Ottawa Motorcycle Clubs

Many motorcycle riders find joining a club adds to their enjoyment of the sport. Clubs are organized around a variety of charters: some are brand- or model- specific, some gather riders of similar riding interests (e.g. touring or racing), while others form around age groups, charitable organisation's, or other interests. Most provide members newsletters, organized events, group discounts, and other benefits.
      Below is a list of some of the organisation in the Ottawa area, in alphabetical order. This is for your information only - we are not affiliated with these clubs and are not recommending any of them in particular. Descriptions were provided by the clubs.
      If your organisation would like to be added to this list, or to have your information updated, contact us.

Many clubs host rides, fund raisers, and other events, often in support of a local charity. Be sure to check our event calendar for coming events. This calendar is self-serve, and free for your use, to publish any motorcycle-related events.

Chartered Clubs

These clubs have a formal mandate, charter, elections, and so on.t

Association Gold Wing Road Riders

Le chapitre ON "F", membre de l'association GWRRA regroupe les motocyclistes francophones qui partagent affinités, objectifs et goûts. Le chapitre offre à ses membres un programme d'activités telles que randonnées, voyages (de un à plusieurs jours) et rencontres sociales tout au long de l'année. Le départ des randonnées du dimanche a lieu à 9 heures du TIM HORTON, situé au 1720 chemin Innes, à Ottawa. Si vous désirez d'autres renseignement à notre sujet, n'hésitez pas à vous adresser à Raymond Borris au (613) 443-2443 ou envoyez un courriel à helene@vegacom.on.ca . Vous pouvez aussi visiter notre site web .

Base Petawawa Motorcycle Club

The BPMC is a "non-brand specific" motorcycle club. Our motto is "Run By Riders, For Riders." With us you'll find all types of bikes from sport bikes to cruisers to full tour bikes. The goal of the BPMC is to generate interest in the sport of motorcycling and promote safety. We achieve this by bringing motorcycle enthusiasts of all types together, both military and civilian, through coordinating motorcycling activities at CFB Petawawa and the surrounding communities, and fostering operator safety. We hold meetings the first Thursday of each month at the South Side Rec Plex in Petawawa. We hold weekly rides throughout the area every other Thursday during the month, leaving the Tim Horton's in Petawawa at 1800 hrs. To learn more about our club, visit our web site or contact one of our executives or club members listed on the site.

Blue Knights

The Blue Knights is a non profit, international fraternal organization, consisting of law enforcement officers and their families who are motorcycle enthusiasts. Information about membership eligibility is available at the international web site.       Our Chapter meets on the second Thursday of the month, alternating at an east-end and a west-end restaurant..       Please contact BlueKnightsOttawa2@hotmail.com for time and location.

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 org anise 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 further information visit our web site.

Bytown Motorcycle Association

The BMA is a group of off-road motorcyclists dedicated to preserving and enhancing off-road motorcycling in the Ottawa area. We have semi-regular meetings, a newsletter and sponsor many events such as trail rides, as well as completive dirtbike events such as hare scrambles, ice racing, trials and enduros. Visit our web site at Bytown Motorcycle Association (BMA) or email Doug McNeil.

Canadian Army Veteran Motorcycle Unit

The Canadian Army Veteran (C.A.V.) Motorcycle Unit is a national brotherhood of Canadian Forces Army, Air Force and Navy Veterans (retired and still serving) and supporters who are motorcycle enthusiasts. The C.A.V. is the only true national Canadian military/veteran motorcycle organization and reaches out to the population through its many units located across Canada.       The 1st C.A.V. Paardeberg Unit rides out of our Nation’s Capital with a membership of Veteran Riders, still serving Riders and Veteran Supporters in the Ottawa Area. We ride for established charities in Ontario, to attend motorcycle events and for weekend camp outs. We ride together just for the sake of seeing other veterans and supporters, to enjoy quality friendship, to talk about the old days, swap stories and just to have a good time. Please visit our national web site for additional general, membership and contact information.

Canadian Masonic Riders

The Canadian Masonic Riders is a loosely structured group providing for a Canadian venue for the gathering of motorcycle riding Masons to enjoy good comradeship and, where feasible, to add some meaning to our miles by helping to raise funds for charity.  There are members from Fredericton to Edmonton, and still growing.  Favourite rides are organized by individual members.  Please visit our web site.

Canadian Military Motorcycle Association

The Ottawa chapter of AMMC is a social organization for military members who ride motorcycles. We plan frequent rides in the Ottawa area for fun and to raise money for charity. While we are mostly Canadian Forces members and their partners, all NATO members and their partners, posted in the NCR are welcome. For more information visit our web site or email us.

Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers Ottawa Chapter 011

The Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers Riding Club (CMC) is one of the fastest growing riding clubs in Canada with over 60 chapters coast to coast. The CMC is open to all riders, regardless of the type of bike they ride, and there are no membership fees. We are a family based riding club with all members of the family being welcome at most events.      Our mandate: It doesn’t matter the brand, as long as you ride it! For more information, visit our web site.

Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group (Ottawa)

The Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group (CVMG) is a 1600 member, Canada-wide organization that encourages the restoration, preservation, and use of Classic and Vintage motorcycles. Motorcyclists in the National Capital area owning a Classic or Vintage Motorcycle, (for CVMG purposes, a motorcycle over 10 years old) or with an interest in these motorcycles are invited to join the Ottawa Section of the CVMG. The CVMG offers an informative monthly newsletter. Dues are currently $35.00 per year. The CVMG Ottawa meets every Sunday morning for breakfast, at Local Heroes Restaurant, 1400 Clyde Ave., at 9:00 AM. For further information, contact Tim Bryans at 837-4839.

Christian Riders Motorcycle Club

C.R.M.C. is the oldest Christian Motorcycle Club in Canada and the 2nd oldest in North America. Our purpose is to present God's love to all who are a part of the biker community. We also believe strongly in serving other bikers through participation and volunteering at the many biker rallies and events. Christian Riders strives to join with others groups and organizations to stand up for the rights of bikers as the relate to our riding enjoyment in the National Capital Region. The C.R.M.C. web page is located at www.christianriders.com/ottawa .

Eastern Ontario Ottawa Harley Owners Group

Purpose: To promote responsible motorcycling activities for Harley Owners Group members by conducting chapter activities encouraging participation in other H.O.G. events. The chapter activities and operations shall be conducted in a manner consistent with a family-orientated, nonpolitical philosophy. ( Each H.O.G. chapter is sponsored by an authorized Harley -Davidson dealer.)
      Chapter members participate in numerous events our chapter organizes in the Ottawa area as well as the events organized by other motorcycle clubs in the Ottawa Valley. We travel North America during the motorcycling season on vacation trips and to attend H.O.G. rallies. A good riding season will allow us to accumulate in excess of 20,000 km on our motorcycles.
      Contact us by visiting our web site or through the sponsoring dealership: Hurst Harley Davidson.

Eternity Riders for Christ

Christian Motorcyclist Association, Ottawa Chapter: Eternity Riders For Christ is a non-profit, interdenominational Christian organization, dedicated to reaching people for Christ through motorcycling. For more information, email us. Our local web page is temporarily off the air, but CMA also has a main Canadian web site you can visit for more information.

Gold Wing Road Riders Association

Ottawa Valley Wings, Ontario Chapter "B" of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association welcomes all brands of motorcycles - it is not a Gold Wing-only group. We meet Sundays for breakfast, and in the summer we have planned rides every other Sunday or so, and informal rides on most other Sundays. The club's motto is Friends For Fun, Safety and Knowledge (and we do have a lot of fun).
     To find out the times and locations of our breakfast meetings and rides, for membership information, and for information on all other chapter activities, just visit our web site.

Motor Maids

Ottawa Gold Wing Riders

Ottawa Gold Wing Riders are a chapter of the Gold Wing Touring Association (GWTA) located in Indianapolis, Indiana. GWTA is an association of people who share a love of, and interest in, motorcycles. Although most of our members ride Honda Gold Wings, there is no requirement to own one, or to own a motorcycle at all. Our motto is Destination Friendship, and all we ask is that you follow our prime directive - "Have Fun." Ottawa GoldWing Riders are members coming together to visit, ride, and have fun.
      Visit our web page, or contact Dwight Buckland by email.

Ottawa Riders Association of Triumph

Ottawa Riders Association of Triumph (Ottawa R.A.T.) is the official Triumph association for the Ottawa area. It is run by Triumph enthusiasts like you in association with the Ottawa Good Time Centre. Membership is free and all are welcome. To become a member, contact us by email or visit our web site.

Ottawa River Riders

Ottawa River Riders is the Ottawa chapter of the international Virago Owners' Club (VOC).
     We advertise ourselves as "A Family of Riders." Bikes are predominantly Viragos, but we welcome any make. In the summer, we enjoy group rides every other Sunday after a 9:00 AM hardy breakfast at our local haunt, Broadway Bar & Grill Central, located at the juncture of Prince of Whales and Fisher. We tour Eastern Ontario and as far north as the Laurentiens. As a Virago Club member there are various international reunion rides to all parts of the United States and Canada. For 2000, the Ottawa River Riders hosted the first in Canada, VOC International Family Reunion.
     Visit our web page, or contact our president, Ettie Van Dijk , at 613-256-3054.

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.

Ottawa Vulcans

This is the Ottawa Chapter of VROC (Vulcan Riders and Owners Club), a club for Kawasaki Vulcan, Nomad or Meanstreak riders. We are a chapter with no committee, no dues, nothing to worry about other than when our next ride will take place. Sponsored by The Prescott Tavern, where we hold all our club events. Please visit our web site for more information or contact Mike Russell by email or at (613) 823-4205.

Retreads of Eastern Ontario

Red Knights

Southern Cruisers Riding Club (Ottawa)

The Ottawa Chapter is part of the Southern Cruisers Riding Club. The International SCRC was founded in 1998 in the U.S.A. by Rick "Rickster" Perry. With approximately 26,000 members, the SCRC is one of the fastest growing riding clubs in the world. Based out of the National Capital Region (Ottawa / Gatineau), Canada, Chapter 437 is made up of a group of folks who love to ride. The SCRC is not "Brand or Gender Specific", all are welcome. For more information contact Dave Strevens, or visit our web site.

Upper Valley Riders

Upper Valley Riders is a club for all motorcycle enthusiasts. Our members own various types of motorcycles and we are together every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Williams Pub across from MacDonald's, Main St. E. Pembroke and have a coffee then ride. Our members also get together most weekends and join with other clubs. We co-sponsor the annual Help2Hear Motorcycle Ride on the first weekend of June. If you like to ride come out with us.
     For more information contact Biker Al at (613) 582-3631 or by email to groves@nrtco.net.

Other Groups

Many other groups also meet regularly for riding, community service, and socializing, and there are some major annual events that have groups dedicated to their organisation.

Capital City Biker's Church

That's right folks! Ottawa is home to a very unique Christian church! The Biker's Church is one of only two such churches in Canada! This non-denominational church believes that every biker has a spiritual side that can be explored in a non-threatening, welcoming environment. Our services are on Thursday nights to allow us to also 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.      Check out our web page for more information at www.bikerschurch.com or contact our pastor at rev@bikerschurch.com.

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.