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Weekend & Holiday Ride Schedule May 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, May 1, 2011
Black Horse Century      
Description:A hilly century exploring the northernmost reaches of Caledon and New Tecumseth with lunch in Alliston. 135 km option lunches in Tottenham. Short tour settles for lunch in Bolton.
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:105, 135 & 165 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTim Hortons
Scarborough Bluffs      
Description:Enjoy the view from the edge of the Bluffs; return via the Martin Goodman Trail and some city streets. Pack a lunch.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at King Edward's Statue, at the north end of Queen's Park
Distance:38 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsTim Hortons
Maple Bakery      
Description:A shortened version of the ride to Centro Bakery in Maple. Mostly on quieter streets.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Kiss and Ride, northwest corner Yonge St and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch.
Distance:35 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTim Hortons
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:72, 108 & 116 kms
Classifications:Short Tourist, Sportif, Tourist
AprèsTBA
Sutton/Lake Simcoe Tour      
Description:A scenic jaunt along the cottage-lined shores of Lake Simcoe and the surrounding countryside. Bring your lunch for a picnic by the lake.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at the Peter Gzowski Library in Sutton. Take Hwy 404 north, Davis Drive east, Hwy 48 north. Go left on High St. into Sutton. Right on Dalton Rd. Left on Black River Rd. to the Peter Gzowski Library.
Distances:64 & 84 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Lakeridge Ride      
Description: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 Park & Ride northwest corner, Yonge and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch.
Distances:123 & 137 kms
Classification:Advanced Tourist
Leslie Street Spit      
Description:Cycle to the lighthouse at the end of the Spit to view the spectacular Toronto skyline; then return via the Don and Taylor Creek Trails.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at the Boardwalk Pub, just east of Coxwell Ave on Lakeshore Blvd.
Distance:30 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsBoardwalk Pub
Kingsway Ride      
Description:Wander the lovely neighbourhood back streets of Etobicoke, and return along the Lakeshore Trail.
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
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.
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
Triple H - Hornby Halton Hills (to Lowville)      
Description:True to form the hills of Halton loom. Enjoy this route as it takes you to Lowville for a picnic lunch in the park.
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:67, 85 & 98 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Simcoe Century/Mt. Albert      
Description:A quiet route to the shores of Lake Simcoe and back. Shorter option lunches in Mt. Albert.
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 & 162 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
Secrets of Scarborough      
Description:Some hidden treasures of this suburb, as revealed by a long-time resident.
DirectionsMeet for 10:00 a.m. departure at Shoppers World, Danforth & Victoria Park, in front of Coffee Time (one block south of the Victoria Park Subway Park & Ride).
Distance:32 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsCoffee Time
Centennial Park - Dim Sum / Tim Sum      
Description:North on the Eglinton trail, then west on the Eglinton Bike trail, through Centennial Park. Lunch in a Dim sum restaurant, or Tim Horton's for those who prefer the usual.
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:47 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTBA
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
Schomberg to Caledon East      
Description:A ride in the lovely countryside north of Schomberg with lunch in Caledon East. Rolling terrain.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at the arena in Schomberg. Take exit 55 off Hwy 400 and head west on C.R. 9 to 20th Side Road (first road west of Hwy 27) and head south on 20th Side Road to the arena. (The arena is just west of Main Street.)
Distances:74 & 93 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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
Maple Bakery Ride      
Description:Head north for brunch at TBN's favourite bakery. New route!
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:35 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsTim Hortons, east side of Yonge, north of Hendon/Bishop
Cynthia's Scenic Sites (4b)      
Description:Discover the most beautiful neighbourhoods and hidden treasures in North York. The route is evenly balanced between street and trail riding, as we also take you through the city's most scenic trails along the Don River and Taylor Creek.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Shoppers World, Danforth and Victoria Park, in front of Coffee Time (one block south of the Victoria Park Subway Park and Ride). Estimated completion time: 2:30 pm
Distance:54 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
The Shelter Valley Shuffle      
Description:Explore the wonderful rolling hills and views north and 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 and drinks available at general store just before the lunch spot.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Port Hope Town Hall. Take Hwy 401 east to exit #461, follow Hwy 2 to downtown Port Hope. The Town Hall is located at 56 Queen St.
Distances:58, 75 & 99 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
Monday, May 23, 2011
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, Queen's Park. The statue is at the north end of the park, due south of the intersection of Bloor St West and Avenue Rd.
Distance:24 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsThe Second Cup
Maple Bakery      
Description:A shortened version of the ride to Centro Bakery in Maple. Mostly on quieter streets.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Kiss and Ride, northwest corner Yonge St and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch.
Distance:35 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTim Hortons
Vandorf/Snowball      
Description:Short route heads to lunch at Jake's in Unionville. Long route lunches in Maple!
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Park and Ride, northwest corner Yonge and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch.
Distances:70, 85 & 96 kms
Classifications:Short Tourist, Sportif, Tourist
AprèsTim Hortons, east side of Yonge, north of Hendon
Sunday, May 29, 2011
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
Randy's Ramble      
Description:A five-star ride westward from the Humber along the Waterfront Trail. We tour a couple of parks and the Humber College campus, picnic in Douglas Kennedy Park, and then continue another 3 km to Port Credit.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure outside Old Mill subway station (park in Etienne Brule lot at Old Mill Road).
Distance:48 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsTBA
Humber River Trail      
Description:Follow the trails of the Humber to the northwest corner of Toronto.
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:52 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTBA
Stouffville Cruise      
Description:Two routes cycle up to Stouffville for a spot of lunch at the Lion of Whitchurch pub. The third lunches in Goodwood.
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:75, 97 & 108 kms
Classifications:Short Tourist, Tourist
Mount Albert Tour      
Description:A scenic jaunt through the rolling farmland around Mount Albert, with lunch stop on the shores of Lake Simcoe at the Peninsula Restaurant or bring your own lunch. Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at the Community Centre on Main St. in Mt. Albert. To get Mount Albert go north on Hwy 404, east on Davis Drive to Hwy 48, and north to Mount Albert.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure in Mount Albert at the Mount Albert Community Centre. Take Hwy 404 north, Davis Drive east, Hwy 48 north. Go right on Mount Albert Road into Mount Albert. Left on King St. Right on Main St. to the Mount Albert Community Centre.
Distances:71 & 82 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
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