Waterless Etobicoke and the Humber
Please note: You must register to participate on the ride. Registration is free for TBN members. Non-members can now purchase a 30 day trial membership for $10 here and then can register for the ride. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation by Saturday. Attendance will be checked at the start. If you register after 8 am on the day of the ride bring a copy of the confirmation email, either printed or electronic, to show to the ride leader.
We are still under Covid-19 guidelines, so remember to bring and wear your mask in appropriate situations and maintain social distancing. Also, a helmet.
This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here. For a more nuanced description check this page.
NOTE: If you are riding or driving to the start from the east please note that Bloor Street will be closed between Dufferin and Lansdowne for the Big on Bloor street festival this weekend. You can probably get through on a bike if you take it slow as it really doesn't get going until noon. Additionally, the Line 1 subway is closed between St Andrew and Lawrence West stations for track work. Additionally additionally, Lakeshore Blvd is closed at the CNE for the Honda Indy and the Gardiner is still reduced to 2 lanes so don't even think of driving downtown.
Last year the route had to be changed as a result of significant damage to the trails along Etobicoke Creek from unusually heavy rain storms. There is a problem remaining near the airport where a damaged portion of the trail is still fenced off and would necessitate lifting bikes over a fence, so for this year we will use last year's variation.
Lunch is at Tim Hortons near the halfway point . You may still wish to bring your own lunch and snacks to avoid lineups and contact.
Meet for a 10 am departure from the north parking lot of the Kipling TTC station. If you are driving to the start, please note that the lot can now only be accessed from Dundas St. It can no longer be accessed from Aukland Rd.
If the ride is cancelled due to weather or other reasons, notice of the cancellation will be posted on the website around 8 am Sunday. Please check before leaving for the ride.
The Ride with GPS map for the route is linked below.
See you Sunday.
Level: Urban Roller
Distance: 51 kms
RwGPS: Waterless Etobicoke and the Humber
Leader: Albert Wong
