚴 Speed: 26–30 km/h
🗓 Date to be confirmed – Open to full or partial ride participants
🏁 GCC 2025 Special Events
Alongside our regular rides, we’ve got three special events this year:
• ⏱ Manotick Time Trial · June 8 · 8:00 AM
• ⏱ Manotick Time Trial · September 28 · 8:00 AM
🧭 Alternative Activities
In addition to our regular rides, Calitos and José will be organizing alternative MTB and Gravel outings. Stay tuned for updates and confirmations!
See you on the road! 🚴♂️
Other routes and stories
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.
CN Cycle for CHEO: The storm
Estamos en la línea de partida y nos organizamos para sacar algunas fotos. La comitiva ecuatoriana saca una bandera para adornar la foto. Por lo general, son nuestras camisetas de la selección Colombia de ciclismo las que eclipsan el grupo, pero fue la bandera de Ecuador la que pintó la foto grupal.
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…
Hi
I was hoping to get more details on membership?
Thanks
Hi Jaques.
We are a community club, so you don’t need a membership. Join our group on Strava, where we post our activities: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1045523