This Week's Chain of Events

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

TBN SPINNING AT THE ADELAIDE CLUB - Come out and join us! The new series of eight begins this week. 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 a series of eight classes, costs $90.00+GST. Call Patsy McLean of the Adelaide Club at 416-367-9957 to reserve a spot. For more information have a look at our Spinning FAQ.

Friday, March 12, 2010

FRIDAY NIGHT ICE SKATING - To formally wrap up the season we will head to the York Mills arena (an indoor rink) at 2539 Bayview Ave. at York Mills Rd. which has an adult skate from 6:45 to 8:45. We will skate till we get hungry and then go across the road to a Marche' restaurant for dinner.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

UNOFFICIAL TOURIST RIDE - As the forecast for the weekend is currently unsettled, we will post this as an unofficial ride. However, if the outlook improves later in the week we will upgrade it to a sanctioned event. So, if conditions happen to look good on Sunday morning, a group of us will meet at 10:00 a.m. at Finch Subway Park and Ride (NW corner Yonge and Hendon). Ride distance, destination and route to be determined by the group. Unofficial rides are posted only as a courtesy to our members. These rides are not officially sanctioned by the TBN.

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

Bicycle Maintenance Course - (Mar 29, 2010) The Continuing Education Program of the Toronto District School Board again offers its popular Bicycle Maintenance course for Spring 2010 beginning March 29 over eight weeks on Monday nights at Leaside High School at the corner of Bayview and Eglinton Avenues and April 1 over eight weeks on Wednesday Nights at Central Tech (Bloor and Bathurst area.) Each course session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The course fee is $151 (Seniors 60+ $75). Registration is now open (fills up fast) through the TDSB web site or by calling the Continuing Education Office of the TDSB at 416-338-4000. The course conductor is Nani Reddy, a seasoned bicycle mechanic with a long association with the West End Bike Club and Bicycles Crossing Borders. This course is for those that are willing to get their hands dirty, from a beginner to the intermediate. Learn the mysteries of gears, all about brakes and gears. How all the different parts of a bike work, the differences between various models and types. Get to know the lingo and how to buy and replace various parts. Learn to overhaul your bicycles. Acquaint yourself about the different types of bicycles, to identify and troubleshoot problems. With a little practice you can do quite a lot. Get to know your horse, after all you ride it every day.

Toronto-Niagara-Toronto Overnight - (Jun 19-20, 2010) For 17 years now, we've cycled this lovely route that gets you to the heart of Niagara Falls on scenic and traffic-free back roads. From Toronto's High Park, 168 km each way. From Stoney Creek, 90 km each way. We provide maps, luggage transfer and motel accommodation. You provide your free-wheeling, determined spirit. For those training for the Hairshirt (June 27, 2010) or just looking for a challenge, optional "scenic" 187 and 200 km routes from High Park on the first day. Online registration opens March 23. Price includes maps, luggage transfer and motel accommodation:
1 person in one room: $110.00
2 persons in double room (two queen beds or 1 king bed): $60.00 each
2 persons in double room with Jacuzzi (one king bed): $80.00 each
Non-members are welcome for an additional $10 each.
Map and luggage transfer only: $15.

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
Jun 19 - 20	Weekend Trip	Toronto-Niagara-Toronto Overnight
Jun 27	Classic Ride	Toronto-Niagara-Toronto Hairshirt Classic
Jul 30 - Aug 2	Cyclon	Cyclon 2010

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