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About us - Location

WE ARE RENTABIKE

proud to contribute to a cleaner & greener world.

We are hiring + Our History

Hiring: We require a Supervisor: rentals, tour, sales and service. Plus service staff working with the supervisor. Please email us your skills and experience.

History: RentABike first participated in Canada’s capital love affair with cycling in 1976 although the first velocipede dates back to pre-automobile 1869 on unceeded lands of Algonquin First Nation.

Operating for over 25 years from the Hotel Chateau Laurier and now in a unique adapted railway tunnel under Rideau Street on the World Heritage Rideau Canal, RentABike offers an experienced and respected cycling service for visitors and residents.

Our youth tour services are unique to Canada if not North America. On June 4th, 2018 we celebrated our 200,000th grade school student participant who has enjoyed the Capital’s extensive pathway network. Many schools have been returning for 20 years.

“This is always our most popular activity in the Nation’s Capital.”
Bruce Denmane, Hyland Heights School, Shelburne, Ontario.

How to find us

We are situated below Plaza Bridge at 2 Rideau Street, Ottawa, the Senate of Canada.
Nous sommes situés sous le pont Plaza, au 2, rue Rideau, à Ottawa, dans l’immeuble du Sénat du Canada, sous le célèbre Monument des Cinq

Directions

From the Westin Hotel, 4 min

Leaving the Westin, walk across Colonel By to Rideau Canal and turn right along  canal to Plaza Bridge.

From the Château Laurier (Fairmont) Hotel, 2 min

Leaving the Château, turn right, and walk to the set of stairs (20m, leading to the Château’s Terrace). At base turn left and proceed through tunnel and down stairs and there we are!

From the Bus station on Mackenzie King bridge, 8min

Leaving bus (Rideau Centre), walk on the MacKenzie King bridge (W) towards the parliament. Take the stairs (20m) on your right. Simply cross the lights in front of Shaw Centre and turn right on Rideau Canal. Continue walking along the canal (towards the parliament), and you will see us.

Driving S on Highway 5 (QC)

Stay on #5, cross Ottawa River, continue on King Edward, right on Stewart (1km), left on Daly to Rideau Centre parking

From History Musuem, Ave Laurier, cycling (8min)

South on Alexandra Bridge, right into Parc Major’s Hill, stay on path to right of Hotel Chateau Laurier, take door/tunnel under Rideau St/Plaza Bridge and there we are!

From Parliament Hill, walk 5 min

Down Wellington (E) to 10 m before Chateau Laurier Hotel on your left, take steps to terrace (10m), left at base, follow door/tunnel and down steps and there we are!

From the Rideau Centre parking, walk 4min

Cross Colonel By drive, turn right on Canal, and there you are in 2 minutes!

From the World Exchange Plaza parking, walk (10m)

East to Confederation Sq (5min), East past War Memorial, over Canal and right at Paul’s Boat Cruise Kiosk, down steps and we are under the route you have just walked on!

Driving Highway #417 (E/W), The Queensway

Take Nicholas St north, over Laurier Ave and left on Daly St to Rideau Centre parking. Walk to Rideau Canal and turn right to East Arch, Plaza Bridge

Our Team

Peter Plaunt, Owner

  • Since 1979
  • Quebec- Montreal UCI race
  • UCI cat 1-2 Pro races in NewYork, Vermont, Ontario and Quebec
  • Tour de Beauce DS for ICSF
  • Mavic neutral service at World Cups
  • Ontario Randonneur member
  • Cycled, Toured and Raced all over North America, Italy and Spain
  • Shimano Certified Pro Mechanic
  • Personal Mechanic for a few Pro Athletes, both Triathlon and Cycling.
  • World Cup and Olympic cross-country and Biathlon Ski Tech

Jill Messier, Manager

  • Victoria-St John’s solo 2013.
  • Moved up to racing UCI Elite in 2018.
  • Gatineau Grand Prix June 2018
  • OBC Cyclo-Cross series.
  • Tues nite Criteriums.
  • OBC Thurs Time Trials.
  • Shimano Certified Technician
  • Winterbourne Certified Pro Mechanic
  • All season commuter.

Harry Musson, Owner

  • Since 1981
  • Founder: Oxfam Ride for Refugees 1983
  • Ottawa Grand Prix
  • Fall Cyclo-cross series
  • Time Trials, OBC.
  • See Nite Criterium
  • Rideau Lakes Tour
  • Ottawa-Montreal Fall ride
  • Rides; France, Spain, UK, Australia, NZ, Vietnam, India
  • Fri nite IPA
  • Chez Lucien (Murray St), La Bottega (George St), Green Door (Main)
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Bicycle Flat Repair Course

Keep yourself riding, learn how to fix a basic flat when out on the road!

This class will cover how to fix a flat on your bicycle. You will learn about the tools required for the job, proper technique, how to recognize the likely cause of a flat and get a chance to do it all yourself with instruction. All materials will be provided and no prior knowledge is required. This is a basic, beginner level course. Tools and parts available for purchase after the course if desired. Low student to instructor ratio. Ladies only courses will be offered as well if there is interest!

Cost: 25$ per person.

Interested or have questions? Send an email to rentabike11@outlook.com with subject "Flat Repair Class"

To book private classes or small group classes for your organization, please contact us at rentabike11@outlook.com to make arrangements.
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Basic Bicycle Maintenance Course

Keep your bike running smoothly, reduce your maintenance costs and get the most out of your bike!

This course will cover the basics of maintaining your bicycle and teach you to recognize basic signs of wear to know when parts should be replaced. You will learn about how often and how to inflate your tires, cleaning and oiling your chain, cleaning your bicycle, when to check and consider replacing your brake pads, chain, cables and how often to get a tune up. Low student to instructor ratio. Ladies only courses will be offered as well if there is interest!

Cost: 25$ per person.

Interested or have questions? Send an email to rentabike11@outlook.com with subject "Basic Bicycle Maintenance Course"

To book private classes or small group classes for an organization, please contact us at rentabike11@outlook.com to make arrangements.
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Learn to Ride a Bike Class

Learn to ride your bike this summer with the help of RentABike's experienced instructors!

Thinking this is the year for you or someone you know to learn to ride a bike? There is no better time. RentABike offers the ideal bikes, instructors and learning paths to make the most of your learning experience. Our team makes the experience easy, enjoyable and memorable for learners.

Interested or have questions? Send an email to rentabike11@outlook.com with subject "Learn to Ride a Bike Class"

To book private classes or small group classes for an organization, please contact us at rentabike11@outlook.com to make arrangements.
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