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Vélo Canada Bikes @velocanadabikes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Today is Bike Day on the Hill! Will Secretary of State for Sport @avankoeverden.bsky.social remain undefeated or is someone else ready to take the title? Join us at 5pm for the 2026 Canadian Parliamentary Slow Bike Challenge! Registration: bikedayonthehill.velocanadabikes.org

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We’ve received a new response from a mayoral candidate. Go check it out! #Ottawa #ottpoli #OttCity #OttBike bikeottawa.ca/2026/10/01/2...

People biking on Bank Street over an area marked by sharrows and turning on a side street

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Hot off the press! Mayoral candidates responses to Bike Ottawa’s questionnaire. The process behind our questionnaire, and how cycling has been turned into a toxic issue. Ready set go! 🚲 #ottcity #ottpoli bikeottawa.ca/2026/10/01/2...

People cycling on Rideau Street (during Step Thruu worst infrastructure ride), a missing link between the short cycle track on Rideau and the cycle track on Cumberland

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

To carry 50,000 people per hour in each direction, a city needs a 175m wide road for cars. Even if those cars are electric. And then there’s all the parking. OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc. Choices. Simple.

Graphic showing a single lane 9 m wide track for metros, a 35 m wide road for buses with four lanes, and a 175 m wide road for cars with seven lanes, making the point that one single track of Metro replaces seven lanes of car traffic. Mobility in cities is about space.

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

“The truth is that there is a war on walking, cycling, and transit that has made a one-hour city the norm.”

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A #WarOnWalking. A war on biking. A war on public transit. A war on any transportation choice other than driving. A war on better cities. But a war on cars? Hardly. Cars still get most of the space, rights, budget, prioritization, etc. And any effort to add more choice is immediately attacked.

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

You take the lanes, we take the road.

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We asked, they answered. See council candidates’ answers to our questionnaire on cycling in the city. Stay tuned for mayoral candidates’ answers. #Ottawa #ottpoli #OttBike bikeottawa.ca/2026/09/21/c...

A parent is biking with their child on a residential street. Further up another parent riding a cargo bike

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Editorial board: "Mr. Ford insists this is a common-sense approach to tackling congestion. But a possible tell that this is more about culture-war politics is that he is making no effort to remove parking spaces, which take up more room than bicycle lanes." #BikeTo #OnPoli #ToPoli

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This am a person biking was hit and critically injured by a driver at Sussex/Bruyère. Have you noticed how the four main mayoral candidates haven’t said beep about cycling as a mode of transportation? Ask them to answer our questions. Ask your own. You deserve to know. bikeottawa.ca/2026/08/27/m...

Screen capture of CBC article on cyclist critically injured in Sussex crash

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Kidical Mass Ottawa @kidicalmassottawa.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Posters are going up downtown for next Saturday's ride. We could use some help - come visit @bikeottawa.bsky.social at Bike Night tonight to grab a few to put up on bike routes and near schools, libraries, or parks in your community!

A Kidical Mass poster on a utility pole with the O'Connor bidirectional bike lane in the background

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Vélo Nuit de la @ccn-ncc.gc.ca est de retour. Venez vous promener à vélo en famille, entre amis, et profitez d’une atmosphère joyeuse. Venez jaser avec nous (18 h -20 h). 📆 12 septembre 📍 Parc de la Confédération 🚲Départ de la promenade 19 h 30 À samedi! #ottawa #vélonuit

Composition de photos de gens à vélo la nuit à l’occasion de Vélo Nuit de la CCN

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

@ncc-ccn.gc.ca Bike Night is back. Come for a fun, leisurely ride and enjoy a festive atmosphere.   We’ll have a booth (6-8pm). Come chat! 📆 Saturday, Sept. 12 📍Confederation Park 🚲 Ride starts at 7:30pm See you there! #ottbike #bikenight

Picture collage of people riding bikes at night at last year’s NCC Bike Night

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Strong Towns Ottawa @strongtownsottawa.ca · 08/09/2026

Wanna hear what the leading mayoral candidates have in store for our city? Well then come out to the mayoral debate that we're putting on with other members of POP (Peoples Official Plan) on the 17th! Thank you to all orgs helping with this Get your tickets here : www.eventbrite.ca/e/mayoral-ec...

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Mayoral Eco Debate, Leading Candidates

Leading mayoral candidates are invited to discuss how we can build a climate-ready, greener and livable Ottawa for all!

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.” “Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath Some costs are savings.

Screenshot of article with same text as post. Photo of Copenhagen bike-lane filled with people riding bikes.

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In August Bike Ottawa sent mayoral/ward candidates questions on transportation policy, cycling infrastructure etc. We’re still waiting to hear from a number of them.   Ask your ward candidates and mayoral candidates (links in post) to answer our questions. #ottbike bikeottawa.ca/2026/08/27/m...

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Municipal elections: questions to candidates

Recently, Bike Ottawa sent all mayoral candidates and ward candidates a list of questions on transportation policy, cycling infrastructure, City budget, and more. We’ll report back in about a month…

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Vélo Canada Bikes @velocanadabikes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

There's this cool thing you've probably heard about called bike busses. It sounds super fun. A bunch of kids and a few adults riding together to school. Like a bus, but on bikes.

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 05/09/2026

On the banks of the Emajõgi River, Estonia’s second city Tartu has quietly built a reputation as the country's cycling capital. Its approach is simple but ambitious: build a complete and connected network, treat drivers as guests where space is tight, and make e-bikes readily available to everyone.🧵

Cyclists in casual autumn attire ride along dedicated cycling infrastructure lined with buildings and trees on the streets of Tallinn, Estonia.

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Ahem! This 🎉👇 Going for a bike ride today? Come chat with us at Vincent Massey noon-2pm. We’re hosting a picnic, and there’ll be munchies. Happy cycling! 🚲

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Even better. Use the Cycling Guide app. It’s mobile friendly and will take you on low-stress routes. cyclingguide.org/download-the...

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Download the Cycling Guide Mobile App – Cycling Guide Foundation

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Kidical Mass Ottawa @kidicalmassottawa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In collaboration with @bikeottawa.bsky.social @forourkidsog.bsky.social @visionzeroottawa.bsky.social. Join our free bike ride or see you at the March. Let's make our frustration with climate backsliding loud and visible - for all our kids and their futures.

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

With the elections two months away, Bike Ottawa has sent a list of questions to mayoral and ward candidates. See here. #ottawa #onpoli #ottpoli #ottbike bikeottawa.ca/2026/08/27/m...

Banner from City of Ottawa elections page

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Great news for people walking, biking and rolling in Orleans. They will finally get proper, safe infrastructure to get around. Thank you to @velocanadabikes.bsky.social for their advocacy in securing the Active Transportation Fund and getting the money flowing. www.newswire.ca/news-release...

Adults and kids cycling on the road in Orleans for Kidical Mass in September 2025

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Ecology Ottawa @ecologyottawa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Cyclistes d'#OttVille ! Vous connaissez une route, un sentier ou une piste cyclable qui est en mauvais état? Vous évitez d’emprunter un tronçon pour des raisons de sécurité? @ledroit.com cherche votre perspective et vos expériences ! #OttVélo #OttBike www.ledroit.com/actualites/a...

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Appel aux cyclistes d’ici: quels sont les tronçons les plus dangereux à Gatineau et Ottawa?

Le Droit est à la recherche des «cicatrices cyclables» de Gatineau et d’Ottawa, des endroits dangereux que les cyclistes empruntent en serrant les poings.

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

#OttawaBluesfest is on until June 19. Have you tried bike parking yet? It’s easy, convenient and fast. 🅿️ New location: Wellington near Mill Street 🕞 Open 3:30-11:30pm ⚠️ Sunday July 19 11am-11:30pm (longer hours) Donations go to Bike Ottawa and Blues in the Schools. #OttBike #OttBikePark

Map with new location of bike parking at Ottawa Bluesfest

Bluesfest bike park with people checking in their bike with volunteers

Bike park sign with a volunteer parking a bike in the background

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Kidical Mass Ottawa @kidicalmassottawa.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Thank you Pineview!! We were thrilled to meet families in this neighbourhood and go for a great bike ride together. Kids across Ottawa deserve safe, active and independence to get to playgrounds, schools, community centres, libraries, and more. 🚲🎈🌳 #StreetsForKids 1/2

People getting on bikes with balloons and kids in seats

People stand under a shelter in a park listening to someone wearing a helmet and reflective vest

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Vision Zero Ottawa @visionzeroottawa.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

What a beautiful day for a @kidicalmassottawa.bsky.social Family Bike Ride in Pineview! These rides focus on children and families and fun 🤩 What makes streets safer for kids? 1/2

Families get set to ride out on a Kidical Masse ride from a community park.

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Vision Zero Ottawa @visionzeroottawa.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🏆 The best team? A community that makes it safe for kids to ride everywhere. Join Kidical Mass Ottawa 11 July, or volunteer to help make the magic happen. Because when kids can bike safely to school, parks, and friends' homes, everyone wins. 🚲⚽ #bikeottawa #kidicalmass visionzeroottawa.ca/events/

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Events

EVENTS Join our upcoming events and learn how you can make Ottawa streets safer for everyone through advocacy and action UPCOMING EVENTS KIDICAL MASS – JULY 11TH PINEVIEW FAMILY BIKE RIDE Mea…

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

How does a kidical mass ride happen? It starts with riding in the hood to figure out the safest route. Did you know that we try to avoid left turns as it would mean crossing traffic with kids? On Monday @kidicalmassottawa.bsky.social checked things out in Pineview. We’re ready to roll on July 11!

Kidical Mass poster for Pineview, Ottawa

Kidical Mass leader and neighbourhood organizer checked the kidical mass route by bike in Pineview, Ottawa.

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Bluesfest is just around the corner. You know what that means? Free supervised bike parking. Volunteers are super efficient. You’ll get in and out of there in short order. It can’t get any better than that. Check it out. 👇 #ottbike #bikeparking bikeottawa.ca/2026/07/06/b...

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Bike parking is back at Bluesfest

One of the best ways to enjoy Bluesfest is to ride your bicycle and take advantage of the supervised valet bike parking (3:30pm-11:30pm), a service offered since 2006. Organized in partnershi…

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Kidical Mass Ottawa @kidicalmassottawa.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Kidical Mass Ottawa goes to Pineview on July 11. We hope you'll join us whether you live nearby or take your bikes on the train to nearby Blair Station. More details and (optional) registration at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/pineview-f... #OttBike #Ottawa #StreetsForKids

An illustration of many people and a dog riding a silly long bicycle that winds over the page. They all look happy! It's signed by the artist, Sinan

KIDICAL MASS OTTAWA

PINEVIEW FAMILY BIKE RIDE

Meadowbrook Park (1485 Meadowbrook Rd) July 11, 2026, 10 A.Μ.

Everyone participates at their own risk. Participating children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. We will be riding as a group on neighbourhood streets.

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Vélo Canada Bikes @velocanadabikes.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Who's 2 thumbs and is excited about fresh micromobility data? These guys! The #PedalPollSondoVelo team just met. SFU student @amanda-dunn.bsky.social is getting started on cleaning data & producing analysis. Make sure you sign our newsletter to access the products: ➡️ mailchi.mp/velocanadabi...

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Flexi-posts and bike lanes - the Saint-Patrick edition Flexi-posts are meant to be driven over without damaging vehicles. They also allow vehicles to stop/park in bike lanes with impunity. Added bonus: blocking sidewalks. #ottawa #PaintIsNotInfastructure #OttBike #ottcity #ottwalk

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Robert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Leave it to @tomflood.bsky.social to come up with these brilliant cartoons! His latest one I found on LinkedIn compares kids driven everywhere to caged chickens! #UrbanTruth www.linkedin.com/posts/tom-fl...

Cartoon by Tom Flood of Rovélo Creative

Two cars and two hens separated by a fence

"Feel bad for the kids in those cages, they really should be free range"

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Recently Bike Ottawa helped with youth group discussions on transportation organized by Change Makers Club of Canada. Ottawa Youth Vision Project, a participant, wants to bring young people’s voices into the municipal election. We want to help. Please follow them and share. #ottcity www.oyvp.ca

One person from Change Makers Club of Canada introduces the youth group discussions on transportation, next to a screen.

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Sam says: Pick a #PedalPollSondoVelo shift now. Florence says: Yes, pick a shift. It’s fun! There are still shifts up for grabs. You could count on Thursday. It’ll be sunny. Or over the weekend. You’ll help gather precious data on micromobility. velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll/

Samuel Benoit, executive director of Vélo Canada Bikes, and Florence Lehmann, Bike Ottawa board member, pose in front of The Man With the two Hats at the end of the World Bicycle Day ride in Ottawa

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

World Bicycle Day Ride Great people, good vibes. Young people talking about cycling as a sustainable mode of transportation (they know best!). What more can you ask for? Thank you to the Polish embassy for organizing. #WorldBicycleDay #ottcity #ottbike

Picture collage of World Bicycle Day participants

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Vélo Canada Bikes @velocanadabikes.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

In Apr 2024, UNESCO adopted Poland’s 🇵🇱 "Bicycle for All" policy. While global milestones matter, we don’t wait to act. Today we rode with embassies of 🇵🇱 🇦🇹 🇻🇳 🇦🇪, @bikeottawa.bsky.social, NCC, & Ottawa councillors to bring global goals to local streets! 🚴‍♂️ #WorldBicycleDay #BicycleForAll

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Cycle Toronto @cycletoronto.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Will this include requiring Ontario to repeal Bill 212 and Bill 60, and blocking Alberta from passing similar legislation, @mark-carney.bsky.social ? Y/N

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