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Overnight trips
Take your cycling season to a new level with these great TBN overnight trips.
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May 20 - May 23
Niagara Hike and Bike - SOLD OUT
Our Niagara trip is sold out. Contact Carl Friesen at carl@showyourexpertise.ca if you're interested in joining the waiting list in case there's a last-minute cancellation.
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June 18 - June 19
TNTO
We still have rooms available for the always popular two-day adventure from Toronto to Niagara Falls and back. Take the long route, from Toronto's High Park, for back-to-back rides of over 160km each day, or the shorter version from Stoney Creek near Hamilton. The price includes motel and baggage transfer for this challenging, unsupported ride. Registration is open.
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June 24-26
Presqu'ile Prescription
Time now to register for our camping trip to scenic Prince Edward County, starting from Presqu'ile Provincial Park. Included are two pancake breakfasts and provisions for two sandwich lunches. Saturday night dinner will be potluck. The cost is $40 for TBN members and $45 for non-members.
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July 29 - August 1
Cyclon
Cylon, TBN's flagship weekend event, takes place in historic Kingston, with rides, meals and a fabulous banquet. Click here for details. Early bird pricing ends on May 31, so register soon.
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August 19-21
Rock Point Relaxer
Our second 2016 camping trip gives you the chance to cycle along the Lake Erie shoreline, starting from Rock Point Provincial Park. Just like the Presqu’ile trip, two pancake breakfasts and provisions for two lunches will be provided, while the Saturday night dinner will be potluck. The cost is $40 for TBN members and $45 for non-members. Click here to register.
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Coming soon
Registration will open next month for our Thanksgiving weekend in Prince Edward County. Watch the website for details.
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Contact Janet at weekendtrips@tbn.ca if you have any suggestions for a trip or if you wish to lead one. Trip leaders have their fees paid by TBN.
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Friends ride free
Tell your friends that TBN is waiving the guest fee during the entire month of May. We want everyone to experience the joy of cycling with the great members that make up our club.
Also, if you have a friend who isn't yet a member, but who you think might enjoy receiving these Chain of Events emails, please direct that person to www.tbn.ca/subscribe. Tremendous touring tips
Have you ever wanted to tour by bicycle, but don't know quite where to begin? Join us on May 18 for a talk hosted by TBN member Peter Brother about bike touring. Peter will discuss selecting and equipping a bike; how to pack and load; camping equipment; how to dress for different weather conditions; training; trip planning; food and nutrition; and so much more.
After the session Martin Neale from Hoopdriver Bicycles will offer some tips on basic bike maintenance, followed by a one hour visit to Hoopdriver Bicycles where you can take advantage of a special 10% discount.
Participants will be invited to join Peter on a mini-tour camping trip to Valens Conservation area at the end of May. Details to be discussed at the seminar, which takes place at FitJourney, 566 Annette Street.
Learn more and register here for the event.
The power of the draft
TBN isn't Tour de France, but you can still ride faster and conserve energy by working efficiently. Register now for a special session on how to draft, handle hills, speed variation, and key safety tips. This instruction will enable you to ride better and endure longer on rides like TNTO, and many of the lengthier or faster Tourist, Wed Wheelie and Country Cruise rides.
This session - May 28 at Birchmount Stadium - is open for limited registration to intermediate riders -- Tourist or strong Urban Roller riders.
Help for heart
TBN is again asking for volunteers to act as ambassadors at the annual Ride for Heart on Sunday, June 5.
TBN Ambassadors are required to assist with basic mechanics, flats, alerting medical staff to emergencies, guiding traffic, helping distressed cyclists, and overall being the "eyes and ears" of the event.
Register here as an ambassador and help to continue a 20 year tradition.
We will also need volunteers at the booth to help promote TBN; please contact publicity@tbn.ca to volunteer.
Getting good with GPS
As you may remember, TBN has a Club account with Ride With GPS, which means TBN members can enjoy the full features that Ride With GPS (RWGPS) offers, without paying for a premium account. All you need to do is click on this link, and follow the instructions. If you already have an RWGPS account, you're good to go. If you do not have an account, it takes about a minute to set-up a free account.
As long as the ride is listed in the TBN Club section, you will get the following benefits:
1) One-click loading of the route to your Garmin device.
2) Customize the layout and font-size of the cue sheet PDF to the way you like it.
3) Get turn-by-turn directions from the mobile app on your iPhone or select Android smartphones.
4) RSVP to rides
If you have questions, please contact Joey at tourist@tbn.ca.
Get ready to win
Upcoming Chain of Events emails will feature some great contest prizing. Prize values will range from $50 up to $200! The catch? You have to be a current TBN member to win. So, if you are currently not a member, this is a great time to sign up....details here.
Jersey waiting list
Our manufacturer changed its minimum order requirements, so we suspend TBN Jersey sales for now. If you would like to join the waiting list for a jersey, please enter your name and email address here. Once we have 10 registrants, we will follow up with further instructions.
And of course it's not just jerseys (top quality ones as well). TBN also offers a wide range of branded cycling gear, including wind vests, jackets and long sleeved jerseys. We'll put in an order as soon as we have enough names.
Reminders
Please check your profile on the TBN website to ensure its up to date. If you move, or change any other information including email address, phone number, emergency contacts or anything else, please take a couple of minutes to edit your profile. Also remember to check off the activities and rides you typically do. Sometimes an important email is sent only to those people who checked a certain ride program box (eg news about a Saturday Morning Ride may be sent to those who check off that box). Log on to your account, click "view profile" at the top right of the screen, and edit away. Please also ensure you have checked off the box for Terms & Conditions.
On your profile, you can also offer to volunteer. As you know, TBN relies on volunteers for all its activities. If you can help, please complete that section.
Remember to re-visit the TBN website before you head out in case your activity is cancelled on short notice. Coordinators will always put safety first and cancel a ride if weather conditions pose a danger.
You do not have to sign up for rides. Just show up at the start point and show your membership card to the ride leader.
Bring out a friend; non members pay $5 (except May, when guest rider fees will be waived)
Remember to visit the TBN calendar of events to find out more about what's coming up.
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