Schedule
2023 Main Events Recap
May 13 - Pathway Series Race: Backside Bloc
The second of 5 races in the 'Pathway Series'.
This is a beginner-moderate difficult bicycle path race, that is perfect for homies looking to get better and experience a more realistic high octane downhill experience, as well as continuing to gather series points.
Prizes: OF COURSE ! Thanks to Landyachtz, Top of the World and more TBA, also earn yourself a photo op on the Ottawa Longboard Community podium, and series points for all racers.
Meeting spot: Relais Plein air du parc de la gatineau
When: Saturday May 13th
Time: TBD
Who: Longboarders with beginner downhill experience (sliding required), looking to race in fast paced close heats or Spectators of any level.
Details: The downhill community prides themselves on safety. Helmet and Gloves are mandatory for downhill events during warmup and race heats.
There is protective equipment available if you do not have your own, thanks to our generous community members and brand sponsorhips.
May 21 - Skate and Explore: Cruise
First official skate and explore cruise!
We will be following a planned route.
We will be leaving from the starting location at 2PM before we head to spot #2!
June 25 - Riverrain Park (Concrete Cruisers)
Women Only Ride
Join the Concrete Cruisers on June 25th at Riverrain Park for a Yoga/Skate/River Clean outing!
July 2nd - Skate and Explore: Cruise
In this month's cruise, we will head from Lansdowne park, up the closed down canal towards City Hall and head to the smoothest dance-pad in the city, Dewar Plaza. Find the map here
July 8 - Pathway Series Race: Snake
The fourth of 5 races in the 'Pathway Series'.
This is a beginner-moderate difficult bicycle path race that will test your abilities to grip corners at decent speeds (30-45km/h) (sliding recommended)
Prizes: OF COURSE ! Thanks to Landyachtz, Top of the World and more TBA, also earn yourself a photo op on the Ottawa Longboard Community podium, and series points for all racers.
Meeting spot: Relais plein air du parc de la gatineau
When: Saturday July 8th
Time: TBD
Who: Longboarders with at least some experience downhill longboarding, looking for close and fast heats with the homies.
Details: The downhill community prides themselves on safety. Helmet and Gloves are mandatory for downhill events during warmup and race heats.
There is protective equipment available if you do not have your own, thanks to our generous community members and brand sponsorhips.
July 14-16 - Toronto Docksessions Northeast
More Details to come from Docksession Ottawa!
July 30 - Wakefield Skatepark (Concrete Cruisers)
Womens Only Ride
The Concrete Cruisers will be taking over the Wakefield skatepark on the 30th of July for a sesh together!
August 6 - Pathway Series Race: Nature Trail
The fifth and final of 5 races in the 'Pathway Series'.
This is a beginner-moderate difficult bicycle path race that will test your abilities to slide and grip corners at decent speeds (30-45km/h) (sliding required)
Prizes: OF COURSE ! Thanks to Landyachtz, Top of the World and more TBA, also earn yourself a photo op on the Ottawa Longboard Community podium, and series points for all racers.
Meeting spot: Philemon Wright High School - backside parking lot
When: Saturday August 6th
Time: TBD
Who: Longboarders with at least some experience downhill longboarding, looking for close and fast heats with the homies.
Details: The downhill community prides themselves on safety. Helmet and Gloves are mandatory for downhill events during warmup and race heats.
There is protective equipment available if you do not have your own, thanks to our generous community members and brand sponsorhips.
August 20th - Vanier (Concrete Cruisers)
Womens Only Ride
Join the Concrete Cruisers as they ride Vanier and end at a low traffic, smooth cul-de-sac
August 26th - Skate & Explore: Cruise
This is our final cruise of the summer, time to put all of your hard earned stamina to use! We will be starting at Lansdowne park, riding up along the canal to the Somerset St. footbridge and cross over to the Ottawa University Courtyard and going up through the heart of Ottawa in the Byward market before crossing up to the museum and majors hill park in order to ride the Ottawa River pathway to our destination (pending construction ending) Find the map here
Meet at Lansdowne for 1PM on Saturday August 26th, we will be leaving for Chaudiere falls @ 2PM and arrive for 3:30PM!
August 27th - New Riders Workshop
Join the Ottawa Longboarding Community in our second New Rider Workshop to finish off the hot months and get you riding in the cooler fall weather
Where: Brantford Park (End of Clegg st.)
When: Sunday August 27th @ 12PM - 3PM
Who: Beginners who haven't stepped on a board, to intermediate riders who have an interest in new styles
Organized by riders from the Ottawa Docksessions, Concrete Cruisers, & Downhill longboarding crews
There will be a number of workshops running for new and intermediate riders. Find the workshop that is best suited for you:
- Basic training for first time riders
- Downhill beginner course for riders interested in learning how to slide
- Surfskate beginner lessons led by community members
- Basics of dancing and freestyle longboarding
Lessons will be led by experienced riders from the Ottawa Longboard surfskating, dancing and downhill communities.
Boards and sliding gloves will be available on-site for first time riders to try. Bring your own helmet!
September 24th - Constance Bay Beach (Concrete Cruisers)
Womens Only Ride
Finish the year with the same great ride as it began with the Concrete Cruisers. They will be taking their crew back to Constance Bay Beach once more to do a final clean and sesh before the fall months get colder. Make sure not to miss this one!