Today we will go in the OPPOSITE DIRECTION to add some variety into our ride. Please ensure you have downloaded the new reverse version of the route below.
A ride from the village of Ashburn through the Oak Ridges Morraine to lunch at either Penny's Mini Mart in Blackstock or the Wolf Run Golf Club just before Janetville.
Meet at Ashburn Park on the west side of Ashburn Road, 200 m North of the main intersection.
Caution note: there is a 1.6 km busy stretch on County Rd 2 heading South. However, the paving the becomes quite rough. There is an extra lane or good paved shoulder for the second half of the distance. Thus, reduce your speed and keep your distance from the cyclist in front along this stretch. As always, emphasize your presence with a good rear flashing red light.
Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.
Not sure if Wednesday Wheelies are for you? This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here. If your skill level is Tourist, then join us to find out why WW has remained popular for 2 decades.
Click for: 1. Directions to Start 2. Routes 3. Weather
Ride Leader: Dale Alexander
If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.
Cancellations – if you register and later determine that you cannot ride – please, please Cancel Your Registration as soon as possible so that the Ride Leader has an accurate list of participants.
Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the ride could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers.
We are accepting Guest rider registration.
Be advised this is an Urban Roller class ride. It isn't a slow, or beginner ride. You should be able to cruise at about 20 km/h for 15 minutes at a stretch, and be comfortable riding grouped with other riders on city streets.
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Registration begin 7 days before the event.
note : 6 30 pm start
Start & end location: Castlefrank TTC station, parking on Castlefrank Rd. The route will ride up across East York along separated bike lanes & across to the Historic prefectly planned neighbourhood of Leaside with circular streets. From there down into Rosedsle & back to start.
Distance: 18 km
Route:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52192986 Weather forecast: click here
Driving directions: Castlefrank TTC station is on the Bloor Danforth Subway line. we are meeting across the street by circular seating area AirVent. There is parking on some streets a block away from Castle Frank with no parking limits. Castefrank and nearby have 1 hour parking until 6 pm
Ride Leader: Andrew P.
Always bring a helmet & a spare inner tube. Also, depending upon the time of the year, it may be dark for part of this ride, or while you are riding home, so have working front & rear lights. It also may be quite chilly, so bring some warm clothes.
Check the website 2 hours before the ride for last minute info. in case the ride may be rescheduled or cancelled (e.g. bad weather )
You MUST register in order to participate in this ride.
If you need to cancel your registration, try to do so by noon the day before the ride.
If registration is full try the waitlist and check back regularly for possible cancellations.
This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Wednesday before the event.
Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.
A special ride from Finch West subway to Humber College via the Humber River. A longer than usual ride but rewarded with both sides of the Humber River. BRING LUNCH AS THE COLLEGE FOOD COURT WILL BE CLOSED. WE WILL EAT IN THE PICTURESQUE ARBORETUM. We will return in time to get the subway home before 3 pm. Free parking is available at Coppa’s parking lot on the corner of Dufferin and Supertest Rd., a ten-minute ride along the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail West
Start: 10:30 AM at Finch WEST subway station. Meet at the north entrance on the corner of Keele St. and Four Winds Dr.
(Try to arrive at 10:15 AM, to allow for subway delays, bike problems, etc.)
Distance: 40 km
Leader: Dinsmore
Route: RWGPS
Map and Cuesheet: Click Here
Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check this page after 8:30 AM on the day of the ride.
This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
August Dining Out: Latino Japanese
On Thursday, August 21, we will be dining at a very unique restaurant in the west end. Mai Bistro offers a fascinating selection of Japanese dishes with South American influences. Most of the dishes are in the form of small or large tapas, so they are ideal for sharing. There are also a number of vegetarian options available. Prices are very reasonable considering the reputation of the head chef (see below).
Chef's profile from Mai Bistro's website:
Classically trained Japanese chef Manh Nguyen has worked with some of the best Japanese chefs in the city. He was the Sous Chef for the Intercontinental Hotel in Caracas, Venezuela. During his time living in South America and using this experience, he developed a new style of Asian and Latino cooking. Upon returning to Toronto, he began working at the Supermarket restaurant with a new menu focusing on family style dining and a tapas style sharing menu that has gained great reviews from customers. In 2005 he was named one of the “Top 10 New Chefs” in the city.
You can view the menu and more info about the restaurant here:
Our reservation is for 6:30, so please try to arrive on time.
This event is limited to 16 members and their guests. Please register before Tuesday, August 19 at midnight. Because these events are very popular, there is always a wait list, so please remember to cancel if you cannot make it. If you don't know how to cancel, please send a message to the email address below. Note that if you register and then not attend, and you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the event, you will be moved to the wait list for the next dinner you register for.
Mai Bistro is located at 4906 Dundas St West in Etobicoke. There is free parking behind the restaurant. For those who won't drive, the restaurant is an 8-minute walk from Islington Subway Station. View the map here.
Questions or suggestions for other restaurants, please contact Ken Lackman, Social Director at social@tbn.ca.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
You must register to participate in all Freedom Friday rides. If you have not registered, you may NOT join the ride.
A ride east and north from Victoria Square with lunch at Pheasant Run Golf Club. Facilities are available at Vic Sq. and at Pheasant Run.
Driving directions: click here
Routes: Click here(64km Preferred, 71km and 80km)
Weather forecast: click here
This is an Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
Ride Leader: Robin Silverstein
(Note: The park's toilets usually open between 8 and 9am. Facilities are available at gas stations both east and west of the 404.)
Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the ride could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers. This is a Tourist-class ride - be prepared to be self-sufficient.
Cancellations: If you register and later determine you cannot ride, please cancel as soon as possible so the ride leader has an accurate list of participants.
West End Corner Coffee Ride
Starts and ends at Centennial Park in Etobicoke and extensively uses the Burnhamthorpe and Queensway Trail, and part of the Eglinton Trail on the way back. The ride takes mostly quieter roads, and a few busier intersections outside of the said trails. There will be a ten to fifteen-minute coffee/rest stop midway at The French Corner Patisserie on Dundas and Old Carriage Place. Free Parking (and meeting place) at the small parking lot located where Centennial Park Road and Centennial Park Gate meet.
We will follow traffic signals while on the trails. 37 kms of 98% paved roads and trails.
Be advised this is an Urban Roller class ride. It isn't a slow, or beginner ride. You should be able to cruise at about 20 km/h for 15 minutes at a stretch, and be comfortable riding grouped with other riders on city streets. For more details on the Urban Roller level click here and scroll down to Urban Roller.
Start location: parking lot at Rob Ford Stadium
Route: West End Corner Coffee Ride
Ride Leader: Erich Shih
Coffee stop: French Corner Patisserie.
Everyone must register to join this ride. If you do not have a regular TBN membership, you can purchase a 30-Day-Trial membership for $10 - click here.
If you are unable to attend please cancel your registration.
Check the website 2 hours before the start time in case of updates.
Please submit your photos to hairshirt@tbn.ca for posting on web page.
Hairshirt LiteMetric Double Century200 km in one day!
This is a social ride. TBN will not be posting finishing times.
Start location: Burlington GO station south parking lot, 2101 Fairview St, Burlington. Ride leader:
Group 30km average leader: Paul Min
Group 28km average: Self organized
Group 25km average: Self organized
The outbound route climbs the Niagara Escarpment from Stoney Creek and then goes along the ridge, mostly on Ridge Road. Then it's Ball's Falls, Effingham Hill, following the Welland River and finally entering Niagara Falls from the south. This leg follows the Niagara Parkway northwards to Queen Street. At Queen St switch over to the return route. (Perhaps after a side trip to Taps Brewhouse). Route on RideWithGPS: Burlington to Niagara Falls
The return route from Niagara Falls continues from Queen St on the Niagara Parkway heading northward to Niagara-on-the-Lake, then westward skirting Lake Ontario. Route on RideWithGPS: Niagara Falls to Burlington
The full route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40610689. Load the full route into your Garmin or RWGPS app to get the entire ride into one Strava file. However, if your device tends to get confused when the out and back routes overlap, it may be better to load the outbound and return routes separately.
If interested, Taps Brewhouse is on Queen St, 0.8 km west of the point where the outbound route ends and the return route begins.
Sunset will be at 8:02 pm. If there is any chance you will still be riding after 7:30 pm, you must have lights, front and rear.
The return leg is routed on the Hamilton Beach Trail. This is a pleasant alternative to the usual Hairshirt route which only follows roads - HOWEVER you will need to slow down because of people and pets on the Trail.
Taking the GO train back to Burlington. What if you need to exit the ride at the half-way point? The Niagara Falls train station, at Bridge St and Erie Ave, is only 6 blocks from Taps Brewhouse. Click here for the Updated GO Schedule. There are Presto pay stations on the platform, or tickets can be purchased in the station. If you use Presto, be sure to tap off at Burlington, or you will be charged for the distance to Toronto.
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NOTE: Car parking may be limited in Etienne Brule park, but additional space is usually available across the river in Kingsmill Park (0.5km away).
The ride starts from the parking lot in Etienne Brule park (down the hill and over the river from Old Mill TTC station) and follows the Humber River trail north to Humber College. There is a washroom break, but the coffee shop in the college is NOT open, So please bring a snack if needed. The return route is slightly different and uses part of the East Humber river trail. This is a longer ride in the Saturday mornings program at 51kms, finishing about 1pm.
RWGPS link to route: Click here
To join the club rides, you must be a member. For more information on various types of membership, follow this link = click here We are accepting Guest Rider registrations. Guest riders must be registered and the $10 fee paid prior to checking-in with the ride leader.
PLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.
Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet, snack and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group.
Distance: 51km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: Etienne Brule park (down the hill and over the river from Old Mill TTC station) See note above regarding parking. Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start Online Map: click here
Ride Leader: Chris
REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!
Weather: The ride will be cancelled if there is bad weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, etc). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8am on the day of the ride.
This event is inspired by a Country Cruise favourite, the ABC Tour - Alliston, Borden, Creemore. We don't start in Alliston, so no A - but the C is in all routes and the B is an option. The two longer routes have a scenic and hilly loop through Glen Huron; and the 82 and 103k include Base Borden. All rides have lunch in Creemore to enjoy the Copper Kettle Festival.
Location: Tosorontio Central Public School - 7016 County Rd 13, Everett, ON L0M 1J0.
Driving directions, click here. (On the way, there is a Tim Hortons at the gas station at Hwy 50 and Hwy 89).
Routes: 65, 79, 82, 88, and 103 km Link: creemore-copper-kettle-festival. Choose your loops: The 103k contains all three loops. The 82 leaves out the Glen Huron loop. The 65, 79, and 88 leave out the Base Borden loop. The 65 has just the New Lowell loop.
Ride Leader: Vicky Laurens
If have registered and then find out you can't come, please cancel your registration.
Check the website before you head to the start in case the event is cancelled or rescheduled at the organizer's discretion.
This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to you, click here and scroll down to Class - Tourist. If Tourist is your skill level, then you should feel comfortable on this ride.
This is a Tourist Level ride.
PLEASE NOTE: All riders, including "30-Day-Trial"/guest riders, must register to participate in this CC. Please read registration details on the CC webpage
Wake up and smell the grapes on revised routes of this popular CC! Tour the picturesque farmland, orchards, and vineyards of western Niagara Region, with many opportunities for wine tasting along the way if you so desire. The ride is fairly gentle even when climbing the Escarpment and has a lovely descent on the return, as pictured below.
Cherry St. descent on Niagara Wine and Peach Lovers' Tour CC (courtesy V. Laurens)
Start: 9:00am At the Lincoln Community Centre in Beamsville.
Driving directions: Take QEW Niagara to Exit 64, Beamsville. Go south (right) on Ontario Street 2.5 km to John Street. (at lights). Turn left on John Street, go 200 m, then turn right on to Central Avenue. The Community Centre is on the left at 4361 Central Ave, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B6. Allow sufficient travel time – this is about 105 km from Yonge & Eglinton.
Distances: 68km, 79km & 93km
CUES and Maps:
RWGPS link to all routes: Niagara Wine and Peach Lovers' Tour CC - 68km, 79km & 93km
Ride Leader(s): Robert Elvin
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We welcome new ideas and suggestions to improve CCs!
Enjoy your ride!
This ride for experienced riders will be run at speeds from around 20 to 26 km/hr (although faster riders are welcome as well!). For additional details on Sunday Tourist rides, please click here.
Click the Register button on this page to register for the ride.
Three route lengths (69km, 83 km and 102 km) are available. The two longer routes stop at Mercato Italian Bakery in Bolton for an optional lunch stop. The short route stops at Pine Farms Orchard on 16th Sideroad for lunch.
The beginning and end portions of the three rides are the same. The longer rides are essentially "loops" off the shorter rides. This means riders can choose during the ride whether to do the long, medium or short distance. This means you should also bring cue sheets for all routes you think you might ride. Likewise, for GPS units, you should download all routes you think you might ride.
Please note that the medium route has changed. After turning left onto Albion-Vaughan (from King Road) you go over the Humber River and then immediately turn right onto Old King Road. After about 300 metres you turn left onto the first street (unmarked) and then continue onto a paved trail, past two gates, and at the top of a steep climb you continue on Nunnville. This change avoids the climb on the busy Albion-Vaughan road.
Meet at Finch Subway Station, "Finch" west parking lot on the north side of Hendon Ave, just west of Yonge St.
N.B. If you are travelling north on Yonge St, keep going past Finch Ave and turn left onto Hendon Ave. The parking lot is on the right near 18 Hendon Ave, North York.
Ride leader: Sam Bootsma
Distance: 69km or 83km or 102km
PLEASE PRINT THE CUE SHEETS & MAPS, OR DOWNLOAD THE GPS FILES BEFORE ATTENDING THE RIDE. (The ride leader does not provide maps or cue sheets).
Helmets are required.
Ride may be cancelled up to 2 hours before the start of the ride if significant rain is forecast with moderate or higher likelihood for any time during the ride. Ride could be cancelled if weather is not suitable due to rain, snow, too cold, or salt on roads and/or trails.
Mimico Creek and the Humber
This ride goes south from Etienne Brulé Park, then west and north along Mimico Creek. It then goes north of Eglinton to Alex Marchetti Park and finishes with a nice downhill along the Humber. Mostly paved paths.
You MUST be registered for the ride, in order to participate This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Monday before the event.
Not a member but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See: https://tbn.ca/join for details.
Arrive at 9:45 AM, 15 minutes before the start of the ride so that you will not keep your group waiting- (Allow for TTC delay, parking problems, getting your bike ready, using the washroom, etc.)
Starting Point: Etienne Brulé Park (down the hill from the Old Mill TTC station)
To get to Etienne Brulé parking lot: From the OLD Mill Station, go down the hill on Old Mill Rd, past The Old Mill, turn left after the bridge and continue to the parking lot.
If you come from the East, turn right from Catherine St., before the bridge, into Etienne Brulé Park parking lot.
Distance: 27 km
Leader: Andrew
RWGPS: Mimico Creek and the Humber2023
Map and Cuesheet: Click HERE
The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8:00 AM on the day of the ride.
Unsure of your level section? This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
