This Week's Chain of Events

Notes: Check the TBN Hotline (416-760-4191) for last minute changes to the schedule. And, while you're at it, check the weather. Non-members are welcome at most events with the payment of an additional $5. Helmets are mandatory on all rides. If you'd like to receive a weekly email version of this page click here.


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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

TBN SPINNING AT THE ADELAIDE CLUB - Come out and join us! This week is fifth session in the current series of eight. These exceptional classes led by cyclist and personal trainer Kimchan Ramrattan have been keeping TBN cyclists trained and road-ready in the off season for many years. The weekly classes are every Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. and if you join tonight the cost of the four remaining sessions is costs $50.00+GST. Call Samantha of the Adelaide Club at 416-367-9957 ext. 256 to reserve a spot. For more information have a look at our Spinning FAQ.

Friday, February 12, 2010

FRIDAY NIGHT ICE SKATING - Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Park skating rink located at Gerrard St and Greenwood Ave. Take the 506 streetcar running along Gerrard and get off at Alton Ave (one block west of Greenwood) and walk one block south on Alton -- rink is on the east side of Alton. As usual, there will be an apres skate at a nearby restaurant.

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Britannia Rd
Photo courtesy Owen Rogers

Wanakita Ski Weekend - (Feb 12-14, 2010) Once again it's time for the Wanakita Ski Weekend. Wanakita is a YMCA camp in Haliburton with groomed ski trails, snowshoeing, tobogganing, campfire, lake ice for skating, fireplace, rope programs, hearty meals and a dedicated staff. Price includes accommodation Friday and Saturday nights, snack Friday night, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, lunch Saturday and Sunday, dinner Saturday night. Cost: $160 members, $170 non-members. Make cheques payable to "Toronto Bicycling Network" and mail to Ron Fletcher, 3010-77 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON M5J 2S2. Spaces are limited. Participants are taken on a first cheque received basis. For more info check Wanakita's website email Ron at wanakita@tbn.ca

24th Annual Toronto International Bicycle Show - (Mar 5-7, 2010) See all the major retailers and manufacturers under one roof. Great deals on 2009 inventory and lots of show specials on the new 2010 models. Opens Friday from noon to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission: adults $13.00, ages 6-12 and seniors $8, kids five and under FREE. Discounted family and multi-day passes available. NEW Location: Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place. More details at the official website.

Toronto-Niagara-Toronto Hairshirt Classic - Test the limits of your endurance with this now classic double century challenge. The group departs Square One at sunrise and you'll have until midnight to complete the ride. Physical, mental and mechanical preparation are essential for a successful ride. Please contact Owen Rogers, email: hairshirt@tbn.ca to pre-register. A set of lights is mandatory for those participants who expect to finish after dusk (past the 13.5 hour mark). Check out the hairshirt page for complete information.

TBN Jersey News - The TBN custom jersey, made by ATAC Sportswear is now available *exclusively* at Cyclepath located at 2106 Yonge St, on the west side of Yonge just south of Eglinton. TBN Members, cost $60, non-members $89. Please remember that payment is by cheque only, made payable to the Toronto Bicycling Network. Note: TBN jerseys are no longer available from Urbane Cyclist.

 
THE ROAD AHEAD
Mar 5 - 7 Noteworthy Event 24th Annual Toronto International Bicycle Show
Jun 27 Classic Ride Toronto-Niagara-Toronto Hairshirt Classic
Jul 30 - Aug 2 Cyclon Cyclon 2010

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Recent Postings to the TBN Messageboards

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TBN General Lake Ontario Ride Feb 08, 10
TBN General Toronto's New Bikeways - Free Event Feb 1 @ Metro Hall Feb 01, 10
TBN General World Cross Country Fitness Challenge www.c2cfit.com Jan 29, 10
Buy and Sell NEW Kona 2009 Stab Supreme Bike,Sony - KDE-42XBR950 - 42" plasma TV - 720p Jan 29, 10
Buy and Sell $2 all used bike parts - Jan 30 only Jan 28, 10
Buy and Sell New! 17" steel hardtail mtb Jan 27, 10
TBN General 2010 Nomad Tours for Teens Jan 26, 10
TBN General Bicycling Cuba Book Jan 26, 10
Buy and Sell Need to Keep your Hands Warm while Cycling? Jan 25, 10
TBN General R.I.P. Alice Da Costa 1976-2010 Jan 23, 10
TBN General Relaxed Road Bike Suggestions? Jan 20, 10
Buy and Sell Cervelo Soloist Carbon 2008 - full DuraAce 7800 - 56cm $2900 Jan 20, 10
Buy and Sell CycleOps Fluid 2 Trainer *NEW* for sale $260 Jan 20, 10
TBN General Tour de France/La Marmotte Trips Jan 19, 10
TBN General Here I go again... Jan 16, 10
Buy and Sell Graber - 2 bike trunk mounted carrier Jan 16, 10
Buy and Sell For Sale 2007 Cannondale Road Tandem $1200 Jan 13, 10
TBN General Spin-A-Thon - Jan 30, Goodlife Fitness Burlington Mall -- Register NOW! Jan 10, 10
Buy and Sell Touring Bike by Cannondale for Sale - "SOLD" Jan 03, 10
Buy and Sell Cannondale R600 Road Bike (triple) $675- Jan 03, 10
Buy and Sell Bike Trainer for sale - Minoura 500 - SOLD Jan 03, 10
Buy and Sell WANTED Light Bike for the Ride to Cancer to Niagara Jan 01, 10
Buy and Sell Thule Roof Rack Jan 01, 10
Buy and Sell Profile Design T2+ DL - SOLD! Dec 30, 09
TBN General Dufferin Bike lanes - Vaughan Dec 29, 09
TBN General Cycling in Cuba this winter Dec 22, 09
Buy and Sell x-c boots/bindings for sale Dec 14, 09
TBN General Commuters MG Trail Report – Logan to High Park to Yonge Dec 10, 09
Buy and Sell Shimano 8 speed group for sale Dec 07, 09
Buy and Sell Want to sell Trek Madone 6.9 SRAM Red Road Bike 2009 Dec 04, 09
TBN General Charles Vickerson - Heart Bypass Dec 04, 09
Buy and Sell Wanted - road bike Dec 03, 09
TBN General cycling Hawaii Dec 02, 09
Buy and Sell Specialized S-works Roubaix SL Dura-Ace 58cm Dec 01, 09
TBN General Dura Ace 7900 Shifter Nov 23, 09
Buy and Sell WTB: Road Bike, 54-56 CM, Performance Fit Nov 22, 09
TBN General Florida over the holidays Nov 19, 09
TBN General Need help teaching girl to bike ride Nov 14, 09
TBN General Bike Light Nov 10, 09
TBN General BRC Brand Bikes Nov 08, 09
Buy and Sell LF - Kustum Kruiser or GT Dyno Beach Cruiser - Men Nov 05, 09
TBN General Mt. Lemmon Arizona Nov 01, 09
Buy and Sell Kurt Kinetic Fluid Trainer Original SOLD Oct 31, 09
Buy and Sell 2008 Madone 5.2 - 54cm Oct 29, 09
TBN General Ride to Nov. 1st Hike Oct 28, 09
Buy and Sell Looking for a trainer Oct 27, 09
TBN General Dave Pinder R.I.P. 1944-2009 Oct 23, 09
Buy and Sell WANTED - Used trainers Oct 22, 09
Buy and Sell SOLD Oct 22, 09
Buy and Sell 2006 Cervelo Dual with Dura - Ace Tri Kit - Size 54 - **SOLD** Oct 19, 09

TBN Retailer Discount Program
TBN membership now has even more advantages! There are now 37 retailers, tour operators and fitness studios participating in the program. Discounts range from 5% - 35% depending on the business and the item or service. Full details about each business and the discounts they provide are available by clicking the links. Click on the pushpins to zoom in on particular retailers. Please remember that to qualify for these savings you must present your current TBN membership card at the time of purchase.
 
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