CE events
CE events
From road rides to gravel and snow, the adventure never stops.
Weekly events (summer)
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Park Loops
Tuesday’s 6:00pm at P3
Our weekly group ride in the Gatineau Park focused on skills, performance and good times.
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DATCRCR
Thursday’s 6:15am at P3
What’s DATCRCR? It’s the Don’t Attack the Coffee Ride, Coffee Ride! Pace is chill and the vibes are high!
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Rise & Ride
Friday’s 6:00am at Canadian War Museum
Our weekly coffee ride that kicks off the day with good company, quiet roads, and strong coffee vibes at Little Victories.
ALL Events
CE PARK LOOPS
Our weekly Common Empire Park Loops group ride, taking a lap of the Gatineau Park, focused on skills, performance and good times.
DATCRCR
DATCRCR
Welcome to the weekly DATCRCR! What happens when you attack the coffee ride? Well, coffee is on you!
This is a no-drop ride, but the speed will average between 26-29km/hr depending on the group.
Come join the group and bring those positive vibes! 🤙🏼
RISE & RIDE
RISE & RIDE
OTTAWA & GATINEAU’S WEEKLY COFFEE RIDE
Join Ottawa’s weekly cafe ride. The goal of this ride is to connect the the nations capital cycling community, on a social and fun ride where you get to know your fellow riders. This is a free ride and everyone is welcome to join. The route takes on the bowtie version of the Gatineau Park, finishing at Little Victories on Elgin St. for a coffee and social.
FIRST RIDE?
For your first CE ride, we ask that you arrive 10 minutes early to go through riding safety instructions.
GROUPS:
We break up the ride into categories and groups of 10-15, to ensure you’re riding in the right group, while keeping it as safe as possible. The goal is for everyone to have fun no matter the pace of the ride!
A - Fast - This is a fast paced group however there will be regroups throughout the ride route. Avg speed 28-30kph at the end of the ride.
B - Medium - Tempo (medium paced groups at traffic lights and stops - keep everyone together). Avg speed 26-27kph at the end of the ride.
C - Chill - 25kph (if requested)
What to bring:
- A helmet
- Lights
- Pump
- Spare tube
- Water
- Snack
- Debit/credit card
- We hope to see you there!!
CE PARK LOOPS
CE PARK LOOPS
Welcome to the original Common Empire Group Ride!
For anyone new, we ride the traditional counter clockwise route, up to the Champlain Lookout via Fortune Rd, and back down to P3 via the Champlain Parkway. If this is your first week, please make sure you’re arriving early to go through the safety and ride etiquette chat. Please don’t forget to sign the waiver form!
Ride Details
Arrival time: 5:20pm
Start time: 6:00-6:15pm
Meeting at: P3 in the Gatineau Park.
Type: Road ride
Style: Multiple categories
Distance: 41.64km
Elevation: 702M
Pace Groups
We break up the ride into categories and groups of 10, to ensure you’re riding in the right group, while keeping it as safe as possible. The goal is for everyone to have fun no matter the pace of the ride!
Paces: *it’s important that you select the correct group to keep everyone in the group together.
A - Spicy (regroups at P8 & Champlain Lookout) Avg 35kph+ -
B - Medium: (regroups at the top of hills and any of the stops) 28-34 kph
D- Chill: (if requested) 26-27kph
Important safety reminders
Give other riders room when passing
DO NOT CROSS THE YELLOW LINE
Keep your group together
Regroup at the mentioned locations.
shoulder to shoulder
No half wheeling.
Call out hazards
Communication + predictability = fun
What to bring
A helmet
Lights
Pump
Spare tube
Water
Snack
DATCRCR
DATCRCR
Welcome to the weekly DATCRCR! What happens when you attack the coffee ride? Well, coffee is on you!
This is a no-drop ride, but the speed will average between 26-29km/hr depending on the group.
Come join the group and bring those positive vibes! 🤙🏼
RISE & RIDE
RISE & RIDE
OTTAWA & GATINEAU’S WEEKLY COFFEE RIDE
Join Ottawa’s weekly cafe ride. The goal of this ride is to connect the the nations capital cycling community, on a social and fun ride where you get to know your fellow riders. This is a free ride and everyone is welcome to join. The route takes on the bowtie version of the Gatineau Park, finishing at Little Victories on Elgin St. for a coffee and social.
FIRST RIDE?
For your first CE ride, we ask that you arrive 10 minutes early to go through riding safety instructions.
GROUPS:
We break up the ride into categories and groups of 10-15, to ensure you’re riding in the right group, while keeping it as safe as possible. The goal is for everyone to have fun no matter the pace of the ride!
A - Fast: This is a fast paced group however there will be regroups throughout the ride route. Avg speed 28-30kph at the end of the ride.
B - Medium: Tempo (medium paced groups at traffic lights and stops - keep everyone together). Avg speed 26-27kph at the end of the ride.
C - Chill: 25kph (if requested)
What to bring:
A helmet
Lights
Pump
Spare tube
Water
Snack
Debit/credit card
We hope to see you there!!
The Candy Burner
THE CANDY BURNER
A GRAVEL FUNDRAISER RIDE FOR THE LANARK COUNTY FOOD BANK
Trick-or-treating may be done, but there’s still one sweet ride left: the Candy Burner. On November 1st, join Common Empire and the Carleton Place Slow Spokes at Stalwart Brewery for a gravel spin through Lanark County. A community cycling event that helps you burn off those peanut butter cups while giving back to the Lanark County Food Bank.
We’ll roll out from Stalwart Brewery at 10 AM sharp, taking on the best gravel backroads that weave through the backroads of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills. With two routes—La Fuego and La Calaca—you’ll have options whether you’re riding off a couple chocolate bars or the entire trick-or-treat stash.
But this isn’t just about pedalling—it’s about giving back. We’re raising funds for the Lanark County Food Bank, and we ask everyone to bring along a non-perishable food item. Your support helps make sure no one goes hungry while we fill our legs (and hearts) with good miles.
After the ride, stick around for a feast provided by Stalwart Brewery (because nothing says “post-ride refuel” like comfort food and good company). Of course, Stalwart will have the beer flowing to keep the spirits high.
To sweeten the deal, there will be raffles, prizes, and auctions—so even if your legs don’t win the KOM, you might still roll away with something special.
This event is about more than gravel roads. It’s about community, generosity, and yes… burning through that Halloween sugar high in true Lanark County style.
So come ride, give back, and toast to a day where the only thing scarier than Halloween candy is missing out on this ride!
THE ROUTES
EL FUEGO
82.33km + 589m Elevation
The full Candy Burner experience. This extended route follows La Calaca before breaking off for a few extra stretches of gravel and climbing. Longer, tougher, and perfect for those looking to turn the sugar rush into a full-body burn.
LA CALACA
55km + 389m Elevation
A shorter spin on the Candy Burner route — smooth gravel, rolling hills, and all the post-Halloween energy you need to burn off the candy. It follows the same path as El Fuego with a few shortcuts that keep things fun, fast, and friendly.
WHAT TO BRING
A non perishable food item
Bike helmet
Repair kit
Water
Snacks
ID/Wallet
Clothing for the weather conditions
Gear Recommendations
Tires: 38-50c with knobbies
Cold weather riding gear and garments that will keep you warm and dry if it rains
jacket
knee warmers or full tights
gloves/buff
boot covers
Mud guards if it’s raining
PACE GROUPS
The goal if this group ride is to keep everyone together. We’ll break up into groups based on pace. Expect a chill, medium, and spicy groups!
PLEASE SIGN THE WAIVER FORM HERE
HAVE QUESTIONS? SEND US A MESSAGE.
Taste the Maple
Taste the Maple
Start/Finish: Fulton’s Sugar Shack, Lanark County
Roll into peak-colour season on Lanark County’s best winding gravel. Taste the Maple is a relaxed, social autumn spin—think quiet backroads, gentle rollers, and the smell of cedar and syrup in the air. We start and finish at Fulton’s Sugar Shack, where post-ride pancakes and coffee cap off the day. Choose the route length that fits your legs, ride at your pace, and soak up the fall magic with good people.
What to expect
Scenic gravel and mixed-surface routes with clear GPS files
Friendly, no-drop vibe with natural regroup points
Maple-themed treats at the finish (pancakes, coffee, and good cheer)
Parking, washrooms, and check-in at Fulton’s
Who it’s for
Gravel-curious to gravel-obsessed—if you like crisp air, fall colours, and syrup, you’re in the right place.
When & where
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Start/Finish: Fulton’s Sugar Shack (Pakenham area)
Rollout: Staggered group starts (details in the rider email)
Bring
Helmet, lights, puncture kit, layers for shoulder season, and a bottle for maple top-ups.
Registration
Spots are limited—grab your entry and route download now.