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  • Bike Month - Free Guest Registration

    • 27 May 2019
    • 9:01 AM
    • 01 Jul 2019
    • 12:00 AM
    Register

    FREE TBN EVENTS - THE USUAL $5 NON-MEMBER FEE IS WAIVED FOR THESE EVENTS

    Now taking guest registrations for BIKE MONTH (May 27 to June 30) - FREE

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  • Ravine Ride - Rosedale/Sunnybrook/Don Valley/Taylor Creek- A one-way ride

    • 18 Jun 2019
    • 10:30 AM
    • Taddle Creek Park

    A one-way ride. Almost all of the route is paved. Some street riding, but two-thirds of the route is on bike paths and half is in ravines. Come and see the amazing half-elephants (or maybe they’re giant molars)!

    Coffee at Balzac's

    Start: 10:30 a.m. in Taddle Creek Park one block north of the Bedford exit of St. George subway station

    Dist:30 km

    Safety Tip for this Week: When passing another rider say, "Passing on your left", before overtaking them and always pass on the left. When needing to stop quickly, call out, "Stopping"

    Remember to bring your membership card and helmet. Non-members are welcome for a $5.00 fee payable in advance on-line

    However, if you are technically challenged, you may pay $5.00 and sign a waiver at the start of the ride. 

    Leader: Heather

    RWGPS:ridewithgps

    Cuesheet and Map to Print: Rosedale-Sunnybrook-DonValley-Taylor_Creek

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  • Wednesday Ravine Ride-Special-Jack Goodlad Pk. to Pickering

    • 19 Jun 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Jack Goodlad Park: Kennedy and Ranstone Gdns.

    Ravine Ride Special: A Stretch to the East

    Note the earlier start...9:00 AM

    Come and join us for beautiful ride through Highland Creek, east  along the Waterfront Trail at Port Union to the border of Pickering, head north to the Toronto Zoo along quiet residential streets and country roads. Bring food but lunch can purchased at 35.5 km at Paul’s Breakfast & Burgers. Plenty of time to enjoy the scenery. A few steep but mostly gentle climbs.

    Starting point: Jack Goodlad Park at Kennedy Rd & Ranstone Gdns, 1 km north of Kennedy Subway. Lots of free parking.

    Distance: 62 kms

    Starting time: 9 am                    Ending time: 2 pm

    Remember to bring your membership card and helmet. Non-members are welcome for a $5.00 fee payable in advance on-line

    However, if you are technically challenged, you may pay $5.00 and sign the waiver at the start of the ride. 

    Leader: Dinsmore

    RWGPS : ridewithgps

    Cuesheet to print: Highland Creek and Rouge Valley

    Map to Print: Highland Creek and Rouge Valley Map 


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  • Wednesday Wheelie - Mt Albert to Uxbridge - GROUP PICTURE DAY

    • 19 Jun 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • The Community Center on the south side of Main St in Mt Albert

    If the weather is nice and we have a good turnout, we will take our annual Wednesday Wheelie group picture before heading off. If you own a TBN cycling jersey, please remember to wear it. If you have an extra one that someone else might be able to wear for the picture, please bring it.

    Driving directions: click here

     RWGPS and PDF links:  click here

    Weather forecast: click here

    Lift sharing: click here

    Guest rider registration: click here

    A 62, 78 or 96 km ride from Mt. Albert to Uxbridge for lunch at the Tin Cup Caffe (reviews).

    Meet for a 9 am departure at the Community Centre on the south side of Main St in Mt. Albert.

     Click here to go to the website of Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario from which the above picture is taken. The house is in Leaksdale near Zephyr just north of Uxbridge and is where many of Lucy Maud Montgomery's novels, including many of the Ann of Green Gables series, were written.

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  • Wednesday Evening Ride - Port Royal trail and so on, 30 km

    • 19 Jun 2019
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Don River Parking lot - Leslie and Sheppard Ave north west corner

    Don river Parking lot meeting point. 

    New this Year: Guest riders (non-members) will need to register and pay the $5 fee online before the ride. Just follow this link to the registration page. Please bring the confirmation email to the start to show to the leader, either in printed form or on your phone.

    Ride the beautiful roads of scarborough neighbourhoods, from the Don River parking lot. Essentially, a person from the Tandem trailblazer club taught me the routes. 31.5 km route  along bike lanes, quiet streets and parks

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  • Wednesday Evening Ride (South) - Beaches via Rosedale Valley road 33 km

    • 19 Jun 2019
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Riverdale Park East, by Bridgpoint Health Centre by St Matthews Club house at Langley and Broadview
    • 20
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      New this Year: Guest riders (non-members) will need to register and pay the $5 fee online before the ride. Just follow this link to the registration page. Please bring the confirmation email to the start to show to the leader, either in printed form or on your phone.

    This route will became a mainstay for (South)  Wednesday Evening Rides, it works well, covers a big distance since a lot of it is on paths and quiet streets and the distance is fair for an evening ride. Occasionally we could  do an Apres if people want to, otherwise we can save it for FNR. 

    East York - Beaches Loop

    An Excellent route  following on street bike routes to quieter streets of the Don Valley to  upper beaches with views of Lake Ontario, then down onto Martin Goodman / Lakeshore bike route to Logan st.

    Meet at Riverdale Park East, at St Mathews club house  at 6:15 PM for a prompt 6:30 PM departure.

    Distance: 36.4 km
    Ride Classification: Urban Roller
    Ride Program: Wednesday Evening  Ride
    Starting Point: Riverdale Park East
    Start Time: 6:30 PM
    Online Map:
    GPX File:
    Printable Cue Sheet:
    Ride Leader: Andrew Paterson

    Weather forecast

    Remember to bring your membership card, helmet, and lights. Non-members $5 fee. Ride will be cancelled if it is raining at the start or a major weather warning has been issued for the route.

    Last updated 27 April 2016

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  • Freedom Friday: Schomberg to Hockley Valley

    • 21 Jun 2019
    • 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Schomberg Arena, W. off Main St, Schomberg

    Join Freedom Fridays for a scenic 65km jaunt from Schomberg to Hockley, with a welcome ice cream/coffee stop at the Hockley General Store and Restaurant at the halfway point. 

    Meet for an 830am departure at the Arena parking lot in Schomberg (map).

    The Arena is on the west side of Main Street in Schomberg, just south of Hwy 9. Need pre-ride facilities or a coffee? Tims is nearby (map)

    Driving directions: click here

    Click here for the RWGPS link

    Map and cue sheet available here 

    Registration for non-members click here

    Weather forecast: click here
    Ride leader: Vicki Bondy

    Remember: Ride leader will not have copies of printed maps and cue sheets. Please print out your own copy and bring it with you to the ride.

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  • Friday Night Ride - Chris's Little India Ride

    • 21 Jun 2019
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Riverdale Park, St. Matthews Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Avenue

    Click for full-size picture

    Meet at Riverdale Park East (Broadview and Langley) near Bridgepoint Health Centre Map. The ride will follow streets to Scarborough Bluffs Park and back to "Little India" featuring supper at Lahore Tikka House
    Ride Leader: Chris Siebenmann
    Departure Time    : 6:00 PM
    Distance:  26 km
    Typical Speed: 16 to 22 km/h
    Online interactive map: RWGPS route
    Use the EXPORT tab to download the TCX file for your Garmin or the GPX file for your smart phone.
    Map and cuesheet for you to print: PDF

    Helmets and lights (front and back) are required. Please bring your TBN membership card. If you haven't joined TBN yet, you can come on the ride - Arrive 15 minutes early to sign the waiver and pay the non-member $5 fee (exact amount is advised - change may not be available). Check the website 2 hours before the ride for last minute info. More info on FNR and upcoming rides.

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  • Saturday Cruising Short - Beeline to Bowmanville

    • 22 Jun 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Commercial parking lot (Shopper’s Drugmart) SE corner Simcoe St. & Conlin Rd, Oshawa

    BEELINE TO BOWMANVILLE

    A popular, quiet undulating route from Oshawa to Bowmanville.                                

    Start: To get to the starting point, go east on Hwy 401, exit at Oshawa (Simcoe Street/CR#2) and continue north to Conlin Road; meet at the commercial parking lot (for Shopper’s Drugmart etc.), located on the south east corner of Simcoe St. and Conlin Road in Oshawa.

    Distance: 68 km

    RWGPS Cues and Map:  http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4034412

    Ride Leader:  John Anderson
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  • Saturday Morning Ride: Saturday: Ashbridges Bay to Jack Goodlad Park

    • 22 Jun 2019
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Outsiide Tim Hortons, Asbridges Bay, Lakeshore/Coxwell

    Ashbridges Bay (Boardwalk Place) to Jack Goodlad Park

    New this year: Guest riders (non-members) will need to register and pay the $5 fee online before the ride. Just follow this link to the non-member registration form.  Please bring the confirmation email to the start to show to the leader, either in printed form or on your phone.

    The ride will start from the parking lot at Tim Hortons, Ashbridges Bay (Lakeshore just east of Coxwell).  The route uses a variety of roads, trails and residential streets via the Don River initially, then northeasterly to Jack Goodlad Park, with a coffee stop at the Tim Hortons on Kennedy Rd., south of Eglinton Ave.

    After the break, we continue to loop back to the starting point at about 12:30 p.m., for a total of about 41

    kms. Warning: The route may include a gravel section.

    Meet at the parking lot of Athens Cafe at 9:15 AM for a prompt 9:30 AM departure.

    Distance:  41 km
    Ride Classification:  Urban Roller
    Ride Program:  Saturday Morning Ride
    Starting Point:  Boardwalk Place, The Beaches
    Start Time:  9:30 am
    Online Map:  Ride With GPS Map

    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.

    Remember to bring your TBN membership card and helmet.
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  • Hill Climbing 101

    • 22 Jun 2019
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • The Grenadier Cafe in High Park
    • 0
    • 10 registrants
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      Hill Climbing 101

    You are approaching a hill…

    • ·        You realized that you are in the wrong gear? 
    • ·        Your chain dropped off half way up the hill?
    • ·        You felt you couldn’t cycle up the hill and walked up the hill.
    • ·        Should I be sitting or standing while climbing?

    Ray Gubala will give you practical tips on hill climbing at High Park. In this small group ‘hands on’ workshop, you will learn:

    • ·        What gear is needed when going up a hill.
    • ·        When to start shifting your gears.
    • ·        Where to position yourself on your bike when climbing a hill.

     

    Ray is a TBN member and has extensive racing experience from the 70’s and 80’s. Ray earned a Gold medal at the National Track Championships for the Team Pursuit; a Silver medals in 1000m Sprint and the Madison; a Gold medal in the Team Time Trial from the Canada Summer Games. Also, several gold medals from the Provincial Championships and various medals/awards from race wins.

     

    You will need:  bike, helmet and dress appropriately for the weather.

     

    The group is to meet at The Grenadier Cafe in High Park on Saturday June 22nd @ 10:00am. This session will be approximately 1.5 hours long.

    Cost: $15.00

     

     

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  • Toronto-Niagara-Toronto Hairshirt Classic Double Century

    • 23 Jun 2019
    • 6:00 AM
    • 24 Jun 2019
    • 12:00 AM
    • Mississauga Square One
    • 37 registrants
    Register

    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). 

    Check out the main Hairshirt page for more information including links to get GPS files, and PDF files for printing your own map and cue sheets. 

    Start location map.
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  • Sunday Leisure Wheeler- Leslie St. Spit

    • 23 Jun 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Shoppers' World, Danforth at Victoria Park Ave. adjacent plaza marquee.

    Visit the lighthouse at the tip of the Leslie St. Spit via eastern Beaches Goodman Trail.  Good photo opportunities with the Toronto skyline and waterfront. Lots of wildlife on the Spit. Return via Corktown Underpass, Bayview Extension bike trail and Taylor Creek bike paths. Bring lunch or buy something at the Brickworks on the return ride.

    Starting Point:  Shoppers World plaza: Victoria Park and Danforth

    Distance: 37 km

    Remember to bring your membership card and helmet. Non-members are welcome for a $5.00 fee payable in advance online

    However, if you are technically challenged, you may pay $5.00 and sign the waiver at the start of the ride. 

    Leader: Roy B.

    RWGPS: ridewithgps

    Map and Cuesheet: Leslie_St-_Spit

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  • Sunday Urban Roller - Maple and Beyond

    • 23 Jun 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Finch


    Maple and Beyond



    New this Year: Guest riders (non-members) will need to register online before the ride. Registration is free as part of Bike Month (June). Just follow this link to the registration page. Please bring the confirmation email you will receive to show to the leader, either in printed form or on your phone.

    This is a newer version of this popular ride that goes out into the fast disappearing countryside around Maple. The route has been created courtesy of Tony Lau. Lunch is still at Tim Hortons, but a different one. The more things change, the more they stay the same.


    Due to ongoing construction on Centre Street and other issues, the route has been revised slightly this year so download the revised RwGPS file or cue sheet.


    Meet for a 10:00 am departure at the Finch Subway parking lot, NW corner of Yonge and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch.


    Please print a copy of the cue sheet provided from the link listed below.


    Remember to bring your TBN membership card and helmet.


    Distance:  55 km

    Level:  Sunday Urban Roller

    RwGPS Map: Maple and Beyond 

    Cue sheet:  Maple and Beyond 2018.pdf


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  • Country Cruise - Halton Rolling Romp

    • 23 Jun 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Trafalgar Sports Park - Georgetown

    HaLton Rolling ROMP

    We are back in the wonderful Halton Hills, but with a different perspective!  Enjoy the rolling Halton Hills as we journey to Eden Mills with lunch in Acton (for the 58km) and Moffat (for the 84km). 

    Start:  Trafalgar Sports Park

    Driving directions: Take the 401 West to Trafalgar Road (Exit 328), continue to Georgetown turning left at 17th Sideroad.  The parking lots are the first right just past the railroad tracks.

    Distances:  58km, 84km

    RWGPS: Halton Rolling Romp CC - 58km & 84km

    Guest rider registration: click here

    Ride Leader(s):  Dave Mader


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  • Ravine Ride - Taylor, Martin, and Don

    • 25 Jun 2019
    • 10:30 AM
    • Shoppers World, Victoria Park and Danforth

    A water theme: the lakeshore, the Don River, and Taylor Creek. Paved paths with a few blocks of street riding, and about 100 m of dirt path. Coffee at the Brickworks.

    Start: 10:30 a.m. Shoppers World, Victoria Park and Danforth, one block south of Victoria Park subway station.

    Safety Reminder: Signal all turns and stops. If you are unable to signal, call out the turn. In the meantime You must practise on your own 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.

    Dist: 26 km

    Remember to bring your membership card and helmet. Non-members are welcome for a $5.00 fee payable in advance on-line

    However, if you are technically challenged, you may pay $5.00 and sign the waiver at the start of the ride. 

    Leader: Jane O

    RWGPS:ridewithgps.

    Cuesheet and Map:TaylorCreek

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  • The Flat Tyre Gang: Fixing a Flat

    • 25 Jun 2019
    • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Wallace Emerson Community Centre, 1260 Dufferin Street (south of Dupont, west side of Dufferin)
    • 6
    • 9 registrants
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    The Flat Tyre Gang:  Fixing a Flat

    This is a "Hands On" workshop for members who want to know how to change a tire. It will provide the necessary skills required on how to deal with a flat tire when riding on your own.

    Participants will be coached to change the inner tube in both their front and rear tires, then safely re-install after repair. You will also learn about “tire maintenance” to minimize the number of flats.

    NOTE:  Please bring your bike, set of tire levers, a spare inner tubes, hand or floor pump and dress appropriately.

    Due to limited registration of 15 participants, there will be a $5.00 registration fee. No refunds will be given for this event.

    Some snacks will be provided. Bring your own water bottle.

     

    Time and Location:  Tuesday June 25, 2019 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

    Where: Wallace Emersonn Community Centre

    (south of Dupont, north of Bloor Street, west side of Dufferin) 

    1260 Dufferin Street

    Toronto, Ontario  

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  • Wednesday Wheelie – Campbellville to Lowville

    • 26 Jun 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Campbellville Lions Club Hall on Main St. in Campbellville


    Driving directions: click here

    RWGPS and PDF links: click here

    Weather forecast:  click here 

    Lift sharing: click here

    Guest rider registration: click here

    Caution note: there is a nasty left turn on both the medium (km 53.6) and long (km 86.6) routes. It's where you turn left off Appelby Line and cross over to Side Rd 2. The turn is on a bend and so there are visibility issues in both directions. Consider pulling over to the right side of the road and stopping so that you can look carefully in both directions before crossing over (the "Safer Left Turn").

    A 61, 78, or 108 km ride from Campbellville past Waterdown, with lunch at the Lowville Golf Club (website). 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. The long route may also wish to stop at the Carlisle Golf Club (website).

     Meet for a 9 am departure at the Campbellville Lions Club Hall. The entrance to the parking lot is just south of the railway tracks in Campbellville. There is a Porta Potty in the Campbellville Conservation Area just before crossing the tracks.

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  • Wednesday Evening Ride - North ride - Edwards Gardens - 35.2 km

    • 26 Jun 2019
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Edwards Gardens - parking lot by traffic circle


    New this Year: Guest riders (non-members) will need to register and pay the $5 fee online before the ride. Just follow this link to the registration page. Please bring the confirmation email to the start to show to the leader, either in printed form or on your phone.

    Our ride tonight is in a nice neighbourhood ride through Don Mills to the Leaside Rail trail, going north to the neighbhourhood of Banbury. Nice roads with little traffic makes a group ride exciting with the smooth pavement.  Our group style for is good for new people. People ask how fast we go, the pace is 18 to 22 km/h but with all the stops and regroupings is probably 10 km per hour, which mean we go 20 km in 2 hours.

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  • Wednesday Evening Ride - South ride - Ride to High Park and back along Davenport to Rosedale 30. 3 km

    • 26 Jun 2019
    • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Bridgepoint hospital north east side by St Mathews club house on Broadview Ave
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    Ride along the MGT along Queens Quay, remember when they redesigned the street to allow for  bike lanes where they should be. We will ride to High park, and up onto the West Toronto railpath, then onto Davenport Bike lanes to Rosedale,  Terry Walsh, Wednesday Evening Coord was on city committees that made up an inventory list of trail opportunities and loves riding through Toronto.  

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  • Weekend in Pittsburgh June 27 - July 1, 2019

    • 27 Jun 2019
    • 01 Jul 2019
    • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • 7
    • 5 registrants
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    Canada Day Weekend – Cycling Pittsburgh

    Thursday June 27 – Monday July 1, 2019

    Celebrate Canada Day long weekend with a four day trip to Pittsburgh. Visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, and attend rides hosted by a local cycling club, Premier Bicycle Club of Western Pennsylvania. 

    • Share four nights with TBN members in an Airbnb in downtown Pittsburgh and visit the sights of the “Steel City”, today experiencing a renaissance – voted “2019 US Food City” and named one of the world’s most livable cities. Pittsburgh, PA is about 5 hours’ drive from Toronto.
    • Cycle on Saturday and Sunday, riding the rolling countryside outside of Pittsburgh, hosted by members of a local cycling club
    • Spend a morning at Fallingwater, considered Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece (fallingwater.org)
    • Two routes to choose from on each of Saturday and Sunday. The shorter route will be 35 to 35 miles (55 to 60 kms) with a vertical climb of 600 to 750 metres. The longer route will be 45 to 60 miles (70 to 90 kms) with elevation of 900 to 1500 metres. Note that these routes are considered Advanced Urban Roller.

    Thursday, June 27th

    • Leave Toronto early for a five hour drive to Pittsburgh, arrive by noon
    • After lunch, take a city ride led by one of the local club’s ride leaders - short, 30 to 40 kms
    • See some sights in Pittsburgh – Mount Washington, Elevated tram
    • Group dinner with some  of the local club members
    • Drinks at a downtown  bar for those interested

    Friday, June 28th  - Outing Day

    • Drive approx. 90 minutes for an indepth morning tour at Fallingwater
    • Afternoon  whitewater rafting in Ohiopyle, PA  (optional)
    • Arrive back in Pittsburgh by early evening
    • Meet and greet with Pittsburgh club members over dinner or drinks -discuss weekend rides

    Saturday, June 29th

    • Morning Ride – Sample route on mostly quiet country roads:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29251112  This ride takes riders from the North suburban community of Gibsonia, PA out to Saxonburg, PA on mostly quiet country roads.  It is a loop back to Gibsonia.  Typically, this ride can be started at 8 am and with rest stops, be completed by 12:30 pm.  
    • Lunch, relax, visit Bicycle Heaven museum in Pittsburgh.  The largest Bike Museum in the World.  You will not want to miss this when in town.  (optional)
    • Cookout/social opportunity for the evening and chance to discuss the next day’s ride.

    Sunday, June 30th

    • Morning Ride - a combination of quiet country roads and more city riding.  Sample route   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29251132  This route takes riders from the north suburban area to the small town of Sewickley, PA, known for it’s upper scale lifestyle and home of Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby.  We may even ride past their homes! This ride can be completed by early afternoon
    • Lunch with club members, relax and/or  see additional sites in Pittsburgh

    Monday, July 1st

    • Return to Toronto – leave by 8 am to avoid Toronto rush hour traffic, back by early afternoon

    Registration and Fees

    We have booked one house with 6 bedrooms and 3 baths. houses. 

    House:        305 Miltenberger Street, Pittsburgh   


    There are 2 rooms with one bed are available for single or double occupancy and 4 rooms with 2 beds that  are intended for 2 persons to share.  If you are booking a room with one bed for double occupancy, you must pay the trip fee for 2 at the time of registration.  TBN will help match room mates for rooms with 2 beds.  If you know who you are sharing with, please indicate on the online form.

    • Single occupancy in room with 1 bed - $350/person
    • Double occupancy in room with 1 bed - $400/2 persons
    • Double occupancy in room with 2 beds - $200/person


    The fee for the Fallingwater Tour is $110 CAD per person.  If you want to join the tour, please indicate on the form and the tour fee will be added to the trip fee. 


    What is Included in the Fee

    The trip fee includes 4 nights of accommodations, breakfast supplies and snacks for each house.  For those who opt for the Fallingwater Tour, there is an additional $110 fee.


    Additional Costs

    Participants will also have to sign up separately for membership in the Pittsburgh Premier Bicycle Club, pbcwp.clubexpress.com,  to participate in the rides and in order to comply with their insurance policies. The cost after a discount is USD $20 single and USD $32 for a couple. Please sign up online and pay directly to the club.

    Transportation to and from Pittsburgh is not included in the trip fee. An attempt will be made to match participants for carpooling purposes – matching participants desiring a ride with those able to provide a ride.

    For more information, contact Dan Richards at dan@clientinsights.ca  

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  • Freedom Friday: Heading to Herald Road

    • 28 Jun 2019
    • 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Victoria Square Park, just east of the 404 on Elgin Mills Road

    Enjoy quiet roads north of Markham as we head up to hilly Herald Road and then back past Musselman Lake on the scenic return journey. Take snacks and plenty of water because the first refuelling opportunities are at the convenience (and ice cream) stores in Musselman Lake, near the end of the ride.

    The 67km ride starts at 830am from Victoria Square Park on Elgin Mills Road.

    Click here for the RWGPS file.

    And click here for map and cue sheet.

    Registration for non-members click here

    Ride leader: Vicki Bondy

    Remember: Ride leader will not have copies of printed maps. Please print out your own copy and bring it with you to the ride.

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  • Friday Night Ride - High Park Etobicoke Creek

    • 28 Jun 2019
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Genadier Cafe, High Park

    Meet at Genadier Cafe in High Park - Map. The ride will follow the Waterfront Trail to Marie Curtis Park and back.
    The apres-ride is The Mugshot Tavern, 2202 Bloor St. W

    Ride Leader: TBD

    Departure Time: 6:00 PM

    Distance:  29 km
    Typical Speed: 16 to 22 km/h
    Online interactive map: RWGPS route
    Use the EXPORT tab to download the TCX file for your Garmin or the GPX file for your smart phone.
    Map and cuesheet for you to print: PDF

    Helmets and lights (front and back) are required. Please bring your TBN membership card. If you haven't joined TBN yet, you can come on the ride - Arrive 15 minutes early to sign the waiver and pay the non-member $5 fee. Check the website 2 hours before the ride for last minute info.  More on FNR and upcoming rides


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  • Saturday Morning Ride: Edwards Gardens south to Lakeshore Loop

    • 29 Jun 2019
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Edwards Gardens - SW Corner of Lawrence & Leslie


    New this year: Guest riders (non-members) will need to register and pay the $5 fee online before the ride. Just follow this link to the non-member registration form.  Please bring the confirmation email to the start to show to the leader, either in printed form or on your phone.

    Starting from Edwards Gardens, the ride will go through quiet residential streets and cycle paths southwards for a coffee/washroom break at the Lakeshore, then looping around to Cherry Beach and part of the Don River trail, finishing at about 12 to 12:30 pm, for a total of about 39 km.

    Meet at the Edwards Gardens parking lot on the SW corner of Lawrence and Leslie at 9:15 AM for a prompt 9:30 AM departure.

    Distance:  39 km

    Ride Classification:  Urban Roller
    Ride Program:  Saturday Morning Ride
    Starting Point:  Edwards Gardens, Leslie & Lawrence
    Start Time:  9:30 am
    Online Map:  Ride With GPS Map

    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.

    Remember to bring your TBN membership card and helmet.

    Route may vary slightly from map and cue sheets.

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  • Sunday Urban Roller - Can I get a ride to the Airport?

    • 30 Jun 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Kipling TTC - North Lot


    Can I get a ride to the Airport?


    New this Year: Guest riders (non-members) will need to register online before the ride. Registration is free as part of Bike Month (June). Just follow this link to the registration page. Please bring the confirmation email you will receive to show to the leader, either in printed form or on your phone.

    If you like planes (in addition to bikes) this is the ride for you. We will circumnavigate the perimeter of Pearson Airport passing under the end of all of the runways. We will even go in to see the control tower! The route has been revised a bit (again) this year to avoid the road construction that seems to sprout like mushrooms.  Lunch at the Wendy's under the end of the north runway. If the wind is right, the landing planes put on a good show.

    Meet for a 10 am departure from the Tim Hortons at the northwest corner of Dundas St West and Aukland Road. This is very close to the Kipling TTC station. The parking lot that we used to use as a start point is now a construction site.

    Please print a copy of the cue sheet provided from the link listed below. Please note that the Ride with GPS cue sheet directions have not been edited and may not be accurate, but the linked cue sheet has been checked.

    Remember to bring your TBN membership card and helmet.


    Distance:  54 km

    Level: Urban Roller

    Map:  Ride with GPS 2018

    Cue sheet: Airport 2018


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  • Sunday Leisure Wheeler –Edwards Gardens Picnic (Bring Lunch)

    • 30 Jun 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Finch subway "Kiss and Ride" Hendon Ave. and Yonge St.
    Edwards Gardens Picnic

    Starting Point: Finch Subway Station - Passenger Pick-up and Drop Off place
    Tour the area of the rich and famous. See Versailles AND The White House. Then, lock your bike and enjoy the flowers as you eat your lunch. BYOP (Bring your own picnic)  or buy something from the Garden Café.

    Safety Point: Please communicate with pedestrians and other cyclists. Communication means ringing your bell, or saying something like "Bikes coming through". (Saying "On your left" has no meaning to pedestrians). It also helps if the cyclists slow down!!!

    Distance: 33 KM

    Remember to bring your membership card and helmet. Non-members are welcome for a $5.00 fee payable in advance online

    However, if you are technically challenged, you may pay $5.00 and sign the waiver at the start of the ride. 

    Leader: Sandra


    RWGPS:ridewithgps
    Map and Cuesheet for you to Print: Edwards_Gardens_Picnic



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  • Country Cruise - Ashburn to Nestleton/Janetville

    • 30 Jun 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Ashburn Community Park, Ashburn Rd, Ashburn

    ASHBURN TO NESTLETON or JANETVILLE

    A different "take" on a classic "Ashburn and locale" CC, courtesy of our good buddies of the Wednesday Wheelies.  This is a 62 or 88 km ride from the village of Ashburn through the Oak Ridges Morraine to lunch at either the Nestleton Country Store in Nestleton or the Wolf Run Golf Club just after Janetville.

    To get to Ashburn drive east on Hwy 401 to Brock Road, north to CR5 at Claremont, then east to Ashburn and north to the parking lot. Driving directions


    Start: Ashburn Community Park on the west side of Ashburn Road, 200 m north of the main intersection. Map  NB: Porta-potty usually available.


    Distances: 62km and 88km


    RWGPS links: 


    Both routes: Ashburn to Nestleton / Janetville, CC - 62km & 88km


    Ride leader: TBD

    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 most of the distance. However, in some spots the paving is a bit rough or narrows. Thus, proceed cautiously. Consider proceeding in small compact groups so that the vehicles are spared the challenge/frustration of passing long strewn out groups of cycliists. Emphasize your presence with a rear flashing red light.



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  • Leisure Wheeler – Heavenly Holiday

    • 01 Jul 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Queen's Park
    Heavenly Holiday

    Distance: 20 KM
    Starting Point: Queen's Park

    A two-hour exercise. Ride south on Sherbourne to the Martin Goodman Trail. Circle the Portlands. Stop for coffee at Lavazza. Return via the Sky Dome.

    Remember to bring your membership card and helmet. Non-members are welcome for a $5.00 fee payable in advance online

    However, if you are technically challenged, you may pay $5.00 and sign the waiver at the start of the ride. 

    Leader: Jamie

    Map and Cuesheet:Heavenly_Holiday3.pdf
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  • Ravine Ride - Double Don

    • 02 Jul 2019
    • 10:30 AM
    • Oriole Park, west of Davisville subway station

    After some street riding, this route dips down into Hogg’s Hollow to cross the west branch of the Don River, then climbs back up to follow Wilket Creek to the east branch. Includes some unpaved paths and a bit of gravel. There are 3 steep hills on this ride. 

    Coffee at the Brickworks

    Start: 10:30 a.m. in Oriole Park, west of Davisville subway station. Go west on Chaplin Cres. to Colin Ave, then left into park.

    Dist: 27 km

    Remember to bring your membership card and helmet. Non-members are welcome for a $5.00 fee payable in advance on-line

    However, if you are technically challenged, you may pay $5.00 and sign the waiver at the start of the ride. 

    Led by: Mary

    RWGPS: ridewithgps.

    Cuesheet and Map to Print: Double_Don_2018.pdf:



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  • Wednesday Wheelie - Stouffville to Goodwood

    • 03 Jul 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Parking Lot on Park Drive just south of Main Street, Stouffville

    Driving directions: click here

     RWGPS and PDF links: click here

    Weather forecast:     click here

     A 37, 59, 80, or 99 km ride east and north from Stouffville with lunch at Annina’s Bakeshop in Goodwood (reviews).

    Meet for a 9 am departure at the Parking Lot on Park Drive just south of Main Street in Stouffville. To get to the start, drive north on Hwy 404 to Stouffville Rd, and then go east into Stouffville. Facilities are available at many of the chain restaurants and gas stations as you come into Stouffville.

     Butter Tarts photo by Rob Campbell / CC BY-NC 2.0

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  • Wednesday Evening Ride: Forest Hill & Hogs hollow

    • 03 Jul 2019
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Moore and Mallory Cres - behind Pharma plus near Bayview & Moore
    Register

    Ride through the  neighbourhood of the affluent Toronto residents.

    Meet at Pharma Plus parking lot at Bayview and Moore Avenues at 6:15 PM for a prompt 6:30 PM departure.

    Distance: 28 km
    Ride Classification: Urban Roller
    Ride Program: Wednesday Evening
    Starting Point: Pharma Plus parking lot at Bayview and Moore Avenues
    Start Time: 6:30 PM
    Online Map:  
    GPX File:
    Printable Cue Sheet:  
    Ride Leader: Terry Walsh

    Weather forecast

    Remember to bring your membership card, helmet, and lights. Non-members $5 fee. Ride will be cancelled if it is raining at the start or a major weather warning has been issued for the route.

    Last updated 26 May 2016

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  • A Thursday Ravine Ride Special - Finch West - Humber College

    • 04 Jul 2019
    • 10:45 AM
    • Finch West subway station

    Finch West - Humber College Loop

    A new ride from Finch West subway to Humber College via the Humber River. A longer than usual ride but rewarded with both sides of the Humber River. A purchased lunch can be had at the college and eaten in the picturesque Arboretum. We will return in time to get the subway home before 3 pm. Free parking is available at Coppa’s parking lot on the corner of Dufferin and Supertest Rd., a ten-minute ride along the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail west.

    Start: 10:45 a.m.at Finch West subway station. Meet at the north entrance on the corner of Keele St. and Four Winds Dr.

    Dist: 50 km

    Remember to bring your membership card and helmet. Non-members are welcome for a $5.00 fee payable in advance on-line

    However, if you are technically challenged, you may pay $5.00 and sign the waiver at the start of the ride. 

    Led by: Dinsmore

    RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24835254?beta=false

    Cuesheet and Map to Print: 


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  • Freedom Friday: Boston Church to Rockwood

    • 05 Jul 2019
    • 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Boston Presbyterian Church (3 Line & 5 Side Rd), north of Milton

    Ride through the Halton Hills to Rockwood, enjoying rolling hills and surprisingly quiet roads on this always popular route, with three possible distances: 60km, 80km and 97km. The Freedom Friday team recommends the scones and date squares at our halfway stop at the Eramosa Cafe in Rockwood.  

    Meet for an 8:30 am departure at the Boston Presbyterian Church (map). 

    To get to the start, take Hwy 401 to Hwy 25 in Milton (Exit 320). Drive north on Hwy 25 for 2 km, turn right on 5 Side Road and go 1.3 km, turn left on Third Line (Boston Church Rd) and go 0.8 km. The church is on the right. 

     For a pre-ride pit stop, there is a Tim Hortons on the right just past the first traffic light after you get onto Hwy 25. 

    Driving directions:  click here

     For RWGPS links and links for maps and cue sheets click here

    Registration for non-members click here

    Weather forecast: click here

     Caution note: please ride single file on the 1.5 km stretch on busy Highway 7 coming into Rockwood.

    Weather forecast: click here

    Ride leader: Vicki Bondy

    Remember: Ride leader will not have copies of printed maps and cue sheets. Please print out your own copy and bring it with you to the ride.

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  • Friday Night Ride - Beaches, Buskers and Beer (Toronto International Buskerfest, Woodbine Park)

    • 05 Jul 2019
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Tim Hortons, Ashbridges Bay Park

    Meet at Tim Hortons at Ashbridges Bay Park (Lake Shore Blvd and Northern Dancer Blvd). Map. The route goes around Woodbine Beach, then heads out the Leslie Spit to the lighthouse. Next is Cherry Beach on the Martin Goodman Trail and and the Canary District, with a return to the start.
    Apres-ride:TBD

    Helmets and lights (front and back) are required. Bring your TBN membership card. Guest riders $5 - Register here.  

    Ride Leader:  TBD

    Distance: 25 km

    Typical Speed: 16 to 22 km/h
    Online interactive map: RWGPS route
    Use the EXPORT tab to download the TCX file for your Garmin or the GPX file for your smart phone.
    Map and cuesheet for you to print: PDF

    Helmets and lights (front and back) are required. Please bring your TBN membership card. If you haven't joined TBN yet, you can come on the ride - Arrive 15 minutes early to sign the waiver and pay the non-member $5 fee. Check the website 2 hours before the ride for last minute info. More on FNR and upcoming rides


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  • Friday Night Ride - Beaches, Buskers and Beer (Toronto International Buskerfest, Woodbine Park)

    • 05 Jul 2019
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Tim Hortons, Ashbridges Bay Park

    Meet at Tim Hortons at Ashbridges Bay Park (Lake Shore Blvd and Northern Dancer Blvd). Map. The route goes around Woodbine Beach, then heads out the Leslie Spit to the lighthouse. Next is Cherry Beach on the Martin Goodman Trail and and the Canary District, with a return to the start.
    Apres-ride:TBD

    Helmets and lights (front and back) are required. Bring your TBN membership card. Guest riders $5 - Register here.  

    Ride Leader:  Mary Newman

    Distance: 25 km

    Typical Speed: 16 to 22 km/h
    Online interactive map: RWGPS route
    Use the EXPORT tab to download the TCX file for your Garmin or the GPX file for your smart phone.
    Map and cuesheet for you to print: PDF

    Helmets and lights (front and back) are required. Please bring your TBN membership card. If you haven't joined TBN yet, you can come on the ride - Arrive 15 minutes early to sign the waiver and pay the non-member $5 fee. Check the website 2 hours before the ride for last minute info. More on FNR and upcoming rides


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  • New Member Night

    • 05 Jul 2019
    • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • The Pilot, 22 Cumberland Street, Toronto M4W1J5, Second Floor Lounge
    • 106
    • 14 registrants
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    New to TBN or are Considering Joining? 


     New Member Night is all about familiarizing newcomers to the fun, friendship and variety of activities that TBN offers so that they can take full advantage of the many fun things the club offers throughout the summer and year round.

    This event is FREE for the following attendees: 

    (Please be sure to register to allow for food planning!)

    • New members - those who have joined on or after September 1, 2018. 
    • Prospective members - those who are considering joining and would like to meet new and existing members and learn more about the club.
    • TBN Members who are accompanied by a prospective new member. 
    • TBN board members, coordinators, ride and trip leaders, sweeps and ambassadors are very welcome to attend to play a role in helping to familiarize and orient newcomers. 

    Come and Meet other new members while learning more about:

    • Ride categories - how to decide what ride is right for you. 
    • Weekly Rides
    • Day and Overnight Trips
    • Partner Discount Programs and other Member Perks
    • Winter Programs
    • Educational Opportunities
    • Social Gatherings
    • Bike Safety and Group Riding Etiquette
    • Ride with GPS and other handy digital tools to make riding more fun. 


    Cash bar, complementary snacks provided. 


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  • Day Trips - Niagara Falls to St Catharines & Dinner 60 km

    • 06 Jul 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    • Union Station, Exhibition,Port Credit, Oakville
    • 14
    • 6 registrants
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    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22537225 this the link for the map. 
     

    This route was used last year and some like it because it takes in the culture of the area, we will take the GO Niagara Excursion train all the way to Niagara Falls VIA/ Go station. The train arrives at 11 30 am, and probably have lunch at 1 pm. Its about 20 km. You can bring a lunch or purchase lunch at Walkers market along the Niagara Parkway where we will stop for lunch. We will visit a chocolate factory, ride down country roads past wineries and vineyards.  We will try to visit a winery to see what they do 


      We will ride the Waterfront trail to St Catharines, Port Dalhousie, and then to Frescos for dinner, the St Catharines VIA station is less than 2 km. Departure is at 7 45 pm.

    Fares for the Go train, is for example from St Catharines to Union is $17.35  and $ 8.70 however if you use Presto, you can tap at the respective stations and don't need to stand in line to buy a ticket. The route trip for adults is $38.00 and $ 19 for Seniors. aged 65 or older. 


    We will ride as a group and re group while the ride takes place.  You can print a map from the club account  in ridewithgps. The map above is a guide of where we are going and the trip is social one. Below is the go bike coach. 

     Niagara Express leaves Union station  at 9 am, and arrives Niagara Falls Via station  at 11 30 am,

    If you are taking an westbound train to meet the Niagara Express at Union, it arrives at Union at 8 40 am. Terry is getting on at Oakville station, he will meet you on the train or at the Niagara Via station. See you there

    Pick up points: Union Station 9 am
                               Exhibition  9:06 am
                               Port Credit 9:18 am
                               Oakville     9:29 am
                               Burlington  9:40 am
    Try to be at the station 15 minutes before the train arrives. 
    Limit: 20, Space is limited

         
    Level: Advanced Leisure wheeler to Urban Roller or higher. 
    Urban Roller regroups, and we will ride as a group and non members sign a waiver. 
     No uphills, but wind maybe a factor. and also have a jacket in case it rains.     


     
    Contact: torontoterry27@yahoo.ca, for more information. 
    Register:  by Friday July 6 , 2018         

    Bicycles carried at no additional expense in dedicated bike rack cars and vestibules, please bring a lock.
     
    Non members will pay $ 5.00  as per club policy.
    Helmets required.   
            
                    
             
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  • Saturday Morning Ride: High Park to the Evergreen Brickworks

    • 06 Jul 2019
    • 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Grenadier Cafe in High Park

    High Park to the Evergreen Brickworks

    New this year: Guest riders (non-members) will need to register and pay the $5 fee online before the ride. Just follow this link to the non-member registration form.  Please bring the confirmation email to the start to show to the leader, either in printed form or on your phone.

    A popular route from High Park across the city, using quieter roads and paths (including some gravel) to the Evergreen Brickworks for a break and optional shopping.  Return by the Lakeshore to finish by 1 to 1:30pm.

    Distance:  39 km
    Ride Classification:  Urban Roller
    Ride Program:  Saturday Morning Ride
    Starting Point:  Grenadier Cafe, High Park
    Start Time:  9:30 am
    Online Map:  Ride With GPS Map

    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.

    Remember to bring your TBN membership card and helmet.
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  • Country Cruise - Hockley Hill Raiser

    • 07 Jul 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Schomberg Arena, off Main St, Schomberg

    HOCKLEY HILL RAISER

    ATTENTION: The summer "Beat the Heat" start time of 9:00am commences with this CC.   For the months of July and August, all CCs will start at 9:00am.  

    Come out and enjoy a ride in the lovely countryside north of Schomberg to the town of Hockley for lunch.                              

    Start:  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:  77 km, 81km & 99km

    CUES & MAPS:

    RWGPS: 

    All routes -  Hockley Hill Raiser CC - 77km, 81km, & 99km

    Ride Leader:  Rein Suurallik / Sandra Loughead

    Guest rider registration: click here



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  • Sunday Urban Roller - Tour of Mississauga

    • 07 Jul 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Etienne Brule Park


    Tour of Mississauga




    New this Year: Guest riders (non-members) will need to register and pay the $5 fee online before the ride. Just follow this link to the registration page. Please bring the confirmation email to the start to show to the leader, either in printed form or on your phone.

    A route that takes us a bit further north and west for a change, with some longer stretches for a good workout. Not recommended as a first ride of the season.

    Meet in the parking lot of Etiénne Brulé Park for a 10:00 am departure. Etienne Brule Park is located at the junction of Old Mill Road and Old Mill Drive, around the corner and down the hill from the Old Mill subway station.


    The lunch spot has been changed, so be sure to use the updated RwGPS route or cue sheet.


    Please print a copy of the cue sheet provided from the link listed below. Please note that the Ride with GPS cue sheet directions have not been edited and may not be accurate, but the linked cue sheet has been checked.


    Remember to bring your TBN membership card and helmet.


    Distance: 58 km

    Level: Sunday Urban Roller

    Map: Ride with GPS

    Cue sheet:  Tour of Mississauga 2018

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  • Sunday Leisure Wheeler – Toronto Island Tour

    • 07 Jul 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Tim Hortons by the Boardwalk
    Toronto Island Tour (Bring Lunch)

    Distance: 26-32 KM
    Starting Point: Tim Hortons by the Boardwalk
    Plan to arrive at the start (Tim Hortons) no later than 9:45  so that we can leave at 10:00 AM
    Follow streets and trails to the ferry and then steam over to the Island. Ferry fare extra. Distance depends on how much you ride around the Islands. Bring lunch for an island picnic.

    Ferry tickets are available online. Buying them online eliminates the huge lineup.

    Remember to bring your membership card and helmet. Non-members are welcome for a $5.00 fee payable in advance online

    However, if you are technically challenged, you may pay $5.00 and sign the waiver at the start of the ride. 

    Leader: Mary
    RWGPS:ridewithgps
    Map and Cuesheet: Boardwalk_to_Toronto_Islands

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  • Ravine Ride - Monarch Dash- Pot Luck Special

    • 09 Jul 2019
    • 10:30 AM
    • Bloor and High Park Ave.-South side of Bloor St at park entrance (West Rd.)

    A one-way ride along the lakeshore from High Park.

    Pot Luck Special- Sheena will be hosting a Pot Luck luncheon. Contact Sandra at  leisurewheeler@tbn.ca to tell her what you would like to bring. She can give you the address if you wish to bring something to the house before the ride. 

    Remember to bring your membership card and helmet. Non-members  are welcome for a $5 fee payable in advance on-line. However, if you are technically challenged, you may pay $5.00 and sign the waiver at the start of the ride. 

    Start: 10:30 a.m. Park entrance at Bloor and High Park Avenue (near High Park subway station)

    Leader: Dinsmore

    Dist: 21 km

    RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28211493

    Cuesheet: Monarch_Dash-High_Park_to_Greenwood-_.pdf

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  • Wednesday Wheelie - Glen Williams to Alton

    • 10 Jul 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Glen Williams Ball Field, in Glen Williams
     

    Driving directions: click here

    RWGPS and PDF links:  click here

     Weather forecast:  click here


    A 67, 78 or 91 km ride starting from the Glen Williams Ball Field. These are new routes for 2019. They include some short, but very attractive and passable, unpaved stretches.     Lunch stops are available Ray's Third Generation in Alton, the Higher Ground Coffee Co in Belfountain or the General Store in Inglewood. 

    Meet for a 9 am departure at the Glen Williams Ball Field


    Glen Williams Panorama photo by Ken Heaton / CC BY-SA 4.0

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  • The Wednesday Wheelies Go To Welland

    • 10 Jul 2019
    • 11:00 AM
    • 11 Jul 2019
    • 4:00 PM
    • Niagara College in Welland, Ontario
    • 14 registrants
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    Want to explore some new riding areas in Ontario. On July 10 and 11, we are going ride out of Welland. On the Wednesday, we'll work our way down to and along the shores of Lake Erie. On the Thursday, we'll explore the Niagara Escarpment to the west of St. Catharines. If you are potentially interested, please read on.

    Accommodation We'll be staying at the Niagara College residence on the Wednesday evening. The rooms can accommodate two persons and are in pairs with shared washroom facilities. To book your room, call the college at 905-732-9700 and advise them that you are part of the Wednesday Wheelies. The cost per room (including for a second person in the room if applicable) should be around $85. The address of the residence is 110 Niagara College Boulevard, Welland, ON L3C 7L4.

    The Rides Each day there will be a short option and a long option. The Wednesday rides will start from the college at 11 am. The Thursday rides will start from the college at 9 am. To see the routes, click here. To see all the routes on a single map, click on the button titled "Show all on map". In the coming weeks, we'll be refining the route details and adding the short routes.

    After Ride Socializing and Dinner After the ride on Wednesday, we'll be heading to the Smokin' Bhudda in Port Colborne for some after ride summer socializing and dinner. The restaurant is in the old Port Colborne train station adjacent to the Welland Canal. To go to the restaurant website, click here. To read the Trip Advisor reviews, click here.

    Why Not Niagara Falls? We have intentionally avoided Niagara Falls and Niagara on the Lake. The two towns and the roads in that area are quite busy and therefore less than optimal for cycling. 

    Driving Driving time to the Niagara College residence should generally be between 1.5 and 2 hours. For driving directions, click here.

    Registration If you think you are likely to join us, please click on the registration button on the left and register as soon as possible. If you change your mind at any point, not an issue. However, it will be very helpful to us if you register so that we have a reasonable sense of our likely numbers.

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  • Wending Awenda 2019

    • 12 Jul 2019
    • 14 Jul 2019
    • Awenda Provincial Park
    • 0
    • 30 registrants
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    Wending Awenda

    Camping and Cycling Weekend Trip

    July 12 to 14, 2019:

    Come to Awenda Provincial Park for two days of cycling along beautiful Georgian Bay.  Awenda offers great swimming and hiking in addition to rolling cycling terrain around the quiet cottage country of Penetang-Midland.  

    Enjoy the company of fellow cyclists while camping on a group site Friday and Saturday night.  Provided will be two pancake and egg breakfasts and provisions for two sandwich style lunches.  Saturday night dinner will be potluck.  The last day for registration is Sunday, July 7th. 

    Register online for this outing.  If you want to pay by cheque or register by mail, download the sign up sheet from the links below.  If you register by mail, complete the registration section and include a cheque or money order for $40 (or $45 if you are not a TBN member) made payable to the “The Toronto Bicycling Network, Inc.”.

    Have a look at the information sheet below, even if you are signing up online - it contains suggestions on what to bring and the newly revised cancellation policy:

    Information:  Information_Awenda2019.pdf

    Sign up sheet:  SignUpSheet_Awenda2019.pdf

    When you complete payment when registering online, you will receive a confirmation email with an attachment providing directions to the park, an itinerary, and some extra information.  If you are mailing your form close to the cut off date, send us a concurrent email – mail has arrived after the weekend trip! 

    While we will not directly organize car pooling, we will help in the process. Contact us for more information.  For car poolers, if you can not find a ride, we will refund your online payment or return or destroy your cheque.

    You will need a tent and some camping supplies. 

    Awenda Provincial park is about a two hour drive North from Toronto.

    paul price & Brenda Sweet
    905-567-1035 (home, no voicemail)

    Email:  pbtrips@tbn.ca

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  • Freedom Friday - Stouffville to Goodwood

    • 12 Jul 2019
    • 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Parking lot east of Stouffville Arena -- access from Millard Street

    Beat the summer heat on a 64km adventure north from Stouffville, with a coffee stop at Annina’s Bakeshop (reviews) in Goodwood on the way back. 

    There is a 2km stretch of well-packed gravel at 32.8km, as you turn left onto Ashworth road. You can avoid that by heading further north to Zephyr Road, turning left there and then heading back along Concession 4. The detour adds 11km, and a few big hills.

    NEW START POINT

    Meet for an 8:30 am departure at the parking lot a block to the east of Stouffville Arena. To reach the lot turn north on 9th Line in Stouffville, and then right at the lights onto Millard Street. Turn right again at the first stop sign (this is technically Edward Street, but the only sign that's easy to spot is one for Bramble Crescent on your left). The lot is on your left. 

    Two things to note: 

    Bramble Crescent is a d-shaped road -- you will turn right at the east end of the crescent, which is the second time it intersects with Millard Street. 

    You can't reach the lot from the south by car from Main Street. You do need to approach it from Millard Street.

    Bonus: The parking lot is a short walk (or a very short ride) from the excellent Red Bulb coffee shop, which opens at 530am on weekdays, and makes a perfect pre- or post-ride stopping place. Walk south from the parking lot until you get to the coffee shop, which is on the intersection of Main Street and Edward Street.

    RWGPS link: 64k  

    Maps and cue sheets to print.

    Weather forecast: click here

    Registration for non-members click here

    Ride leader: Dinsmore Roach

    Remember: Ride leader will not have copies of printed maps and cue sheets. Please print out your own copy and bring it with you to the ride.

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  • Saturday Morning Ride – Boardwalk Place via Leslie St. Spit to Humber River (Two Lighthouses)

    • 13 Jul 2019
    • 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Boardwalk Place, Woodbine Beach





    Boardwalk Place via Leslie Spit to Humber River (2 Lighthouses)

    Come at 9:15 for a 9:30am (prompt) start from Boardwalk Place – meet in the parking lot at Athens Cafe, Boardwalk Place on Lake Shore Blvd. just east of Coxwell. The ride goes via the Leslie Street Spit to the lighthouse, then along the Waterfront Trail past the Humber River to the lighthouse at the end of Etobicoke Point, returning by a similar shorter route by 12:30 to 1pm. Coffee break is near the end of the ride.

     Distance:  48 km
     Ride classification:
    		  Urban Roller
     Starting point:
    		  Boardwalk Place, The Beaches
     Online map:
    		  Ride with GPS map









    Remember to bring your helmet and membership card. Non-members: $5 click here to register.  Event may be cancelled because of rain or bad weather warnings.  Check the website after 8am on the day, if in doubt.