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Weekend and Holiday Ride Schedule July 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).
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Etobicoke Meander      
Description:Cycle through Etobicoke on the bike paths. Optional side trip to Centennial Park for Ribfest!
DirectionsNote change to previously announced start point! Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure from the parking lot of the Grenadier cafe at High Park, 1 km south of Bloor.
Distance:54 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTBA
Heavenly Holiday      
Description: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.
DirectionsMeet 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)
Distance:32 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsThe Second Cup
Vandorf/Snowball      
Description:Short route heads to lunch at Jake's in Unionville. Long routes lunch in Maple!
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Park and Ride, northwest corner Yonge and Hendon, one block north of Finch.
Distances:70, 85 & 96 kms
Classifications:Short Tourist, Sportif, Tourist
AprèsTim Hortons, east side of Yonge, north of Hendon
Friday, July 3, 2009
Cynthia Ride      
Description:Glimpse at this year's gardens in the affluent neighbourhoods of North York, including some unfamiliar parks and trails.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at the parking lot of Shopper's World (corner of Victoria Park and Danforth) in front of the Coffee Time. Ride cancelled if raining. Check the message board (below) for any last minute changes. Estimated completion time: 3:00 p.m.
Distance:60 km
Classification:Advanced Easy Roller
AprèsTBA
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Campbellville Classic      
Description:Follow the quiet backroads to the Trail Eatery in Campbellville. Note: this ride replaces the previously scheduled Forks of the Credit ride due to construction.
DirectionsMeet for an 8:30 a.m. sharp departure at Kipling Subway Park & Ride, north lot.
Distances:115 & 144 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTim Hortons, Dundas West at Aukland
Unionville      
Description:Ride north to this historic village for lunch at Jake's on Main.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Kiss and Ride, northwest corner Yonge and Hendon ave, one block north of Finch.
Distance:55 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTBA
Hockley Hillraiser      
Description:A ride in the lovely countryside north of Schomberg to the town of Hockley for lunch.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at the arena in Schomberg. Take exit 55 off Highway 400 and head west on County Road 9 to 20th Side Road (first road west of Hwy. 27) and head south on 20th Side Road to the arena.
Distances:61, 72 & 88 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
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
Hornby-Heritage      
Description:Visit Hornby and Huttonville. Bring lunch for a picnic.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Kipling Subway Park and Ride, north lot.
Distance:75 km
Classification:Short Tourist
AprèsTim Hortons, Dundas West at Aukland
Asphalt Trail Ride      
Description:Explore the Martin Goodman, Don and Taylor Creek Trails after a brief start on the streets. (Note: this ride replaces the previously scheduled Toronto Island Tour due to the lack of ferry service during the civic workers strike.)
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
Cynthia Ride      
Description:Explore the most beautiful and charming neighbourhoods of Etobicoke and the middle section of the Humber Trail.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure from the parking lot of the Grenadier Café at High Park, 1 km. south of Bloor. Ride cancelled if raining. Check the message board (below) for any last minute changes. Estimated completion time: 3:00 p.m.
Distance:60 km
Classification:Advanced Easy Roller
AprèsTBA
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Tottenham Trailblazer      
Description:Ride through the marsh to Tottenham, followed by a rolling return route via Bolton and Kleinburg. Short tour lunches in Bolton. optional century route, just for fun!
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:113, 135 & 165 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTBA
Centennial Park - Cooksville      
Description:This is a mixed trail and road ride. North on Humber trail. West on Eglinton trail. Then change to a brisk street ride, mostly on Matheson Blvd. Lunch in Mississauga then follow the waterfront trail home. Ideal for riders looking for a brisk work out! Expected to be at the top end of the Easy Roller pace. Please note: this location is being used as a garbage drop for the duration of the strike, and it would be best to park in the southern lots under Old Mill Station and ride to the meeting spot.
DirectionsMeet in the parking lot of Etienne Brule Park for a 10:00 a.m. sharp 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:56 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTBA
Dim Sum Ride      
Description:Join Fred Lee for Dim Sum in Markham. Other foods available. Ride skips Cummer Hill.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Kiss and Ride, NW corner Yonge and Hendon, one block north of Finch Ave.
Distance:40 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsTBA
Port Hope Hill Hop      
Description:A return to the ever-popular area around Port Hope. Enjoy undulating roads with awesome scenery including gorgeous vistas of Lake Ontario. Three loops and Bickle Hill may prevail!
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at the Town Hall in Port Hope. Exit Hwy 401 eastbound at Hwy 2 (interchange #461), then follow Hwy 2 to downtown Port Hope. The Town Hall is at 56 Queen St.
Distances:51, 71 & 97 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
Kettleby/Schomberg      
Description:Three routes ride through the historic village of Kettleby, before diverging to lunch stops in Maple or Schomberg.
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, 96 & 118 kms
Classifications:Short Tourist, Sportif, Tourist
AprèsTBA
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Mt. Albert/Uxbridge/Utica      
Description:Three routes to lunch in Uxbridge.
DirectionsMeet for an 8:30 a.m. sharp departure at Finch Subway Park and Ride, northwest corner Yonge St and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch.
Distances:115, 131 & 155 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTim Hortons, east side of Yonge, north of Hendon
Old Village Tour      
Description:Meander north through trails and quiet residential areas en route to Black Creek Pioneer Village. Bring lunch.
DirectionsMeet for 10:00 a.m. departure outside Old Mill subway station (park in Etienne Brule lot at Old Mill Road)
Distance:47 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsTBA
Stouffville      
Description:Head up to Stouffville for lunch.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Scarborough Town Centre - west side - parking lot at the corner of McCowan & Bushby, next to Price Chopper.
Distance:60 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTBA
Campbellville Country Cruiser      
Description:A ride through the rolling countryside around Campbellville. You would never believe there are such quiet scenic roads so close to Toronto! Lunch is in the park in Lowville.
DirectionsCommuter parking lot at Guelph Line & Reid Sideroad. (Lot is small)Take Hwy 401 west to exit 312 and go south on Guelph Line towards Campbellville. Parking lot is on the right immediately after crossing over Hwy 401. If lot is full, turn right on the Reid sideroad. Go approx. ˝ km until past the last "No Stopping" sign on top of the "80 KPH Begins" sign. Park on shoulder. Ride back to commuter parking lot to begin ride. Start time: 10:00 a.m.
Distances:42, 62 & 87 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
Musselman Lake/Mt Albert      
Description:Do the Musselman Lake run to lunch in Ballantrae, or keep going north to Mt. Albert.
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:85 & 102 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTBA
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Toronto-Niagara Falls      
Description:Due to the poor weather forecast this ride has been postponed until Saturday, August 8.
Directions
Distance:170 km
Classification:Advanced Tourist
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Lakeridge-Port Perry      
Description:Ride to Port Perry. Short routes head to Hy Hopes Apple Farm in Glen Major for fresh-baked cookies and butter tarts. Bring a sandwich!
DirectionsMeet for an 8:30 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Park and Ride, northwest corner Yonge and Hendon.
Distances:123 & 145 kms
Classification:Advanced Tourist
Henry the Fifth - Part Two      
Description:An alternative approach to Agincourt, avoiding the Battle of Cummer Hill. Bring lunch.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 am departure at the parking lot on the NW corner of Sheppard and Leslie, opposite the Leslie Subway Station (Sheppard Line).
Distance:35 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsTBA
Guild Inn      
Description:Visit the beautiful Guild Inn, and have a picnic lunch on the grounds. We'll stop to buy lunch on the way. Note: this is event was previously scheduled for July 27.
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.
Distance:60 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTBA
Bowmanville Hill and Dale      
Description:A superb undulating ride east of Bowmanville, returning along Lake Ontario. On the short ride, you are advised to bring lunch. On the long route, the optional lunch in Port Hope adds a few km to the ride.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure in Bowmanville. Go east on Hwy 401 exiting at exit 432, Liberty St. Drive north on Liberty (RR14) to King St and right on King to Bowmanville Mall Plaza, King Street (Hwy 2) and Simpson Street; meet at the far end of the parking lot.
Distances:55, 90 & 117 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
Stouffville/Goodwood      
Description:Two routes cycle up to Stouffville for a spot of lunch at the Lion of Whitchurch pub. The third lunches in Goodwood. Optional ice cream stop in Unionville on return trip.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Park and Ride, northwest corner Yonge and Hendon, one block north of Finch.
Distances:79, 97 & 108 kms
Classifications:Short Tourist, Tourist
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