This Week's Chain of Events

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Saturday, Nov. 6

TBN's Fall Dinner Dance and Annual General Meeting
At Whistler's Grille
Don't Miss it!
Friday, September 3, 2010

FRIDAY NIGHT RIDE: BRIDLE PATH - The FNR is a 30 km social ride suitable for Easy Rollers and Tourists. Meet for a 6:30 p.m. departure at Riverdale Park just north of Bridgepoint Health Centre (on the west side of Broadview just north of Gerrard). This week's ride will head north along the Don Trail for a tour of the Bridle Path. Don't forget lights, helmet and lock.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

SATURDAY CRUISING SHORT: GOODWOOD WANDERER - This ride north of Stouffville will include a "power stop" at the always tasty Annina's Bakery. Meet for an 9:00 a.m. departure at the North Stouffville Free Park. To get to Stouffville drive north on Hwy 404 to Stouffville Rd and then east to the Stouffville Free Park on the north side of Main St. past the train tracks and next to the Library.
Time: 9:00 am
Distance: 61 km

SATURDAY MORNING RIDE - Kick off the weekend with this brisk-paced social ride suitable for Easy Rollers and Tourists. Departs at 9:30 a.m. sharp and returns by 12:15 so you can do your Saturday errands or relax over an apres ride snack or lunch. This week we'll be meeting in the parking lot of Etienne Brule Park at Old Mill Dr and Humber River, just around the corner from the Old Mill Subway Station. Note: this ride is approximately 45 kms in length, a little longer than usual.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

EDEN MILLS CENTURY - A beautiful tour of the quiet, rolling roads of Halton with lunch in Rockwood. Short tour goes to Glen Williams. Also includes instructions for optional return to Finch Subway (180 km.) Meet for an 8:30 a.m. departure at Kipling Subway Park and ride, north lot, south of Dundas on Aukland, west of Kipling.
Time: 8:30 am
Classifications: Advanced Tourist, Tourist
Distances: 106, 145 & 163 km

NIAGARA WINE LOVER'S TOUR - Wake up and smell the grapes. Tour the picturesque farmland, orchards, and vineyards of western Niagara Region, with many opportunities for tasting along the way. The ride is fairly gentle even when climbing the Escarpment. Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at the Lincoln Community Centre in Beamsville. Take QEW Niagara to Exit 64, Beamsville. Go south (right) on Ontario Street 2.5 km to John St. (at lights). Turn left on John St, go 200m, then turn right on to Central Ave. The Community Centre is on the left. Allow sufficient travel time - this is about 105 km from Yonge & Eglinton.
Classification: Country Cruise
Distances: 75 & 95 km

GLEN WILLIAMS TOUR - Two routes to the town of Glen Williams for lunch at Glen Oven Bakery or a picnic in the park by the Credit River. Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Kipling Subway Park and Ride, north lot.
Classifications: Advanced Tourist, Tourist
Distances: 95 & 115 km

LEISURE WHEELER COUNTRY CRUISE - A pretty ride along the shores of Lake Simcoe from Keswick to Sibbald Point Park. Bring lunch and a swim suit. Meet for 10:00 a.m. departure in Keswick. Go north on the 404 to Davis Dr and east to Woodbine Ave. Turn left and drive 20 minutes north to Keswick. North of the town turn left onto Old Homestead Road (garden centre on the right, and church on the left marks the corner.) Park at St. Thomas Aquinas Separate School on the northeast corner of Old Homestead Rd. and Metro Rd. Don't forget a bathing suit and lunch for our 1 hour lunch stop at the beach, with facilities, in Sibbald Point Park.
Classification: Leisure Wheeler
Distance: 46 km

CYNTHIA’S SCENIC GARDENS (PART 5C) - New Route for 2010! There is no shortage of affluent communities with beautiful homes and picturesque gardens. If you enjoy strolling through such areas while looking for new gardening ideas, this easy paced tour is for you. Come see the final stage of this year's gardens in the most impressive neighbourhoods of north Toronto, as we ride through scenic roads and hidden trails. Meet in the parking lot of Finch Subway at the North/west corner of Yonge and Hendon for a 10:00 a.m. departure. Estimated completion time: 2:30 p.m.
Classification: Easy Roller
Distance: 66 km

MOUNTAIN BIKING: DURHAM FOREST - 25 km of single and doubletrack trails. With mixed forest and thick pines this fat-tire playground is sure to please. Trail pass: free. Leaders: TBA
Terrain: Easy to moderate, clay,sandy areas
Facilities: none, limited parking
Directions: Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure in the parking lot of Durham Forest. Take Hwy 401 to Brock Road exit in Pickering, then north up Brock Rd about 23 km to Durham Rd #21 (Coppins Corners), then east 5 km to 7th Concession Rd, turn right, entrance is 1 km south on east side.

Monday, September 6, 2010

VANDORF/SNOWBALL - Short route heads to lunch at Jake's in Unionville. Long routes lunch in Maple! Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Park and Ride, northwest corner Yonge and Hendon, one block north of Finch.
Classifications: Short Tourist, Sportif, Tourist
Distances: 70, 85 & 96 km

HEAVENLY HOLIDAY - A two-hour exercise ride south on the Don Trail to the Martin Goodman Trail, across Queen's Quay, and then north past the Sky Dome. Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at King Edward's statue at the north end of Queen's Park (SE of St. George Subway station; south of the ROM)
Classification: Leisure Wheeler
Distance: 32 km

MAPLE BAKERY - This is the shorter holiday version of the ride to everyone's favourite bakery in Maple. Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Kiss and Ride, northwest corner Yonge St and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch.
Classification: Easy Roller
Distance: 35 km

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

RAVINE RIDE: MAINLINE: HIGH PARK TO MAIN STATION - A one-way ride along the lakeshore with about a kilometre on unpaved paths. Meet for 10:30 a.m. departure at the north park entrance to High Park at Bloor and High Park Ave (just south of the High PArk Subway Station) for a 28 km ride suitable for Leisure Wheeler class riders.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

SCHOMBERG/CALEDON EAST - This week's Wednesday Wheelie ride is a 74 or 93 km ride from Schomberg to Caledon East, suitable for Tourist class riders. Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at the arena in Schomberg, just south of Highway 9 west of Main Street. Schomberg is just west of Highway 27 and south of Highway 9.

Other News:

MGT Humber Bridge
Photo courtesy Stan Jones

SEPTEMBER 2010 EDITION OF QUICK RELEASE - The September edition of Quick Release, TBN's bi-monthly newsletter, is available for download in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. Get it now: Download Quick Release - September 2010

9th Annual Ride for Karen - (Sep 12, 2010) Started in 2002, the Ride for Karen is an annual cycling event that is held to raise money for charities that help people living with cancer, and those who care for them. In the last eight years the Ride for Karen has raised over $1,185,000, which was used to help build and furnish new cancer care facilities, provide much needed resources for cancer support centers and send kids with cancer to camp. Three children's cancer camps have been selected as the recipients of the proceeds from the 2010 Ride for Karen - they are Camp Quality, Camp Oochigeas and Camp Trillium. The ride will feature three course lengths, a 25km course, a 100 km course for intermediate cyclists and a 160km course for advanced riders. On-course feed station and lunch (100k & 160k event only) provided over the course of the ride, plus a BBQ and draw prizes afterwards. Cyclists should be prepared for a hilly, but fun and scenic ride. Starts at St. Joan of Arc High School, corner of St. Joan of Arc Ave. and McNaughton in Maple. $100 entry fee waived if $250 in pledges are submitted. Event day registration: $150. Complete information at www.rideforkaren.com. For any additional info contact event organizer Kris Tobias, kris@rideforkaren.com; 416-356-5173.

COUNTRY CRUISE RIDE LEADERS NEEDED - All of our usual ride leaders seem to be volunteered out, so we're looking for new blood to lead the following upcoming events:
Sunday, Sept 12: Newcastle Navigator - from Newcastle to Port Hope - lovely ride!
Sunday, Sept 26: Credit River Cruising #2 - in the area around Brampton.
If you can lead either or both of these rides, please contact Barry, countrycruise@tbn.ca

39th Annual Tour of Madawaska - (Oct 9-11, 2010) Once again TBNers will mingle with their OBC and Niagara Freewheeler counterparts on this annual pilgrimage to scenic Madawaska Valley to see the superb fall colours! You'll be staying at the rustic Madawaska Kanu Centre near Barry's Bay. Daily ride distances are 60-80, 100-120 and 130-160 km. Tandems welcome, excellent hiking. Cost: $255, which includes three nights accommodation, three breakfasts, 3 packed lunches and two dinners. Cheques must be received by September 30, no exceptions. Please note that this is not an "official" TBN-sponsored weekend trip, just a great weekend that many of our members have been enjoying for years.

TBN SPINNING AT THE ADELAIDE CLUB - Cycling is far from over. But if you're thinking about fall training, keep spinning in mind. Personal trainer and cyclist Kimchan Ramrattan has been keeping TBN cyclists trained and road-ready for years. He holds weekly classes just for TBNers at the Adelaide Club, and his new fall session will begin in late October. Stay tuned for the start date. More info: TBN Spinning FAQ

TBN FALL DINNER AND DANCE AND AGM - (Nov 6, 2010) Mark your calendar! Come out and wrap up the cycling season at TBN's Annual Fall Dinner and Dance. This year's event will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Whistlers Grille, 995 Broadview Ave. Cash bar opens at 6:30 p.m. A delicious three course dinner at 7:30 p.m. will be followed by TBN's Annual General Meeting and a DJ-hosted dance. Watch this space for further details. Online sign-up coming soon.

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
Sep 12 Charity Event 9th Annual Ride for Karen
Sep 18 - 19 Classic Ride First Annual Blue Mountain Gran Fondo
Sep 19 Classic Ride Hockley Road Hurricane
Sep 19 Classic Ride The Alan Gordon Metric Century
Sep 19 Charity Event 5th Annual Share the Road for Greg Ride
Sep 25 Classic Ride Tour de Greenbelt - York Region
Sep 26 Classic Ride Tour de Greenbelt - Durham Region
Oct 9 - 11 Classic Ride 39th Annual Tour of Madawaska
Nov 6 Social Event TBN Fall Dinner and Dance and AGM

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