So Ottawa no longer has a bike share program but it does have loads of beautiful bike paths…read more What's the solution? Cyco's. Gord and his team will fix you up. The cost to us was less than the cost of a one-day bike share pass in Vancouver-- and these are nice, comfortable, 21-speed bikes. And the come with helmets and locks and nice young man ensured they fit correctly. So we took off den the Rideau Canal, crossed the bridge over to Gatineau, QC, up the Ottawa River to the next bridge, crossed back to Ottawa and then headed up the Ottawa River till we stopped for lunch at a lovely spot called Remic's Rapids. Then we cut across country on Island Park Drive till we hit the Canal again and headed downstream to Pretoria Bridge and Cyco's on Hawthorne Ave. Extra points: my wife let me in on a Canadian secret. Gord and Bruce are the most Anglo-Canadian names there are. Yannick is the most Franco-Canadian name. They aren't necessarily the most common but the most quintessential Canadian names.

Great customer service and great bikes for me and my two kids. It can be hard for find 24" bikes…read morebut they had plenty!

The technician showed up on time and did their premium tuneup. It was almost like a bike rebuild…read more My bike runs perfectly, and they cleaned every part, tightened everything and did a major overhaul. I highly recommend this company.

Quality bike repair, done on my schedule, at a competitive price…read more Elsewhere I'd have to give up my bike for several days to a week, but with Velofix they came to me and fixed my bikes at my house.

Very well kept bikes on the canal at a perfect location. Prices are very reasonable and the canal…read morepath was fun to bike though it is poorly maintained. Ottawa City needs to repair the canal path

It was a beautiful day for a bike ride! We rented a couple of e bikes, which really allow you to go…read morelong distance without getting too tired, and had a wonderful day on the canal. There were waterfalls, picnic sites and some cool bars overlooking Dow's lake. It was easy to rent online and they were very accommodating and really helped with directions. I might go again tomorrow!

This bike shop is the definition on supporting small local businesses…read more ive been bringing my bike to this small garage shop for everything from flat repairs to fully converting my Santa Cruz Full suspension MTB to an awesome E-Bike. He's got all the tools & knowledge, does an amazing job at quick turnarounds on all repairs. Super friendly, very trustworthy and transparent and ultimately a hidden gem in every aspect. if you haven't given this shop a try I highly recommend just going once and Im sure you'll be back.

I deal with a fellow named Duncan. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of bikes and cycling, and…read morestrives to procure what I need, usually successfully. (I felt bad for him and for the store when I asked to buy a Specialized Roubaix S-Works, and Specialized told him they'd basically decided not to sell any Roubaix models in Canada this year). Anyway, Duncan knows his stuff. He is also a pretty expert mechanic, and has taken excellent care of my Merlin Road and my Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel. I have recommended friends to Duncan, and they have been just as happy.

Today I received a master class in the opposite of a Fresh Air Experience. I visited the…read moreWellington store this morning and asked the manager in charge whether FAE carried a Canadian Branded bicycle that I was interested in purchasing. The guy went off at me as if I had insulted his mother and began to berate me about wrapping myself in the flag. Setting aside for a moment the shear boorish, un-Canadian rudeness of this remark, it was clear to me that the people at Fresh Air Experience find something deeply offensive about Canadians wishing to purchase products that maximize Canadian materials and labour. The tone-deafness and offensiveness of this remark by someone in retail and the way it was delivered was simply stunning. I left the store without comment. I certainly will not be spending my $4-$5K budget at this store and will be sure to communicate my Fresh Air Experience to my business associates and social circle.

I am so happy I visited Giant Kanata for a final tune up before tackling the Rideau Lakes…read moreChallenge! My bike was in great shape for today's ride and talking to the staff gave me the confidence I needed for my first big ride.

Good and fast service, even in covid. Took their time to explain my (minor) problem. Good covid…read moreprecautions.

This is an excellent business with friendly and experienced staff. Greg Christie is the owner of…read morethe place, and he runs it with knowledge and good spirit. Definitely a place to rent or buy your ski equipment if you came to ski in the area.

II brought my Miyata in for a gear adjustment. Service was immediate. The staff were super…read morefriendly and I was on my way in less than an hour, This is the place to go for last minute repairs.The cost was very reasonable. Hightly recommend them.

The Hintonburg location refused to fix a flat on my bicycle because the mechanics do not know how…read moreto work with Shimano nexus internal gears. It should be noted that they sell bikes with Shimano nexus internal gears.