This Week's Chain of Events
DNFYMC: Do Not Forget Your Membership Card. Please remember to bring your membership card to all TBN events, and show it to the event leader. Otherwise you will be asked to sign the waiver and pay the non-members participation fee. Non-members are welcome at most events for $5. One $5 fee will be credited toward your membership should you decide to join within six months of the last event you participated in. Helmets are mandatory on all rides, lights on evening rides.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Urban Cowboy - The longest Friday Night Ride ever. We start at the usual spot in Riverdale Park, ride down to the lakeshore, and then ride up to Steeles Avenue and then back down to King's Park Souvlaki Place at 919 Pape Avenue. At 54 km this is the longest Friday Night Ride ever atempted. If you feel you're more of a farmhand than a cowboy, there's an optional 38km short route. Bring your membership card, helmet, lock, and lights, and dress warm.
Start: Gather at the water fountain and benches in front of the wood house in the southeast corner of Riverdale Park at 6:30 PM, Friday, May 18, north of Bridgepoint Health Centre, west of Broadview Avenue.
Class: Easy RollerShort Tourist
Dist: 38 & 54 km
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Start: Go east on Hwy 401. Exit at Oshawa (Simcoe Street/ CR#2) and continue north to Conlin Rd. Meet at Durham College tennis court parking lot, located on the north side of Conlin Rd. just west of County Rd. #2 in Oshawa.
Class: Tourist
Dist: 59 km
Ride to Steeles/Leslie - We will meet at the Edwards Gardens parking lot on the SW corner of Lawrence and Leslie ready for a prompt 9:30am start. A shorter ride this week, going through many quiet residential roads and cycle paths of North York to Steeles Ave for a coffee break, returning by a very similar route, at about 12 to 12:30 pm, for a total of about 25kms.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Start: Meet for an 8:30 a.m. sharp departure at Finch Subway Park & Ride, northwest corner Hendon Ave and Yonge, one block north of Finch.
Class: TouristAdvanced Tourist
Dist: 121 & 139 km
Highland Creek - Ride out to the Guildwood area, then take a scenic loop through the Highland Creek park system down to the lake. Lunch at the Cornerstone Cafe. Please note that the Quick Release listing is incorrect. The Dim Sum Tim Sum ride will be held next Sunday, May 27th.
Start: Meet for a 10 am departure at the Boardwalk Pub on the south side of Lakeshore Blvd. near Coxwell Ave. Parking is free nearby on both sides of Coxwell south of Eastern Ave.
Class: Easy Roller
Dist: 52 km
Bolton Hammer Reloaded - Three routes to Bolton, the longer one offering (a lot) more hills, followed by a rolling return route via Kleinburg.
Start: Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Park and Ride, northwest corner Yonge St and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch.
Class: Short TouristTouristSportif
Dist: 82, 104 & 112 km
Start: Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Kiss and Ride, NW corner Yonge and Hendon, one block north of Finch Ave.
Class: Leisure Wheeler
Dist: 35 km
Shelter Valley Shuffle - Explore the wonderful rolling hills & views north & east of Port Hope. This ride travels along some favourite, tree lined roads of the area, including Shelter Valley. The lunch spot is on the grounds of the Baltimore Community Centre. Note: Bring your own lunch. Snacks & drinks are available at a country general store just before the lunch spot.
Start: The Town Hall in Port Hope. Take Hwy 401 east to exit #461, follow Hwy 2 to downtown Port Hope. The Town Hall is at 56 Queen St.
Class: Tourist
Dist: 58, 75 & 99 km
Monday, May 21, 2012
Victoria Day - Maple Bakery - A shortened holiday version of the ride to Centro Bakery in Maple. Mostly on quieter streets.
Start: Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at the Finch Subway parking lot, NW corner of Finch and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch
Class: Easy Roller
Dist: 35 km
Start: Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Park and Ride, northwest corner Yonge St and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch.
Class: Short TouristTourist
Dist: 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.
Start: Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at King Edward's Statue, at the north end of Queen's Park.
Class: Leisure Wheeler
Dist: 38 km
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
3M, Short Form - The lower Don, a bit of the Martin Goodman Trail, and a couple of small parks paralleling the long-buried Garrison Creek. All but a few metres of the route is paved; some street riding.
Start: Taddle Creek Park is one block north of the Bedford exit of the St. George subway station
Class: Leisure Wheeler
Dist: 23 km
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Schomberg to Alliston / Hockley - A 72 or 88km ride from Schomberg to lunch in the village of Hockley.
Start: Meet for a 10AM departure at the Arena parking lot in Schomberg. Schomberg is just west of Hwy 27 and south of Hwy 9. The Arena is on the west side of Main Street in Schomberg, just south of Hwy 9.
Class: Tourist
Dist: 72 or 88km
Other News
Bike Fit Education Night (Thursday, May 24, 2012) - Ian MacLean from IMFIT in Milton will present on proper bike fit. Shelagh Baker from Sports Medicine Specialists will present on what muscles are engaged for different parts of the pedal stroke. You must pre-register for this event. Please indicate your intention to attend by emailing bikefit@tbn.ca. The location is North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Ave. West. This is 500 metres west of Yonge Street. Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
TBN Spring Kick-off (Saturday, May 26, 2012) - Bring your bike, meet people and learn all about The Toronto Bicycling Network, the area's largest recreational cycling club. There will be information about the club, an educational event, some fun activities….and snacks too! A variety of organized group rides will begin to depart the park between 10am and 11am. Location: Etienne Brule Park, around the corner and down the hill from the Old Mill Subway Station. Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Heart and Stroke Ride For Heart (Sunday, June 3, 2012) - The 25th anniversary Becel Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart is your chance to help extend the lives of all Canadians as you join 13,000 cyclists in Canada’s largest charity cycling event. Seize the exhilarating opportunity to ride traffic-free along the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway. Fundraise to support vital research and programs to help eliminate heart disease and stroke. TBN members will once again be Ambassadors of the Road. If you are mechanically inclined and can help with flat tires and minor repairs, or if you have medical training, then you can offer a much welcomed service. We need eyes and ears to identify problems, apply aid, redirect traffic, call 911, flag down help, provide water, or ride to the next rest station. Meet at the TBN tent just north of the band shell & south of the Flower building. Time: Between 7:00 am – 8:30 am. Contact Joe at rideforheart@tbn.ca for more volunteer details. Time: 8:00 am
Wroxeter Wromp (Friday, June 22, 2012) - Stay at the Falls Reserve Conservation Area on the winding Maitland river. The closest urban centre is Goderich which is known as "Canada's Prettiest Town". The area offers great cycling, swimming, and hiking. We will be camping on a group site Friday and Saturday night. Provided will be two pancake breakfasts and provisions for two light lunches. Saturday night dinner will be potluck. Please book before June 18th. The cost is $40 for TBN members and $45 for non-members. Download the sign up sheet in pdf or word format. For more info email Paul & Brenda at wroxeter@tbn.ca or call 905-567-1035 (no voice mail). Time: 6:00 pm - 5:00 pm
July 1st Long Weekend in Barrie (Mini Cyclon) - $110 (Saturday, June 30, 2012) - Looking for fellow TBNr’s to head to Georgian College for the July 1st long weekend this year. WE ARE PRICING THIS WEEKEND TO SELL QUICKLY: $85 per person for two nights - Accommodation only!!!! (Each person has a bedroom in a two bdrm. unit), $160 - Special Rate for COUPLES staying in 2 bdrm unit. Non Members add $10 per person or $20 per couple. We have MAPS! Rides for everything from Leisure Wheeler to Sportif. Ride to COLLINGWOOD, Climb the Escarpment. Visit the Creemore Brewery! Join fellow TBNr’s for an intimate and cozy weekend. Ride at your own pace, Discover your own landmarks. Georgian College is located near the edge of Barrie with easy access to lower traffic country routes. Barrie itself has hundreds of good restaurants and the July long weekend festivities provide lots of activities to see and do. Contact president@tbn.ca to arrange payment. *** This is not an OFFICIAL TBN Sponsored weekend trip. We are offering the facilities to generate potential future opportunities and diversify our ride selections. *** Let’s get out there. Time: 9:10 am - 5:00 pm
The Road Ahead
| May 24, 2012 | Education | Bike Fit Education Night |
| May 26, 2012 | Day Trip|Social Event | TBN Spring Kick-off |
| May 31, 2012 | Social Event | Cyclon Information Night and Social |
| Jun 3, 2012 | Charity|Classic Ride|Noteworthy | Heart and Stroke Ride For Heart |
| Jun 22, 2012 - Jun 24, 2012 | Weekend Trip | Wroxeter Wromp |
| Jun 30, 2012 - Jul 2, 2012 | Weekend Trip | July 1st Long Weekend in Barrie (Mini Cyclon) - $110 |
| Aug 3, 2012 - Aug 6, 2012 | Cyclon | Cyclon 2012 - Peterborough |
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