A landmark cross country ski & bike shop, Fresh Air Experience has been providing Ottawa & the area with high quality outdoor goods and service since 1969.
Fresh Air Experience has been providing Ottawa and area with high quality outdoor goods and service since 1969. We specialize in cross-country skis, bicycles, clothes, and many other great products. We have long been at the forefront of race ski selection techniques and high performance waxing and are extremely proud of the podiums and other huge accomplishments that our customers have earned whil
09/03/2026
Our nutrition corner just got a major update! 😋 Only a hop, skip and a jump from your favourite bridges to get into the park and river pathway rides, we’ve got everything you need to fuel your adventures. Stay tuned for the ultimate taste test reviews with the team!
09/03/2026
The Queensway at 4:45. We’re fine.
Specialized Turbo Creo. Fast enough to make the ride home actually competitive with driving it, and enough tire clearance that you can keep going once the pavement runs out.
In stock and on sale now!
Specialized Tarmac SL9 Order yours now!
08/27/2026
New Tarmac SL9s. New colourways. Same problem: picking one.
S-Level, Expert and Comp are now here — WorldTour aero at three very different price points. Order now, or pre-order for next season.
Drop by the shop and we’ll talk sizing (and paint).
08/24/2026
Mountain Bike Monday 🤙
The Scott Genius 930 doesn’t ask what kind of ride you’re having. It just handles it.
150mm rear / 160mm Fox up front. One TwinLoc lever, three modes — lock it out for the climb, open it up for the send. Alloy frame that shrugs off rock strikes, XT/Deore drivetrain that just works.
Trail bike energy. Enduro attitude.
In the shop now — come throw a leg over one 🚲
08/21/2026
Fresh build. Fresh adventures. 🚴♀️✨This new Specialized Crux 5 is off to the customer and ready to hit the road! Whether the destination is the finish line or the cafe line, it will get you there faster.
Come in to Fresh Air Experience and let us help find your next dream bike!
08/19/2026
The moment you throw a leg over it, everything goes blurry.
Specialized Chisel Comp — on sale, in stock, ready to ride today!
08/12/2026
Beautiful bike seeks beautiful rider. 2022 Specialized Epic Evo ~ size large. Brand new, never ridden, ready for whatever line you point it down. These don’t come around often. DM us or swing by the shop!
Our BIG SUMMER SALE is on now! Everything from bikes and gear from your favourite brands in on sale. Come and visit us in store to save big before we swap everything over to skis. Ya, we said it… winter is coming 👀
07/17/2026
Early mornings on the Rise & Ride with Common Empire don’t get much better than this. Temperatures, crew and vibes, 10/10. See you next week!
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 7pm |
| Friday | 10am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |