Cyclists! Please register and help us clean the capital! On a bike ride in early April 2021, I noticed the Old Carp Road was littered with trash along the ravines on each side. I collected a few cans, stuffed them into my handlebar bag, took a photo, and posted it on social media encouraging other … Continue reading #OttBike Cleans The Capital
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Slowest Known Time – My Journey to Completing the Log Driver’s Waltz Bikepacking Route
Prologue - Indecisive Rodents I was in a meditative state often brought on by hours of rhythmic pedalling, vibrating gravel roads, flowing thoughts, and controlled breathing. We were on a rolling soft gravel section between Campbell’s Bay and Ladysmith, Quebec when suddenly, upon a fast descent, on a fully loaded bikepacking bike, I had to … Continue reading Slowest Known Time – My Journey to Completing the Log Driver’s Waltz Bikepacking Route
8 Hours of Hurtin’ in Haliburton
8 Hours of Smilin' at the 8 Hours of Hurtin' in Haliburton Race... Click the header for the full story!
The Ghost Gravel Ride August 2021
Becoming a Ghost Gravel Ambassador I don’t remember who first posted a link on social media to the Ghost Gravel inaugural gravel cycling event looking for ambassadors, but for some reason I was immediately drawn to the event. My adventurous spirit was alive with excitement! The Muskokas and Almaguin regions in Ontario have a special place in … Continue reading The Ghost Gravel Ride August 2021
Gene Villeneuve 