"Sometimes ambitious, always social!"

Welcome to all returning members—and a warm welcome to those joining us for the first time! 

The Kanata–Nepean Bicycle Club (KNBC) organizes rides for its members throughout the Ottawa area and beyond, with a primary focus on touring. We are a volunteer-run, non-profit club that celebrates the social, recreational, adventurous, and health benefits of cycling. KNBC promotes a strong culture of safety and courtesy, while encouraging peer and group support for riders of all abilities. 

Most of our day tours start from locations in Ottawa West as well as tours from areas outside the city such as North Gower, Almonte, Perth, Arnprior and many more. We have weekly evening rides from Centrepointe as well as monthly multi-level day rides. 

Rides are offered in five speed and distance categories, ranging from relaxed to high-octane. Categories vary based on distance, pace, terrain, and frequency of stops. If you’re unsure which category to try first, we recommend starting with a slower-paced ride. 

Beyond riding, KNBC hosts a variety of social events throughout the year, including a summer picnic, dinner-and-theatre outings, and off-season pub nights. 

New members are encouraged to join our orientation and skills sessions, where we cover safe group riding practices and etiquette, core riding skills, and the hand signals we use to keep everyone in sync. These on-bike lessons happen in a calm, controlled setting—think parking lots and quiet roads—so you can focus on learning without the traffic stress.

We also host regular “Welcome to Group Riding” rides, a relaxed way to learn safe group riding while enjoying a normal club outing. As a member, you also have access to a First Aid course and the CAN-BIKE course at minimal cost. Led by a Cycling Canada certified instructor, CAN-BIKE helps you broaden your skills and build confidence—especially for group riding.

Most importantly: ask questions! We’re a social, welcoming club, and the fastest way to get comfortable and “up to speed” is to chat with folks and come out on rides.

We invite you to visit our Join Us page for up-to-date membership information, including renewals and new member applications. 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

Joanne Charlebois 
President, Kanata–Nepean Bicycle Club