Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour 2026

The 53rd edition of the Ottawa Bicycle Club’s Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (RLCT) is scheduled for June 6-7, 2026. With up to 1500 cyclists, this two-day event is one of the largest such events in Canada. Cyclists start in either Ottawa or Perth and ride to Kingston on Saturday, then return on Sunday. The Ottawa Bicycle Club provides luggage transfer to and from Kingston for all participants.

There are four road routes  and one gravel route with one-way lengths of 118km to 220km. All routes go through the scenic countryside of the Rideau Valley passing many picturesque lakes and historic towns. On the supported routes, (the Classic and the  Century+), the Ottawa Bicycle Club works with community groups to provide refreshments and food at official rest stops where it also provides water and toilets. Mobile repair services, police supervision at major intersections, and other services are provided on the supported route.