2021
Petits Départs
A Grand Départ is planned for 2022!
Due to the ongoing pandemic in 2021 we are encouraging riders to start the ride at a time of their own choosing, i.e., many "Petits Départs".
If you are planning to do the Logdriver's Waltz Bikepacking Route this year we'd love to know!
Please sign up using this form or by scrolling to the bottom of this page. You have the option of not being added published list.
When you have completed the route send us a photo and we will post it on the "LDW Wall of Fame"!
Please tag us in your social media posts if you are willing to have your posts used in one of our stories.
COVID-19:
GOOD NEWS! As of June 15 the Ontario-Quebec border opened to traffic allowing riders to complete the entire Log Driver's Waltz Route. It also allows riders to do some of the shorter routes that are not in their home province.
Please monitor the situation and refrain from bikepacking when it is in contravention of local or provincial health orders. We will not be able to record rides or post pictures from rides undertaken in contravention public health orders.
Before and during your ride it is your responsibility to:
Due to the ongoing pandemic in 2021 we are encouraging riders to start the ride at a time of their own choosing, i.e., many "Petits Départs".
If you are planning to do the Logdriver's Waltz Bikepacking Route this year we'd love to know!
Please sign up using this form or by scrolling to the bottom of this page. You have the option of not being added published list.
When you have completed the route send us a photo and we will post it on the "LDW Wall of Fame"!
Please tag us in your social media posts if you are willing to have your posts used in one of our stories.
COVID-19:
GOOD NEWS! As of June 15 the Ontario-Quebec border opened to traffic allowing riders to complete the entire Log Driver's Waltz Route. It also allows riders to do some of the shorter routes that are not in their home province.
Please monitor the situation and refrain from bikepacking when it is in contravention of local or provincial health orders. We will not be able to record rides or post pictures from rides undertaken in contravention public health orders.
Before and during your ride it is your responsibility to:
- Educate yourself about current health guidelines in all applicable health units/regions in both provinces and follow them.
- Modify your plans to meet health directives if the situation changes.
- Be respectful of the people you encounter in the areas you are riding through.
- Always make your safety and the safety of others your priority.
Sign-ups BY MONTH
May-Postponed: Ontario-Quebec Border Closed all Month
Carl Presseault, Ottawa, ON
Chris Panasky, Chelsea, QC
Melanie Chambers, Toronto, ON
Carl Presseault, Ottawa, ON
Chris Panasky, Chelsea, QC
Melanie Chambers, Toronto, ON
June 15 and on- Borders now open and Crown Land Camping is allowed!
Christina V., Ottawa, ON
David Marchesseault, Chelsea, QC
Christina V., Ottawa, ON
David Marchesseault, Chelsea, QC
July
Mike Framst, Guelph, ON *** Mike is planning to start around the 18th and is wondering if there is anyone else starting around then, Please use the Contact us form, Facebook or IG and we will pass your message on to him.
Michel Collette, Ottawa, ON
Marketa G, Ottawa, Ontario
Mike Framst, Guelph, ON *** Mike is planning to start around the 18th and is wondering if there is anyone else starting around then, Please use the Contact us form, Facebook or IG and we will pass your message on to him.
Michel Collette, Ottawa, ON
Marketa G, Ottawa, Ontario
August
Kim F, Chelsea, QC
Mike Fitzjohn, Sarnia, ON
Steve Thompson, Thamesville, ON
David Burnford, Ottawa. ON
Gene Villeneuve, Ottawa, ON
David Wright, Ottawa, ON
Simon Plenderleith, Ottawa, ON
Kim F, Chelsea, QC
Mike Fitzjohn, Sarnia, ON
Steve Thompson, Thamesville, ON
David Burnford, Ottawa. ON
Gene Villeneuve, Ottawa, ON
David Wright, Ottawa, ON
Simon Plenderleith, Ottawa, ON
September
Vincent Hughes, Toronto, ON
Terry Payne, London, ON
Adam Hortop, Ottawa, Ontario
Kyle Roberts, Melbourne, Australia
Vincent Hughes, Toronto, ON
Terry Payne, London, ON
Adam Hortop, Ottawa, Ontario
Kyle Roberts, Melbourne, Australia
October
Adam Hortop, Ottawa, Ontario Please contact Adam via email if you are interested in joining him (hortop "at" gmail "dot" com)
Adam Hortop, Ottawa, Ontario Please contact Adam via email if you are interested in joining him (hortop "at" gmail "dot" com)
Date TBA
Matthew Kadey, Waterloo, ON
Jamie Montpellier, Aurora, ON
Mario, Montreal, QC
Alex Martin, Ottawa ON
Tiago Varella-Cid, Toronto, ON
Yvain, Chartrand, Ottawa, ON
+ Two Riders
Matthew Kadey, Waterloo, ON
Jamie Montpellier, Aurora, ON
Mario, Montreal, QC
Alex Martin, Ottawa ON
Tiago Varella-Cid, Toronto, ON
Yvain, Chartrand, Ottawa, ON
+ Two Riders