Go north on Sussex Dr (runs parallel to Mackenzie Ave which is where Harry's rentabike is), past the trendy shops, past the National Gallery, Notre Dame cathedral, external affairs, National Research Council, old city hall, French Embassy, prime minister's residence, governor general's residence, Rockcliffe Park.
Sussex turns into Rockcliffe Parkway and continues out along the Ottawa River past the Aviation museum and on another 8km or so to Montreal Rd. There is some question in my mind whether the parkway name changes to Eastern Parkway or remains Rockcliffe Parkway, but it's the same road all the way and you can't get lost. >From where you're staying near Bronson & Albert, it's less than 40km return and a >must-see for cyclists. Some detours through Rockcliffe Village and New Edinburgh would also be well worth the extra few kms. See Mike Cowpland's marvelous mansion, etc. Cowpland is on Soper Place. There are some really lovely homes in this area including one of my favorites on Alexander St just opposite Rideau Falls Park near the French Embassy. I can send you maps if you want. They'll be JPGs and possibly bigger than you or others would like in this general reply. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2002 1:31 AM Subject: [obc] route suggestions > Hi there... > > I have been lurking on the list for a while - as I was > planning to be in Ottawa for 2 weeks and wanted to > ride while I am here. > > Well I am here now, outfitted with a great bike from > Rentabike (thanks Harry!) and am looking for route > suggestions. Can anyone suggest a nice 40km-ish loop, > that is easy for someone unfamiliar with the roads to > follow? (Note: I am actually pretty good with > navigation - but would rather be able to relax and > enjoy a ride, rather than remember, find and execute > lots of turns...). So - what is fun, uses good biking > roads and is fairly simple? All suggestions welcome. > I am at a hotel near Bronson and Albert, so it can > start from anywhere downtown-ish. Also the distance > isn't a big thing - 30, 40, 50 - whatever. > > Thanks in advance! > > Sue > (and yes, I know about the group rides and will come > out on Sunday - just not sure if I can fit it in my schedule...*grin*) > > ______________________________________________________________________ > Music, Movies, Sports, Games! http://entertainment.yahoo.ca > > ------ > Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 > Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb > Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter > > ------ Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
