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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thanks everyone for dropping by at our BIKE MINDS night last night. We barely had enough chairs. Thanks to the storytellers for making this another successful #ottbike event. Looking forward to the next event in Spring 2027. Do you have a story to share? Go to our Bikeminds.ca website 4 info

a crowd of about 30 people are listening to a story teller who stands near a TV screen. In the background, many bikes are hanging on the wall and off the ceiling. On wall on the left has a warm ocre colour.

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We have created a new page with the videos of our BIKEMINDS events in #ottcity. This makes it easier to find the recordings of previous events. Check out if you know somebody. #cycling #Ottbike

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We have created a new page with the videos of our BIKEMINDS events. This makes it easier to find the recordings of previous events.

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Two more days until BIKE MINDS Ottawa. We'll get together at the Ottawa Bike Cafe on Sparks Street and listen to storytellers Kornel, Iman, Benjamin and Matt, sharing short, positive stories about #cycling. Entrance is free but we appreciate you register, just for the count. All info on our website

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Tales of the bicycle

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Next Wednesday, BIKE MINDS Ottawa hosts 4 storytellers again at the Ottawa Bike Cafe on Sparks Street in #Ottawa. Check out the details and register on our website. Drop by for an hour and a half of positive cycling experiences while enjoying a bite and/or a drink. #ottbike #Ottcity #bike #cycling

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BIKE MINDS – September 23, 2026

We are hoping to see everyone again at Bike Minds with a great selection of speakers again on April 29, 2026. Doors open at 7 pm, start at 7:30 pm at the Ottawa Bike Cafe at 79 Sparks Street (first…

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Just sharing with you a video made by Greg from Bells Corners of the awesome @ncc-ccn.gc.ca Bike Night we had on Saturday in #Ottawa. Gorgeous weather and thousands of cyclists biking along the Rideau Canal. Hoping to hear some numbers soon, but it must have been in the thousands. #ottbike

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BikeNight/VéloNuit 2026

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We are getting closer to our next BIKE MINDS event on September 23. Join us in listening to 4 storytellers with positive short cycling stories. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Speakers: Iman Kashif Benjamin Cool-Fergus Kornel Mucsi Matt Pinder Details incl. *free registration* on our website: #ottbike

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BIKE MINDS – September 23, 2026

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Hey everyone, we're organising the next BIKEMINDS event in on **September 23** at our usual location on Sparks Street at the Ottawa Bike Cafe. We hope to see everyone again. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Speakers: Iman Kashif Benjamin Cool-Fergus Kornel Mucsi Matt Pinder Details on our website below

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BIKE MINDS – September 23, 2026

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Our next BIKEMINDS event is scheduled for September 23 at the #Ottawa #Bike Cafe on Sparks Street. We are looking for one or two more speakers. If you have a fun bike story to share: - 7 to 10 minutes - use a PPT (or not) More on our website bikeminds.ca/submit-a-sto... (ignore the deadline)

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Call for Stories – BIKE MINDS Ottawa

BIKE MINDS organises evenings with storytellers sharing a personal, positive cycling experience. If you are interested to share a short story, let us know.

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The next BIKE MINDS in Ottawa is only about two weeks away. We'll have four great story tellers again with very different stories: James Lin, Xiaobin Wang, Mathieu Bouchard and Samuel Benoit. Register in time as seating is limited. #ottbike #ottcity bikeminds.ca/2026/03/26/b... 1/2

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BIKE MINDS 29 April 2026- Ottawa

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Weather starting to look like #cycling season again:

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

In your calendar: our next #Ottawa BIKE MINDS event will be on April 29, 2026. Details to come. Confirming with speakers right now.

A person in a Bordeaux read sweater is standing in front of an audience. Behind her, on the wall is, many bikes are hanging off hooks. The setting is informal, social and convivial.

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Ecology Ottawa @ecologyottawa.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Our executive director William van Geest spoke with the Kitchissippi Times about @en.ottawa.ca's progress—or lack thereof—on building #Ottawa's urban tree canopy. Urban trees offer massive benefits, but—by its own admission— #OttCity is underresourcing its efforts. kitchissippi.com/ottawas-urba...

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Ottawa’s urban neighbourhoods falling behind on tree canopy targets

In May 2022, the City of Ottawa and parts of Ontario and Quebec were hit by a powerful weather phenomenon known as a derecho.

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

New BIKE MINDS event again in spring 2026 in #Ottawa and #Toronto. Do you have an inspiring story about cycling? Share it with us. Don't be modest: what you may find a nothing burger, some else may find awe inspiring. Send your suggestion before Feb 15 to us via this form on our website. #BikeTO

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Call for Stories – BIKE MINDS Ottawa and Toronto in Spring 2026!

We are currently accepting submissions for our 2026 event series taking place in-person in Ottawa and Toronto. If you’re local to either place, please consider submitting your story using the…

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

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Call for Stories – BIKE MINDS Ottawa and Toronto in Spring 2026!

We are currently accepting submissions for our 2026 event series taking place in-person in Ottawa and Toronto. If you’re local to either place, please consider submitting your story using the…

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Volunteer wanted in Ottawa Over time, people move on in volunteer positions and therefore we are looking for one or two more people in #Ottawa who can help us organising. The time requirement is minimal, a phone call here and coordination of the speakers. We'd love to have you on board. #ottbike

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

We are calling for stories for our Spring event (March/early April 2026) in both Ottawa and Toronto. Do you have an inspiring cycling story that you'd like to share in front of an audience? #Ottbike #BikeTO #cycling 1/3

A group of people sitting in a cafe like ambiance listening to a speaker. The walls are decorated with vintage bikes

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

We have a great and inspiring line up for Thursday evening. There are only two days left before we are going to listen to the career stories at BIKE MINDS + Career. This Thursday at 6:30 pm. See the impressive bios of all our speakers here. bikeminds.ca/2025/06/05/b... #ottbike #Ottawa #bike

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BIKE MINDS + Career

Weather permitting, we are hoping to organise an outdoor event this time. If it is raining, we’ll move inside obviously. Our next BIKE MINDS event is on June 19, 2025. Once again, we’ll be me…

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Hey everyone, This Thursday: BIKE MINDS + Career We have all five speakers on board and here they are with bios on our website: - Robin Bennett - François Pirart - Melcsi Tsandani - Farid Mullally - Erin Blay More here and registration: bikeminds.ca/2025/06/05/b... #ottbike #bike #Ottawa

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BIKE MINDS + Career

Weather permitting, we are hoping to organise an outdoor event this time. If it is raining, we’ll move inside obviously. Our next BIKE MINDS event is on June 19, 2025. Once again, we’ll be me…

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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I grabbed some footage for my next video newsletter of Westboro Beach tonight. Every time I'm there I love it more...

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Hans on the Bike @hansonthebike.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A few weeks ago, the Westboro Beach project was (almost) finished and the public got to enjoy it. Beach volleyball courts, a new patio, a Beach Club, an new restaurant (not finished yet), all ankered by the three Strutt structures. More in my #ottbike blog hansonthebike.com/2025/06/12/c... #Ottawa

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Cycling to the new Westboro Beach - Hans on the Bike - Cycling in Ottawa and beyond

The Westboro Beach area has reopened. The Strutt structures have been restored. It has a new Westboro Beach club and beach volleyball courts

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Update: first 2 speakers for next week, Thursday June 19, are on our website now. See the profiles of Robin and Melcsi who will talk about cycling and where their career took them: bikeminds.ca/2025/06/05/b... Get your (free) tickets on our website too #ottbike #BikeLife #bikescandothat

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BIKE MINDS goes outdoors!

Our next BIKE MINDS event is on June 19, 2025. Once again, we’ll be meeting at the Ottawa Bike Café on 79 Sparks Street in Ottawa. Weather permitting, we are hoping to organise an outdoor eve…

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Michelle @michelle-colleen.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

We demand safe streets! Save our bike lanes! Toronto can't go backwards now! Disgusting overreach by the province. #bikeTO #topoli #onpoli #criticalmass #toronto

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William van Geest @wvangeest.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

If you’ve been following along William’s winter cycling curriculum, today is certification day. 🏅 Post your experiences below!👇

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Strong Towns Ottawa @strongtownsottawa.ca · 29/03/2025

It was a pleasure to host a table at the @envirocentre.bsky.social annual symposium, to discuss our ideas for 24/7 bus lanes along Bank Street. The input from participants was amazing to see, and glad to hear the idea has so much support!

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

We are nearly sold out for our April 2 event at BIKE MINDS OTTAWA. Looking forward to listen to 5 new speakers. Watch for future events announced on our Facebook and Bluesky pages. #ottbike #Ottawa #cycling www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-minds...

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Hi everyone, you can now sign up for the April 2 BIKE MINDS event at the Ottawa Bike Cafe on Sparks Street in Ottawa. All information is on our BIKE MINDS Eventbrite page here: www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-minds...

About 30 people are sitting in a cozy environment, surrounded by bicycles. they listen to a speaker. On the wall are blackboards with a menu, and images. There is a string of light along the wall in the background.

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Robert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Here's an update from Richard Southern on X regarding the bike lane removals. "Premier Ford says the bike lane removal along three Toronto roadways won’t begin on Thursday, the earliest it could start, but his office tells me they will be removed in the coming weeks." #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli

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Hans on the Bike @hansonthebike.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I was going to visit the police memorial on Parliament Hill, “but winter”. No access @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social #ottwalk #ottbike

A fence runs across a foot path towards a not visible memorial. A bike is parked against the fence.

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Pre announcement: BikeMinds Ottawa will be on again on April 2. If you subscribed to our email list, look out for an invitation (it might be in your spam). Sneak preview of our speakers: #Ottbike #Ottawa #cycling

We have cycling stories ligned up from:
Christina Bouchard: Bikes and Exportation: From the Unbuilt to Net-Zero Land Use
Alan Shain: Modifying a recumbent bike to accommodate my cerebral palsy
Dick Louch: Organizing a Community Bike Festival
Gary Bradshaw: Cycling without Age Initiatives Across Canada
Ken Slemko: Being a Passenger in the Cycling Without Age Bike Day on the Hill

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Robert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Hey #BikeTO! @bikeminds.bsky.social is returning to Toronto in May thanks to Curbside Cycle! If you would like to share a story, the deadline for submissions is Friday, April 4. #TOpoli mailchi.mp/581f2a0e2de7...

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BIKE MINDS Returns to Toronto!

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

BIKE MINDS Ottawa is back on April 2 at the Ottawa Bike Cafe on Sparks Street. Details and registration following soon #Ottawa #Ottbike #Cycling #Bike

A number of people in casual clothes are sitting around tables in a cafe. There are bicycles as decorations on the wall as well as blackboards with menu items behind a counter with vaguely visible food offerings.

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Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 22/02/2025

Portland, Oregon, has introduced America’s first traffic lights, detection loops, and countdown timers specifically for cyclists. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has partnered with Technolution (#DCEnetwork), helping Portland optimize its new traffic signals. www.tnl.group/mobili...

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

There are about ten tickets left for our next event this Tuesday. Our theme is how #cycling helped "Overcoming Obstacles". Four guests each talk for about 5-10 minutes. Doors open at 6 pm at the #Ottawa Bike Café. Details on our Eventbrite page: www.eventbrite.com/e/1155480887... #ottbike

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BIKE MINDS is Ottawa’s bicycle-themed storytelling event, where guests share personal, positive, and inspiring stories related to cycling.

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Emmett Proulx @emmettproulx.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Currently thinking ahead to 2025 and all the great cycling and "complete streets" projects that are underway in Ottawa - let's highlight a few! #1) Bank Street Renewal will continue in 2025, with 2024 having already seen major progress on the section near Billings Bridge:

Plan view of the design of a protected intersection at Bank Street and Billings Bridge Transitway.

Image showing the west side of the Bank Street and Billings Bridge Transitway intersection under construction. A new sidewalk and protected intersection islands are visible.

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mike s @mike259421921.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

#ottbike doesn't seem phased by the slightly colder then average temps. Just another Tuesday morning commute 👍

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Tickets for the January 28th BIKE MINDS #ottbike event are now on Eventbrite. This time we'll be @ the Ottawa Bike Café on Sparks St. Doors open at 6 pm. Our theme this time is "Overcoming Obstacles" With: Gene Villeneuve Cassie Smith River Wakulczyk Mike Leipe www.eventbrite.com/e/1155480887...

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BIKE MINDS is Ottawa’s bicycle-themed storytelling event, where guests share personal, positive, and inspiring stories related to cycling.

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Reminder to submit your #ottbike stories

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BIKE MINDS @bikeminds.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

We'll be back again in 2025. BIKE MINDS is re-booting with an IN-PERSON series in #Ottawa in 2025! We are currently accepting submissions for an event series that will run from Jan-May 2025. If you’re local to Ottawa-Gatineau, please consider submitting your story using the link below! #ottbike 1/2

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