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Silver Chain Challenge relaunches in June, 2017
June marks the 4th year of the Silver Chain Challenge, that friendly competition between Renfrew and Lanark Counties to see who can log the most kilometres of active transportation in the month of June. This year, the County of Renfrew has come on board as an official sponsor.
It's fun and easy to log your klicks. Every time you cycle or hike in June, go to www.silverchainchallenge.ca and record the details. Data from the two counties is tabulated, with allowances for differing populations and geography. Last year, Renfrew won, but it was close! Please join the fun.
April 2024
ONTARIO CYCLE TOURISM & CYCLING ACTIVITY REPORTA complete and detailed report on the state of cycle tourism in Ontario.
December 2023
2023 OVCATA annual meeting summary and co-chairs' reportOctober 2023
Action group formed to cash in on cycle tourism by promoting Trail TownsSeptember 2023
Arnprior brainstorming session will plan how towns can cash in on cycle tourismAugust 2023
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OVCATA receives 2022 community service awardJanuary 2023
2022 Bike Bank report2022 Co-chair's report
June 2022
OVCATA Opens Bike Bank Renfrew County for 2022May 2022
County of Renfrew and OVCATA celebrate expansion of cycling networksSilver Chain Challenge is back - enter and log your klicks in June
February 2022
OVCATA and MPP John Yakabuski support road safety education and enforcementNovember 2021
Volunteers send bikes to Cuba from Eastern Ontario, with sweat and loveJuly 2021
Bike Bank reaches 100-bike milestoneNovember 2020
County municipal leaders and staff hear how Petawawa is becoming a Bicycle-Friendly Community "one bite at a time"October 2020
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May 2020
Algonquin Trail Report - May 2020Citizens partner with County and OPP to make trails work for all despite pandemic - OVCATA
December 2019
Active Transportation is growing in the Ottawa ValleyOctober 2019
OVCATA launches municipal outreach campaignAugust 2019
OVCATA salutes Tour de Whitewater success, setting records for participation, activityJune 2019
The Ottawa Valley is a cycling paradiseApril 2019
Renfrew County Council to lead on Active Transportation Month activities in JuneGearheads donates elite E-bike for OVCATA raffle
Volunteering at OVCATA - there's a place for you
Highway 17 rumble strips could have fatal consequences - OVCATA
2018 a big year for Active Transportation in Ottawa Valley
October 2018
OVCATA meets with Ontario's new transportation minister - our own MPP John YakabuskiJune 2018
OVCATA promotes active transportation for seniors with provincial supportMarch 2018
Join OVCATA - Win A BikeDecember 2017
Local cycle routes win big with December provincial funding!Education is key to bike collision prevention - OPP Sergeant
October 2017
OPP to share bike collision stats at Renfrew OVCATA meetingOVCATA Co-chair's report for 2017 - a lot accomplished in Year 1
June 2017
New provincial cycling funding could be used in Renfrew County - OVCATAMay 2017
Help Sprocketman fly! Online cycling advocacy music videoApril 2017
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Voyageur Discovery Route Funding a big step toward trans-Canada cycle route.
Community Rides in communities across Renfrew County this spring
Silver Chain Challenge relaunches in June, 2017
Adopt a Road
December 2016
New hardened shoulders in Renfrew County in 2016The Algonquin Trail - tell municipal councillors you support it
OVCATA's vision for cycling in Ontario
November 2016
Share the Road Cycling Coalition wants to hear from youMTO Public Consultation on Cycling Program
October 2016
Véloroute Voyageur / Voyageur Cycling Route would connect Northeastern OntarioSeptember 2016
Alliance responds to Minister Del Duca, presses for public educationPetition for cyclists and hikers in national parks
Partial lane for cyclists on Hwy 17 west of Petawawa