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Celebrate
cycle-friendly Ottawa
Mother’s Day on Preston Street
10am to 2pm
• bicycle parade • bike polomatches
• fresh air yoga • kids bike rodeo
• fitness demos
• street entertainment
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Catherine McKenney will preside
over a ribbon cutting ceremony
at 10 a.m., after which there will
be a decorated bike parade, with
members of the public invited to
participate. “Since it is Mother’s
Day, we’re hoping many families
will come and decorate Mom’s
bike so she can be one of the
stars in our parade,” says Mellor.
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n May 8, Preston Street
will be transformed
into a cyclist’s paradise
with the first annual CycloFest.
A celebration of the bicycle
as the environmentallyfriendly, indispensable urban
conveyance, the festival will
include a wide range of activities
that will offer fun for the whole
family. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
the street will be closed to
vehicular traffic between Carling
and Gladstone, giving people
and their wheels – be they bikes,
rollerblades, scooters or boards
– plenty of room to roam and
enjoy the festivities.
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CycloFest was borne out of
the recognition that Little Italy
now represents the ideal urban
neighbourhood for those who
want multiple transportation
options, including a cycling-
friendly lifestyle. “It makes
great sense for us to celebrate
cycling on Preston Street as
we offer amenities that have
not been available to people
using the bike path system
in Ottawa,” explains Lori
Mellor, executive director of
the Preston Street Business
Improvement Association (BIA).
“With the completion of the
Trillium Multi-Use Pathway
running parallel to the O-Train
tracks, Little Italy is now fully
connected to all the major bike
routes along the Ottawa River
and the Rideau Canal. Our area
offers many options to enjoy
refreshments at our many cafes,
restaurants, bakeries and gelato
shops and with the completion
of this cycling link, we can now
truthfully say that all roads lead
to Preston Street.”
Mayor Jim Watson and
Somerset Ward Councillor
The bike parade, organized
by Zara Ansar of local online
cycling magazine XO VELO,
will lead festival-goers from
the Millennial Arch past
CycloFest’s three activation
areas. After the parade, all are
encouraged to make their way
to Ev Tremblay Park, where the
Mallets of Mayhem Ottawa Bike
Polo Club will offer an exciting
demonstration of their sport,
which is fast becoming an
international sensation.
In addition to the bike parade
and bike polo, there will be a
three activation areas focusing
on cycling, fitness and kids.
Programming at these activation
areas will include a bike rodeo
organized by the Ottawa Safety
Council as well as fitness
demonstrations including Thai
boxing, scootering and a fresh
air yoga class. Members of the
Ottawa Police Service will be on
hand to offer their Child Print
fingerprinting service as well as
providing tips on helmet safety
and the rules of the road for
cyclists. OC Transpo will offer
demonstrations of its innovative
Rack and Roll system, which
enables seamless public transit
and cycling connections.
CycloFest, a grand celebration
of the urban cycling lifestyle,
is free, and all are welcome to
attend.
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Celebrating
the Urban Cycling Lifestyle
W
hile many of us
are recreational
cyclists who enjoy an
occasional spin on two wheels
for fresh air and exercise, there
are others who embrace it as a
way of life. In Ottawa, continued
improvements to cycling
infrastructure and technology are
making it easier to look at a carfree or reduced-car lifestyle.
The City of Ottawa has
developed a comprehensive
cycling plan to establish the
nation’s capital as having one
of the best cycling networks in
North America. The plan aims
to provide a cycling ecosystem
that makes cycling attractive
across every part of the city for a
diverse cross-section of residents,
resulting in more women, men,
children and seniors on their
bikes. In 2013, Share the Road
Ontario 2013 designated Ottawa
as the only designated Gold-level
bicycle friendly community in the
province.
52 per cent cycle to commute
In a recent report compiled by
the Citizens for Safe Cycling,
survey data presents a partial
picture of the cycling scene in
Ottawa. 47% reported that a
bike was their main mode of
transportation for journeys over
1 km; 52% of respondents stated
that commuting was a main
reason for cycling, followed by
short-distance non-commuting
transportation, physical exercise/
fitness and fun/leisure.
Zara Ansar of the popular blog
Ottawa Velo Vogue and online
magazine XO VELO is tapped
into the cycling community. She
says that what people love about
cycling in Ottawa is the variety
and quantity of pathways, making
two wheels often the best way
to travel around the city. “It’s
It’s much
quicker than
sitting in a car
and dealing
with traffic
much quicker than sitting in a
car and dealing with traffic,” she
notes. “When you compare the
cost of owning a car or buying
transit passes all year round,
cycling is an inexpensive form of
transportation that’s also good for
the environment.”
cruiser bikes are back
“Plus, there is a great sense of
community among cyclists in
Ottawa.” She cites the annual
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Velo Vogue Plaid Parade,
celebrating its fifth year in 2016,
as a great example of the cycling
community coming together to
have a little fun and promote
Ottawa as a cycling-friendly
city. “We are finally starting to
catch up to European cities like
Copenhagen, the Netherlands,
Amsterdam, and that’s great,” says
Zara.
Zara would love to see
businesses work with the city
to support a vibrant urban
cycling culture. “They could
offer incentives to those who
ride their bikes, ensure they have
adequate bike parking and even
stock repair kits. It would be great
to see whole areas become bike
friendly business locations.” She
notes that a neighbourhood like
Little Italy is a great example of a
bike friendly one, given its terrific
connections to Ottawa’s cycling
infrastructure.
Infrastructure is important, but
gear matters as well. Zara notes
that the return of cruiser bikes,
with wider tires and fenders that
offer protection against water
and mud splatters, are bringing
some people back to cycling.
“With these bikes you don’t have
to wear a backpack; you can add
a basket and carry lots of stuff
more comfortably,” she explains.
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notes. Less expensive options
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Not to be overlooked is cycling
fashion. “Technical gear is
becoming more attractive so it’s
possible to still look great riding in
the rain or cold,” says Zara, noting
that people want to wear clothing
that is functional yet fashionable,
as is done in Europe. “Our blog
and the cycling fashion shows we
put on are helping to popularize
stylishness on two wheels. The
fashion industry is becoming
more aligned with the increased
interest in the urban cycling
lifestyle. People want to look good
on their bikes and clothing stores
are picking up on this; two of my
favourites are Vincent and Per
Uomo on Preston Street, both
of which carry a lot of beautiful,
versatile pieces that would be
comfortable for cycling yet still
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All paths lead
to Preston Street
Curious about
the volume
of cyclists
in Ottawa?
In 2013, the NCC installed a tool
on the Ontario side of the Portage
Bridge to track the number of
cyclists using the Capital Pathway.
Ottawa is among the first cities
in Canada to implement this
European technology, which is
already well established in many
bike-friendly cities around the
world. Since its installation two
years ago, the bike counter has
recorded over 660,000 cyclists
passing by between April and
mid-November. Check it out at
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ttawa has an impressive
collection of cycling
routes, with over 600
kilometres in the Capital Pathway
network, one of the largest in
North America. It’s often cited
as one of the things that makes
Ottawa such a green, liveable
city.
For both casual and
commuter cyclists alike, the
newly-completed Trillium Line
multi-use pathway is great
news. Running parallel to the
north-south O-train tracks,
it connects the Ottawa River
to Carling Avenue; work is
presently underway to finish
the connection to the Rideau
Canal western pathway at Dow’s
Lake. This terrific new link puts
Preston Street on the map as one
of Ottawa’s most cycle-friendly
neighbourhoods.
Little Italy is truly the perfect
place to begin or end an urban
cycling trip, whether you’re
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familiar with the city or enjoying
Ottawa as a tourist. The Preston
Loop is a pleasant route,
approximately 15 kilometres
long, taking you through some
of Ottawa’s most scenic areas.
What makes Preston perfect
is that you can bookend your
cycling excursion with coffee
or snacks, visits to some of the
area’s excellent retailers or enjoy
a great pub or restaurant meal
pre or post cycling. There are
plenty of places to park your
bike and stroll along as you visit
Little Italy’s many welcoming
establishments.
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Where you’ll go and what you’ll
see on the Preston Loop:
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Start at the Millennial
Arch at the intersection of
Preston and Carling. Head
west one block to where
the Trillium multi-use
pathway crosses Carling,
then venture south
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towards Dow’s Lake.
Follow the western Rideau
Canal pathway along
Dow’s Lake. Depending on
the day, there may be fun
activities in Queen Juliana
Park, particularly during
the Tulip Festival.
Continue northward
along the Canal, heading
towards downtown. You’ll
pass by stately homes and
embassies and you’ll see
the University of Ottawa
on the opposite side of the
Canal.
Cycle past Confederation
Park and the National
Arts Centre; admire the
gleaming Shaw Centre and
Government Conference
Centre before proceeding
under the Plaza Bridge,
where you might find
a talented busker
performing.
You’ll emerge at the
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Bytown Museum across
from the historic Chateau
Laurier. Take a moment to
watch boats travel through
the eight locks connecting
the Rideau Canal with the
Ottawa River.
Head down the hill and
to the left, cycling beside
the Ottawa River, behind
Parliament Hill. Enjoy
the beautiful sights along
the way, including the
National Gallery, Canadian
Museum of History
across the river and the
Pumphouse whitewater
paddling course.
Your journey continues
to Lebreton Flats, home
of the Canadian War
Museum. From there it’s
just a short cycle back to
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I
nitially created by bicycle messengers
to pass the time between deliveries,
hardcourt bike polo quickly became
an international sensation among cycling
aficionados. There are now over 300
clubs in thirty countries and in Ottawa,
the Mallets of Mayhem have been
enthusiastically playing the sport for over
a decade. Typically played outdoors on
tennis or basketball courts, bike polo is
fast-paced, requires minimal equipment
and is loads of fun for both players and
spectators.
Former bike courier Angelo Sarrazin
and two friends brought the game to
Ottawa after discovering it in Seattle in
2003. Their club meets several times each
week at Ev Tremblay Park in Little Italy. “I
love cycling so it’s a perfect fit,” he says.
“It’s a crossover sport; the passing and
shooting aspects of it are like hockey. I
like the intensity of the game and have so
much fun hanging out with other players.
The bike polo community is filled with
great people.”
Angelo explains that the Mallets of
Mayhem includes male and female
participants, ranging in age from about
20 to 40. “You don’t need superior cycling
ability but you do need to be agile on
your bike. It’s definitely becoming more
of a finesse game and it’s certainly less
rough and tumble than it used to be a few
years ago.”
As for equipment, players need helmets
and most wear hockey gloves too;
mallets are made from ski poles and ABS
piping. If you’re interested in watching,
or participating, rookies are invited to
join in on Monday evenings (mallets are
provided) while veterans practice Tuesday
and Friday evenings as well as Sunday
afternoons. “We strongly encourage new
people to come out,” confirms Angelo.
For more information or to contact
the organizers, check out the Bike Polo
Ottawa page on Facebook.
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ot everyone is eager to ride to
work from Kanata, Barrhaven or
Orleans, particularly if their job
is in the core of the city. But many of us
would be happy to ride part of the way
and rely on public transit to complete
the journey. The City of Ottawa and OC
Transpo are committed to helping transit
users combine the many benefits of
cycling with the convenience of public
transit. They’ve installed bike racks at
O-Train stations and most Transitway
stations, most of which are accessible by
mixed-use pathways or local streets and
provide rapid transit service to downtown
and across the city.
Another great option is to take
advantage of OC Transpo’s Rack & Roll
program which allows you to travel with
your bike on the bus. From late April to
the end of October, approximately 450
buses are equipped with front-mounted
bike racks, each holding two bikes. All
articulated buses have front racks, as do
most buses servicing routes 12, 85, 91,
92, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99, 101, 106 and 118.
Bus racks are available on a first-come,
first-served basis. If the rack is full, you’ll
need to wait for the next bus. There’s no
additional cost to use the rack above the
usual transit fare.
Loading and unloading
your bike on the bus
racks is easy
3 Before the bus arrives, remove any loose items such as water bottles or pannier bags.
3 Indicate to the driver that you will be loading
your bicycle.
3 If the rack is closed, hold onto your bike with one hand and use your other hand to squeeze the handle up to release the latch, then lower the rack.
3 Lift your bike onto the rack and place the wheels
in the wheel wells.
3 Raise the support arm over your front tire as high
as it will go, but not over the frame or fender.
3 To unload, before you reach your stop, tell the operator you will be unloading your bike, then exit
by the front door of the bus.
3 Raise the rack’s support arm off the tire and lift
your bike from the rack.
3 If the rack is now empty, fold up the rack until it locks in place before you step away from the bus.
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Make Mother’s Day
Memorable at CycloFest
By Paula Roy
I
f you want to get Mother’s
Day off to an ideal start for
the most important person in
your family, it’s best to begin by
delivering coffee, tea or perhaps
a mimosa in bed – this is the
perfect way to let her know how
much she’s appreciated. If she’s a
java fan, you want to take things
up a notch, consider gifting
her with new coffee-making
equipment, which you can pick
up in Little Italy ahead of time.
She’ll also love it if you plan a
day full of activities for her; this
year, the best place to celebrate
Mom’s special day is Preston
Street, thanks to the first annual
CycloFest. Here’s an agenda for
you to consider as you plan for a
most memorable Mother’s Day.
First, hop on your bicycles
and follow one of the city’s many
beautiful pathways to Little
Italy – after all, all roads lead to
Preston! Plan to arrive in time
to enjoy coffee and biscotti
or a delicious breakfast. At
9:30 am, it will be time to
decorate your bikes for the
CycloFest parade which
commences at 10 am at the
Millennial Arch at Preston
and Carling. Preston will be
closed to automobile traffic
so there will be lots of room to
roam on two wheels and take in
all the warmth and charm of this
iconic neighbourhood.
After the parade, enjoy touring
CycloFest’s three activation
zones, focusing on cycling,
fitness and kids, where the whole
family can join in on a range
of fun activities. Mom might
enjoy watching the entertaining
bike polo club at work at Ev
Tremblay Park. She might opt
to participate in some fresh
air yoga led by friendly, expert
instructors or partake in one
of CycloFest’s other interactive
fitness demonstrations. On the
other hand, perhaps she’ll be
just as happy to wander along
Preston Street to do a little
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fill of CycloFest, it will be
time to refuel, and brunch
or lunch on Preston Street
is sure to please. Just make
sure you make a reservation
– it’s the busiest day of the
year for area restaurants. After
lunch, why not send Mom off
for a manicure at one of Little
Italy’s salons or spas? While
she’s getting pampered, you
can pick up some delicious
goodies at area food shops
and you’ll be able to prepare
a special dinner at home for
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Under the Arch Preston At Carling
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:15
Bike decorating begins
Preston Street closed to vehicle traffic
Ribbon cutting and official opening of the Trillium Path with Mayor Jim Watson, Councellor Catherine McKenney
Parade starts lead by XO VELO
Cycle and Media Zone 425 Preston Street
10:15
11:00
11:45
12:20
1:00
1:30
Performances Junkyard Symphony and Top Tyr Troupe
Thai Boxing interactive demonstration
Open Air Yoga
Thai Boxing interactive demonstration
Open Air Yoga
Performances Junkyard Symphony and Top Tyr Troupe
EV Tremblay Park (2 blocks west of Preston at Beech)
12:00 Bike Polo Matches with Mallets of Mayhem
Junkyard Symphony strives to
promote environmental health and
awareness through educational and
extraordinary entertainment by
reusing old ordinary objects that
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purpose.... creating lots of big smiles.
In the show, the performers are the
conductors while the audience is
the symphony so be prepared for
a radical ride of rapid rhythms,
awesome antics, clownish comedy,
terrific tricks, magnificent magic, tons
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Preston Street embraces the
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Why Sakto Corporation
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Ottawa’s first CycloFest
On May 8, Ottawa’s Little Italy
will play host to the city’s first
ever CycloFest. It’s a fitting celebration of all things related to
the humble bicycle, given the
recent opening of the Trillium
line multi-use pathway just
west of Preston Street.
For the team at Sakto
Corporation, it only makes
sense for Preston Street to be
a centre of all things cyclerelated. It’s the natural conduit
between Dow’s Lake and the
Rideau Canal, and the river
scenery of the Sir John A.
Macdonald Parkway, which
itself is the setting for the
NOKIA Sunday Bike Days
each summer.
In fact, Sakto Corporation
is the title sponsor for CycloFest.
“As an organization that
has been active in the Preston
community for almost 30
years, we’re quite excited to be
part of this event,” said Sean
Murray, President and CEO of
Sakto Corporation. “Bringing
a bike path to this community
is something we’ve fought
hard for. A big percentage
of our commercial tenants’
employees cycle to work.”
Sakto Corporation has a
mixed-use property portfolio
of around 750,000 square
feet over six acres on Preston
Street. It’s those blue-green
towers adjacent to the Queensway — Preston Square.
How devoted is the Sakto
team to getting more people to
pedal? Preston Square offers
secure bicycle storage for all
commercial tenants, as well as
outside bike racks and complimentary shower facilities. But
anyone who finds themselves
in need of emergency help –
be it first aid, a tire pump, or
a tire repair kit – is welcome
to stop by the Preston Square
security office at any time.
This bicycle-friendly
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Come out and bring
your pedal power
CycloFest was borne out of
the recognition that Little Italy
now represents the ideal urban
neighbourhood for those who
want multiple transportation
options, including a cyclingfriendly lifestyle.
The festival will include a
wide range of activities that
will offer fun for the whole
family. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
on May 8, the street will be
closed to vehicular traffic between Carling and Gladstone,
giving people and their wheels
– be they bikes, rollerblades,
scooters or boards – plenty of
room to roam and enjoy the
festivities.
CycloFest is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
To learn more, please visit
www.prestonstreetbia.com.
CYCLOFEST