March Pub Quiz
You are invited to attend the monthly trivia night at The Prenup Pub on Tuesday, March 25. Please register before Monday, March 24 at 10 pm.
The Prenup Pub is one of the best pubs in the city. It’s a Belgian style pub with a wonderful atmosphere, great food, and extraordinary draft beer, all at reasonable prices. In fact, the atmosphere is actually free! The draft beer list consists of 70 quality brews, of which most are European. There is also a sizeable wine list. The food menu is also extensive and also mostly European, with French, Belgian, Italian and German specialties. There are also quite a few vegetarian and vegan dishes.
The schedule for the evening is as follows:
This will be an unusual pub quiz in that the participants will choose the categories before the quiz begins. Virtually any category is possible, including history, geography, 80s music, Soviet fashion, marine biology, supramolecular chemistry, and even cycling. The teams or four or five will brainstorm possible categories, and we all vote to determine the five most popular topics. Then, since each team will be responsible for one round of questions, they will work together to compose 8-10 questions in their assigned category. Phones are permitted only during this phase and during the break.
The Prenup Pub is conveniently located at 191 College Street, just a five-minute walk west of Queen’s Park subway station. There also is street parking available, especially on McCaul Street. We will be on ground floor of the pub, on your right as you walk in (next to the bar). View the map here.
Questions or concerns please contact Ken Lackman, Social Director at social@tbn.ca.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
We will be riding around the newest Zwift world "Makuri Islands" on the Kappa Quest Reverse for 90 minutes. We expect this to be a ride for the climbers - 130m around the route once, and we will do the loop 2+ times. Join us on this casual ride with chat provided via Discord. The Rubber band will not be enabled.
Duration: 90 min Distance: ~ 34km Elevation: ~ 400m
Route: Kappa Quest Reverse
Ride Leader: Martin Lansche
Communications: Discord - https://discord.gg/bbhsZ3w
Joining the Zwift "TBN Club": TBN Zwift Events are available to members of the Zwift club "TBN". To become a member, follow "Martin Lansche (TBN)" within Zwift, and he will send you an invitation to join of the TBN club. Once you are a member you can see all future TBN club events in Zwift and will be able to sign up to these events.
Signing up for the Ride:
Using the Zwift Companion App,
Joining a Ride you have Signed Up for:
Method 1: Start Riding anywhere in Zwift 5-10 minutes before the start of the event. You will be asked at approximately 5 minutes before the start if you want to join. Let the timer expire and you will be moved to the start pen for the ride.
Method 2: As in Method 1, but with the Companion App, when prompted click "Join Event"
Method 3: Start Zwift, and choose your signed up ride from the list of upcoming events. You will be moved to the start pen for the ride.
Late start is enabled. You should be able to join a ride within the first 30 minutes.
Cancelation policy: This Zwift event will only take place if the weather outside is too wet/cold to ride. If the weather is fair outside, the indoor ride will still be available but the leader may not be attending.
Celebrate the transition from winter to spring
A gentle 95km ride uphill from Aldershot and through the country to Campbellville. Lunch at the Trail Eatery in Campbellville (and/or "designer" coffee at the Flying Monkey). See pictures below. Surfaces: All paved Speed: This is a tourist level ride - still early in the season for most of us so aiming for average of 22kph.
Start location: Aldershot Station, South Parking Lot
The train from Union GO leaves at 9:10 and Exhibition at 9:18am, arrives at Aldershot GO at 10:03, so we will aim to gather quickly and leave at 10:10
Routes: Aldershot to Campbellville 95 km
Ride Leader: Stuart Lorkin
Only registrants are permitted to join the ride. 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 of updates.
This is a Tourist level ride. To check if this ride is for you, click here.
More on Program-X. View upcoming rides on the program page. How to be added to the mailing list, how to contact the coordinator. Click here.
Trail Eatery in Campbellville
The Flying Monkey has "designer" coffee, in Campbellville
Free for everyone. Non-TBN members are welcome to join, and there is no cost to sign-up. Everyone needs to pay for their own share of the pool table for the evening. Table fee is approx. $25/Hr for Billiard, $30 for Snooker, maximum of 4 players per table. Please register for organizing the event.
Location:
301 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1R 4E4
Event Organizer: Paul Min
Please register for organizing the event.
If you are unable to attend please cancel your registration.
Check the website 2 hours before the start time in case of updates.
This figure 8 shaped route used to be Rebel Route. It is a long, but not very hilly route - we climb through Titan's Grove twice.
Join us on this casual ride with chat provided via Discord. We will be enabling the "Keep Everyone Together" option, so no one will be dropped.
Duration: ~120 min Elevation: 416m Distance: 55km
Route: Eastern Eight
Nobleton Community Centre to Schomberg
Nobleton is a closer start location to Toronto than Schomberg, so we can have a good ride and still have lunch in Schomberg. N.B. Grackle Coffee may be closed on Monday or other days - check their website. The alternate lunch stop is Tim Hortons.
Start location: Nobleton Community Centre
Routes: 56, 68, 70 (Trailway), 88, 105 km
Disregard the "Surfaces" shown on the RWGPS maps. Most of those formerly gravel roads are now paved.
Ride Leader: Dave Mader
Meet north of Yonge and Lawrence, inside Lawrence Subway Station, just outside the fare gates at the north end of the station (Bedford Park Av. and Ranleigh Av. entrance), below grade level, at around 10:00 AM. (The south entrance of Lawrence Station is closed for construction). The walk will begin at 10:10 sharp.
TBN member Paul has invited us to have our coffee break at Bike Depot – Leaside, where he works. There is a nice café in the store and coffee and snacks will be available. We will be walking about 10 Km and will end up at Yonge and St Clair where we can stop for lunch or a snack.
There are no washrooms at the start, but we will walk to North Toronto Community Centre (3 Km or about ½ an hour away for a washroom break). A washroom is also available at Bike Depot – Leaside. At end of the walk there is a washroom at Deer Park Library (opens at 1:30 PM), as well as numerous restaurants.
The route will be entirely on sidewalks, so please wear shoes or boots appropriate for the weather.
Subway service on Line 2 between Victoria Park and Kennedy stations will be replaced by shuttle buses on Sunday, March 30, for planned track work, but please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service#e=0 in case there are any changes.
Points of interest and early exits along the way include:
The route is available on Ride with GPS at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50091016.
We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period, for a fee of $10.
If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.
If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.
REMINDER: A mask and hand sanitizer are required.
If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.
For more information check the TBN website under PROGRAMS - FALL/WINTER - CITY WALKS (https://tbn.ca/programs/fallwinter/citywalks) for a description of the Winter Walk program. If you have any questions, email me at citywalks@tbn.ca.
John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator
HOLLAND MARSH
This is an Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click HERE.
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
A shared favourite with WWs because of its close proximity to the city. This route gets your legs in gear at the outset with some hill climbs right away. But rest assured, you will be rewarded with a lovely descent providing views of the flat terrain of Holland Marsh, which you will soon be riding along. There are two lunch stop options: one is in Bradford (58km route; can also be a snack stop for the longer routes) and the other is in Schomberg (69km & 75km routes).
Start: 10:00am Meet at the King City Arena and Community Centre parking lot, located at 25 Doctors Lane in King City. It is the first street east of Keele, on the south side of King Road, after the intersection of King Road and Keele Street.
Distances: 58km, 69km, 75km
RWGPS CUES AND MAPS: Holland Marsh CC - 58km, 69km & 75km
Ride Leader: TBD
REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER.
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We welcome new ideas and suggestions to improve CCs!
Enjoy your ride!
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 short ride to begin the season. We will ride west on Davenport and south on Shaw St. After an exploration of the Garrison Crossing by Fort York, we will take the Martin Goodman Trail to Cherry St. do a tour around Cherry Beach, then return to Taddle Creek Park via Cherry St., Wellesly and Queen's Park.
Start: 10:30 AM at Taddle Creek Park
(Try to arrive at 10:15 AM, to allow for subway delays, bike problems, etc.)
Leader: Patsy
Route: RWGPS
Map and Cuesheet: Click Here
Distance: 24 km
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.
We leave Victoria Square and while continuing to work out the winter kinks we make our way north to Brooks Farm. The roads are usually good and the chocolate milk and butter tarts never cease to please. I'm sure that everyone who participates will be as pleased as I am to finally get off the trainer (or not) and get outside on a real road with real hills and with real people.
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. RWGPS Routes 3. Weather
Ride Leader: Cindy Rogers
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.
On the first scheduled Saturday Morning Ride of 2025, you will be able to appreciate, while riding, some of the new developments in town on the lakefront/portlands. We will cross the new bridges now in place, for the relocation of the Don River.
The ride starts from the parking lot on the Lakeshore, east of Coxwell and follows lakeshore and Martin Goodman trail (paths and streets) including the new Cherry Street bridge and on through the city to the Humber River lighthouse. There is no coffee stop on this route; bring your own snack for the pause at the turnaround. The return is by a similar route. Total about 37kms - should finish about 12:30 to 1:00pm.
This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
RWGPS link to route: Click here
PLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride. For all TBN rides, a helmet is mandatory. If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.
Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group.
Distance: 37km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: Ashbridges Bay (Lakeshore and Northern Dancer Blvd - east of Coxwell)Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start Online Map: Click Here
Ride Leader: Patsy
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.
C.O.B.BLE ROADS CC
Another relatively new addition to our Country Cruise collection, thanks to the route research of one of our CC "regulars". It was created in summer 2020 - that memorable Covid-19 summer of riding in "bubbles". Rest assured there are no cobble roads! Rather the C.O.B. refers to the significant towns on the ride: Courtice, Orono and Bowmanville. It is a lovely route that travels on undulating roads, including one which is perhaps the best - quite literally Best Road! - found on any of our CCs. The lunch spot at Orono Park, in Orono, is perfect with picnic tables and washroom facilities. Bring your own lunch or pick something up at the bakery (if open) or convenience store in Orono.
Start: Courtice Community Complex (2950 Courtice Rd, Courtice, ON)
Driving directions: Take Hwy 401 Express east to exit 425. Go north on Regional Rd. 34 / Courtice Rd. to Courtice. The Community Complex and parking lot is on the left, just south of Nash Rd.
Start time: 10:00am
Distances: 64km, 72km & 87km
RWGPS link to all routes: C.O.B.ble Roads C.C. - 64km, 72km & 87km
Ride Leader(s): Vicky Laurens & Carlos Ramos
Our Shortest Ride
Queen's Park to the Lakeshore and the Linear Park
N.B. This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
Registration will be open from Monday March 31
You must be registered in order to join the ride.
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.
Remember: Helmet and Spare Inner Tube! Have your tires pumped up before the ride.
Enjoy the early LW season by doing this VERY short to check your cycling legs. From Queen's Park ride along Wellesley then down Sherbourne. After a washroom visit we ride along the Lakeshore for a snack at Tim Hortons. Then we continue along the Martin Goodman Trail to Dan Leckie Way. Then we ride north to the Linear Park. After the Chinese Railroad Workers memorial sculpture we continue on Blue Jay's Way. Then ride up Beverly to St.George and return to Queen's Park along Hoskins.
START: Meet at King Edward’s Statue, west side of Queen’s Park. Plan to arrive at 9:45 AM in order to start promptly at 10:00 AM.
RWGPS: Queen's Park to Lakeshore and the Linear Park
Map and Cuesheet: Click HERE
Distance: 13 km
Leader: Jamie
Weather: 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.
Safety Reminder: Signal all turns and stops. If you are unable to signal, call out the turn. In the meantime You must practise riding with one hand, so that eventually you are able to signal. This is important in traffic. Give adequate warning to cyclists behind you by calling out "stopping" when you intend to stop.
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Sunday Urban Roller - High Park - Port Credit
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.
The first ride of the year is a popular route from the Saturday Morning Rides that uses quieter streets and trails out to Port Credit and back. It's relatively flat except for the one hill back into High Park at the ride's end.
The Starbucks in Port Credit isn't really suitable for a lunch spot so instead we'll use the Tim Hortons on Lakeshore on the return route. The new map is linked below.
Meet for a 10 am departure from the Grenadier Cafe in the centre of High Park. The park is currently closed to cars on the weekend so if you are arriving by car you may need to park on the street nearby. Remember to allow extra time to get to the start point.
If a ride is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances a cancellation notice will be posted around 8 am on Sunday morning. Please check before leaving for the ride.
Level: Urban Roller
Distance: 40 kms
RwGPS: High Park - Port Credit 2024
Leader: David Middleton
Paved paths and only a few blocks of street riding. This extended version includes Alex Marchetti Park.
Start: 10:30 a.m. Etienne Brulé parking lot (down the hill behind Old Mill subway station)
Location: Etienne Brulé click here
Dist: 26 km
Leader: Jean
Map and Cue sheet: Click Here
A ride from Schomberg, with lunch at The Hockley General Store and Restaurant in Hockley. Meet at the Arena parking lot in Schomberg. The Arena is on the west side of Main Street in Schomberg, just south of Hwy 9. Need pre-ride facilities or a coffee? Tim's & McD's are nearby on Hwy 27.
Driving directions: click here
Routes: click here
Weather: click here
Ride Leader: Robin Silverstein
Free for everyone. Non-TBN members are welcome to attend: and there is no cost to sign-up.
Attendees are welcome to purchase bicycle accessories at 10% discount, and can bring in their bicycle for Services at 20% discount during the event.
Please register for the event. Only registrants will be allowed to attend.
To cancel your registration if you have registered and you are unable to attend, click on "Already registered" and then click on "Cancel".
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Urban cycling: The ride starts from the Playter Gdns parkette at Cambridge Ave and Danforth (east end of the viaduct) and about 100m west of Broadview TTC station. Street parking is available but hard to find in the area. A GreenP parking lot is at the back (east) of the Broadview TTC station. The ride will be within the city, from downtown to the Lakeshore West and Humber bridge where there will be a snack stop. The route may provide riders with some experience of new cycling city infrastructure, new views and new ways around town. Returning to Broadview by a different route. The route is planned to be enjoyed before changes are made to the city's biking infrastructure. It has been revised from the previous version due to significant construction on University Avenue that has closed the bike lanes south of College.
The ride will be at Urban Roller pace - for more details click here.
RWGPS link to map of 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
PLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride. If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.
Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet, mask and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group.
Distance: 33 km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: Playter parkette north-east end of Prince Edward viaduct Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start Online Map: Broadview Humber 2024
Ride Leader: David M
A ride through suburban side streets and country roads to Kettleby, then heading back via King City (lunch at Roost Cafe pictured above).
Meet north of Finch Subway Station at "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.
For more information about Sunday Tourist Rides, please click here.
Ride leader: Frank Piazza
Distance: 61 or 81 or 102 km
Click here for RWGPS link to all routes
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.
Will 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.
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Queen's Gambit- Picnic at the Farm
Remember: Helmet and Spare Inner Tube. Have your tires pumped up before the ride.
This ride will be open for registration beginning Monday April
You MUST be registered for the ride, in order to participate
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)
Picnic at the farm: Starting in Queen's Park we will ride west along Harbord, south on Shaw then east to explore the Garrison Crossing. An easy ride along the Lakeshore will take us to Cherry St. We will then ride along Commissioners. As we return up Logan, we can stop at Brick Street Bakery to buy a treat (or bring your own lunch) for a picnic lunch at the Riverdale Farm
START: 10:00 AM- KIng Edward's Statue, Queen's Park
Distance: 20 km
Leader: Sandra
RWGPS: Queen's Gambit #2
Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8:00 AM on the day of the ride.
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HALTON ROLLING ROMP
We are back in the wonderful Halton Hills! Enjoy the rolling Halton Hills as we cycle "romp" from Georgetown to Eden Mills, with lunch in Acton on the 58km route and in Moffat on the 84km route.
Start: Stewarttown Middle School
Driving directions: Take the 401 West to Trafalgar Road (Exit 328), continue to 15th Sideroad and turn right at the lights. Stewarttown Middle School is right at the southeast corner of Trafalgar Rd. and 15th Sideroad. Park in the school parking lot.
Distances: 58km, 84km
RWGPS link to all routes: Halton Rolling Romp CC - 58km & 84km
Ride Leader: Rein Suurallik /Sandra Loughead
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Sunday Urban Roller - Kingsway
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.
Here's a shorter second ride to ease us into the season as some of you may not have been on the bike during the winter (which is probably most of us).
Meet at Etienne Brule Park for a 10 am start.
We have a snack stop at a small Tim Hortons near Sherway Gardens, but you might want to bring a snack of your own.
The Ride with GPS map for the route is linked below, as well as a simplified cue sheet. The RwGPS auto-generated cuesheet has not been checked, but the linked cue sheet has been optimised for Sunday Urban Rollers.
Looking forward to seeing you all.
Distance: 30 kms
RwGPS: Kingsway 2021
Cuesheet: Kingsway 2021.pdf
Our Ride Leaders Workshop has gone virtual. We will be running our workshop this year again via Zoom.
7:00 - 8:30 - Workshop - In order to keep things organized we are limiting attendance to 20 people. We will cover everything from city rides, country rides and overnight trips. To get a head start on this workshop please read the Ride Leaders Handbook in preparation for the meeting.
Some of the topics to be covered:
What to cover during announcements.
How to organize the group on the road depending on the program.
How to submit a Ride Leaders Report
Zoom meeting - you will receive the Zoom meeting details via the Event registration confirmation email
A slight change from the original route to miss the rough sections of the Balfour Trail. This time we go through Moore Park Ravine
Start: Try to arrive at 10:15 AM for a 10:30 AM Start in Taddle Creek Park, one block north of the Bedford exit of the St. George subway station on the West side of Bedford Rd.
Dist: 20 km
The ride starts in Stouffville and continues to Uxbridge for lunch at the Tin Restaurant. Meet at the Free Parking Lot on Park Drive just south of Main Street in Stouffville. Drive north on Hwy 404 to the Stouffville Rd, and then drive east into Stouffville. Facilities are available at many of the chain restaurants and gas stations as you come into Stouffville.
Driving directions: click here Routes: click here Weather forecast: click here
Ride Leader: Andrea Calver If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.
Uxbridge photo by Chris Harte / CC BY 2.0
CAR PARKING is not possible inside the park. Please allow yourself time to get to the start.
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The ride starts from High Park (Grenadier Cafe - about 1km south of the park entrance on Bloor St. The route follows the Lakeshore trail west, through Etobicoke to pause at Port Credit harbour for a coffee/washroom break The return follows a slightly different route, for a total distance of about 40kms, to finish at High Park, around 12:00 to 12:30pm.
RWGPS link to route: Click Here
Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group. For all TBN rides, a helmet is mandatory.
Distance: 40km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: High Park, Grenadier Cafe (1km south of Bloor St). Start Time: Come at 9:15 for a prompt 9:30am start Online Map: High Park - Port Credit: Click Here Ride Leader: Vicki B
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 8:00am on the day of the ride.
We see a lot of the Credit River on this ride which was inspired by an article in the Toronto Star about a "crafty" tour of villages along the Credit River.
Start location: Lloyd Wilson Centennial Arena in Inglewood.
Bike routes: 56 km and 71 km: click here
Please register. 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. If Tourist is your skill level, then you should feel comfortable on this ride.
Parking at Inglewood arena.
Alton Mill Arts Centre - Artist studios
Dancing on the Danforth 12
Our next DOD night out will be on Saturday, April 19th with a really fun band. The Swinging Blackjacks have been entertaining Canadian audiences for over 20 years with a mix of classic rockabilly, jumping blues, and old-school rock and roll. Noonan's Irish Pub at 141 Danforth is very conveniently located just a very short walk away from Broadview Subway Station. The band starts at 9:00, but we recommend that you get there between 8:00 and 8:30 to get a seat. There is NO COVER for this show!
This is event is open to all TBN members and their guests.
Watch The Swinging Blackjacks below:
At Noonans
View the map here.
A 64-km option is available, turning south from King Vaughan Townline onto Kipling Avenue.
Meet north of Finch Subway Station at "Finch" west parking lot on the north side of Hendon Ave, just west of Yonge St. If a substantial part of the Yonge Subway is closed the day of this ride, alternatives for those planning to take the subway are needed: either the shuttle buses (which can carry 2 bikes each), or cycling up. Here is a recommended route, using the sidewalk under Hwy 401 and avoiding Yonge Street north of Hwy 401.
N.B. If you are driving 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.
To sign up to receive a weekly Tourist reminder email - Click here.
Distance: 64 km / 81 km / 101 km
Online map and cue sheet: 64-km route, 279 m elev gain
81-km route, 409 m elev gain
101-km route, 482 m elev gain
Leave from Finch, return to Vaughan subway: 74 km, 360 m gain
If you had to bike up Yonge because of a subway closure but don't want to bike back down Yonge St, you can finish the ride at Vaughan Subway station using the route given above.
For those biking from downtown to Finch Station (or back), this route shows a bike path that can be taken to get from one side of Hwy 401 to the other.
You MUST register for the ride in order to join the ride.
If you need to cancel, please do so by Saturday 12:00 PM
Remember: Helmet and Spare Inner Tube. Make sure that your tires are pumped up BEFORE the ride.
After a downhill start on the streets, explore the Martin Goodman trail to Cherry Beach and the new route up Cherry St. Lunch stop at The Distillery. Bring your own lunch or buy something. Return by Bayview, Don Valley Trail and Taylor Creek.
Distance:26 km
Start: Shoppers' World, Victoria Park and Danforth Plan to arrive at 9:45 AM in order to start promptly at 10:00 AM.
Leader: Roy
Route: Asphalt Trail
Weather: 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 8am on the day of the ride.
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Sunday Urban Roller - Mimico Creek
A slightly longer ride for our third outing. This one will take us up to the Eglinton bike path, then down a bit of Mimico Creek and (mostly) quiet streets to a different Tim Hortons for lunch. From there it's over to the Etobicoke Creek trail down to the lake, and back along the Waterfront Trail to the Humber River. Then back up the Humber to the start.
The parking lot at Brule is still partially occupied by construction so if the lot is full you may need to use the parking lot of Kings Mill Park, just back across the bridge over the Humber and on the south side.
See you Sunday
RwGPS: Mimico Creek
Cuesheet: Mimico Creek
Leader:
SCHOMBERG TO HOCKLEY VALLEY
This is a Tourist Level ride.
A newish route - especially on the return trip - from Schomberg to Hockley Valley, this CC tours along a mixture of tree-lined and open field roads. There are some good ascents and descents interspersed with gentle rolling or level terrain. All in all a lovely route for the early part of the CC season! Lunch is in Hockley at the popular Hockley Valley Cafe where there are picnic tables and washroom facilities.
Start: Schomberg Comm & Agri Arena
Driving directions: Take exit 55 off Highway 400 and head west on County Road 9 to 20th Side Road in Schomberg (first road west of Hwy. 27) and head south on 20th Side Road to the arena.
Distances: 69km, 81km & 101km
RWGPS link to all routes: Schomberg to Hockley Valley CC - 69km, 81km & 101km
Ride Leader(s): Rein Suurallik and Sandra Loughead
A ride starting from Caledon East, and going up into the Caledon Hills. Lunch for the short route will be at the Higher Ground Cafe in Belfountain. The medium route and long routes will stop at the Tin Roof Café in Erin. Meet at the Caledon East Community Complex. When you arrive, please park along the perimeter of the parking lot away from the building. There are washrooms in the building.
Click for: 1. Directions to Start 2. RWGPS Routes
March Dining Out: Italian
On Thursday, April 24, we will be dining at Toronto's most famous and possibly best Italian restaurant chains, but we will be where it all begins, at Terroni Sud Forno Produzione E Spaccio.
With the goal of maintaining consistency, in spite of the growing number of locations, Spaccio was born and it acts as the backstage to the main show taking place between the tables at Terroni and Sud Forno. The spaghetti in your Norcina, the bread in your breadbasket, the pizza dough of your Scattagengive, the sausage in your Pappardelle alla Iosa, your Torta Calda and so on, will all be made at the centralized artisanal hub that is Produzione e Spaccio.
Spaccio East is housed in a 16,000 square foot building under 40 foot ceilings with skylights and has many moving parts and layers. It is here where all the all-important Materia Prima and uncompromising innovation come together to create something special and authentic in this Italian food journey.
Spaccio East boasts a massive open-concept central kitchen, a caffe’, a well-stocked storefront and a restaurant. Our caffè features coffee, pastries, cakes and more. Our storefront is stocked with products made in house and imported goods from Italy such as Italian staple foods and handmade ceramics.
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, April 22 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.
Terroni Spaccio East is located at 22 Sackville St, which is a 5-minute walk from Parliament and King. View the map here.
Questions or suggestions for other restaurants, please contact Ken Lackman, Social Director at social@tbn.ca.
Lake Ontario to Lake Simcoe and return, bikepacking
Registration is full at 9 but contact Greg to see if additional rooms are available. No payment required when registering. Cost $105 double occupancy or $185 single (with free breakfast) is payable day before event by e-transfer to greg.andrebarrett@gmail.com.
Any questions please contact the tour leader Greg Andre-Barrett at weekendtrips@tbn.ca.
Summary:
To see if this trip is for you, I recommend you read Michael Nyby's article about his route and his trip along it with photographs on Bikepacking Ontario at the link below. Base on his article I advise that you should use a mountain bike (min 2" tires) or gravel bike (min 43mm tires), and like riding unpaved trails, and at least 125kms in a day. You can and should pack light as we will be staying at a hotel and there are places to eat and drink along the route.
https://www.bikepackingontario.com/lake-to-lake.html
Easily accessible via public transit from Toronto, this overnight loop is a great way for riders in the GTA to get away for the weekend…if they like riding gravel and trails. Utilizing the extensive trail networks through the York and Durham regions, the course winds its way through 240 kilometres of Ontario countryside. You'll ride a variety of hiking trail, horse trail, rail trail, mountain bike singletrack, and a variety of back roads. Each day is technically challenging with a number of steep off-road sections, so about two-inch (50mm) width tires are recommended.
Itinerary: Day 1 Pickering Lake Ontario to Jackson’s Point Lake Simcoe:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49479901
Distance 125 km. Elevation 768 m. Unpaved 69%.
7:30am The ride starts at the Pickering GO Station, so riders can easily take transit from Toronto to the start (and end) of the trip.
Day one front loads all of the technical trail sections, as you'll link up the Duffins Trail, Greenwood Conservation Area, Claremont Nature Centre, and Durham Forest with just a few kilometres of road in between.
65.7 km: Uxbridge: Lunch at The Bar Cafe.
The second half of the day consists of about 30 kilometres of continuous rail trail and 25 km on a mix of gravel and paved country roads as you make your way to Sibbald Point.
125 km: Ramada by Wyndham Jackson's Point, 49 Lorne St, Jacksons Point, ON L0E 1N0
Cancellation cost until April 24, 2025 11:59 PM: CAD 0
Day 2 Jackson’s Point Lake Simcoe to Pickering Lake Ontario:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49479996
Distance 112 km. Elevation 658 m. Unpaved 51%.
Free Breakfast at Ramada.
Day two starts with a leisurely spin along the shores of Lake Simcoe followed by a rip through some of Sutton's ATV trails. These trails turn into a literal swamp if it's been wet, so we only recommend riding through this section if you're going in the late summer. About 10 kms into the Zephyr-Sutton Rail Trail, riders have the option of taking a right on Ravenshoe Road to explore the trails of the Brown Hill Tract, or continue straight down the Rail Trail to its terminus just north of the lunch stop in Mount Albert.
35.5 km: Mount Albert: Morning snack at Lighthouse Cafe.
After Mount Albert the route links up a number of tracts in the York Regional Forest system. Trails through here range from smooth crushed-gravel dualtrack to sandy horse trails to rutted out technical mountain-bike oriented singletrack. There are plenty of optional loops to explore,
63 km: Ballantrae. Lunch at Nonno Crupi's Pizza.
Save your energy because you'll still have to tackle some tough climbs through the meadows around Musselman Lake and the route ends with a rip down the challenging but extremely rewarding Seaton Hiking Trail.
75 km: Shoppers Drug Mart; Pizza Hut.
112 km: Trains from Pickering GO back into Toronto run every half hour so you might even make it home for dinner.
The ride starts from the passenger pick up/drop off building at Kipling subway station north parking lot (access from Dundas St West) and meanders through pleasant parts of Etobicoke to Eglinton Ave (warning: some gravel trails) and north to Weston for a coffee/washroom break. The route loops back to the start mostly along attractive Etobicoke streets. About 33kms- should finish about 12:30 to 1pm.
PLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride. For all TBN rides a helmet is mandatory.
Distance: 33km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: Passenger pick up/drop off building at Kipling subway station (access from Dundas St West). Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start Online Map: click here
Ride Leader: Albert
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Meet on the east side of the oval, south station exit, depicted below. There is parking available in a parking lot immediately to the east of the oval subway station, at a cost of $7 for the day on Sundays.
Distance: 70, 85 or 105 km
Online map and cue sheet: 70-km/385m route
85-km/416m route
105-km/594m route
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Sunday Urban Roller - Etobicoke Meander
Cherry Blossoms Note: It is possible that the cherry blossoms (sakura) will still be in bloom this weekend. As a result the park may be busier than usual and it will be difficult to park anywhere near if you are planning on driving to the start. Expect to park further away and leave extra time to get to the Grenadier Cafe,
A tour of Etobicoke along mostly quiet streets and paths with a nice return along the Lakeshore Trail.
We have a lunch stop at the nicer larger Tim Hortons north of Sherway Gardens, but you might want to bring a snack of your own.
Meet for a 10 am departure from the Grenadier Cafe in the centre of High Park. The park is closed to cars on the weekend so if you are arriving by car you may need to park on the street nearby. Remember to allow extra time to get to the start point.
Distance: 39 kms
RwGPS: Etobicoke Meander
Cuesheet: Etobicoke Meander
Short route: Etobicoke (short)
UP "SCHITT'S CREEK" TOUR
A new name to a variation of an old route! This Country Cruise tours east from Stouffeville, north through Uxbridge and heads "up" [some hills] in Schitt's Creek (Goodwood) territory. Who knew that Goodwood - home of the very popular Annina's Bakeshop - is also the set location of several landmark buildings regularly featured in the hit CBC TV series "Schitt's Creek"?!!
Start: Free Parking Lot - Stouffeville
Driving directions: From Hwy 401 drive north on Hwy 404 to the Stouffville Rd, and then east into Stouffville along Main Street until Park Drive. Turn right (south) on Park Drive. The Free Parking lot is on the left just south of Main Street. Facilities are available at many of the chain restaurants and gas stations as you come into Stouffville.
Distances: 64km, 73km, 81km & 98km
RWGPS link to all routes: Up Schitt's Creek! Tour (CC) - 64km, 73km, 81km & 98km
Ride Leader(s): Robert Elvin
Trip Presentation
Bike Packing Across Portugal
This trip presentation features a presentation of TBN member Phil Sokolowski , as he talks about 5 Boro bike tour in Portugal and great Southern Ontario bike trails. The event is free and open to all TBN members and their guests.
The event takes place at The Northern District Public Library, which is conveniently located a two-minute walk north of the Eglinton Subway station. You can find free parking on the small streets west and north of the library. Please read parking signs before parking.
The presentation will take up 1 hour including a short Q and A, but participants are welcome to continue discussion afterward at the Duke of Kent Pub, which is across the road from the library.
Location: 40 Orchard View Boulevard - main floor meeting room (view map here) Day: Monday, April 28 Time: 7 pm to 8 pm Apres-Pres: Duke of Kent Pub, 2315 Yonge St.
Location: 40 Orchard View Boulevard - main floor meeting room
(view map here)
Day: Monday, April 28
Time: 7 pm to 8 pm
Apres-Pres: Duke of Kent Pub, 2315 Yonge St.
Questions or concerns please contact Elena Balland, Membership Experience Director at experience@tbn.ca.
This is a lovely route(s) courtesy of our friends in the Country Cruise complete with a lunch spot at Orono Park complete with facilities. You can either grab a sandwich from the bakery or convenience stores in Orono or bring your lunch and eat at the picnic tables in the park.
Ride Leader : Nancy Ryerson Vieira
These two presentations will show you how to fly with your bike and what you need for a bikepacking trip.
Date: April 30th, 6:30 to 7:30pm Location: Bike Depot, 1588 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4G 3B7(click on above for map)
Bike Depot will show how to disassemble, pack, unpack, and assemble your bike.
Greg Andre-Barrett will show the bike(s), bags and gear that he typically takes on trips.
The presentations will take about an hour including a short Q and A.
Free registration for everyone including Non-TBN members.
Directly after the information session, join us for chicken wings and great conversations at Duff’s Famous Wings.
Questions or concerns please contact Greg Andre-Barrett at weekendtrips@tbn.ca
The ride starts from the Finch TTC subway parking lot at Hendon Ave west of Yonge St. The route goes north, using mostly quieter streets and trails via McNaughton Rd to Maple. There will be a coffee/washroom break at Tim Hortons and return by a different route and part of the hydro corridor, to Finch subway. Distance: about 35kms, it should finish about 12:30 to 1:00pm.
To join the club rides, you must be a member. For more information on various types of membership, follow this link = click hereCome at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group.
Distance: 35km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: TTC station parking lot (west of Yonge, off Hendon Ave) Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start Online Map: click here
Ride Leader: Paul B
Spring Fling 2025
Come to the second annual TBN spring party at 320 Tweedsmuir Avenue.
The event will take place in a stunning condo party room, which includes a large room for dancing, another room for billiards, and a large outdoor patio with a circular fireplace. It's subway accessible as it's only a 3-minute walk from St. Clair West Station (use Heath St. exit/entrance). View the exact location here.
The party takes places Saturday, May 3rd at 7 pm and includes a live band and a delicious Middle-Eastern buffet from a family-run caterer. The buffet will include 10 different kinds of appetizers, 5 different main courses, and 5 different desserts. Meat, vegetarian and vegan options will be available.
From 9:30 pm until 11:30 pm, there will be live music from the Junctioneers, who will play a variety of popular music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Watch the band here.
Note: BYOB and other beverages as only water will be provided. There is a refrigerator in the room where you can keep your beverages.
When you arrive, enter through the main entrance and ask the concierge for directions to the party room. Street parking should be available (fees may apply), but taking the TTC is recommended.
This event is open to all TBN members and their guests.
Registration opens on Tuesday, March 18 at 8:00 am.
As with all TBN events, we are looking for volunteers to help Ken with set up and clean up. To sign up, choose the Volunteer option. You will need to show up at 6:30.
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 (59 km, 86 km and 102 km) are available, all of which bring us through the historic Village of Unionville. Optional lunch stops include Jake's on Main for pub fare or continue to Enterprise Avenue, stopping at Aroma cafe on the south side just before Birchmount Road. A washroom stop should be possible at the gas station on the SW corner of Elgin Mills and Leslie (around km 17.5), as well as at the lunch stops.
The beginning and end portions of the two longer rides are the same. The longer ride is essentially a "loop" off the medium length ride. This means riders can choose during the ride to do a long or medium distance, if they wish. 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. The last 9 km on the short route (59km) take paved trails back to the start. The medium and long routes take all streets back. You can also decide at the start of the trail section whether you wish to take streets back or trails back; i.e, you can do the medium or long route and take all streets back OR you can do the long route and take paved trails back.
Meet at Finch Subway Station, "Finch" west parking lot on the north side of Hendon Ave, just west of Yonge St.
Distance: 59 km, 86 km or 102 km
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.
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Sunday Urban Roller - Downsview
NOTE: Getting to the start from the east end may encounter the Toronto Marathon this Sunday. Here's a link to the maps so you can see if it affects you.
Now that the construction on Chesswood has finished (including cycling lanes!) we are returning the older version of the route.
A medium length ride to start May. This one will take us up to the Humber trail, then along (mostly) quiet streets to Downsview Park, a large urban park that is a work in progress. Then up to York University to a nearby Tim Hortons for lunch. From there it's west on the Finch Hydro corridor trail. Then it's a long run south beside Hwy 400, but without the traffic. Back under the 401 and retrace our steps to the start.
Part of the parking lot at Brule is still closed for construction so so you may need to use the parking lot of Kings Mill Park, just back across the bridge over the Humber and on the south side. It's the first small lot on the right as you enter the park.
Distance: 47 kms
RwGPS: Downsview
Vintage CC territory, with a bit of an Irish lilt to its name! This ride has 2 routes which head northwest from a new start location of Southfields Community Centre and into the Halton Hills. There are some hill climbs around the escarpment before lunch, but the return trip for all routes tends to be downhill back to Brampton. There are a number of venues for lunch in Erin - a bakery, supermarket, famous Baileys Ice Cream Stand - and public washrooms are available in town across from the plaza.
Optional après ride location to meet up - Butter and Cup Bakery adjacent to Southfields
Start: NB - new start location: Southfields Community Centre, 225 Dougall Ave., Caledon ON, L7C 3M7
Driving directions: Take Highway 410 north through Brampton and exit at Mayfield Road. Turn LEFT onto Mayfield. At Kennedy Road, major road turn RIGHT. Follow for 1.5 kms to Southfields on your right side. Parking is behind building, washrooms here.
RWGPS link to all routes: Erin Go Bragh CC - 58km & 79km
Ride Leader(s): Jerry Fisch
Picture by Jo Koga
Both routes start at the Trafalgar Sports Park with the short route making its way west and then south and east to Campbellville and the Trail Eatery for lunch. The longer route also continues to Campbellville for lunch and then both routes head back to the Trafalgar Sports Park and the end of the ride. A good time will be had by all.
Ride Leader: Rick MacMillan
Join us at the Annual TBN Spring Kickoff
The annual Toronto Bicycling Network (TBN) Spring Kickoff and continental breakfast will once again take place at Etienne Brulé Park near the Old Mill TTC subway station. TBN members are welcome to join us for breakfast at 9:00 a.m. to enjoy complimentary food and beverages. Various group rides will begin to leave the park between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Members are encouraged to bring any non-member who is interested in joining TBN. Please register non members using the Guest Rider Registration option.
Non members are welcome to come out and join us and, if interested, become a member. Bring a bike, bring a friend and join one of our rides!!
ALL RIDERS ARE REQUESTED TO REGISTER FOR A SPECIFIC RIDE (once they're posted on the calendar).
Thank you for registering for food planning. Registration will close at midnight on Thursday, May 8th.
Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Etienne Brulé Park (click) (off Old Mill Road north of Bloor) Our usual non-member "ride" fee will be waived for this event.
As always, we we require approximately 8-10 volunteers for helping with setting up the food tables and tearing them down afterwards. We also need a couple of photographers. If you would like to assist, please contact the Social Director at social@tbn.ca
A ride starting in Inglewood, just off of Hwy 10. We begin riding toward Caledon East on the Caledon Trailway and cross Hwy 10 on the pedestrian bridge over the highway. Then a bit of escarpment country and a short stretch of gravel on Escarpment Sideroad as we head west, skirting past Belfountain on the way to lunch at the Tin Roof Cafe in Erin. Dipping southwards, we pass through Cheltenham, then take Boston Mills Rd back to Inglewood.
Start location: Lloyd Wilson Centennial Arena in Inglewood. If this parking lot is full, consider parking at the library at the top of the hill.
Parking at Inglewood arena
Bike route: Ingle-Erin 66k (Ingelwood to Erin 66 km)There are 16 km of gravel roads + trails on this route.
Climbing switchback on Forks of the Credit Road
Elora - Cataract Trailway at Mississauga Rd
The gravel indications below have been edited, and are correct.
Three route lengths (69km, 84 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.
Distance: 69km or 84km or 102km
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Sunday Urban Roller - Western Trails Tour
NOTE: The new pedestrian bridge over the QEW at Ogden Avenue is now open. There will be a revision to the route shown here as a result.
For this ride we will be heading from Etienne Brule Park down Royal York Road to the Lakeshore and the Waterfront Trail, then up north via Etobicoke Creek and combination of mostly quiet streets and trails. After lunch we will use a bit of the more recent cycling infrastructure along Eglinton, then back into quiet streets, finishing up travelling alongside the Humber River on the lesser used west side road.
Lunch is at a (newish to us) Tim Hortons at the 30 km point, a bit past halfway. You may still wish to bring your own lunch and snacks to avoid lineups and contact.
The updated Ride with GPS map for the route is linked below.
Distance: 46 kms
RwGPS: Western Trails Tour 2024
Leader: Chris Siebenmann
MOUNT ALBERT TO LAKE SIMCOE TOUR
A scenic jaunt through the rolling farmland around Mount Albert, with lunch stop on the shores of Lake Simcoe at the Peninsula Resort Restaurant or bring your own lunch. (NB: Update - As the Peninsula Restaurant may not be open, it is strongly recommended to bring your own lunch or snacks to eat.)
Start: Mount Albert Community Centre
Driving Instructions: Take Hwy 404 north, Davis Drive east, Hwy 48 north. Go right on York Road 13 (Mount Albert Road) into Mount Albert, left on King Street, right on Main Street to the Mount Albert Community Centre.
Distances: 73 km & 80 km
RWGPS link to all routes: Mount Albert to Lake Simcoe CC - 73km & 80km
Ride Leader(s): Jimmy and Carol Yeung
A ride East and North from Victoria Square with lunch at Pheasant Run Golf Club. Facilities are available at Vic Sq. and possibly at Pheasant Run.
Route: Click Here
Weather forecast: click here
Ride Leader: Arlene Smith
This weekend is a chance to get the 2025 cycling season off to a great start by joining one of TBN’s most popular rides along the quiet roads and off-road paved trails of the Niagara Region. This year we have 34 spots - note that this trip sold out quickly in previous years.
Note that as these are no-drop rides, all riders are expected to be able to maintain a comfortable pace of 18 kms per hour or higher. You are also expected to ride with a spare inner tube in the event of a flat and also to be able to change your tire.
Accommodations
We’ll once again stay at the comfortable Niagara College residence near Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll have your own bedroom in a shared suite, complete with a shared full bathroom and shared kitchenette, including a refrigerator. Note a change in room furnishings from previous years. In each suite, one bedroom has a double bed, desk with chair and satellite TV. The second bedroom has two single loft over desk/bunk style beds.
There is a Tim Hortons and McDonald's in the large outlet mall, just a three-minute drive or ride away. For people looking to keep costs down, consider bringing your own supplies for breakfasts.
Note that given the shared bathroom and common area, attendees will be invited to select the other TBN member with whom they would like to share the suite.
Friday May 16 Warmup Ride
For those who can get away early, as in past years on Friday afternoon at 2 pm we will once again start with an optional warmup ride along the bike path from Niagara on the Lake to Niagara Falls and back, covering about 50 kms.
Friday’s ride will be followed by a group supper on the patio at Play Bar & Grille at the White Oaks Resort, which is located nearby. Alternatively you are welcome to organize informal group dinners at restaurants in the area.
Saturday May 17
Saturday’s rides feature long and short distances and run along the little-known paved off-road trail beside the Welland Canal, with a stop for lunch along the way.
After their ride, participants are invited to meet for an informal get together and beer at the Niagara College Teaching Brewery, located next the location where we are staying. Each participant will receive a $15 gift card for the beverage of your choice and there will also be snacks courtesy of TBN. Alternatively, participants can visit Niagara on the Lake or do a winetasting at one of the nearby wineries.
This will be followed by pizza, salad and dessert in the patio area outside the Niagara College dining room. Pizza and soft drinks will be supplied. In addition, we’ll be asking people to bring a salad or dessert. Please bring your own main course if you don’t like pizza, as well as anything stronger than pop to drink.
Something else to bear in mind is that in past years some members followed this by a drive to Niagara Falls to watch the fireworks over the gorge.
Sunday May 18
Sunday’s rides (again, long and short) begin from a remote start 15 minutes away in Niagara Falls along the paved trail beside the Niagara River Parkway – with a stop for lunch enroute.
For anyone interested, we’ll again be convening at the Niagara College Teaching Brewery after we get back.
Sunday evening will feature group suppers at local restaurants, with a variety of cuisines and price points to choose from. Last year these dinners were very popular.
Monday May 19
Monday is your chance to join a final short early morning ride, do some hiking along the Bruce Trail, visit the Outlet Mall nearby or tour some wineries. To beat long weekend traffic, most riders head home by noon.
For anyone wanting to come out a day early or to extend your stay, contact Niagara College directly to make a reservation, mentioning that you are part of the TBN group staying from Friday to Sunday nights.
Overall logistics:
This ride is limited to members of TBN.
To specify the person who will be sharing your room, once you’ve both registered send an email to dan.richards@rotman.utoronto.ca
An attempt will be made to match anyone who needs a ride with those able to offer a ride. The suggested compensation for members providing a ride is $25 in each direction.
Your fee of $295 per person gives you
access to trip planning and maps
pizza and pop for the Saturday evening potluck
a $15 gift card for Niagara Brewery with snacks on Saturday afternoon
three nights’ accommodation on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (includes your own bedroom, towels, sheets, blankets). All meals except for the Saturday potluck are extra.
Should you need to cancel, provided that your room can be filled from members on the waiting list you will receive a refund less a $50 cancellation fee.
For any questions please contact Dan Richards at dan.richards@rotman.utoronto.ca
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The ride starts from the TTC parking lot at Victoria Park station. goes north then east, using mostly quiet roads and the Gatineau Hydro corridor trail, then south to the Guildwood Inn for a break (bring snacks if needed) returning on the Lakeshore trail. With a total of about 36kms, the ride should finish about 12:30 to 1pm,
To join the club rides, you must be a member. For more information on various types of membership, follow this link = click herePLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride. For all TBN rides, a helmet is mandatory. If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.
Distance: 36km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: Parking lot at Victoria Park TTC station Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start Online Map: click here
Ride Leader:
Two route lengths (77 km and 95 km) are available. Both rides stop at Grackles Coffee in Schomberg for lunch.
The shorter ride goes north on Weston road to Schomberg and then Jane street return. The longer ride goes north on Keele Street, through the Holland Marsh, and then enters Schomberg from the north. On the return, the longer ride goes south on Weston road, which includes the challenging Weston Wall (aka Strawberry hill).
The beginning and end portions of the two rides are the same and also a short section after lunch. The two rides diverge at about the 12km mark, with the longer ride continuing north on Keele and the shorter ride turning left on Kirby road. This means riders can choose during the ride to do a long or short distance, if they wish. 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.
Meet at the Vaughan subway station, east side of the oval, south station exit, depicted below. There is parking available in a parking lot immediately to the east of the oval subway station, at a cost of $7 for the day on Sundays.
Distance: 77 km or 95 km
Online maps and cue sheets here.
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Sunday Urban Roller - High Park - Centennial Park - Port Credit
NOTE: The route as shown will be revised due to the re-opening (finally) of the pedestrian bridge over the QEW. Revised route to follow.
The return of this popular ride. It takes us up the Humber trail, then over to Centennial Park and south and west to Port Credit, with a return along the Waterfront Trail. There was a change to the route last year as a result of the demolition of the pedestrian bridge over the QEW. The new bridge may not be open by the time of our ride. Instead we will be using a section of the Nine Creeks Trail to get to Port Credit. Lunch at Tim Hortons.
Meet for a 10 am departure from the Grenadier Cafe in the centre of High Park. The park is closed to cars on the weekend so if you are arriving by car you will need to park on the street nearby. Remember to allow extra time to get to the start point.
Distance: 55 kms
RwGPS: High Park - Centennial - Port Credit 2024
Leader: Chris Siebemann
An ever-popular ride in the lovely area north and west of Port Hope. Enjoy undulating roads with awesome scenery including gorgeous vistas of Lake Ontario, especially following an amazing (memorable!) climb up Starkville Hill.
Start: Town Hall, Port Hope
Driving directions: Take Highway 401 to exit 461 for Northumberland Highway 2/Toronto Road toward Port Hope. Continue to Ridout St. (intersection with traffic lights) and turn left. Turn right onto Queen Street. The Town Hall is at 56 Queen Street.
Distances: 55 km, 76 km & 93 km
RWGPS link to all routes:
Port Hope Hill Hop CC - 55km, 76km, & 93km
Ride Leader(s): Barry Pinsky
Have some feedback or questions about CCs? Please let us know! at countrycruise@tbn.ca
Victoria Day 200km Lake-to-Lake Training Ride for the Hairshirt Double Century
Start location: Victoria Square Driving directions: Click here Ride leader: Paul Min
Facilities: There is bathroom at Victoria Square .
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46600771
It's a very beautiful ride with no cars (except near towns). Lakeridge Ski area is very beautiful, there is bit of hard packed gravel section 3km that cannot be avoided (I tried, and that was most unpleasant experience with narrow shoulders with cars traveling 80k+)
This is a Sportif level ride. To check if this level is appropriate to you, click here and scroll down to Class - Sportif. If Sportif is your skill level, then you should feel comfortable on this ride.
If there is any chance you will still be riding after 8:00 pm, you must have lights, front and rear.
Please note the change in the start time. It has changed to 8.30 am due to heavier morning traffic and a longer commute to this particular start location.
Meet at Hornby Park to ride up the Niagara Escarpment to Rockwood. Facilities are available at the Tim Horton's/Petro Canada at the lights as you turn left onto Steeles. Note: There is construction going on at Hornby Park so be prepared to use the bottom parking lot. If this lot is used there should be adequate parking for everyone.
Driving directions: Hornby Park
RWGPS links: 64 km, 70 km, 83 km
You must register to participate in all Freedom Friday rides. If you have not registered, you may NOT join the ride.
Driving directions: click here. This is the King City Arena and Community Center parking lot on the southeast corner of King Road and Keele Street.
Starting in King City, you'll tackle some hills up Keele St before the flats of the Holland Marsh. Our return route includes a section of Keele St, before you head west to the bakery in Kettleby for our lunch/break stop, before the final leg along Jane St through the estates of King City.
The longer route goes to Schomberg with a rest stop at Grackles.
After-ride coffee stop is the popular Roost Cafe on the west side of Keele Street, just south of King Road.
This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
Route: 56km (preferred) and 78 km click here
Ride leader: TBD
Cancellations – if you register and later decide you cannot ride – please, please cancel as soon as possible so the ride leader has an accurate list of participants.
On the route, you will be able to appreciate, while riding, some of the changes to be found in town on the lakefront and portlands. We will cross the new bridges now in place and see the relocation of the Don River.
The ride starts from the parking lot on the Lakeshore East, east of Coxwell and follows lakeshore (trails and streets) to the Leslie St Spit lighthouse, the new Cherry Street bridge and on to the Humber River lighthouse (snack stop). No coffee shop on this route - bring a snack if needed. The return is by a similar route. Total about 47kms - a bit longer than the usual Saturday morning ride - should finish about 1 to1:30pm.
Distance: 47km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: Ashbridges Bay (Lakeshore and Northern Dancer Blvd - east of Coxwell)Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start Online Map: click here
This Butter Tart ride has been very well received in the past and the butter tarts are beyond delicious and the tarts are as good as Dar's Delights tarts!
Take a look at Jo Koga's blog on this ride - click here.
This ride takes us from the Campbellville CarPool lot to Puslinch through the rolling countryside around Campbellville. Lunch is at the Tigchelaar Farm Market (268 Puslinch Townline Rd., tel: 905-659-3659. Open Friday 8-12 and Saturday 8-3. Cash or e-transfer.)
Start location: Campbellville CarPool Lot on Reid Sideroad across the road from the New Ball Park.
Routes: 57, 70, 82, 98 km
Please register - Only registrants are permitted to participate in this ride.
This is a Tourist level ride. To check if this level is appropriate to you, click here and scroll down to Class - Tourist.
NOTES: Please note the only place for food & water is the Tigchelaar Farm Market at 41.3km (57km route) / 53.8km (70, 82, 98 km routes).
There is a portable washroom at the Badenoch Soccer Field (Watson Rd & Wellington Road 36) at 35.2km (57km route) / 47.7km (70, 82, 98km routes).
Please also note that if you are planning to ride these routes on another day, the Tigchelaar Farm Market is open only on Fri/Sat
Three ride lengths (80 km, 93 km and 105 km) are available. The 80km ride stops in Ballantrae for lunch (hwy 48 and Aurora Road). The long and medium rides stops at the excellent Annina's bakery in the small community of Goodwood. A washroom stop should be possible at the gas station on the SW corner of Elgin Mills and Leslie (around km 17.5), as well as at the lunch stops.
The beginning portions of the three rides are the same. The longer ride is essentially a "loop" off the shorter ride. This means riders can choose during the ride to do a long or short distance, if they wish. 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. The 93km ride to Goodwood diverges from the short and long routes just past 23km (short and long go north on Warden, the medium route continues east on 19th Avenue). The short route diverges from the long route at 32km (short turns right on Vandorf Sideroad, the long continues north on Warden).
The short and long routes take all streets back to Finch. The medium route takes paved multi-use trails back to Finch (the last 8 km of the ride). These paved trails start south from John street just west of Leslie.
Distance: 80 km (to Ballantrae) OR 93km or 105 km (both to Goodwood)
Start: TBD
Driving directions: TBD
Distances: TBD
Ride Leader(s): George Witte
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Sunday Urban Roller - Tour of Toronto
A popular ride that uses quieter streets and trails. The route was revised to avoid the steep hill up to Casa Loma and to take advantage of some of the recent cycling infrastructure such as the new bike lanes on lower Bayview and Richmond. We'll visit neighbourhoods like Wychwood Park, Forest Hill, and Rosedale, learn a bit of history about the Casa Loma neighbourhood, and see newer projects like the new mouth of the Don River.
Distance: 44 kms
RwGPS: Tour of Toronto 2024
A ride from Keswick along the shores of Lake Simcoe past Sibbald Point Provincial Park to Virginia Beach Marina. The medium and long routes then turn inland while the short route returns back along the shores of Lake Simcoe. Lunch for all three routes will be at Elaine’s Black River Coffee on High St. Meet for an 8:30am departure at the Georgina Ice Palace, just off Woodbine Ave in Keswick.
Ride Leader: Robert Elvin
Cancellations – if you register and later determine that you cannot ride – please, please Cancel as soon as possible so that the Ride Leader has an accurate list of participants.
A ride from the village of Ashburn through the Durham County drumlins. The lunch stop is at the picnic tables in Enniskillen. You can either bring your lunch, or purchase something at the adjacent Enniskillen General Store (website). The medium and long routes can also stop for refreshments at Tyrone Mills.
Click for: 1. Directions to Start 2. RWGPS Routes (Preferred route is 62K) 3. Weather
First Day 200km Training Ride for the Hairshirt Double Century
This 200 km ride, two weeks before the main Hairshirt event, is the recommended training distance for Hairshirt.
Start location: Bradford GO Station Driving directions: Click here Ride leader: Paul Min
Facilities: There is Wendy's for bathroom across the street from GO Station.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42568285 (map updated June 3, 2024)
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The ride starts from High Park (Grenadier Cafe - about 1km south of the park entrance on Bloor St), The route follows the Lakeshore trail west, through Etobicoke to pause at Port Credit harbour for a coffee/washroom break The return follows a slightly different route, for a total distance of about 40kms, to finish at High Park, around 12:00 to 12:30pm.
To join the club rides, you must be a member. For more information on various types of membership, follow this link = click herePLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride. If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.
Distance: 40km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: High Park, Grenadier Cafe (1km south of Bloor St). Start Time: Come at 9:15 for a prompt 9:30am start Online Map: High Park - Port Credit: Click Here Ride Leader: Chris
Registration to open April 1, 2025
Ride the DVP while helping to ensure the safety of the other riders: BE A MARSHAL or ROUTE AMBASSADOR (scroll down for role definition)
Event Organizers: Terry Walsh & Jerry Fisch
Event Assistant: Dawn Dom
MEETING TIME: Staggering Start Time 6 AM, 6:30 AM, 7 AM, 7:30 AM, 8 AM, 8:30 AM. Course start closed at 9 AM, anyone that comes late could be used to marshal / ambassador the family event.
The ride starts coincide with the 75 km, 50 km, 25 km, and near the end a 10 km ride for families,
If your riding partner shows up with you at the your start time, then you can go. Otherwise we will pair people as they arrive, for Marshalls.
STAGGERING LEADERS: arrive one hour before start time no exceptions. Please remember your start time but it may change as slightly. We may send reminder email but no Zoom meeting is required.
MARSHALS & AMBASSADORS: arrive at TBN Meeting Location at Better Living Building (see picture below) 1 HR before start time (must be ready to ride)
Anyone who has never participated please email: torontoterry27@yahoo.ca for questions
In addition, TBN is hosting a VOLUNTEERS APPRECIATION Party for you. Click here: https://www.tbn.ca/event-6121666
The cost is covered by Baycrest Honorarium.
Important Locations:
MEETING LOCATION: south side of Better Living Centre outdoors, right near the ride start. . Ambassadors will pick up their T-shirts and Marshalls armbands there. ( please return Arm bands as the organizer wants them back )
FREE VOLUNTEER BUFFET LUNCH will be provided by Baycrest: all TBN volunteers are invited to the lunch buffet in the volunteer rest area, which is accessed from the main doors on the south side of the Better Living Centre. This area will be clearly marked as the volunteer check-in location.
Ride Ambassadors: our eyes and ears on the route. Ambassadors will be provided T-shirts.
Ambassadors will be given a Central Control number to call in to with any information relating to cyclists in need, potential issues on the route of any kind and generally any information that they feel would be valuable for the event organizers to have.
Ride Marshals: are our “mobile safe riding team” for Baycrest, wearing TBN jerseys, plus supplied armbands.
Ride Marshals work in teams of two and basically look for cyclists who are riding unsafely; when they see this happening they ride up alongside the offending cyclist and politely let them know they are riding in an unsafe manner (most don't even realize they are doing it) and to please slow down/stop swerving in and out of traffic/stop texting on your phone and generally cease any other observed unsafe activity.
Once a marshal has made the first warning it is best to fall back a bit and observe that the individual is following the warning; if not the marshal can then ride up to them again and say that if they continue the next call will be to Toronto Police Services who will then pull them off the course or at a minimum be waiting for them at the finish line. This rarely is required but it can be a very effective tool.
In the unlikely event that both of those warnings don't work, marshals are asked to call Central Control and provide a clear, detailed description of the individual as best they can. Central Control will take it from there.
MARSHAL PLS READ: Rules of the road 2023 FINAL.docx
For further info, check event web site
Please note the start time has changed for this ride. It was changed because of the heavier traffic and the longer commute to this particular start location. The start time is now 8:30 am
A 74 km or 87 km ride from Campbellville down to Flamborough, with descents and hills near the end of the ride. These are rural ride with no stores until the Subway on Hwy 6. Marcy's Berries on Valens Rd has provided rest stops in the past. Lunch is at Rockton Country Market/Berry Farm or, for those bringing lunch, there’s also Rockton-Beverley School (4th Con. and Westover). Meet for a 8:30 am departure at the New Ball Park in Campbellville, just off the 401 on the south side. If we fill the Ball Park lot, overflow parking is available in the commuter lot across Reid SR.
Ride Leader: Reg Shoji
Driving directions: click here Weather: click here
Routes: 64 km (preferred), 82 km: click here
This is a Tourist level ride. If you are unsure if this level is appropriate, click here.
Starting north of the big city, we'll venture out to Annina's bakery today. North up quiet country roads, then east along Aurora Rd, before turning south beneath Musselman's Lake and Goodwood. The longer route ventures north to Sandford Rd before arriving in Goodwood.
(Note: The Victoria Square park's toilets usually open between 8 and 9am. Facilities are available at gas stations both east and west of the 404.)
Campbellville to Rockton Fairly flat route, with a descent and a climb approaching Kilbride.
Start location: CarPool Lot, Reid Side Road, Campbellville. This is across the street from Campbellville New Park, where there are facilities.
Routes (courtesy Wednesday Wheelies): 74 km and 87 km
Lunch stop: Rockton Berry Farm. Seating is outdoors.
Rockton Berry Farm
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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 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 a longer ride in the Saturday mornings program at 51kms, finishing about 1pm.
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
We will be returning to Collingwood again for our annual 3 day event around the Blue Mountains. We will kick off with an 11am ride from Creemore, allowing people from the GTA time to depart. The 2nd and 3rd day will start from Fisher Fields in Collingwood at 9am. Tentative routes are posted (click below). By June 1, the actual RWGPS routes will be available for download. Registration is open May 1st, so consider booking your room. Hotels that have been used in previous years include the Luxury Inn, Comfort Inn and Days Inn, all centrally located. The Luxury Inn will likely be the cheapest. With luck, you may be able to get mid week, pre-season pricing at the other options. The Milestone Motel is an old style drive up. It may be a little cheaper yet. It's well located and has very good reviews. Also The Holiday Inn Express is a relatively new hotel. This event is open to all TBN members and guests.
Event Organizer: Nancy Ryerson Vieira
This ride courtesy of our Country Cruise friends takes us to Port Perry on the shores of Lake Scugog. It is a "rolling terrain" route from the village of Ashburn to Port Perry with some newly paved roads. There are various places in Port Perry to buy lunch or bring your own for a picnic in Palmer Park next to the Port Perry Marina. Meet at Ashburn Park on the west side of Ashburn Road, 200 m North of the main intersection.
Click for: 1. Directions to Start 2. Ashburn to Port Perry CC - 66km, 80km & 92km 3. Weather
Ride Leader: Bran Brcic
This event is for volunteers who participated in June 1 Bike for Brain Health.
Don't worry if you are vegetarians or don't drink beer. We will have something for everyone.
Venue: Barrel House Leaside
Food: Wings, Salad, Finger Food - buffet style.
Direction: Donlands TTC Station - 56A
This ride offers a gentler option for cyclists who prefer a more leisurely pace. This group will wait at turns and after big hills, but we expect you to be prepared to complete the route, with just a few pauses to regroup. Please arrive a little early so you can introduce yourself to the ride leader and tell them you want to join their group.
For other riders, this a Tourist level ride, and you should be prepared to be self-sufficient. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
Routes 48km (Gentler), 69km (Preferred), 82km: click here.
Ride leader: Martin Lansche
For those following the the 69 and 82 km routes, you'll take quiet country roads to the Hockley Valley General Store for a lunch/washroom break. The short route includes a couple of km of rail-trail with a mid-ride stop in Tottenham at Salvatore's Bakery (and coffee shop). All 3 routes cross Highway 9 at stop lights for safety reasons.
Washroom facilities: portable toilets are sometimes available in the parking area, or at the nearby park to the north. Alternatively, there are nearby Tim's & McD's on Hwy 27.
JUNE 14-15, 2025
Update: Five double occupancy rooms have been added.
Member registration opens January 18th
Non member registration opens February 1st
Registration closes on May 10th
We are thrilled to announce that the Toronto Niagara Toronto Overnight (TNTO) trip is back for its 28th year, taking place in June 14-15 2025! Please review the main TNTO page before registering for more details including links to get GPS files, and PDF files for printing your own map and cue sheets.
We will offer two routes from Toronto to Niagara Falls on Saturday: 165km and 200km, plus a 90km option from Stoney Creek to Niagara Falls. Sunday's return ride is 172km to Toronto and 100km to Stoney Creek.
For those starting from Toronto: Our luggage van will arrive at the parking lot of the plaza on Dundas West just south of Bloor Street (Dundas West Station area) at 7:00 a.m. Parking lots is across 2299 Dundas St West. Go to the van to check in and drop your bag. All cyclists should leave the parking lot by 7:45 a.m.
For those starting at Stoney Creek: Our luggage van will arrive at the parking lot at 26 Arrowsmith Rd, Hamilton, ON L8E 4H8 (Hamilton Child and Family Supports formerly the Children’s Aid Society) in Stoney Creek at approximately 9:00 a.m. Go to the van to check in and drop your bag. All cyclists should leave the parking lot by 9:30 a.m.
The basic price of $150 per member includes RWGPS routes, luggage transfer and motel accommodation and is based on two people sharing a room. We also offer a limited number of single rooms at a higher price point. For those interested in seeking alternative accommodation, there will be a limited number of luggage transfer for a fee ($35); please note luggage will be transfer to the main hotel only. Non-members pay $20 more. You can pay using PayPal or e-transfer to treasurer@tbn.ca
Our hotel this year is the Rodeway Inn Fallsview, located at 6663 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON. (905) 354-2322. (NOT the Rodeway Inn & Suites on Lundy’s Lane.). Breakfast is not available at the hotel, but there are local options nearby including Tim Hortons. In previous years, some participants stopped at Niagara on the Lake for breakfast (this is approximately 24km from the start).
New this year: To ensure a safe, and enjoyable experience for all participants, TNTO will implement a Cycling Buddy approach. On best effort basis this system allows cyclists to pair with others who share a similar pace and riding style for the event. For more information, please refer to the “TNTO Cycling Buddy” before selecting this option during registration. By using this system, TNTO aims to enhance the ride experience while respecting individual abilities and fostering a spirit of community among participants.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are possible until May 31 if there is someone of your gender on the waiting list who can take your spot. You will receive a full refund, minus a $20 cancellation fee per person. After May 31, no cancellations are allowed, but you may sell your spot privately.
More Questions? Please contact the TNTO Coordinators at tnto@tbn.ca
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The ride starts from the parking lot at Ashbridges Bay (Lakeshore / Northern Dancer Blvd - east of Coxwell), goes west through the docklands and north up the Don Valley, using the Bayview Ave path and the Don River trail. Then along the Taylor Creek trail to the hydro corridor to Kennedy and a coffee/washroom break at Tim Hortons, The return uses the Warden Woods trail and back to the lakeshore. The total distance is about 39kms and should be completed by 12:30 to 1:00pm
PLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride. If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel. Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group.
Distance: 39km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: Pay parking lot at Ashbridges Bay (Lakeshore and Northern Dancer Blvd, east of Coxwell)Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start Online Map: click here
Ride Leader: Dan H
Please note ride starts at 8:30AM!
Meet at Hornby Park to ride up the Niagara Escarpment to Rockwood. Facilities are available at the Tim Horton's/Petro Canada at the lights as you turn left onto Steeles. Note: There is construction going on at Hornby Park so be prepared to use the bottom parking lot. If this lot is used there should be adequate parking for everyone. Please note that the middle and long routes have been updated to keep us off Guelph Line as we go into Rockwood.
RWGPS & PDF links: click here
Ride Leader: Pat Stellick
Caution note: there is a 1.6 km busy stretch on County Rd 2 heading north starting at km 8.6. It's largely downhill and there is an extra lane or good paved shoulder for the first half of the distance. However, the paving then becomes quite rough. 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.
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 after Janetville.
This a Tourist level ride, and you should be prepared to be self-sufficient. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
Routes : click here.
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The ride starts from the parking lot at the Grenadier Restaurant in High Park (about 1km south of the Bloor St entrance). NOTE: Cars' access to the park is limited, so, if you drive to the start, allow time to arrive on schedule. The route weaves its way across town to the Beltway and down to the Brickworks for a snack stop. The return is via the Lakeshore trail to High Park. About 45kms- should finish about 1 to1:30pm.
Distance: 37km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: Grenadier Restaurant parking lot in High Park about 1km south of the Bloor St entrance)Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start Online Map: Brickworks
Registration will close on Thursday June 19 2025.
The group departs Square One (Duke of York Blvd and Burnhamthorpe Rd) at 6:00 AM. Plan to arrive by 5:30 AM at Mississauga Celebration Square to sign in, find your group, and get in the group picture at 5:50 AM. You have until midnight to complete the ride. A set of lights is mandatory for those participants who finish after dusk (past the 13.5 hour mark).
Start location map.
Ride Leader: John Anderson
We are riding the rolling Halton Hills through picturesque Eden Mills, before a lunch/washroom break in Acton, then back through Limehouse. The long route goes to Campbellville before going to Eden Mills.
Start point is Trafalgar Sports Park just south of Georgetown, and west of Trafalgar Rd.
(Note: The park often has portable toilets. Otherwise, the gas station at Trafalgar Rd & Steeles is a pre-ride option.
Routes: 59km (preferred) and 84km: click here
Tim Hortons is available for a coffee stop after the ride. It's on Trafalgar Road just south of the 401.
Registration will be available on 15th of February.
Before you register be sure that you have read description of your accommodation available on Wolf Den website.
Room Allocations (updated manually with each registration)
Double Bed 1A
Double Bed 1B
Double Bed 2A
Double Bed 2B
Single Bed 2
Single Bed 3
Single Bed 5
Single Bed 6
Single Bed 7
Queen Bed 8 $240
Single Bed 9 $230
Bunk Houses (Loon to Right, Bear in Front - West faces highway 60)
Deer Cabin (Family) $520/ family of 4 max.
Dorm (8 beds in one room) $130/person
Stay at the rustic Wolf Den Hostel and Nature Retreat near Algonquin Park, from Friday evening to Monday. Bike, canoe, hike or swim each day. Because of the facility and the options available, this is an "any weather" weekend trip.
Please register online for this outing.
You can pay PayPal or e-transfer to treasurer@tbn.ca, better option to pay via transfer because it costs less for the club.
TBN Cancellation Policy for Registrant
Please consider that after deadline we have to pay the reservation fee for the whole hostel no mater how many registrants we have.
2 months or more before booking = 10% April 27, 2025
2months - 1.5 months = 50% April 28- May 11, 2025
1.5 months and under = 100% May 12, 2025
Date booked June 27, 2025
Information PDF: Information sheet
When you register and complete payment, you will receive an automated email with a link to download a Confirmation document providing directions to the Hostel, an itinerary, and some extra information. Please book before 25th June 2025.
Plates, cups, cutlery, pillows, bedding, linens, and towels are all provided. Showers and washrooms are in the main lodge. You only need to bring clothing and appropriate gear. Hostel has enough refrigerators and all the cooking facilities.
While we will not directly organize car pooling, we will help in the process. See the information document for more details.
The hostel is about a three hour drive North from Toronto on Highways 400, 11, and 60.
Elena Balland 416 949 6597 (cell) Email: experience@tbn.ca
A new name to a variation of an old route! These routes head east from Stouffville, north through Uxbridge and then go through Goodwood - home of the very popular Annina's Bakeshop.
The Après for this ride is the Stouffville Strawberry Festival at Memorial Park. The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival is a long standing tradition in this community. What a better way to end our ride than supporting the local communities we ride in?
Start location: Harry Bowes Public School - 77 Greenwood Rd, Stouffville. This start location is a distance from our usual start location, because the SSF (Stouffville Strawberry Festival) will be using our usual parking lot near Memorial Park.
Routes: 64km, 80km, and 95km
Ride Leader: Vicky Laurens
Only registrants are permitted to join the ride. If you have registered and then find out you can't come, please cancel your registration.
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.
The ever popular Annina's Bakeshop and Catering in Goodwood
Country roads
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The ride starts from the parking lot at Edwards Gardens (Lawrence / Leslie) - (paid parking) and goes south and east to Taylor Creek and Victoria Park and the Lakeshore for a coffee/washroom break. The return will follow Bayview, the Don river and Wilket Creek back to Edwards Gardens. The distance is about 37kms and should finish by about 12:30 to 1pm.
PLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride. For all TBN rides, a helmet is mandatory.
Distance: 37km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: Edwards Gdns parking lot (pay parking) at Lawrence and LeslieStart Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start Online Map: click here
A ride from Bradford to Alliston, Borden or Cookstown depending on which route you decide to ride on this day. The lunch stop is Coffee Culture in Alliston and Tim Horton's in Cookstown and Borden. Meet at the Henderson Memorial Park parking lot in Bradford.
Click for: 1. Directions to start
Ride Leader: Eddy Weiss
A scenic jaunt through the rolling farmland around Mount Albert, with a lunch stop on the shores of Lake Simcoe. We recommend you bring a snack, as the lakeside restaurant may not be open. Washroom facilities exist at the lake.
Caution: on the long route, cross Ravenshoe Road with extreme caution at distance 19.5 km
Directions: Mount Albert Community Centre
Routes: 73 km (Preferred)& 80 km - click here.
Ride Leader(s): TBD
If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel. Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group.
A ride from Stouffville to Uxbridge for lunch at the The Tin Restaurant. Meet at the Free Parking Lot on Park Drive just south of Main Street in Stouffville. Drive north on Hwy 404 to the Stouffville Rd, and then drive east into Stouffville. Facilities are available at many of the chain restaurants and gas stations as you come into Stouffville.
Driving directions: click here Routes: click here Weather forecast: click here Ride Leader: Bran Brcic
Both routes start at the Trafalgar Sports Park with the short route (64km preferred) making its way west and then south and east to Campbellville and the Trail Eatery for lunch. The longer route (77 km) also continues to Campbellville for lunch and then both routes head back to the Trafalgar Sports Park and the end of the ride. A good time will be had by all.
Cancellations – if you register and later determine that you cannot ride – please, please cancel as soon as possible so that the Ride Leader has an accurate list of participants.
LAKE ERIE BREEZES
SIMCOE TRIP
Saturday, July 12th to Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Registration Opens April 12th and closes June 11th.
Staying at the Comfort Inn, 85 Queensway Drive East, Simcoe Ontario for one night. Cost per person is $92.00 per night based on double occupancy per room costing $184 per night. If you have a roommate please let us know upon booking; otherwise we will assign an appropriate person. Price includes a light continental breakfast at the hotel and a host of researched routes of either 60 km or 80 km.
Total attendance is limited to only 30 people and the cutoff date for registering is June 11th. This trip sold out quickly last year.
The cycling is generally flat in the area but watch out for the winds. Distances will be 60 to 80 kms. The pace will be at a relaxed Country Cruise pace, around 20 km per hour, with regrouping spots along the way.
The routes will be posted and added to this event and the TBN map library before the registration opens.
Friday option
There is an option to add the Friday evening to come early for the weekend. If you are interested in this option, please contact trip Organizer Denis Szilvasy, touring@tbn.ca
For those riders who come down early on Friday we will have a trip organized then if they want one.
Saturday
We will ride down to Port Dover to the French bakery for croissants. We will ride along the shores of Lake Erie past very old buildings, oldest standing mill in Ontario, old growth Carolinian Forest, various microbreweries and an artisanal bakery.
Sunday
We will head north along some rail trails to Waterford to the Antique Market and a botanical garden. Lots of farm markets along the way for hungry cyclists.
Any questions contact the tour leader Dennis Szilvasy, touring@tbn.ca
Meet at Hornby Park to ride to Glen Williams for lunch in Glen Williams. The long route also passes by Higher Ground Cafe in Belfountain. Lunch spots in Glen Williams include Main St Market, Kit's Little Kitchen, and Copper Kettle Pub.
Main St Market in Glen Williams
Start location: Hornby Park The old way into the park is now blocked. Coming from Toronto along Steeles Ave, turn left at the traffic light at Hornby Rd into the area that is under construction. Follow around to the lower parking area at the ball diamond. See the picture below.
On the drive to Hornby Park, there is a Tim Hortons at the PetroCanada gas station on the north-west corner of Trafalgar Rd and Steeles Ave. Farther along on Steeles, at the traffic light where you turn onto Hornby Rd, the Esso gas station has a Hasty Mart.
Routes: 64 km, 70 km, 83 km
This is a Tourist level ride. To check if this level is for you, click here and scroll down to RIDE CLASSIFICATIONS / Tourist.
The ride starts from the parking lot on the Lakeshore East, east of Coxwell and follows lakeshore (trails and streets) to the Leslie St Spit lighthouse, the new Cherry Street bridge and on to the Humber River lighthouse. The return is by a similar route. Total about 47kms - a bit longer than the usual Saturday morning ride - should finish about 1 to1:30pm.
Ride Leader: Vicki B
Due to limited registrations, this ride will not be available for 30-Day-Trial members.
Due to limited parking, we are restricting registration. There are 20 available registrations with Parking. Please try to double up and car pool to this ride. If you are driving, register with Parking is Required. If you are getting a ride with someone else, register with Parking not Required.
Driving directions: click here Weather forecast: click here
Join us on a special Freedom Friday route to scenic Lake Simcoe, starting (and finishing), at King Cole Ducks just north of Stouffville, where, we are promised, their Gourmet Chef will be cooking up a storm in their onsite food truck. The duck tacos are heavenly! And the King Cole farm store will be open if you want to take some extra goodies home with you.
We will stop mid ride for a washroom stop, and/or convenience store at Lake Simcoe, before returning south.
Routes 73km (preferred):
(A Urban Roller class 48km ride with fewer hills is available here. There is no designated leader for this shorter ride.)
Questions? Contact your tour leader Brian Moran (brian0425@yahoo.com).
Come join us for a fun weekend of cycling, dancing, and swimming in Barrie, Ontario for only $135 per person! Registration will be capped at 30 people. As such, please don’t hesitate if you’d like to join us.
Ride Notes: All rides are no-drop. We’re offering two rides: a 66 km version and an 88 km version. (You’ll need to ride at least 18 km/hr on the 66 km ride and about 20 km/hr or faster on the 88 km version.) You are also expected to ride with a spare inner tube and be able to change your tire. (No worries, we’re a friendly bunch and it’s highly likely someone will help you if you get a flat BUT be sure to bring a spare inner tube.)
Accommodations: We will stay at the Georgian College residence in Barrie, about one hour from Toronto. You’ll have your own bedroom in a 2-bedroom suite with a shared bathroom (with shower) and kitchenette that includes a refrigerator. Since it’s a shared suite, you’ll be asked to list the person you’d like to share the suite with when you register. No worries, if you don’t have a suitemate in mind, simply indicate male or female when you register and we’ll select a suitemate for you.
Please read the Trip Notes and Cancelation Policy at the end of this event notice.
Friday night – meet & greet
At 7 p.m. (no worries, if you arrive later), we’ll meet on the outdoor patio at the back of the residence, where you’ll be welcomed with a glass of wine, pizza, and an opportunity to meet other trip participants.
Saturday: Ride, swim & dance
We’ll offer two rides. A slower 66 km ride and faster 88 km ride around Lake Simcoe. We’ll pick up lunch (place TBD), pack it on our bikes, and then ride to the Memorial Beach for lunch and swimming (optional). Feel free to bring your own lunch. RideWithGPS routes will be added soon.
When you return to the residence, we’ll provide afternoon snacks.
On Saturday evening, we’ll head to State & Main for dinner (dinner is at your own cost). It offers a wide range of entrees including fish, chicken, burgers, healthy bowls, veggie options, and soups and salads in addition to steak.
After dinner, we’ll head to a local pub for dancing.
Sunday: Short ride with beach and ice cream
Sunday will be a shorter ride (about 20 km) around Lake Simcoe with a stop for lunch and swimming (optional) at an often uncrowded beach. And yes, a fabulous ice cream shop that features homemade ice cream is quite close to the beach! RideWithGPS route will be added soon.
Trip Notes:
Let's beat the heat with routes that offer some shaded roads on the way to Port Hope. Revised routes for the popular Newcastle Navigator country cruise. Three beautiful ride options, which leave from Newcastle and head north-east to Port Hope for lunch. The long route is the hilliest as it goes furthest north; the medium/short routes are moderately hilly. After lunch, all routes are the same and return to Newcastle along the Lake Ontario shoreline. Lunch for all three routes will be at Memorial Park Bandshell on Augusta St in Port Hope. Bring your own lunch or grab some food on Walton St. Also, the Farmers Market is open until 1:00 PM - they have fruit and butter tarts!
Start: 50 Glass Ct, Newcastle, ON L1B 1M5. Meet at the Newcastle Public School parking lot on Glass Court in Newcastle. For driving directions, click here. N.B. go south to the end of the street where the school south parking lot is located. (Not the parking lot near the school playground.)
Routes: The 3 routes: 66, 71, 87 km
The routes are recommended for road bikes. Check out the Tourist level in TBN's Ride Classifications - click here.
Please register on the TBN website. Only registrants are permitted to join the ride. If have registered and then find out you can't come, please cancel your registration.
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The ride starts from the parking lot at the Grenadier Restaurant in High Park (about 1km south of the Bloor St entrance). NOTE: Cars' access to the park is limited, so, if you drive to the start, allow time to arrive on schedule. The route weaves its way across town to the Beltway and down to the Brickworks and returns via the Lakeshore trail to High Park. About 45kms- should finish about 1 to1:30pm.
Ride Leader : John Anderson
A 74 km or 87 km ride from Campbellville down to Flamborough, with descents and hills near the end of the ride.
These are rural rides with no stores until the Subway on Hwy 6. Marcy's Berries on Valens Rd has provided rest stops in the past. Lunch is at Rockton Country Market/Berry Farm or, for those bringing lunch, there’s also Rockton-Beverley School (4th Con. and Westover).
Click for: 1. Directions to Start 2. RWGPS Routes (74 km is Preferred, 87 km Long) 3. Weather
This event is a Program-X repeat of Country Cruise's Ancaster Ascension, which includes Clara's Climb. Thank you, Country Cruise.
View from Sydenham Lookout on Country Cruise ride, Sept 29, 2024
These Country Cruise routes offer rail trail riding and hill climbing in the countryside northwest of Hamilton. All routes go on the unpaved Hamilton-Brantford Rail Trail on the way into Dundas; and all routes do Clara's Climb out of Dundas.
The long route has lunch in St George; and the short and medium have lunch at Tim Hortons in Ancaster. An alternate lunch spot in Ancaster, with "designer coffee" and baked treats is Caniche French Bakery (just before arriving at Tim Hortons).
Start: Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot. There are public washrooms at the parking lot.
Routes: 50 km, 86 km, and 94 km
Plaque about Clara Hughes, Olympic gold medalist, seen at Sydenham Lookout.
Caniche French Bakery, 346 Wilson Street, Ancaster
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The ride starts from the drop off and pick up circle at Finch TTC station (west of Yonge) and uses mostly quiet streets and trails to the north and east via McNicholl and some quieter streets to L'Amoreaux Park NOTE: At this location, washrooms are available, but bring a snack if you need one. Then the route loops back to the Don River trail and returns to Finch. The total distance is about 33kms and should be completed by 12:30 to 1:00pm
If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel. Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet, mask and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group.
Distance: 33km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: Drop-off and pick-up circle at Finch TTC station (west of Yonge) Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start Online Map: click here
Niagara Winery Tour
A two-day 155 K ride at Advanced Urban Roller pace
Riders must be capable of averaging at least 20 K an hour on this flat route. Mountain bikes are not recommended.
We ride from Burlington to Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday. On Sunday, we ride back to Burlington stopping at four wineries on the way. Consumption of wine at the wineries is optional. For those wishing to sample limited amounts, you can do the following:
The official departure will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 26 from Burlington GO Station parking lot, where you can park your car for free over the weekend. We will cycle mostly on the Waterfront Trail all the way to Port Dalhousie and then down the Welland Canal trail to Niagara College Residence (137 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake). Accommodation at the college will be in two-room suites with shared washroom and kitchen area.
For those who are interested, there is the option of riding all the way from Toronto to NOTL. This group will leave at 8:00 am from Mimico GO parking lot (free parking over the weekend) and meet the main group at Burlington GO at 11:00 am. Note that the ride from Mimico to Burlington will be at Tourist pace.
Some things to bring in a small backpack or pannier:
For almost all of the winery stops on Sunday, our bikes will be close to us and within view but not always. That’s why a small medium security lock is advised. Two people can lock their bikes together with one lock. If necessary, the non-drinkers at those stops can take shifts watching the bikes.
We aim to maintain brisk Urban Roller pace at a speed of around 20 - 22 kph. At that speed, it should take around 5 hours to get to Niagara College. That means that we should get to the residence around 4 pm. Check-in starts at 3 pm. We have 7 pm reservations for the patio at the Play Bar and Grill in the White Oaks Resort (across the road from the Residence).
On Sunday, we can have breakfast at MacDonald’s, Starbucks or at a few other fast food type places within a 10-minute walk. We need to be on the road at 10:00.
Below is the itinerary for Saturday and Sunday.
After NISI Greek Taverna, we will cycle to Burlington GO station, from where we can take the GO train to Mimico, Union or any other stop.
Member registration opens February 3rd @ 7:30 am.
Costs:
For more information, contact the trip organizer, Ken Lackman, social@tbn.ca
Wine Tasting at Creekside Winery
This registration is ONLY for those already registered for the Niagara Winery Tour on July 26. Please do not use this page if you are not one of the registrants or if you have already registered for wine tasting on the main trip page.
$28 for wine sampling at Creekside Estate Winery. Total for a flight of four one-ounce samples includes tax and tip. You must register and pay in advance to participate in wine tasting at this winery. The other wineries do not require advance payment. Although all wineries are very good, this one is the best.
Ride Leader: Dale Alexander
Starting north of the big city, we'll venture out to Annina's bakery today. North up quiet country roads, then east along Vivian Rd, before turning south towards Musselman's Lake and Goodwood.
Route: Click here
This ride takes us to Port Perry, a favourite TBN lunch stop location on the shores of Lake Scugog. It is a "rolling terrain" route from the village of Ashburn to Port Perry with some welcomed newly paved roads. There are various options to buy lunch in Port Perry or bring your own lunch for a picnic in the lovely park looking out to Lake Scucog.
Click here for 1. Driving Directions 2. RWGPS Routes (66 km Preferred, 80 km and 92 km) 3. Weather
Facilities are (have been) in the form of a Porta Potty in the parking lot. The alternative is to stop at a restaurant or gas station just after exiting the 401 and before heading north.
As the ride is coming to a finish, it passes the Stouffville RIBFEST, a fine venue for the Apres-ride.
The Après for this ride is the Stouffville RIBFEST at Memorial Park just across from the start location. The Stouffville RibFest features ribbers, beer, merchandise vendors, a kids zone, live bands and more! Indulge in other food/beverage options such as souvlaki, hot and cold coffee beverages, poutine, slushies, ice cream, roasted corn, old fashioned sodas, funnel cakes, pizza, fresh squeezed lemonade, mini donuts and more from the vendors!
What a better way to end our ride than supporting the local communities we ride in?
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RIB TEAMS TAKE CASH PAYMENTS ONLY. Many of the other food and merchandise vendors will accept other payment types. There will be 2 ATM's onsite located next to the Beer Sales Trailer.
Start location: Free Parking lot on Park Drive, Stouffville.
Routes: 64, 80, and 95 km
Udora General Store
The ever popular Annina's Bakeshop and Catering in Goodwood.
Itinerary:
Accommodation (to be booked directly by registrant):
Route: Simcoe Loop Barrie - Midland · Ride with GPS
Ride level: Advanced Leisure Wheeler - No Drop
Notes:
Contact: Joanne Walsh e-mail: torontojoanne10@yahoo.ca
3 days in Orillia - Tuesday Aug 12 to Thursday Aug 14
On Tuesday there is an 11 AM start to allow time to drive to Orillia. Wednesday and Thursday have a 9 AM start.
Start location: Rotary Place, West Orillia Sports Complex
Tuesday - Day 1 Start time 11:00 AM Routes: Day1 These routes visit the Stephen Leacock Museum and the Gordon Lightfoot sculpture garden in Orillia, a bit of the trail systems, and countryside around Bass Lake. There are shorter and longer variants. All of the routes stop at Hewitts Farm Market and Bakery for lunch.
Tuesday dinner reservation: 6 PM at Studabakers
Wednesday (Day 2) and Thursday (Day 3) Meet around 8:30 for a 9:00 AM departure from Rotary Place.
Day2 routes On Wednesday we ride to Big Chute, where we will see the Marine Railway in action if we are lucky. The 108 km route starts at the residence. The 88 km route starts at Hewitts Fun Farm, beside Hewitts Farm Market and Bakery. The 68 km route starts at Baxter Ward Community Centre. Meet at the university residence around 8:30 AM. Those going on the remote starts - have your bikes loaded in your cars, ready to drive to the start locations. Gather at the start locations and leave in a group.
Wednesday dinner reservation: 6 PM at Couchiching Craft Brewing.
Day3 routes Two choices: A ride through Orillia and along Lake Simcoe on trails and roads; or a remote-start tour on the paved Tay Shore Trail.
Accommodation: is up to you. Suggestions: - The student residence at Lakehead University, Orillia Campus may be available. This is next door to Rotary Place. This may be a good choice if you can arrange to share with another participant. A suite for two people consists of two separate bedrooms and a shared bathroom. Rooms in the residence can be booked here. (as of 2024).
- There are several motels/hotels in Orillia. For instance, last year several people stayed at the Comfort Inn; and one person camped at Bass Lake Provincial Park.
Food: Breakfast is available (7:30 - 8:30) in the cafeteria at the university. Even if you are not staying at the residence you can have breakfast at the cafeteria, but you should park at Rotary Place Arena.
Breakfast in the cafeteria - plan the day - buy snacks
After the ride there are attractions in the area. The Leacock Museum could be visited after the ride on Thursday. Near Bass Lake, there is the George Langman Wildlife Sanctuary. In Orillia, we have Couchiching Beach Park along the downtown lakeshore. The Maraposa Market is a great place to eat and/or shop. A cold one and hot nachos can be had on the patio at Fionn MacCool's or Studabakers near the waterfront.
The residence at Lakehead University, Orillia campus
Gordon Lightfoot sculpture "Golden Leaves"
Leacock Museum - National Historic Site
Big Chute Marine Railway
Meet at Ashburn Park on the west side of Ashburn Road, 200 m North of the main intersection.
Click for: 1. Directions to Start 2. Routes 3. Weather
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.
Routes: Click Here (64km Preferred, 71km and 80km)
This is an Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
(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.
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.
This route is a "new take" on a seasoned Country Cruise favourite, the ABC Tour - Alliston, Borden, Creemore - but without the A and the B as an option. The two longer routes have a scenic and hilly loop through Glen Huron; and the 103k includes 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: 65km, 79km, 88km, and 103km Link: https://ridewithgps.com/events/230671-creemore-copper-kettle-festival.
The Lowville Golf Club is on Britannia Road on the right, one driveway past Conservation Halton and 400 metres before the church at Guelph Line where we used to turn left to descend down into Lowville. The Club has sandwiches or full meals. Note that the Club is open to ride-in visitors, but can not guarantee a seating for us. You may want to pack a lunch.
Meet at the New Ball Park in Campbellville. The entrance is off Reid Road just after crossing over the 401.
For driving directions: click here
RWGPS and PDF links: click here Weather forecast: click here
Routes 62km (Preferred), 77km , 95km: click here
(Please note, the 62km option includes a steep hill on Mount Pleasant Road)
Starting in Schomberg, you'll take quiet country roads to Caledon for a lunch/washroom break. The lunch stop is the Four Corners Bakery in Caledon East which has an outside sitting area.
Washroom facilities: portable toilets are sometimes available in the parking area. Alternatively, there are Tim's & McD's on Hwy 27. Pre and post ride coffee is also available at Grackles on Schomberg's Main Street.
We're borrowing a Country Cruise/Wednesday Wheelie ride for this delicious excursion out of Courtice, which is admittedly a little further from the big city than our normal Friday rides. But believe us. It's worth the drive. Our mid-ride stop is at the scenic Orono Park - you can either grab a sandwich from the bakery in Orono or bring your lunch and eat it in the park.
Routes: 64km, 72km (Preferred), 87km: click here
Ride Leader : TBD
Start time is at 8:30AM!
This is a ride to watch the salmon run on the Ganaraska River.
People go to Port Hope every weekend from mid-August to early October to watch the 5,000 to 10,000 chinook and silvery coho salmon swim from Lake Ontario up the Ganaraska River that runs through Port Hope on their way to their home spawning grounds. The two cycling routes (below) are based on the Newcastle Navigator Country Cruise which leave from Newcastle and head north-east to Port Hope for lunch. Each route has four optional stops to watch the Salmon Run (see cue sheets for details) before getting to Port Hope. After lunch, all routes are the same returning to Newcastle along the Lake Ontario shoreline. Lunch for all routes will be at Memorial Park Bandshell on Augusta St in Port Hope. Bring your own lunch or grab food at any of the locations on Walton, John or Queen streets.
Start: 50 Glass Ct, Newcastle, ON L1B 1M5. Meet at the Newcastle Public School parking lot on Glass Court in Newcastle. For driving directions, click here.
Routes: 77km, 87km, 96km
This is a Tourist level ride. To check if 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.
More on Program-X. View upcoming pop-up rides. Add yourself to the mailing list. See how to contact the coordinator. Click here.
Hint: The fish are black.
Fish ladder in Port Hope, McKibbon St.
Sugar Dust Bakery & Cafe at 74 Walton St (CR 2)
We are reserving this Freedom Friday slot to reschedule any route which was previously scheduled in the season, but had to be cancelled.
RWGPS Routes: TBD
Weather: TBD
The headwaters of the Credit River The 70 and 82 km routes leave Orangeville via the Island Lake Conservation Area. The Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail has extensive boardwalks and bridges. Beautiful.
Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail
Start location: Lloyd Wilson Centennial Arena on McLaughlin Rd in Inglewood.
Routes: 63, 70, and 82 km. The two longer routes take in the Island Lake Conservation Area
Ride leader: Dave Mader
Trail etiquette: On the trails in the conservation area, pedestrians have right of way - slow right down and talk to them as you pass.
This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to you, click here.
Lunch at Graystones Cafe in Orangeville.
Gather Café in Alton
A beautiful ride through the charming towns of Glen Williams and Alton.
Click for 3. Weather
Ride Leader: Sandra Loughead
Join us for our final Freedom Friday ride of the season, starting at peaceful Phyllis Rawlinson Park in Richmond Hill. Bring your light refreshments/food for a shared pot luck lunch to be enjoyed in the park at the end of the ride. Please bring your own plate and cutlery. Note that the park does not have potable water.
Driving directions: click here Proceed deep (~3/4 km) into the park to the parking lot near the covered picnic area and washrooms.
Routes 64km : click here
Our ride takes us up out of the sprawl of the GTA to Doane Road and back to our starting point. Restrooms are available at gas stations on the way up to the park, and the facilities in the park may be open at this time. The optional return route coffee break is at the Pheasant Run Golf Club on Warden Avenue.
A ride from Schomberg to Caledon East. The lunch stop is the Four Corners Bakery in Caledon East which has an outside sitting area. Meet at the Schomberg Community & Agricultural Arena parking lot in Schomberg.
This ride takes us to Port Perry on the shores of Lake Scugog. It is a "rolling terrain" route from the village of Ashburn to Port Perry with some newly paved roads. There are various places in Port Perry to buy lunch or bring your own for a picnic in Palmer Park next to the Port Perry Marina.
Enjoy new pavement on Concession Rd 9
Start location: Ashburn Park Facilities: There usually is a Porta Potty in the parking lot. The park entrance off of Ashburn Rd is 200 metres north of Myrtle Rd
Routes: Ashburn to Port Perry CC - 66km, 80km & 92km
Ride Leaders: Vicky Laurens & Carlos Ramos
Country roads!
Please note ride starts at 10:00AM!
We leave Victoria Square and while continuing to work out the winter kinks we make our way north to Brooks Farm. The roads are usually good and the chocolate milk and butter tarts never cease to please.
Burlington Escarpment Ridge Runner
Start: Burlington GO station south parking lot, 2101 Fairview St, Burlington.
Ride leader: Rick MacMillan
Route: Burlington_Escarpment_Ridge_Runner
This is a Tourist-class ride - be prepared to be self-sufficient.
Please register. Only registrants are permitted to join the ride. (If you have registered and then find out you can't come, please cancel your registration).
JJ's On The Docks Eatery in Grimsby
We want to thank the Program X ride coordinator for this ride. This ride starts in Inglewood, just off of Hwy 10 and continues towards Caledon East on the Caledon Trailway and crosses Hwy 10 on the pedestrian bridge over the highway. Then a bit of escarpment country and a short stretch of gravel on Escarpment Sideroad as we head west, skirting past Belfountain on the way to lunch at the Tin Roof Cafe in Erin. Dipping southwards, we pass through Cheltenham, then take Boston Mills Rd back to Inglewood.
Inglewood 1. Directions to start
Routes 2. RWGPS route
Weather 3. Weather
Sadly it is getting to the end of the season and what better way to wind it down than a ride from Victoria Square to Annina's. The butter tarts and pastries will still taste good and hopefully there will be no wasps on their patio.
A good time will be had by all.
Click for: 1. Directions to Start 2. Weather 3. Routes
Ride Leader: Nancy Ryerson Vieira
Ride Leader: Dale Alexander If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.
Routes: click here Weather forecast: click here We are accepting Guest rider registration.
A ride east and north from Stouffville with lunch at Annina’s Bakeshop in Goodwood (reviews). Facilities may be available at many of the chain restaurants and gas stations as you come into Stouffville.
Unsure of your level section
Note to Program Coordinators... Include text similar to the following into each of your events as links to help potential riders know whether the ride is appropriate to their skill level. Each of the following have links back to the "Programs->Cycling->Choose Your Level page, to the section named. Alternatively, change the text and link to you Program-specific page where you detail that the skill level expectations are for your ride participants.
This is an Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
This is an No Drop Country Rider level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
Labour Day Long Weekend
Saturday, September 2 to Monday, September 4, 2023
Registration Opens Saturday, July 8th at 8 am
Cutoff for registration will be July 30, 2023.
We will explore the various paths and byways of Brant County where the TBN has never been before. An unbelievable variety of quiet roads to explore just a short distance from Toronto. This is the perfect trip for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Participants will be staying at the Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre. The price per person for a double room for two nights is $170. Price includes a buffet breakfast and use of the pool, hot tub, fitness center, and high-speed internet. If you would like a single room, please contact the trip organizer, Dennis as there may be a limited number available for $340 .
Cycling
Saturday we will ride around the Mount Pleasant area south of Brantford. Terrain is small rolling hills on winding roads and some paved bike paths. We will visit a phenomenal farm market and a microbrewery. Sunday we will visit the historic town of Paris and ride northwest to Ayr. Flat roads to start followed by some hills. Monday is devoted to exploring the Grand River valley down to Caledonia. Daily distances from 40 kms to 75kms. Bike paths used on the Saturday and Sunday. Click here for the RideWithGPS routes.
For any questions please contact the trip organizer Dennis Szilvasy, dennisszilvasy@gmail.com. If you would like to share your room with a specific roommate, please let Dennis know.
Place holder event - (we need > 20 upcoming events to avoid bug in IOS version of TBN App).
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