NEW DIRECTORS ELECTED TO TBN BOARD

We are thrilled to announce the election of returning and new directors who will be guiding the Toronto Bicycling Network through the next chapter of our journey. As a club deeply rooted in fostering a vibrant cycling community, we believe this new board will bring fresh perspectives, dedication and passion to enhance our member experience and grow our organization.

This board showcases a remarkable lineup of candidates, all of whom demonstrate a strong commitment to cycling and community engagement. These individuals will help shape our future initiatives, events and community outreach. Our new directors bring diverse skills and experiences, from competitive cycling and recreational advocacy to event organization and strategic development. Together, they aim to expand club programs, strengthen partnerships and create inclusive spaces for cyclists of all levels.

On behalf of the entire Toronto Bicycling Network community, we congratulate our returning and new directors and look forward to the enthusiasm and innovation they’ll bring to the board. Here’s to new roads, new challenges and a shared journey ahead.

Returning to the Board:

• Treasurer - Jean Dell’Agnese
• Technical - Martin Lansche
• Touring - Dennis Szilvasy

Appointed earlier this year:

• Communications - Italo Bravo
• Director at Large - Ed Ravin
• Member Experience - Elena Balland

Other continuing Board members:

• President - Gord Irish
• Secretary - Catherine Newhook
• Social - Ken Lackman
• Director at Large - Marc Giles
• Education - Andrew Paterson

On behalf of the entire club, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to outgoing Board member Lora Flanagan for her dedication and hard work as our Overnight Trips Director. Lora's attention to detail, her planning skills and her unwavering enthusiasm have transformed our trips into unforgettable experiences for everyone involved. From organizing seamless itineraries to ensuring every member’s safety and enjoyment, she has gone above and beyond. Lora's impact on the club will be felt for years to come, and she leaves behind big shoes to fill. 

TBN hiking season is under way

TBN’s schedule of fall and winter hikes continues throughout the fall and early winter (weather permitting), starting at 10 am. These are for the most part loop hikes and will be about 13 km. Fall hiking will require you to have proper clothing and footwear. Winter hiking is a different animal.  It will require you to not only have proper footwear and clothing but also crampon style icers. These may not be used on the hike but should be included in your backpack in case they are needed.

You must register in advance and cancel that registration if you change your mind and cannot come for whatever reason. Guest registrations at a cost of $10 per person will be allowed if space permits. Parking at some venues can be a challenge, so plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of hikes. Some hikes will require you to pay for parking but these will be noted on the TBN hike posting. We will try and keep these hikes to a minimum.

City walks

Our City Walk program continues every Sunday until Dec. 15, and on the evening of Dec. 21 we will have our traditional Christmas Lights Walk. Check the TBN Calendar for times and details.

Instagram anyone?

With the Official TBN Facebook group firmly launched and its content growing, we are conscious that Instagram is the Social Network of choice for many and we would like to increase our presence there. We are looking for Instagram-savvy members who can support the Communication mandate of the club in moderating and creating content in the social platform. Please reach out to publicity@tbn.ca if you are interested in the role.

new tbn facebook group

In order to provide a consolidated space to discuss TBN-related rides, social engagements, topics of interest and other activities related to our membership, the Board of Directors TBN has decided to create a TBN-owned Facebook group. We are asking our members to join the group and make it the go-to place for all TBN social interactions. Let's build together this space and make it "home". To join, click here. We are also looking for Facebook-savvy members who can help with moderation activities. If you are interested, please contact publicity@tbn.ca.

New: TBN fees may now be paid via e-transfer 

Invoices for membership applications and renewals are now payable in two different ways. If you select "Pay Online" you will pay via PayPal. If you select "Invoice Me" you must pay via an e-transfer to treasurer@tbn.ca. Be sure to include the invoice number within the comment field of your e-transfer. Note that online payments are registered immediately, but e-transfer payments require a manual processing step to update our payments database. Please allow 48 hours for processing. 

Reminder to update your TBN profile

Please ensure to periodically update your TBN club profile. Perhaps upload a photo of yourself (so other members know who you are), confirm that your email address listed is correct (as this is the primary way for us to contact you), confirm your phone and emergency contacts are still valid, and update your current (or former) occupation and let us know if and how you would like to volunteer with TBN. We are always looking for helping hands, especially those with needed skills. How to do this: Login to the website, click on your name, then click Edit Profile. When you are done, press Save to commit your changes.

UPCOMING RIDES AND EVENTS

Next 20 rides/events

See all rides and events on the main calendar and also check back two hours in advance in case of last minute updates or cancellation due to weather. You can also find past rides on this calendar. 

HOW TO CANCEL A RESERVATION FOR AN EVENT

Due to an issue we have discovered on Apple devices, we have had to revert to the original wording for the link used to cancel your reservation for an event. If you need to cancel your reservation for an event, see the Cancel-my-registration page for details.

Most Recent Newsletter

Chain of Events is TBN's e-newsletter, featuring up to date info about upcoming rides and events. Click here for the most recent Chain of Events.

Share your blogs with TBN members

TBN member Jun Nogami has an informative blog on Facebook, which includes summaries and photos from club rides. Check it out here. If other members would like to request that we share similar cycling-focused blogs with members via tbn.ca, contact the Communications Director.