Ottawa Mountain Bike Association

SMH Group Ride
2026-05-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-12 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | South March Highlands Conservation Forest, 1314 Klondike Rd, Ottawa, ON, K2W 0C5, Canada
Meeting Point: Main South March Trail head at the intersection of Second Line and Klondike
Post Ride social at St Louis Bar and Grill – 5035 Innovation Dr, Kanata, ON K2K 0L5
Ready to ride: 6:30pm
Event: https://www.facebook.com/groups/17529124824/events. (check the event for details on the Facebook page)
Expectation: Rides will be broken down into groups (described below) and designated as “no drop” so the groups will stay together. Groups will be kept to around 8 riders including lead and sweep for best flow. These rides are intended to be a positive and supportive outing. Riders should be self sufficient as in having a spare tube, pump or CO2 and some knowledge on the workings of their bike. For South March a mountain bike is required, it is recommended tires be 2.2 inches or greater in size.
Waivers: Please make sure you bring a signed copy of our waiver if not a current OMBA member. Members waivers forms are taken care as part of the registration. Waivers to download can be found at: https://ottawamba.org/day-pass-waiver/
Weather cancellation will be decided by 4PM. Cancellations could be due to expected weather (High winds, lightning) or if conditions are too wet and will cause excessive damage to the trails.
D Group:
Ride Leader: Kevin
Sweep: TBD
Level: Beginner rider but not new to trail riding.
Expectation: Our D group rides are geared towards riders that are starting to explore South March but are not new to the concept of riding single track or ungroomed trails with rocks and roots.
The Ride: D Group will ride the core trails such as Dogsled, Coconut, and Shadows Ridge to introduce the trails and build confidence. Expect frequent stops to regroup.
Ride Duration: 90 min typically early in the season and depending on the group.
C Group:
Ride Leader: Mike
Sweep: TBD
Level: Beginner to Intermediate rider
Expectation: The C group starting this year will be geared for riders that are starting to ride trails such as PWT (Pete’s Wicked Trail) but may not be comfortable riding it solo for example. C group rides have the expectation of frequent stops at more challenging sections and to regroup.
The Ride: Early season rides will explore the core trails and eventually PWT, possibly not the full trail depending on the group but the goal will be to complete PWT in either direction over the season.
Duration: Expect to be on the bike 90 min to 2 hours keeping in mind frequent stops to regroup and allow riders room to do more technical sections.
B Group:
Ride Leader(s): Neil
Sweep: TBD
Level: Intermediate to Advanced rider
Expectation: B Group Rides are ideal for the rider that can ride either PWT OR Outback in the indicated time frame not necessarily clean (free of having to step off the pedals) but not riding at your maximum limit. Typically riders in this group frequent SMH and are building their skills by observing other riders or looking for more of a social ride.
The Ride: These rides will typically focus on PWT with a mix of other core trails and as the season progresses may switch to Outback depending on audience and duration of daylight.
Duration: These rides will be between 90 min and 2 hours but with shorter stops to regroup and then continue.
A Group:
Ride Leader: Kyle
Sweep: TBD
Level: Advanced Rider
Expectation: Typical A Group riders are capable of riding both PWT and Outback in the allotted time without overextending themselves. Since this is the most advanced group of riders ride leaders will be prioritized for the other groups so some weeks this ride may be consider “self lead”
The Ride: These rides will be driven by the group but will typically explore the more advanced trails with the expectation of reasonable pace the full ride with short, quick stops.
Duration: These rides will typically be the full 2 hours with the majority of the time moving.

Larose Group Ride
2026-05-13 05:45 - 19:30
Duration: 1 hr 30 min – 2 hours
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Meeting Point: P1 Parking lot beside the Henri Latreille Shelter (check Facebook event for details)
Starting at 5:45 and Ready to ride by 6:00pm
If you are planning to attend, please mark yourself as “going” on the Facebook event located on our events page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/17529124824/events).
Expectation: Rides will be broken down into groups (described below) if needed and designated as “no drop” so the groups will stay together. Groups will be kept to around 8 riders including lead and sweep for best flow. Riders should be self sufficient as in having a spare tube, pump or CO2 and some knowledge on the workings of their bike. These rides are intended to be a positive and supportive outing.
Please note it is required to be an active OMBA member to participate in the group rides.
In the event that we have more individuals then available ride leaders, groups will be broken down with preference given to the lower skill sets.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min varying as daylight increases.
Ready to ride: 5:45 pm – groups created, hitting the trails by 6:00
Waivers: This year OMBA has moved to a virtual waiver with CCN for anyone that is not a member. Please complete the waiver ahead of the ride start.
OMBA/AVMO Participant Waiver

Weather cancellation will be decided by 5PM. Cancellations could be due to expected weather (High winds, lightning) or if conditions are too wet and will cause excessive damage to the trails.
D Group:
Level: Beginner rider but not new to trail riding.
Expectation: Our D group rides are geared towards riders that are starting to explore Larose but are not new to the concept of riding single track or ungroomed trails with features and roots.
The Ride: D Group will ride the core trails from P1 as in trails #1 to #9 including features such as bridges, whoop di dos, mini sidewinder and Le Jump which are optional, to introduce the trails and build confidence. Expect frequent stops to regroup.
C Group:
Level: Beginner to Intermediate rider
Expectation: The C group starting this year will be geared for riders that are starting to ride trails such as all the P1 and P7 trails including the connector but may not be comfortable riding it solo for example. C group rides have the expectation of frequent stops at more challenging sections and to regroup.
The Ride: Early season rides will explore the core trails at P1 and/or P7, possibly not the full trail depending on the group but the goal will be to complete them all in either direction over the season.
B Group:
Level: Intermediate to Advanced rider
Expectation: B Group Rides are ideal for the rider that can ride either All of P1 and P7 at a fair pace in the indicated time frame not necessarily clean (free of having to step off the pedals) but not riding at your maximum limit. Typically riders in this group frequent P1 and P7 or P4 and are building their skills by observing other riders or looking for more of a social ride.
The Ride: These rides will typically focus on all features and may session some key areas depending on audience and duration of daylight.
A Group:
Ride Leader: Self lead
Level: Advanced Rider
Expectation: Typical A Group riders are capable of riding both P1 and P7 trails relatively quickly with little to no breaks in the allotted time without overextending themselves. Since this is the most advanced group of riders ride leaders will be prioritized for the other groups so some weeks this ride may be consider “self lead”
The Ride: These rides will be driven by the group but will typically explore more trails with the expectation of reasonable pace the full ride with short, quick stops.

International Womens Mountain Bike Day Limerick Forest Season Opener
2026-05-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Limerick Forest, 8403 Forsythe Road, Augusta, Ontario, K0E, Canada

Clean Up The Capital South March Highlands
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | South March Highlands Conservation Forest, 1314 Klondike Rd, Ottawa, ON, K2W 0C5, Canada
We will be participating in the clean up the capital program again this year. We will be removing trash and debris from the road side on second line road and Terry Fox along with a sweep of the trails. Typically does not take more than 2 hours max. Please join us in keeping our trails beautiful and for some good company.

Please meet at K2 and bring water. We will provide Pizza Lunch at noon for volunteers.

Global Fat Bike Day
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00
Dear OMBA Friends!

Saturday, December 6, 2025 is Global Fat Bike Day!

Many people are gathering at Larose Forest at 10am for fun group rides and to celebrate a day of cycling on Fat Bikes!

Larose and OMBA are aware and have already been looped into this event.

If you are not an OMBA member, you will require a day pass. OMBA admins have made it easy to get a day pass at this link: Larose Forest Day Pass

Please share the news with all your friends.

And let’s all pray for snow!

Larose Group Ride
2025-11-25 18:15 - 20:00, 2025-11-18 18:15 - 20:00, 2025-11-11 18:15 - 20:00, 2025-11-04 18:15 - 20:00, 2025-10-28 18:15 - 20:00, 2025-10-21 18:15 - 20:00, 2025-10-14 18:15 - 20:00, 2025-10-07 18:15 - 20:00 and 1 more date
Sign Up Here
Check Facebook event page for latest status/cancellations
Duration: 1 hr 30 min – 2 hours
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Meeting Point: Larose Forest (Parking lot depends on ride, check Facebook events for location)
If you are planning to attend, please mark yourself as “going” on this Facebook event.
Expectation: Rides will be broken down into groups (described below) if needed and designated as “no drop” so the groups will stay together. Groups will be kept to around 8 riders including lead and sweep for best flow. Riders should be self sufficient as in having a spare tube, pump or CO2 and some knowledge on the workings of their bike. These rides are intended to be a positive and supportive outing.
Please note it is required to be an active OMBA member to participate in the group rides.
In the event that we have more individuals then available ride leaders, groups will be broken down with preference given to the lower skill sets.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min varying as daylight increases.
Ready to ride: 6:15pm – groups created, hitting the trails by 6:30
Waivers: This year OMBA has moved to a virtual waiver with CCN for anyone that is not a member. Please complete the waiver ahead of the ride start.
https://www.ottawamba.org/waiver…
Weather cancellation will be decided by 5PM. Cancellations could be due to expected weather (High winds, lightning) or if conditions are too wet and will cause excessive damage to the trails.
D Group:
Level: Beginner rider but not new to trail riding.
Expectation: Our D group rides are geared towards riders that are starting to explore Larose but are not new to the concept of riding single track or ungroomed trails with features and roots.
The Ride: D Group will ride the core trails from P1 as in trails #1 to #9 including features such as bridges, whoop di dos, mini sidewinder and Le Jump which are optional, to introduce the trails and build confidence. Expect frequent stops to regroup.
C Group:
Level: Beginner to Intermediate rider
Expectation: The C group starting this year will be geared for riders that are starting to ride trails such as all the P1 and P7 trails including the connector but may not be comfortable riding it solo for example. C group rides have the expectation of frequent stops at more challenging sections and to regroup.
The Ride: Early season rides will explore the core trails at P1 and/or P7, possibly not the full trail depending on the group but the goal will be to complete them all in either direction over the season.
B Group:
Level: Intermediate to Advanced rider
Expectation: B Group Rides are ideal for the rider that can ride either All of P1 and P7 at a fair pace in the indicated time frame not necessarily clean (free of having to step off the pedals) but not riding at your maximum limit. Typically riders in this group frequent P1 and P7 or P4 and are building their skills by observing other riders or looking for more of a social ride.
The Ride: These rides will typically focus on all features and may session some key areas depending on audience and duration of daylight.
A Group:
Ride Leader: Self lead
Level: Advanced Rider
Expectation: Typical A Group riders are capable of riding both P1 and P7 trails relatively quickly with little to no breaks in the allotted time without overextending themselves. Since this is the most advanced group of riders ride leaders will be prioritized for the other groups so some weeks this ride may be consider “self lead”
The Ride: These rides will be driven by the group but will typically explore more trails with the expectation of reasonable pace the full ride with short, quick stops.

Halloween Party at Kanawe
2025-11-01 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for a unique Halloween night at Kanawe!
On the program:
Costume ride & Night Ride (Light Mandatory)
Live music
Costume contest with prizes for:

Best individual costume
Best duo
Best group

A festive, sporty and spooky night guaranteed
Limited spots – get your ticket now : https://www.eventbrite.com/…/party-dhalloween-au…

Party d’Halloween à Kanawe | Halloween Party at Kanawe

Samedi 1er novembre | À partir de 18h
18 ans et +
15 $ par personne (incluant 1 consommation / including 1 drink)

Viens vivre une soirée d’Halloween unique à Kanawe !
Au programme :
Ride costumée & Night Ride (lumières obligatoires)
Musique live
Concours de costumes avec prix à gagner :

Meilleur costume individuel
Meilleur duo
Meilleur groupe

Ambiance festive, sportive et un peu spooky garantie
Places limitées – achète ton billet dès maintenant : https://www.eventbrite.com/…/party-dhalloween-au…

SMH Group Ride
2025-10-28 18:15 - 19:45, 2025-10-21 18:15 - 19:45, 2025-10-14 18:15 - 19:45, 2025-10-07 18:15 - 19:45, 2025-09-30 18:15 - 19:45 | South March Highlands Conservation Forest, 1314 Klondike Rd, Ottawa, ON, K2W 0C5, Canada
Sign up here
Check Facebook event page for latest status/cancellations
Duration: 1 hr 30 min – dusk
Meeting Point: Main South March Trail head at the intersection of Second Line and Klondike
Post Ride social at Barley Mow 700 March Rd, Kanata, ON K2K 1L3
Ready to ride: 6:30pm in the summer, fall rides 6:15pm
Expectation: Rides will be broken down into groups (described below) and designated as “no drop” so the groups will stay together. Groups will be kept to around 8 riders including lead and sweep for best flow. Riders should be self sufficient as in having a spare tube, pump or CO2 and some knowledge on the workings of their bike. These rides are intended to be a positive and supportive outing. For South March a mountain bike is required, it is recommended tires be 2.2 inches or greater in size.
Waivers: Please make sure you bring a signed copy of our waiver if not a current OMBA member. Members need to confirm their waivers annually. Waivers to download can be found at: https://www.ottawamba.org/waiver…
Weather cancellation will be decided by 5PM. Cancellations could be due to expected weather (High winds, lightning) or if conditions are too wet and will cause excessive damage to the trails.
Minors: OMBA insurance requires that minors are accompanied by an adult during these rides and that waivers/membership rules apply. While we are looking into what is required to be able to host youth specific rides our hands are tied at this time. Any minors that show up without an adult will be turned away unfortunately. The waiver defines what is considered a minor.
D Group:
Ride Leader: Mike
Sweep: TBD
Level: Beginner riders but not new to trail riding.
Expectation: Our D group rides are geared towards riders that are starting to explore South March but are not new to the concept of riding single track or ungroomed trails with rocks and roots.
The Ride: D Group will ride the core trails such as Coconut Tree, Dogsled, Bear Tree, and Shadows Ridge to introduce the trails and build confidence. Expect frequent stops to regroup.
Ride Duration: 90 min typically early in the season and depending on the group.
C Group:
Ride Leader: Adam
Sweep: TBD
Level: Beginner to Intermediate rider
Expectation: The C group will be geared for riders that are starting to ride trails such as PWT (Pete’s Wicked Trail) but may not be comfortable riding it solo for example. C group rides have the expectation of frequent stops at more challenging sections and to regroup/rest.
The Ride: Early season rides will focus on PWT and as the season goes on will add other trails before or after PWT.
Duration: Expect to be on the bike 90 min to 2 hours keeping in mind frequent stops to regroup and allow riders room to do more technical sections.
B Group:
Ride Leader(s): Neil
Sweep: TBD
Level: Intermediate
Expectation: B Group Rides are ideal for the rider that can ride either PWT OR Outback in the indicated time frame not necessarily clean (free of having to step off the pedals) and not riding at your maximum limit. Typically riders in this group frequent SMH and are building their skills by observing other riders or looking for more of a social ride.
The Ride: These rides will typically focus on PWT with a mix of other core trails and as the season progresses may switch to Outback depending on audience and duration of daylight.
Duration: These rides will be between 90 min and 2 hours but with shorter stops to regroup and then continue.
A Group:
Ride Leader: TBD
Sweep: TBD
Level: Advanced Rider (fastest/most ambitious group of the night)
Expectation: Typical A Group riders are capable of riding both PWT and Outback in the allotted time without overextending themselves. Since this is the most advanced group of riders ride leaders will be prioritized for the other groups so some weeks this ride may be consider “self lead”
The Ride: These rides will be driven by the group but will typically explore the more advanced trails with the expectation of reasonable pace the full ride with short, quick stops.
Duration: These rides will typically be the full 2 hours with the majority of the time moving.

SMH Trail Days
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Isabel Catholic Elementary School
Come join us this weekend to hopefully finish the new trail out to Terry Fox.
No experience is required. We sign student volunteer sheets. Sturdy footwear, leather work gloves, and long pants are recommended. We provide the tools, work gloves, bug repellent, tunes, drinks, snacks, and know-how.
The current meeting point is the St Isabel Elementary Catholic School, at the corner of Terry Fox Drive and Goulbourn Forced Road. Please arrive a few minutes early, as we may be working on multiple spots this Saturday.
Any cancellations or updates will be posted on this event no later than 8am the morning of the trail day.

BOUGEBOUGE WAKEFIELD COVERED BRIDGE RACE 2025
2025-10-12
Discover the magnificent covered bridge and Gatineau Park. On different courses, you can challenge yourself to 3km, 5km, 10km, or 21.1km! This is the perfect event to get active with family or friends!

https://www.bougebouge.com/boutique/evenements/bougebouge-wakefield-course-du-pont-couvert-2025/

OKTO Bikefest 2025
2025-10-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Whiprsnapr, 14 Bexley Place, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Saturday October 4 – 10am-6pm

Whiprsnapr’s third annual OKTO bike fest with greenbelt rides and good times. More info to follow…

Clean Up the Capital SMH Edition
2025-10-04 09:00 - 11:00
The OMBA Will be participating int he Clean Up The Capital Program with the intention of cleaning up Second Line Road and Terry Fox where it boarders our trail system. Please join us and help keep our park beautiful.
We will be meeting at the Klondike main entrance at 9 am and finish by 11 am.

Registration code is: 71351
Project date
10/04/2025
From
9:00 am
To
11:00 am
Rain date
10/05/2025
From
10:00 am
To
12:00 pm

Vorlage Bike Fest
2025-10-04
October 4th is THE day not to be missed at the Vorlage Center ! If you love cycling, adrenaline and challenges, then Bike Fest is for you!
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., immerse yourself in a day of completely crazy activities inspired by Olympic sports, including:

Ultra fun triathlon
Long and high jump to test your limits
Extreme Limbo
Obstacle course for the more daring

No need to be a pro, just come for the fun! Bring your good mood, your energy, and prepare for a memorable day.
Program of the day and registration to come
