Kidical Mass Orleans 2025 - Family Bike Ride

Name: Kidical Mass Orleans 2025 - Family Bike Ride
Start: 2025-09-27T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-27T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Father Richard Ward Park

Schedule

Sat Sep 27 2025 at 09:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Father Richard Ward Park | Ottawa, ON

Get ready to pedal and play! Families in Convent Glen North are invited to join Ottawa’s final 2025 Kidical Mass bike ride on Saturday, September 27, 2025, for a vibrant celebration of cycling, and community. This free, family-friendly event encourages active transportation and brings neighbours together for a joyful morning on two wheels.
The fun kicks off at 9:30 AM in the park behind des Voyageurs school, with the ride officially beginning at 10:00 AM. Participants will enjoy a scenic 3-kilometre loop through the charming streets of Convent Glen North. Before the ride, families can decorate their bikes and enjoy activities like drawing with chalk and blowing bubbles. Afterwards, the fun doesn’t stop, with a large field and playgrounds nearby.
"We're thrilled to bring Kidical Mass to Convent Glen North," says Rob Attrell, organizer with The New Orleans. "This event is about more than just a bike ride; it's about fostering a love for cycling in our children, promoting safe but approachable biking habits, and strengthening the bonds within our community. It's a fantastic opportunity for families to get active together and explore our beautiful neighbourhood."
This Kidical Mass ride is a collaborative effort, proudly presented by Kidical Mass Ottawa and The New Orleans, a dedicated community advocacy group, in partnership with the Convent Glen Orleans Wood (CGOW) Community Association and Bike Ottawa. Together, these organizations are committed to enhancing community well-being and promoting sustainable, active lifestyles. The CGOW has been doing weekly community bike rides called Pedal and Play since the end of April, and we’re capping off the year with a big ride to celebrate!
What to Bring:
- Your bicycle
- A helmet (mandatory for all riders)
- Water bottle
Event Details:
- What: Kidical Mass Bike Ride
- When: Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Activities Start: 9:30 AM
- Ride Starts: 10:00 AM
- Where: Starting and ending behind des Voyageurs school in Father Richard Ward Park in Convent Glen North. Specific meeting point details will be provided closer to the event date.
- Cost: FREE!
RSVP is totally optional, but we do use the emails of those who do respond to send updates, like in the event of severe weather.
Event Details: https://cgow.ca/kidicalmass2025
Eventbrite Link: https://kidicalmassorleans2025.eventbrite.ca
Volunteer Info: https://theneworleans.ca/planning-kidical-mass-orleans-2025
Community organizations and local businesses interested in supporting this wonderful event as sponsors or by attending are encouraged to reach out. Your contribution will help us promote the event with posters and other signage, as well as to purchase materials to decorate bikes on the day of the event. Your support will help make this and future community initiatives a resounding success.