Cycling Montreal, Laurentides, Gatineau, Ottawa and Ottawa River

This week-long tour is built around Le P'Tit Train du Nord, a 200 km (120 mile) bicycle path that originates just north of Montreal and continues to Mont Laurier in the Laurentian Mountains (referred to as the Laurentides in French). The loop continues south from there to Ottawa, and then along the Ottawa River before… Continue reading Cycling Montreal, Laurentides, Gatineau, Ottawa and Ottawa River

Cycling Montreal to Ottawa

Beauharnois bicycle path

This easy cycling trip is designed for 30-50 km rides, enjoying Quebec's dedicated bike paths in the area from Montreal to Ottawa. Day 1, Montreal: Two large inns in Montreal participate in the "Bienvenue cyclists" network: Hotel Pomerol 819 boul. de Maisonneuve Est, (800)361-6896 ; and Hotel St-Dennis 1254, RUE ST-DENIS, (800) 291-5927 Day 2,… Continue reading Cycling Montreal to Ottawa

Bicycle paths between Montreal and Ottawa

This is a mix of rides on some of Quebec's dedicated bike paths heading west from Montreal to Ottawa. Lodging in Montreal: Two large inns in Montreal participate in the "Bienvenue cyclists" network: Hotel Pomerol 819 boul. de Maisonneuve Est, (800)361-6896 and Hotel St-Dennis 1254, RUE ST-DENIS, (800) 291-5927 . Continue reading to view all… Continue reading Bicycle paths between Montreal and Ottawa

Cycling clubs in Quebec

Velo Quebec

Velo Quebec  provides links to cycling clubs in each area of Quebec: Clubs cyclistes :  Liste des clubs cyclistes par région. Abitibi-Témiscamingue Bas-Saint-Laurent Cantons-de-l'Est Centre-du-Québec Chaudière-Appalaches Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine Laval Lanaudière Laurentides Manicouagan-Duplessis Mauricie Montérégie Montréal Outaouais Région de Québec Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean

Tour de l’Île de Montréal

Montreal bicycle paths

Starting Montreal's festival season, the Féria du vélo de Montréal (Montréal Bike Fest) is a popular festival with plenty of music and sun, heralding the arrival of summer, while thousands of cyclists happily invade the city streets. The Montréal Bike Fest comprises four main events:   The Tour de l’Île de Montréal  has played a… Continue reading Tour de l’Île de Montréal