30 August to 30 September You’ll know the dates and the number of stages in advance, but the routes will only be revea…
Your bicycle chain is the unsung hero of every ride—powering your movement and connecting every pedal stroke to the road…
Brakes help you stop safely when you ride your bike. If brakes feel weak, rub the wheel, or squeak, you need to fix them…
What is an e‑bike? An e‑bike is a bike with a small motor and battery. When you pedal, the motor gives you a little bo…
1. Your Bike Is Hard to Start If your electric bike (or scooter) takes longer than usual to start, your battery might…
What Happens in the Cold Slower PowerCold makes the battery chemicals move slower. This slows down the power your bat…
What Happens in the Cold? E‑bike batteries are usually lithium‑ion. When it gets cold, the thick liquid inside slows…
For leisure, commuting, or simply to be healthy, riding a bike is a fantastic way to move about Ottawa. To keep it in e…
Dr Cycle and Community
Life Felt Heavy. A few months ago, I felt stressed all the time. School, work, and life kept piling up. My brain was tir…
Let’s celebrate local heroes on two wheels! Every month, we highlight awesome people in our community who love biking. T…
Ana used to feel sad and tired all the time. Then she started biking—and everything began to change. Many people say cyc…
Thomas used to be nervous about riding his bike in the city. He didn’t know where to start. But now, he rides with confi…