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Paris Roubaix Recon Ride

Paris Roubaix Recon Ride

An iconic race and our own local version, is right at our doorstep, just a few minutes away from downtown Ottawa. Some might even call this region a Mecca. The Almonte area and Lanark Highlands are home to the OBC's Almonte Paris Roubaix course and we set out a week early to scope out the…

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Up North – A Ride for Kids

Up North – A Ride for Kids

When a few friends came up with a wild idea of riding from Ottawa to Timmins to help show what’s possible on two wheels, nobody thought they would confront so many challenges on the adventure. Why would one take on a ride of such nature? The future of participation in cycling sits at the core…

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A Lanark Highlands Loop

A Lanark Highlands Loop

Fall rides are necessary. They convince you that you did your very best to get in as many minutes on the bike before it's too cold, there's too much snow and your legs have had it for the season. We linked up with legendary formers ski racer, Patrick Biggs and long time friend, Robbie Davidson.…

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They called it the Shephard Shakedown

They called it the Shephard Shakedown

Your hometown is a funny thing. It's a place where for me at least, I couldn't wait to move away from. Then, at some point in your life, things change and you might realize everything you want in life was right there the whole time. That's what it was like for me at least. I…

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The 2019 Welsh Wiltshire Lanark Lombardy

The 2019 Welsh Wiltshire Lanark Lombardy

What seemed like a decade of not racing, I thought I'd try my hand at this gravel racing thing. Its been gaining traction like a locamotive over the last few years and it's basically the perfect mix of road and mountain biking. Pretty much the perfect sport if you ask me! I'd only been prompted…

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