General Information

Please read the KNBC Tour Etiquette before showing up for your first tour. Our rides have a wide range of distances and speeds. We suggest you choose rides that match your endurance and biking speed.

Tour and Ride Schedules 

The official up-to-date schedule of KNBC's rides and tours is found in the club's calendar. It will provide you with any recent additions, cancellations, or other changes to the ride schedule. To avoid any surprises, always check it before heading out on a club ride or tour. For guidance on how to register, please read our FAQ.

For the convenience of members, the weekly ride schedule is also presented in the Monday Bike Shorts. However, schedules change frequently, so always check with the online calendar.

Starting Time 

Tours leave on time, so please arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to the indicated departure time.

Starting Points 

Tours that show KTC as a starting point refer to the Kanata Town Centre, 150 Katimavik Rd, in the parking lot near Kanata Opticians. Centrepointe starts are from the vicinity of 101 Centrepointe Dr, which is the parking lot behind the Royal Oak (just south of the City of Ottawa building on Centrepointe Dr). Parking may or may not be available at the start points, so prepare to park nearby.

Distances 

Distances quoted are either known, or in the case of estimates, they are believed to be within plus or minus 10%.

Remote Starts 

"Remote" is a relative term. If you live in Orleans, a Kanata start is remote, and vice versa. Always check the ride Location field and allow sufficient time to arrive at the start location.

When you register for a ride, the Tour Leader will get an email notification and know that you are coming. If the ride is cancelled, the start moved, or the start time adjusted, they will be able to contact you. Club members needing a drive may contact the tour leader to help you arrange a ride or check the attendance list and contact somebody on it for a lift. Clicking on a name will take you to the member directory entry for that member. 

Difficulty Levels (Speed Ratings)