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- Paul Min, TBN Club President |
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Dear Friends,
As we welcome October, I would like to thank everyone for your continued enthusiasm and support. I am pleased to share that I have completed rides with all of our major club programs. The best part of my job is meeting so many wonderful people and spending time riding with them. It has been a rewarding experience to share the friendship and teamwork that make our club special.
I encourage everyone to continue participating in our upcoming rides and activities. Please ride safely, stay visible, and enjoy the beautiful autumn season. |
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TBN AGM Dinner and Dance, Nov 14 |
The TBN Annual General Meeting (required for non-profits) is where you'll get to hear important club updates, elect some new board members and other club business, and of course, visit with all your TBN friends at the end of the season while dreaming about the next one. More info about the AGM here. If you'd like to volunteer to help before or at the AGM, please email social@tbn.ca. |
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Last call for TBN Volunteer Awards Nominations! Nominations close Oct 5 |
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Reminder about construction areas
When you encounter a construction area or road closure on a ride, please go around it rather than riding through. This is important for everyone’s safety, insurance considerations, and for setting a positive example as cyclists in our community.
Please also don’t post photos or videos of yourself or others riding through construction areas. As a club, we want to model safe, responsible cycling and project the right image to the public.
Thanks for helping TBN lead by example! |
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Where do you click first when you land on the tbn.ca website?
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Click here to submit your answer |
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In the last CoE, we asked: “Is Windsor too far away for a possible future Cyclon (2028 or beyond)?” Here’s what you said: |
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Cyclon 2027 will be at Brock University again for the 40th anniversary year since the first Cyclon in 1987. For future, there were suggestions for Guelph, Kingston, Ottawa and other locations - thanks for all the ideas! The Cyclon Committee is already hard at work researching potential locations for this epic TBN event. There’s a lot to consider when choosing a location for 150+ cyclists, including accommodations, ride routes that don’t require remote starts, dining options, logistics and more. So please keep the suggestions coming - and trust the Cyclon Committee to do their homework! |
If you'd like to contribute before or during a future Cyclon, please reach out to the Cyclon committee at cyclon@tbn.ca. |
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Registration for monthly social events opens on the First of each month. |
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Member Profiles: What's your cycling story? |
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For Vicky Laurens, cycling began in the early 2000s as cross-training for running. After moving to Ottawa, her bike also became a primary means of transportation. She began road cycling in 2007 and quickly discovered that cycling was becoming a passion of its own. |
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Today, Vicky mostly joins TBN’s country cruise and program-x rides, along with solo trail rides, indoor cycling and cross-country skiing in the off-season.
She first joined TBN after discovering the club at the 2007 Spring Bike Show, rejoining in 2010 to add more variety to her cycling. Since becoming a ride leader in 2011, she has led many rides including Saturday Morning, Country Cruise, Program-X, Backroad Rambles and Cyclon rides. She was also involved in bringing TNTO to life in 2025 after a few years hiatus.
But for Vicky, TBN is about much more than riding. “Cycling is only half the story. I firmly believe in giving back to the communities where we live and ride, and volunteering with the club is my way of making a meaningful contribution.”
Since 2020, Vicky has designed new routes and refreshed classic ones, always looking for ways to keep rides safe, interesting and engaging. She also believes the socializing should continue after the ride.
“The social side of our club is just as important as the time we spend in the saddle. True connections are built both on and off the bike.”
Her après-ride socials began during the pandemic with informal gatherings in parking lots and parks - and proved so popular that the tradition continues today.
For Vicky, those shared stories, friendships and post-ride laughs are a big part of what makes TBN special. |
If you or someone you know would like to be featured in a future TBN Member Profile, please email info@tbn.ca |
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TBN fun and community doesn't stop when the cycling season ends. We look forward to seeing you outside all year!
For more info about fall/winter programs contact info@tbn.ca |
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City Walks with John Burdett are back this fall. Curious about City Walks? Want to help plan or lead a walk? Attend a planning meeting on Sept. 19 (in person) and/or Sept. 23 online. (click links to register). For more info see the City Walks program page here.
Hiking will commence October 25th 2026 and run until December 13th 2026 weather permitting. Hike leaders needed to lead on some dates. If you are familiar with RWGPS, it's the same for hiking, TBN has a hiking route library to use! No Drop Hikes with Dave Yates will also be back later this fall/winter as well! Stay tuned for details. |
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TBN Online Winter Zwifting |
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TBN Zwift meetups (online group cycling on bike trainers at home) with Martin will be back later this month. If you'd like to join us here's how. |
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Dreaming about Cycling trips for 2027 and beyond! |
All TBN Trips for the 2026 season are now over.
If you would like to volunteer to plan and lead a TBN overnight trip in Ontario for 2027, contact overnighttrips@tbn.ca
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Photos and More! We love looking at your ride pictures and videos, and reading about the adventures our members get up to on their bikes. If you have pictures you want to share, or want to see other member content, find it all on the TBN website here. |
We need your help to reach the wider Toronto cycling community and let them know about our fantastic club. If you’re out on a TBN ride and taking photos, please tag us in your posts! @torontobicyclingnetwork on Instagram and Facebook. Sharing your TBN rides and experiences helps us showcase what makes our club so great and helps more cyclists discover us. Every tag helps us grow our community and reach new riders! |
Program-X Alerts: Register here if you'd like to be notified by email about upcoming Program-X rides. |
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Final TBN apparel order of 2026 closing Friday October 30th. |
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TBN is always growing, just like the cycling community in the GTA. If you know anyone who would like to ride with us, at $50 a year, it's a deal! Please share this newsletter with cycling friends so they can join the fun. Tell your friends to check us out at tbn.ca/joinus. |
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General questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email: info@tbn.ca |
Chain of Events editor is Rick MacMillan. Email coe@tbn.ca.
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