On Saturday, July 20, 2019, the communities of the Glebe, Old Ottawa East, and Old Ottawa South celebrated the opening of the Flora Footbridge that stretches from Fifth Avenue in the Glebe to Clegg Street in Old Ottawa East.

The second Capital Spokes Bike Rally & Rodeo was held on Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Windsor Park. This year the Old Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) and the Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club (OTLBC) collaborated to stretch Capital Spokes into a weekend event.

The Sunnyside Library has chosen a few literary selections to get you in the cycling spirit and highlight the Capital Spokes Bike Rally & Rodeo.

May 31st – June 2nd

What you need to know about the Bike Rally in Old Ottawa South!

Sunday, June 2nd, Rally begins at 9:30 a.m. Brewer Park

The OOS family-friendly group meets at Brewer Park at 9:15 – 9:30 a.m. near Seneca & Cameron (close to the Tennis Club). Look for cyclists at the basketball court!

We're quickly approaching OSCA's Bike Rally & Rodeo! And we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us! The first 12 volunteers will be given a free day pass to the OTLBC and free bike tune-ups! Interested in knowing more about how you can get involved? Reach out to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can read more info about the event and view maps here.

We hope to see you there! 

The Ottawa Police Service has partnered with the Ottawa Safety Council and Citizens for Safe Cycling (Bike Ottawa) to help reduce bike thefts in the city. The 529 Garage app is a bike registry where users create free profiles and upload information about their bicycles.

Do you have a painting, photograph, sculpture, or book that highlights or plays on the theme of cycling?

On Friday, May 31st, OSCA & OTLBC will kick-off the Capital Spokes Bike Rally & Rodeo with a family dinner at the Tennis Club and a weekend of Firehall bike training, tune-ups, and a rodeo at Windsor Park.

Capital Spokes Bike Rally Gaining Speed

The Capital Spokes Bike Rally & Rodeo has a little bit of something for everyone!

On the first weekend in June, beginning Friday, May 31st, the Old Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) in partnership with the Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club (OTLBC) will host the second Capital Spokes Bike Rally & Rodeo.

On the first weekend in June, beginning Friday May 31st, the Old Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) in partnership with the Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club (OTLBC) will host the second Capital Spokes Bike Rally & Rodeo.

Is it too early to think about biking, too early to imagine a warm breeze, blue skies, cleared pavements, green parkland, trees in full bloom, days when sneakers are enough and gloves are a thing of the past? For some of us, biking is never far from the realm of possibility and this year we’re hoping that you will help celebrate Capital Spokes second Bike Rally & Rodeo June 1st & 2nd in Old Ottawa South.