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RIDE FOR HEART 2019 – Volunteers needed

TBN is looking for volunteers to help at Ride for Heart, a once-a-year chance to ride the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway with thousands of other cyclists. It's a car-free, cost-free ride for our two groups of volunteer riders, who can meet up after the ride for a beer-and-wings celebration at a local pub, courtesy of Ride for Heart.

As in previous years, we need 40-50 “Ride Ambassadors,” who will wear supplied Ride for Heart T-shirts and help throughout the route with roadside assistance such as minor mechanical issues or calling for first-aid.

And the organisers have also asked TBN to supply at least 15 pairs of volunteers for the new “Ride marshals” role, to ensure rider safety along the route, including urging participants to slow down and/or take greater care. The marshals, riding in pairs, will wear the new TBN jerseys, plus identifying arm bands supplied by Ride for Heart.

The ride takes place on Sunday, June 2. Please register no later than April 30.

tbn spring kickoff

TBN’s annual Spring Kickoff is set for May 11 starting at 9 am at Etienne Brule Park. Rides available at all levels. Please register for this free event for food planning.

New trip ideas?

Contact Jeannie at weekendtrips@tbn.ca if you have suggestions for a trip or if you wish to lead one. Trip leaders have their fees paid by TBN.

Report Bike Parking Issues

The City of Toronto has launched a free web app called BikeSpace to collect data from cyclists to help improve bicycle parking. Using the BikeSpace app, cyclists can highlight areas where new bike parking is needed and report broken and full bike racks, as well as spots occupied by abandoned bikes. Download it to your smartphone from the Apple or Google app stores.

TBN MOBILE Applications

TBN has a free iPhone and Android app displaying upcoming rides with a single click. Open up the  Apple AppStore or Android PlayStore and look for "Toronto Bicycling Network." Iif you would like to use a mobile browser instead, please bookmark our mobile-friendly site. You can reach the mobile site by clicking here.

NEW - Be a beta-tester. Add this website page to your phone's Home screen TBN upcoming events. Send comments to technical@tbn.ca

Retail partner Feature

Hoopdriver Bicycles: Distinctive urban and touring bikes

Among TBN’s Retail Partners is Hoopdriver Bicycles, located on Annette Street near Runnnymede and Bloor. The mission of Hoopdriver Bicycles is to put people on the road to joyful and responsible transport. Serving Torontonians since 2009, Hoopdriver Bicycles is committed to providing bicycles, parts and accessories that are functional, smart, durable and attractive. We make a special effort to also source and stock unique products that are difficult to find elsewhere, and in some cases, are exclusive to Hoopdriver.

As well, we provide mechanical services ranging from small adjustments to full overhauls, hand-built wheels and complete assembly of custom bikes. What sets us apart is our friendliness and expertise. We'll diagnose your bike and give free estimates on the spot, based on your description and our observation, without condescension, techno babble or bad attitude. Appointments can be made by phone or in person for potentially same-day turn-around of tune-ups and other repairs.

In short: our service is based on care and attention to detail, integrity, honesty and value. Please feel free to call for prices and details at 647-344-9120. For more information go to www.hoopdriver.ca.