Category: Climbs - Howie's 3D Urban Exploro

3D Segments

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This is a collection of Strava segments that are found within the Greenbelt in Ottawa:

Click on the blog post, or the Read More caption to see detailed maps and a description of the segment
The segments are not being presented for the express purpose of KOM hunting, but rather in order to highlight some novel and interesting options for urban exploration.
Before attempting any of these segments, please review our thoughts on safety and our disclaimer on land use that can be found here: MostlySafe
There's at least 3 of pages of segments here- navigation at bottom of page will allow you to toggle back and forth. Howie has 1400+ segments on VeloViewer to comb through, so more will be added over time.

Short and Punchy, like yo' Momma!

6/19/2021

Location: Experimental Farm near Fisher
https://www.strava.com/segments/28803379

In the Central Experimental Farm just off McCooeye Lane, is this little climb that you can pretty much try to rip up anytime, because there's never really anyone on it and there are no obstacle's to navigate.

Jasmine Valley Wall

6/7/2021

Location: Jasmine Crescent, Gloucester near Ogilvie
https://www.strava.com/segments/28736638

This doesn't look so hard on paper, with a net elevation decrease of -0.5% gradient, but I have yet to make it the entire way up the climb without unclipping and walking at least 1/3 of the hill at the end.....check out the map to find the secret valley from the Land Before Time.

Porcupine Ridge

4/20/2021

Location: Aviation/Sir George-Etienne Cartier Parkway near the Aviation Museum
https://www.strava.com/segments/28093477

I got a bit lost in the Rockcliffe Air Force Base area recently and ended up riding down this segment and found myself sort of in the middle of the on-ramp that goes from the Aviation Parkway to the Sir George-Etienne Cartier Parkway. I was out of time that day, but made it a point to return to ride up it.

Col De polaris

4/14/2021

Location: Sir George-Etienne-Cartier Parkway near the Aviation Museum
www.strava.com/segments/5858042

The area that used to be Rockcliffe Air Force Base is presently under heavy development and will turn into a subdivision over time. Right now though, there's a ton of awesome places to ride and one way in and out of the area is the Col de Polaris.

The Tabor Switchback

4/14/2021

Location: Vanier between Beechwood and Montreal Road
https://www.strava.com/segments/27998817

Admittedly, this segment is a little ridiculous, but Tabor is famous in the Cyclocross world, so when you find a street named Tabor with a super-tight switchback on it, well then you have to take note. In fact, I'm calling this the tightest switchback in Ottawa. Prove me wrong!

uphill dog walker slalom

4/10/2021

Location: Revelstoke, Old Riverside Drive
https://www.strava.com/segments/23791745

This paved climb near Revelstoke is located in the midst of some other single-track and dirt trails, and is also near McCarthy Woods. It's also close to Mooney's Bay. It would seem that people like to park their cars at the top of this climb on Old Riverside Drive and then walk down to the paths along the river with their dogs. Some are off-leash......

Recreation Vs. Taxation

4/8/2021

Location: Behind RA Centre on Riverside Drive
https://www.strava.com/segments/27941414

This climb start behind the RA Centre and takes you up a sharp hill and into a courtyard area behind the CRA building on Data Centre Road. This segment follows the paved ramp and concrete pathway that extends around the building, but there's also some lawn and green space around here that you can enjoy. Vincent Massey and Mooney's Bay are nearby. Billing's Berg is not too far away either if you want to smash together a few short climbs.

Return From secret science boardwalk

3/30/2021

Location: Mer Bleue at end of Dolman Ridge Road
https://www.strava.com/segments/27278933

Just off Anderson Road, about a kilometer down Dolman Ridge Road, is a gate. On the other side of that gate is a paved road that gradually begins to deteriorate into gravel and eventually swings hard left into a field.

The Carleberg: Enjoy Responsibly

3/20/2021

Location: Carleton Unversity
www.strava.com/segments/24045014

It's mid-March. It's a bit wet and dirty out, especially with the snow melting and running out onto the streets. Plus in the back of your head, you're worried about drivers not being used to cyclists being out. So what to do? Well, one option is laps of the roads around Carleton on your gravel bike.

America Wants to Pave this!

3/12/2021

Location: Rockliffe Road, off Lisgar Road in Rockliffe
https://www.strava.com/segments/27279005

So.....this is right next to the US Ambassadors residence. Sometimes there is an RCMP car parked at the beginning of this segment. I've seen it when passing by on my road bike heading to the parkway, and once heading up this segment. The officer waved back on that occasion, so that's a good sign.

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