November 27, 2013
 

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WEEKEND EVENTS

Winter events galore to choose from below:


Arrowhead Snow & Snowshoe Weekend Jan 10 - 12

Once again, the Tulip Inn near Huntsville will be the après ski HQ for the Arrowhead Ski & Snowshoe Extravaganza. Enjoy various levels and lengths of ski, snowshoe and hiking trails and then warm up by the fireplace with complimentary mulled apple cider. Meals and refreshments organized all weekend long.


Ottawa Winterlude

Jan 30 - Feb 2


Sign up here for a fun-filled weekend during the Ottawa Winterlude Festival.  Ski some of the best trails, skate the famous Rideau Canal and participate in Winterlude. Attractions and entertainment includes ice sculptures and outdoor concerts.

Wanakita Snow & Snowshoe Weekend Feb 21 - 23

Sign up here for two nights at YMCA Camp Wanakita in a large, comfortable and heated cabin; the camp is located on the beautiful Koshlong Lake, in the Haliburton Highlands.
 
Enjoy 25 kilometers of trails, groomed and tracked, for classic and skate-skiing. The camp also offers free use of snow-shoes, skis and toboggans. For those that like challenges, there are various ‘rope-and-tire’ balancing, climbing and dangling exercises. Otherwise you can read and relax by the fire, do a night ski across the lake to a bonfire, and/or ice-skate.


Wolf Den Ski & Snowshoe Weekend

Feb 28 - March 2

SOLD OUT




Contact Jean at weekendtrips@tbn.ca if you have any suggestions for a weekend trip or wish to lead one.

Remember to check the TBN website up to two hours before the scheduled start time in case activities are cancelled at the last minute!  TBN Cross Country Ski Program - Launch Event This Thursday

Greetings TBN'ers!


Cycling season may be just about over but TBN continues to offer a host of off-season activities for both outdoors and indoors.



Hiking, City Walks, Spinning and Skating are all underway with Cross Country Skiing set to begin late December.  A few winter weekend trips are open for registration - see right side panel - and many Education events are scheduled. 

Check the events calendar for official TBN events and the Forum for unofficial events hosted by members. In fact, all members are welcome to organize an unofficial bike ride, ski trip, skate, yoga, pub night or anything at all, and post the details to the TBN Forum and on the TBN Facebook page.


TBN Jersey Contest Coming Soon

Isn't it time for a new TBN cycling jersey? Stay tuned for the 'Design a TBN Jersey Contest'. The winning design - as voted by TBN members - will be submitted to a top quality manufacturer of cycling jerseys and then offered to members for purchase. The Board has decided to subsidize the cost, so you will have an added incentive to buy at least one jersey in time for the start of the 2014 season. Details to be announced by end of year. Contact publicity@tbn.ca if you wish to submit a design, or if you wish to be on the panel of judges.


Upcoming Events

Both City Walks and Hiking continue weekly on Sundays, Spinning classes on Wednesdays and Skating on Fridays. The cross county ski & snowshoe schedule is coming soon. Check out the upcoming calendar of events and remember to check regularly for updates and new events.


TBN Ski Program Launch & Member Discount Night at MEC - November 28

TBN presents the 2013-2014 ski programs.
Also learn about layering techniques to keep warm and dry during winter outdoor activities; see a demo of new ski and snowshoe equipment, available at Mountain Equipment Co-op.  Afterwards, there is an hour of special discount shopping that is exclusive to TBN members so remember to bring your TBN membership card and register here.


Winter Riding Techniques & Dressing for Cold Weather - December 3

A veteran of winter cycling - and former courier - will provide you with techniques to keep you warm and dry, plus demonstrate how to ride safely to survive the harsh weather and traffic conditions in Toronto. Register here.

  Check here for upcoming TTC Route Diversions




Diversions
Imagine if TBN combined the Friday Night Rides and Friday Night Ice Skating programs

 
TBN is run by cycling enthusiasts and members like you that have chosen to volunteer. Every volunteer invests a great deal of time and effort in their chosen field, from designing cycling routes, to organizing social events, to managing the finances of the club, and so much more. We hope you, as a TBN member, are getting the most out the club, however, we do want to hear from you on ideas for improvement. So here is your chance to weigh in by sending an email with suggestions to:

Have a great week!


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