Introducing a new-look TBN

We're proud to introduce a fresh, contemporary look for your favourite Toronto bicycle club, with a logo that we can all feel proud of. Visit the website for details of how the new look came about.

Win a new TBN jersey

We’re offering three design choices for TBN’s new jersey, and we're giving you, our members, the chance to choose. Please click here to vote for the winner. We’ll announce the results at the May 12th kickoff breakfast, where you will also have a chance to try on sample jerseys to be sure you get the right size. And just by voting you’ll have a chance to win a free TBN jersey or one of three $25 gift certificates.

Help with the picnic

We're seeking for volunteers to help at TBN's May 12 kickoff breakfast, which takes place at Etienne Brule Park, on the popular Humber River bike trail. Please email Susan Bishop at social@tbn.ca if you can help, perhaps with setting up or taking down the event, or helping people choose their jersey size. The breakfast is also the chance for would-be members to try a TBN ride at no cost. You may be lucky and win a prize! This event is free, but we ask you to register ahead of time so we know how much food to order.

       

Cyclon is coming

Circle August 3 to 6 in your calendar and join 180 TBNers at Cyclon, the club’s flagship annual event. Cyclon takes place this year at Wilfrid Laurier University residences in Waterloo and we expect to open registration in early May.

Sign up by June 11 for early bird pricing. But act fast. Cyclon consistently sells out the first year that we move to a new city.

Travel with TBN Here are some of the out-of-town adventures that TBN is offering this year. Toronto-Niagara-Toronto, June 16-17  Sign up now for our 2-day ride from Toronto or Stony Creek to Niagara Falls, and back. GO to GO Tour , June 21-24  A new adventure from Brampton to Burlington via Stratford and the Halton Hills. See the website for more details. Hairshirt, June 24 Challenge yourself on the annual Hairshirt ride, a ride from Toronto to Niagara Falls and back for a total one-day distance of 322km. Midland History Bike Tour, July 20 – 24 , 2018 A gentle 4-day trip starting from Barrie. A highlight: a lighthouse visit that now includes a short presentation by a representative of the Beausoleil First Nations on the history of the area. See the website for details. Cyclon Aug 3-6 Three days in bike-friendly Waterloo. Registration will open soon. Camping Weekend August 24-26 Watch the website for details of Paul and Brenda's annual camping/cycling weekend, at a location that's yet to be decided.  Eastern Townships/Vermont Sept 15 – 21  A fully supported organized tour with TBN and Velo Quebec. See the webiste for details and registration is open now. Wolf Den Sept 14 - 16 Details coming soon for our fall cycling trip to Wolf Den lodge, near Algonquin Park. New trip ideas? Contact Jeannie at weekendtrips@tbn.ca if you have suggestions for a trip or if you wish to lead one. Trip leaders have their fees paid by TBN.

New for May: member of the month

TBN is starting an experiment in May, aiming to recognize members who go above and beyond to make TBN cycling a good experience. To nominate someone, send a short email to memberofthemonth@tbn.ca with your name, the name of the member you’re nominating and what they did. The winner gets a $50 gift certificate and qualifies to be recognized as Member of the Year.

Friends ride free

Give your friends a free guest ride to introduce them to the club. Here's how to do it:

• Spring kickoff on May12: Non members ride free, and if you bring a friend who is not a member, who will both have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate
  

• Bike Month: All guests ride free for the first week of bike month -- between May 28 and June 3
  

• Sign up for Chain of Events: When your friends sign up for our e-newsletter, their first guest ride is free.

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Deals and special offers on bike stuff, tours, rides, and so on

TBN partners offer great deals for our members, with discounts at numerous bike stores, bike tours outside Ontario, charity ride registration, and much more. Please support TBN's great partners.

Until April 30th, Pedalinx is offering 50% off their Classic Tuneup

For $39.99, retail partner Pedalinx’s mechanics will clean your bike and do a safety check, adjust gears and brakes, lube chains and true wheels. Available at locations at College / Bathurst and in Mississauga.

Remember you must present your valid TBN membership card for a discount at any TBN discount partner.

As always, check the TBN website for details of all the rides and other events that are coming up, and remember to check back a couple of hours before a ride in case it's changed or cancelled because of poor weather, or other factors beyond our control.

Remember to visit the TBN calendar of events to find out more about what's coming up. That little TTC logo below will help alert you to any subway closures.