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Weekend and Holiday Ride Schedule March/April 2011

Ride Schedule Notes
  • Ride schedule is subject to change. Check the web site the night before the ride to confirm all information.
  • Helmets are mandatory on all TBN rides.
  • Bring your membership card to show the Ride Leader.
  • Non-members are welcome for a $5 fee. This can be credited to the TBN membership fee (max. $5. credit).
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Kettleby-Maple      
Description:Head up to Kettleby and back again. The long route includes a loop through the marsh with an optional assault on the Weston Wall before we all stop for a tasty lunch in Maple.
DirectionsMeet 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.
Distances:76 & 91 kms
Classification:Tourist
AprèsTBA
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Maple/Schomberg/Maple      
Description:Short route lunches in Maple, long route goes to Tims in Schomberg.
DirectionsMeet for an 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Park and Ride, northwest corner Yonge St and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch.
Distances:82 & 102 kms
Classifications:Short Tourist, Tourist
Hornby/Campbellville      
Description:Explore some of the quietest roads in the Halton with lunch in the Campbellville and descent of Bell School Line, on the longer rides.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Hornby Park. Exit Hwy 401 westbound at Trafalgar Rd, then head north to Steeles Ave and west to Sixth Line.
Distances:55, 67 & 75 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
The Pre-Season Leisure Wheeler Ride      
Description:Shape-up for the regular start of the LW season on 4/11 by doing this ride to the Don Trail and waterfront. Distance may vary depending on weather. Members and prospective members are welcomed.
DirectionsMeet at 10:30 a.m. at the King Edward statue in Queen's Park.
Distance:22 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Mt. Albert/Uxbridge      
Description:Two routes to lunch in Uxbridge. Short tour lunches in Mt. Albert.
DirectionsMeet for an 8:30 a.m. sharp departure at Edwards Gardens parking lot, southwest corner Lawrence Ave E and Leslie St.
Distances:108 & 135 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTim Hortons
Todmorden Mills Ride      
Description:Ease into the Leisure Wheeler season with a visit to historic Todmorden Mills via the Don Valley bike path.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at King Edward's Statue, at the north end of Queen's Park
Distance:24 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsThe Second Cup
Lakeshore      
Description:A brisk ride to the edge of Mississauga along the Lakeshore. Lunch at Tim Hortons.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure from the parking lot of the Grenadier cafe at High Park, 1 km. south of Bloor.
Distance:30 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsGrenadier Café
Stouffville Rambler      
Description:Ride up to the Lion of Whitchurch pub in Stouffville, long route via Claremont. Note: these maps will also be available at 8:30 for those of you who are worried about the forecast rain the p.m.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure in the parking lot of Edwards Gardens on the southwest corner of Lawrence Ave E and Leslie St.
Distances:75 & 93 kms
Classifications:Short Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTBA
Holland Marsh      
Description:A "Wednesday Wheelie" favourite, this route just north of the megacity is an ideal one early in the cycling season. See the Marsh come alive in the spring and enjoy a few training hills on the way.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure in King City at the arena parking lot, located on Doctor's Dr., first south street, east of the intersection of King Road and Keele Street.
Distances:56, 68 & 79 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Caledon-King Conundrum      
Description:A scenic and hilly route via Palgrave to lunch in Caledon East.
DirectionsMeet for an 8:30 a.m. sharp departure at Finch Subway Park & Ride, northwest corner Hendon Ave and Yonge, one block north of Finch.
Distances:121 & 139 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTBD
Asphalt Trail Ride      
Description:Explore the Martin Goodman, Don and Taylor Creek Trails after a brief start on the streets.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Shoppers World, Danforth & Victoria Park (one block south of Victoria Park Subway Park & Ride).
Distance:25 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsCoffee Time
Guild Inn      
Description:Visit the famous Scarborough Bluffs and see the grounds of the Guild Inn. Lunch at Cornerstone Bakery. Optional 10 km loop through Highland Park.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at the Boardwalk Pub, just east of the foot of Coxwell Ave., in the Woodbine Beach parking lot. There is a charge for parking in the lot, but street parking is free on Coxwell north of Lakeshore.
Distances:37 & 47 kms
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTBA
Bolton Hammer Reloaded      
Description:Three routes to Bolton, the longer one offering (a lot) more hills, followed by a rolling return route via Kleinburg.
DirectionsMeet 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.
Distances:82, 104 & 112 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTBA
Credit River Cruising #1      
Description:An undulating ride through the wilds north of Brampton.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Alloa School, on the north side of Mayfield Rd, just east of Mississauga Rd (Mayfield Rd is the second road north of Hwy 7).
Distances:47, 66 & 90 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
Friday, April 22, 2011
A Morning Ride for Good Friday      
Description:Come to the Grenadier Cafe in High Park at 9:15 for a prompt 9:30am roll-out. We will have a brisk morning ride that will return between 12 and 1pm, riding to the Starbuck's coffee shop at Port Credit, mostly using the lakeshore trail (roads and paths). About 35km. (This ride was planned for last Saturday morning, but cancelled because of the rain.) The start location is about 1km south of the entrance to High Park on Bloor St W. Please check your bike before you arrive and have your membership card handy. Non-members are very welcome, pay a $5 ride fee and sign a waiver.
Directions
Distance:35 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTBA
Unionville Brunch      
Description:Our traditional Good Friday excursion is a leisurely ride north to this historic village to enjoy a bit of pub fare at Jakes Pub & Grille.
DirectionsMeet 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.
Distances:55 & 80 kms
Classifications:Short Tourist, Tourist
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Queensville/Mt Albert Ride      
Description:A hilly route with a brief interlude in the Holland Marsh. Late lunch in Mt. Albert.
DirectionsMeet for an 8:30 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Park and Ride, northwest corner Yonge St and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch.
Distances:120 & 140 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
Mimico Creek Expedition      
Description:Cycle north along Mimico Creek to the Eglinton Trail, then west to the Humber and south to the Park.
DirectionsMeet in the parking lot of Etienne Brule Park for a 10:00 a.m. departure. Etienne Brule Park is located at the junction of Old Mill Rd and Old Mill Dr (around the corner and down the hill from the Old Mill subway station).
Distance:26 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsCoffee Time
Mimico Creek      
Description:Ride mostly on trails and quiet streets before stopping for lunch at Tim Horton's, across from Sherway Gardens. From there, it's a short ride to connect with the trails again, head down to the Lakeshore then back to the start.
DirectionsMeet in the parking lot of Etienne Brule Park for a 10:00 a.m. departure. Etienne Brule Park is located at the junction of Old Mill Rd and Old Mill Dr (around the corner and down the hill from the Old Mill subway station).
Distance:35 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTBA
Holland Marsh/Newmarket      
Description:A hilly but scenic route to Aurora for lunch. Long tour takes in the Marsh.
DirectionsMeet 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.
Distances:79 & 104 kms
Classifications:Short Tourist, Tourist
Beeline to Bowmanville      
Description:A popular, quiet undulating route from Oshawa to Bowmanville.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure in the north parking lot of Durham College. Exit Hwy 401 eastbound at Thickson, north to Conlins Road and east to Durham College.
Distances:62 & 76 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
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