Events & Challenges
NCR Spoke Sisters organizes several social events and challenges each year. Many club members also participate in some of the special cycling tours and charity rides that take place each season. Participating in these activities will help you enhance your cycling knowledge, provide you with a broader range of cycling experiences, build a network of cycling friends, and have fun.
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We are always open to adding social events and offering new learning opportunities for our members. Please let us know if you would like to organize social event or special workshop.
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The NCR Spoke Sisters "Members Only" Facebook page is always the best source of information about these activities.
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*Please note that unless otherwise indicated, events and challenges are "Members Only."
Annual STRAVA Challenge
All NCR Spoke Sisters club members are invited to participate and win prizes in our season-long STRAVA challenge.
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How do I participate?
Record all of your rides from May 1 to September 30 using the STRAVA app. Then, make sure you join the NCR Spoke Sisters Strava club page so we can see your stats.
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For every 50km you log, your name will be entered into a draw for fabulous prizes at the Season Wrap-Up event. Of course, there are leaderboard awards for the greatest distance and elevation.
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New to STRAVA?
Our Using Strava info sheet will help you create an account, send a request to join the NCR Spoke Sisters club page, and add your riding level to your profile.
Let's Bike Ottawa
June is Let's Bike Ottawa month. This annual campaign encourages people to try cycling as a fun, healthy, and environmentally friendly transportation option. Let's Bike Ottawa month is an EnviroCentre initiative made possible by local businesses, sponsors, and partnership with the City of Ottawa.
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Members are encouraged to participate in the initiative, it's a fun way to launch the cycling season and show our support for the greater Ottawa cycling community.
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By logging your rides on the Let's Bike Ottawa website, you are entered into a draw for great prizes!
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Registration information will be posted on the NCR Spoke Sisters "Members Only" Facebook page.​
July Challenge
Each summer, we dream up a July Challenge. We use STRAVA to track the data, so make sure you get an account and track your rides. We are already busy thinking of a fabulous challenge for 2025. There will be a celebration, and you can rest assured that it will involve cake!
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Stay tuned for details on the NCR Spoke Sisters "Members Only" Facebook page.
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Building to a Century Challenge
We also offer a program to help interested members build up to a complete century ride - that's 100km - and, yes, you can do it! This program is geared toward our Level 2 and 3 riders. We help you gradually build your distance over the season, while working toward this goal, and in August, we will schedule a group ride to achieve this milestone together. The ride is reasonably paced and let by experienced GRLs. Why not join the Century Club?
Summer Picnic & Ride
The highlight of the summer riding season is our Summer Picnic & Ride. This event sees separate levelled rides merged together to make their way to Britannia Park for a picnic. There is nothing like the sight of 100 NCR Spoke Sisters riders coming down the Ottawa River Parkway in a double echelon!
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Details will be posted on the NCR Spoke Sisters "Members Only" Facebook page.
Season Wrap-Up Special & AGM
We love our socials, but the Season Wrap-Up is more than food and drink - it's a celebration of accomplishments, and our annual general meeting of the membership. The board gives a full presentation of the club's achievements for the season. This is an opportunity for members to contribute their ideas to the club, and shape the direction of the following year. It is also an opportunity to elect members of the Board for the upcoming year. Don't worry, it's not all business! There is always plenty of food, prizes, and laughter!
Special Tours & Charity Rides
Participating in special cycling events can be a way to keep yourself motivated throughout the season. They are a great way to challenge yourself to ride longer distances and discover new routes.
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Club members usually post these events to the NCR Spoke Sisters "Members Only" Facebook page to see if there is any interest in riding in these events as a club.
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*Note that registration fees for these events are NOT included in the NCR Spoke Sisters membership fee.