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Weekend and Holiday Ride Schedule October 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, October 4, 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:115 & 144 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTim Hortons, Dundas West at Aukland
Autumn Colours      
Description:This final LW ride of 2009 will follow the Beltline Trail and some quiet residential streets.
DirectionsMeet for 10:00 a.m. departure at Davisville Tennis Courts at Millwood Rd & Mt. Pleasant.
Distance:30 km
Classification:Leisure Wheeler
AprèsTim Hortons
Rice Lake Revisited      
Description:Enjoy the Fall colours in the Northumberland countryside following three new routes to Rice Lake prepared by Brian Hedney. Lunch in Bewdley on the shores of Rice Lake where there is a restaurant, store and waterfront picnic area. Note these rides start in Port Hope (not Cobourg!)
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Port Hope Town Hall, 56 Queen Street - Exit #461 from Hwy 401, follow County Road #2 into town.
Distances:59, 75 & 93 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
Dim Sum Ride      
Description:Ride through quiet trails and industrial streets to reach our lunch destination of Dim Sum. Tim Horton’s is also available for those who prefer something else.
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:50 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
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Caledon-King Conundrum      
Description:A scenic and hilly route via Palgrave to lunch in Caledon East. New route (no dirt!)
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:125 & 143 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Tourist
AprèsTBD
Halton Hills      
Description:Enjoy the Halton Hills with the challenging option of mounting the escarpment (or not!) via Rattlesnake.
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Pineview School. Go west on Hwy 401 to Trafalgar Rd. Travel north to 5th Side Rd. Pineview Public School (not Stewarttown School, further north) is on the south-east corner of Trafalgar Rd. & 5th Side Rd.
Distances:70 & 90 kms
Classification:Country Cruise
Maple Bakery      
Description:Wend your way to a terrific lunch stop at Centro Bakery in the town of Maple.
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:52 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTim Hortons
Bolton Hammer Reloaded      
Description:Three routes to Bolton, the longer one offering (a lot) more hills, followed by a rolling return route via Kleinburg. Revised route (no dirt.)
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
Monday, October 12, 2009
Centennial - Applewood Park      
Description:Ride to Port Credit before heading home on the waterfront trail. The ride is mostly on peaceful trails!
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:43 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsTBA
Unionville Brunch      
Description:Our traditional Thanksgiving 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 and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch.
Distances:55 & 80 kms
Classifications:Short Tourist, Tourist
Sunday, October 18, 2009
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
Lakeridge Pumpkin Ride      
Description:Head to Hy Hopes Apple Farm in Glen Major for fresh-baked cookies and butter tarts. Bring a sandwich!
DirectionsMeet for a 10:00 a.m. departure in Edwards Gardens parking lot, southwest corner Lawrence Ave E & Leslie St.
Distance:119 km
Classification:Advanced Tourist
Stouffville Rambler      
Description:Ride up to the Lion of Whitchurch pub (or Tims) 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
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Tour of Toronto      
Description:A leisurely tour through Casa Loma, Upper Canada College, Forest Hill, Sunnybrook Park, etc., primarily via bike lanes and recreational trails. This is a leisurely tour rather than a training ride. Expect numerous stops to regroup and see the sites.
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:47 km
Classification:Easy Roller
AprèsGrenadier Café
Holland Marsh/Schomberg      
Description:An old favourite resurrected with some new twists as we ride to Schomberg and back via the Holland Marsh. Short tour lunches in Maple.
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:80, 115 & 127 kms
Classifications:Advanced Tourist, Short Tourist, Tourist
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