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Weekend and Holiday Ride Schedule March/April 2009

Ride Schedule Notes
  • Ride schedule is subject to change. Listen to the HOTLINE 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 15, 2009
Kettleby-Maple      
Description:Short ride goes through Kettleby while 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, March 22, 2009
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:83, 104 & 112 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTBA
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Kettleby-Maple      
Description:Short ride goes through Kettleby while 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 5, 2009
Meandering Maple Bakery      
Description:Three routes to a terrific lunch stop at Centro Bakery in the town of 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:65, 84 & 96 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Short Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTim Hortons
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 4/12 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
Friday, April 10, 2009
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 Park and Ride.
Distances:55 & 80 kms
Classifications:Short Tourist, Tourist
Sunday, April 12, 2009
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
Stouffville Rambler      
Description:Ride up to the Lion of Whitchurch pub in Stouffville, long route via Claremont.
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 19, 2009
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
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
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:87, 108 & 116 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
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Campbellville Classic      
Description:Follow the quiet backroads to the Trail Eatery in Campbellville.
DirectionsMeet for an 8:30 a.m. sharp departure at Kipling Subway Park & Ride, north lot.
Distances:110 & 130 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTim Hortons, Dundas West at Aukland
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 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
Glen Williams Tour      
Description:Two routes to the town of Glen Williams for lunch at Glen Oven Bakery or a picnic in the park by the Credit River.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Kipling Subway Park and Ride, north lot.
Distances:95 & 115 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTim Hortons, Dundas West at Aukland
Beeline to Bowmanville      
Description:A popular, quiet undulating route from Oshawa to Bowmanville. Important Note: due to the poor forecast (the cool, wet, and windy trifecta) it is unlikely that the scheduled ride leader will be at the start. There is a good chance that someone else will appear with maps in hand, however we cannot guarantee it.
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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