there may be another meet in the fall. Bike-Os are best in an area with a


network of trails so you have to stay on top of every junction “so orien- teering skills are important.” The equipment (see sidebar) is a bit


different, with the compass presenting an awkward challenge. “You can’t ride and check your compass if it is on a string around your neck, and you can’t use a thumb compass as you need your thumb free to shift gears,” ex- plains Harding, who lashes a compass to his arm when he competes. If biking single track and fire roads while dealing with compass degrees and squiggly map lines sounds like fun, check out Ottawa Orienteering Club, which is also hosting the 2010 Canadian Orienteering Champion- ships, August 15-22. «oo Bike-O links: www. ottawaoc.ca www.orienteringquebec.ca www.orienteering.ca


Road,


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Please obey the rules of the road, and be considerate of other users.


FOR MOTOR VEHICLES 


Obey the speed limit. 1METRE


in Gatineau Park Every day, hundreds of users enjoy the roads in Gatineau Park, the Capital’s conservation park. Courtesy and consideration on the part of all users are essential to ensure the full enjoyment of the road network.


Share the road 


Use caution when passing cyclists: maintain a minimum distance of one metre. To do so, it may be necessary to drive somewhat over the yellow line.


FOR BICYCLES 


Ride in single file.


 Keep groups to a maximum of 15 cyclists.  Obey stop signs.


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819-827-2020 


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