Deschênes rapids loop
35.5 km153 m
Cycling routes / Canada / Ottawa
Best road cycling routes in Ottawa
Here are curated road cycling routes in Ottawa. Filter by distance and elevation to find your next ride.
Departure times are local to Ottawa.
Commanda bridge loop
70.2 km862 mRideau Canal pathway loop
51.7 km530 mRockcliffe Park path loop
44.8 km192 mWakefield covered bridge loop
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5 curated routes in Ottawa, Canada.
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