Bikers Church

The Biker's Church is a non-denominational church which believes that every biker has a spiritual side that can be explored in a non-threatening, welcoming environment. Services are on Thursday nights to allow members to participate in the many rallies and events that take place on the weekends. A "typical" Thursday night service includes a show-n-shine, rocking blues music, shooting pool, biker videos, lots of magazines, as well as a relevant discussion on how to make sense of our spiritual side.
Our pastor has been ordained for over 11 years, and is available, free of charge, for biker weddings, counselling, visitation, funerals, dedications, etc.

BMW Motorcycle Club of Ottawa

We are a group of riders from diverse backgrounds devoted to the famous German brand of motorcycles. Our interests in motorcycling include touring, sports riding, and off-roading. We like to help each other out and we organise various club activities throughout the riding season. During winter months we meet the first Monday of the month, if not a holiday, at the Lindenhof restaurant (965 Richmond Road).
For more information contact Ottawa Coordinator Wayne McWilliams or at (613) 833-5207 or visit our web site.

• We believe it is important to ride, and we are proud to be a riding club.
• We believe that we should have fun in what we do.
• We believe in the importance of our history and in its preservation.
• We believe in our traditions.
• We believe that presenting a positive image of women motorcyclists demonstrates our respect for each other and for ourselves.

Motor Maids meet once a month for a breakfast meeting and ride (weather permitting). Contact Lise Sculland or Sue Proctor for details. We have many organized events across Canada and the US throughout the year including a three day international convention. Visit our web site for more information about Motor Maids

Ottawa Valley Touring Club

The Ottawa Valley Touring Club is a "non-brand specific" motorcycle club. Our members are men and women of all ages who enjoy riding, travelling and socializing - promoting family fun and safety.

We ride all types and sizes of motorcycles - from sport bikes to touring bikes. Outings and events are aimed at promoting friendship, family, fun and safety. The OVTC supports local charities and we try to get involved in community service as well as in fundraising endeavours through other motorcycle clubs and organizations.

Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of every month, 7:30 P.M., at the Nepean Museum, 16 Rowley Ave. To contact us or learn more, visit our web page.

Every year there are numerous Retread intra-club events such as rallies, tours and camp-outs.

On a local level, there is an annual rally in Ontario. The Eastern Ontario chapter has monthly breakfasts, a monthly newsletter called the Eastern Tread, and has social events in winter such as bowling and darts. Rides take place on a structured and informal basis in conjunction with the Sunday breakfast. In addition to this, a sub-group of the Retreads, the Romeos, has rides during the week for those who are able to get away.

For more information contact Earl & Jean Reinke - OER Area Representatives - at (613) 839-2997 or by email at erreinke@sympatico.ca or Dave & Doris Corbett - OER Membership - at 613-283-0642 or by E-Mail at dhcorbett@sympatico.ca

Ride for Dad

Fighting Prostate Cancer with the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation and the Ottawa Police Association.

The annual Motorcycle Ride For DAD raises money for prostate cancer research and education in the Ottawa area. In 2000 the Ride donated $24,000 to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation.

To participate or help, visit our web site.

Ride for Sight

Canada's single biggest gathering of motorcyclists annually, and the single largest fundraising initiative for vision research in the world. Riders and friends from across Ontario collect pledges locally and then ride to Trenton in the City of Quinte West June 23 - 25 for a fun-filled weekend to celebrate their success in fundraising.

Thousands of Riders will participate in a full weekend of motorcycle fun. Nationally Riders and friends now raise over $1.2 million a year for The Foundation Fighting Blindness. The Foundation is the only charity in Canada dedicated to funding vision research.
For more information contact Ottawa Coordinator Wayne McWilliams or at (613) 833-5207 or visit our web site.

ATV Rider Course

Knowing all you can about your ATV and the places you can ride is the best preparation for safe and enjoyable riding.

The ATV Rider’s course is 5-1/2 to 7 hour training program operated by CSC certified instructors. The curriculum, which is based on field-tested techniques, provides a fun and orderly way to learn proper ATV operation. The rider learns about controls, reading terrain, turning and climbing hills.

A separate ATV Rider’s Course is also available for children under the age of 14 whose parents specifically permit them to ride ATV. The vehicle must be the proper size for the child as per ATV industry safety standards. With the exception of the Province of Quebec which requires riders to be 16 years of age.

A signed consent form is required from the parent or legal guardian. If the child is between 6 and 11 years of age, the parent or legal guardian must be present at the training site. No child will be allowed to ride without written parental consent and without the parent or legal guardian present.

For more information on the program or to become an instructor, please click here.