Not only do we work with the NCC, the City of Ottawa and our Councillor to address traffic concerns in the Hamlet and improve active transportation options to safely connect our community to the rest of the City, we also organize events, including the annual Bike Rodeo that is essential for teaching our youth to ride their bicycles safely.
- Congratulations to Super Kyle!
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe Congratulations to Kyle Humphrey and Whimble, recipients of the inaugural Accessible Ottawa Awards. Kyle’s tireless advocacy for accessible public transit has highlighted the barriers faced by people with disabilities and helped move our city forward. Whimble’s innovative caretech platform is transforming access to on-demand personal care and setting a new standard for - Youth Bike Rodeo
NOTICE Please be advised that the BCA Children Bike Rodeo that is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, has been cancelled due to weather conditions. The decision was made because conducting biking maneuvers in wet and 8 degree weather is unsafe for our young riders. It is also challenging for the event volunteer support group. We - 2024 Bike Rodeo – Rodéo à vélo
Published in The BANAR April 2024 Robert Bellizzi, BCA Transportation Director On Saturday, May 25, from 9am to 1pm, the BCA will hold a Children’s Bike Rodeo for ages 6 to 10 at Good Shepherd School, 101 Bearbrook Road. Participants will be taught to ride safely, learn hand signals, properly fit their helmets, and check - Youth and adult bike events a success
Published in The BANAR, August 2023 Robert Bellizzi, BCA Transportation The Youth Bike Rodeo was held on Saturday, May 13, at the Good Shepherd School. Over 40 children from across Blackburn Hamlet participated in the youth bike event, which was organized by the BCA. Children and parents learned how helmets are to be put on - Road safety is a shared responsibility / La sûreté routière
Don Kelly, BCA Safety With the change of season and warm weather, more riders will be commuting on our paths, trails, and roadways. The rules of the road apply to all users, and motorists are urged to exercise more care around vulnerable road users, including pedestrians. SAFETY TIPS FROM THE OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE Motorists Be - The bicycle corner / Le coin vélo
Robert Bellizzi The BCA is holding a Youth Bicycle Rodeo event in the Hamlet on Saturday, May 13, from 9-12 am. The exact location will be provided at a later date. The event is designed to introduce young bike enthusiasts, aged 6-10, to proper bike-riding techniques. The focus will be on having participants learn how