They're on two legs and two wheels for long-weekend events in nation's capital

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On a long-weekend Saturday in September, when many were enjoying that last three-day cottage getaway of the summer, others were in the nation’s capital, supporting important causes or getting ready for the upcoming university school year.

The Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope took place at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park on Coventry Road, with participants choosing to stretch their legs over 2.5- or five-kilometre routes.

At Parliament Hill, they were on two wheels rather than two legs, as the Bikers Against Child Abuse rode in a rally.

And at Carleton University, new students began unpacking in preparation for life as post-secondary-school students.

Whatever the activity on Day 1 of the holiday weekend, they had great weather for it, with temperatures peaking at 20 C under sunny skies. It doesn’t look like those with Sunday plans will be so lucky, however, with rain in the forecast and a high of just 14.

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Photos: It's walkers, bikers and back to school in nation's capital (Sept. 2, 2017)

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  Bikers Against Child Abuse ride past the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2017. Patrick Doyle/Postmedia
  
  
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  Bikers Against Child Abuse ride past the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2017. Patrick Doyle/Postmedia
  
  
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  Bikers Against Child Abuse ride past the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2017. Patrick Doyle
  
  
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  Students move into residence at Carleton University in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Patrick Doyle
  
  
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  Students move into residence at Carleton University in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Patrick Doyle
  
  
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  Students move into residence at Carleton University in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Patrick Doyle
  
  
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  Students move into residence at Carleton University in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Patrick Doyle
  
  
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  Students move into residence at Carleton University in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Patrick Doyle
  
  
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  Students move into residence at Carleton University in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Patrick Doyle
  
  
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  Students move into residence at Carleton University in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Patrick Doyle
  
  
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  Students move into residence at Carleton University in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Patrick Doyle
  
  
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  Students move into residence at Carleton University in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Patrick Doyle
  
  
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  Performers sing at the Teal Tailgate Party before the Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope. Patrick Doyle
  
  
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  Mackenzie, 7, has her face painted at the Teal Tailgate Party before the Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope in Ottawa on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Patrick Doyle/Postmedia
  
  
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  People register at the Teal Tailgate Party before the Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope. Patrick Doyle
  
  
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  Ann Welbourn of Loretta Studios and Gallery poses with Star Wars characters at the Teal Tailgate Party before the Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope. Patrick Doyle
  
  
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  Walkers set off at the start of the Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope in Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Patrick Doyle
  

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