Centretown Gravel Rides

Centretown Gravel Rides, Friday October 24, 10am

Hi Folks! Trying something a little different this time and taking some time off during the week to enjoy what's left of the season. I'll be heading out west to check out Westley Clover Park, the Trans Canada Trail towards Stittsville, along with various MUPs and

Centretown Gravel Rides - Discord

Hey Folks! I realized that since migrating to the new site, I haven't mentioned our (fairly small) discord community. Since we've grown a fair bit, having more ways for you guys to contact us organizers and each other to set up rides seems like a good

Centretown Gravel Ride - Monday, Oct 6th, 5pm

Hey folks! Heading west for this ride to Bruce Pit, and beyond to the western greenbelt. Back into the city via the riverside pathways. Start Time 5pm (departure max 5:05!) Start Point Dominion Arboretum Distance 47km Terrain 42% Gravel Difficulty Easy/Moderate Estimated Duration 2.5 hours End Point

Centretown Gravel Ride - Sunday, October 5th, 9am

Hi all, Will be taking in the Southern and Eastern Greenbelts to see the fall colours on Sunday. Single and double track to be expected, with some generally well maintained paths as we go through the NCC trails. There will be an opportunity to stop about halfway through to resupply

Centretown Gravel Ride - Monday, Sept 29th, 6pm

Hey folks! Finally back after a busy September. This route is built around the technical mountain bike trails in lower Gatineau Park - mountain bikes or gravel bikes with fat tires (and a willingness to walk tougher obstacles) should be used for this one. Start Time 6pm (departure max 6:

Centretown Gravel - Saturday, Sep 27, 10 AM - Trail 50 Ride

Hello riders, Planning a long ride out and back on trail 50 in Gatineau Park. It's a great trail, really nice double track for a long stretch, and we'll be riding it both ways 😄 There will be more technical sections on our way to trail 50

Centretown Gravel Ride - Wednesday, September 24, 5pm

Hi all, Something a little different for this week. Planning a ride towards East Gatineau to check out Parc du Lac-Beauchamp and Parc La Baie. Highly suggest you bring some lights for the ride in case the dark rolls in before we are finished. Start Time: 5pm (departure max 5:

Centretown Gravel - Sunday, September 21, 11 AM - Trail 52 to Wakefield Ride

Hey folks, Planning a ride out to Wakefield for tomorrow (Sunday). Have had this route in the backlog because Trail 52 was closed for a bit but is now open. Also including the Pink Lake gravel section on our way out to O'Brien. Centretown Gravel - September 21,

Centretown Gravel - Thursday, September 18, 5 PM

This is a fairly short ride though a great little park with stellar gravel. It won't be too challenging and is quite flat, which should get us back well before sunset. Start Time 5:00pm (departure max 5:05!) Start Point South end of Commanda Bridge Distance 31km

Ride Tonight is Cancelled

Hey folks, A personal emergency came up and I'm unable to run the ride tonight. Sorry for the short notice - this was a pretty sudden realization. Thanks, Matt

Centretown Gravel - Wednesday, September 10, 5 PM

Hey folks, Going to run a chill mostly paths ride tomorrow while the weather is so stonkin good. Forgot the Ride with GPS link in the email! Centretown Gravel - Sep 10, 2025 - Lac Leamy, 15-25 Loop, Ottawa River Paths RideStart point - Somerset St W & Queen Elizabeth

Centretown Gravel - Saturday, September 6th, 1pm

Hi Folks! Back with another ride on what looks to be a perfect day weather-wise! Ever thought about exploring past the Eastern Greenbelt? If so, this ride is for you! We'll be dashing through the city core to hop on the Prescott-Russell Rail Trail, leading us to scenic

Centretown Gravel - Monday, September 1st, 5pm

Hey folks! Running an Urban Adventure Ride Monday. This is a deeply stupid ride that will probably go entirely off the rails. I just decided to link together as many random pathways as possible, regardless of if it makes any actual sense or makes for a fun route. Start Time

Centretown Gravel - Saturday, August 30th, 3pm

Hi Everyone! For those who don't know me, I have been a frequent rider with the Centretown Gravel Group and am looking forward to leading my first ride for this group. I am also planning a longer, 120km+ ride to the LaRose Forest in the early fall, let

Centretown Gravel - Saturday, Aug 23, 9 AM - Powerline Trail to Wakefield Ride

Hey folks, Planning a ride for Saturday morning to follow a similar paved route to O'Brien as the ruins ride, then the Powerline trail most of the way to Wakefield. Will be stopping at the Wakefield Farmer's Market once we're there! Centretown Gravel -

Centretown Gravel - Friday, Aug 22, 5:30 PM - Carbide Wilson Ruins Ride

Hey folks, Planning a ride into Gatineau Park for Friday evening. Mostly paved to O'Brien, then following trails to the ruins, and M.O. trail past that. This turns into the Larrimac trail which is a mountain bike trail and might have rock gardens and/or require some

Centretown Gravel - Monday, Aug 18, 5 PM - Gatineau Ride

Hey folks, Got a chill ride on Gatineau paths with one gravel climb. Does anyone know the name of this park with the gravel summit in the Limbour district of Gatineau? I couldn't find information on it and I tried (Google, GIS, AI, nothing). Bring lights cause I

Centretown Gravel - Wednesday, August 13th @ 6pm

Hey Folks! A shorter gravel route to Aylmer and back. I don't particularly feel like spending too much time outside in this heat, so it'll be short and sweet. Start Time 6pm (departure max 6:05!) Start Point War Museum Distance 36km Terrain 35% Gravel Difficulty

Centretown Gravel - Sunday, August 10, 9 AM

Hey everyone, in preparation for the upcoming Log Driver's Waltz, I'm doing some longer rides. This one is basically a beeline north to Wakefield before enjoying 23 km of uninterrupted double-track gravel through forests and meadows. I did this route last Monday and the gravel is

Centretown Gravel - Tuesday, August 5th, 5pm

Hey Folks! A pretty straightforward there and back to Champlain Lookout. Gravel there, asphalt back. Starting a little early since it's a longer ride. Start Time 5pm (departure max 5:05!) Start Point War Museum Distance 50km Terrain 34% Gravel Difficulty Hard, Very Hilly Estimated Duration 3 hours

Centretown Gravel - Sunday, Aug 3, 9 AM

Hey all, Going to ride around the Experimental Farm, Greenbelt, and Ottawa River tomorrow morning. Have a detour around the 50km mark to a plaza with Farm Boy and other shops to refuel. Start Time 9 AM (departure max 9:05!) Start Point Dominion Arboretum Start Point Link Google Maps

Gravel Ride - Thursday,July 31st, 6pm

Hey folks! Gatineau Park gravel for you all this week. Start Time 6pm (departure max 6:05!) Start Point War Museum Distance 41km Terrain 42% Gravel Difficulty Moderate/Hard. Hilly Estimated Duration 3 hours End Point Commanda Bridge Event Link Centretown Gravel to Chelsea41.1 km, +491 m. Bike ride

Centretown Gravel - Tuesday, July 29, 6 PM

Dear gravel gods, Planning a chill ride tomorrow night along the Ottawa river gravel path out and back with a bit of looping around the Eastern greenbelt. We will be passing Dominion City's brewery so could stop for a bevvy. Bring lights in case we stop and it&

Centretown Gravel - Saturday, July 26, 9 AM - Wakefield Ride

Hello riders, I am planning a longer ride for Saturday morning up to Wakefield through Gatineau Park. We'll hop off the Parkway before the Pink Lake climb, go past Chelsea to Meech Lake, then hop onto the trails around Harrington Lake and Lac Philippe. These start more technical

Centretown Gravel - Wednesday, July 23, 5:30 PM

Hello gravel kings and queens, Fun ride today, we ran into a bear on trail 15! 🐻 I'm going to run a chill mostly paths ride tomorrow (Wednesday) on a regular quick route of mine. Lac Leamy, Leamy Creek Pathway, and then we will hit the 15-25 loop in