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Freedom Fridays - Courtice to Orono (04 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

We're borrowing a Country Cruise/Wednesday Wheelie ride for this delicious excursion out of Courtice, which is admittedly a little further from the big city than our normal Friday rides. But believe us. It's worth the drive. Our mid-ride stop is at the scenic Orono Park - you can either grab a sandwich from the bakery in Orono or bring your lunch and eat it in the park.

This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.

Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

Click for: 1. Directions to Start 2. RWGPS Routes 3. Weather

Ride Leader: Dale Alexander

Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the ride could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers.

Cancellations – if you register and later determine that you cannot ride – please, please Cancel Your Registration as soon as possible so that the Ride Leader has an accurate list of participants.

Friday Night Ride - Ellie's Excellent Evening Escape (32km) (04 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

We are accepting Guest rider registration.

If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.

For instructions on how to cancel your registration Click here.

Be advised this is an Urban Roller class ride. It isn't a slow, or beginner ride. You should be able to cruise at about 20 km/h for 15 minutes at a stretch, and be comfortable riding grouped with other riders on city streets.

If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Start: 6:30 PM, at the corner of Vetmar Avenue and Living Crescent, near Elgin Mills Road and Highway 404 in Markham

A little faster and definitely more rural than the typical Friday Night Ride. Ellie's Excellent Evening Escape goes from the Victoria Square neighbourhood of Markham to Stouffville and back. With only 10 turns and 11 stoplights across the entire route time will just fly by. And maybe we'll see Ellie too.

Start & end location: 1 Vetmar Avenue, Markham

Distance: 32km

Route: Click here.

Weather forecast: click here

Driving directions: Click here.

Ride Leader: Michael V.

Always bring a helmet & a spare inner tube. Also, depending upon the time of the year, it may be dark for part of this ride, or while you are riding home, so have working front & rear lights. It also may be quite chilly, so bring some warm clothes.

Check the website 2 hours before the ride for last minute info. in case the ride may be rescheduled or cancelled (e.g. bad weather). More on FNR and upcoming rides.

Leisure Wheeler on a Saturday- Aldershot, Hamilton Harbour, Burlington (05 Sep 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:40:00 GMT

A special Leisure Wheeler Ride on a Saturday.

Aldershot, Hamilton Harbour, Burlington (The Hamilton Beach Ride)

Note: This is a 48 km advanced Leisure Wheeler Ride.

This delightful ride, normally on a Sunday, will be on Saturday in order to more easily navigate the TTC and the GO Train schedules. We take the Niagara Train from Union Station to Aldershot. The ride then begins at the Aldershot Go station and follows quiet roads to the Royal Botanical Gardens. We then ride around Hamilton Harbour. After the harbour, there are approximately 10 kms through the centre of Hamilton to reach the east end of Hamilton and the entrance to Confederation Park and the Hamilton Beach Trail. From that trail, we cross into Burlington and end at the Burlington Go. This will be an all day ride, probably ending at 3:00 pm. (late lunch/early supper afterward for those who wish).

After the Ride: Join us at "The Express" restaurant (Italian Bistro with pizza, pasta, salads)http://expressrestaurant.com/burlington/menu.html on Lakeshore Rd. in Burlington before we go to the GO Station. It has a large patio but we will need to reserve. If you would like to join us at the restaurant, contact Sandra by noon Friday September 4 at leisurewheeler@tbn.ca

Bring: snacks, (or picnic lunch), extra drinks, spare inner tube. Wear helmet.

This ride may be cancelled due to the weather. Notification of cancellation will appear after 6:40 AM.

There are washrooms at Union Go and Aldershot Go. At 18 km we can stop at "Grandad's Donuts" to buy a morning snack. At 32 km we will stop again so that you can eat another snack you have brought or your picnic lunch if you are not going to the restaurant.

START: Plan to meet at the YORK concourse for the GO train at Union Station at 8:40 AM

Note: If you decide to drive to Aldershot GO, please let us know and meet us at the exit on the north side of the Aldershot GO Station at 10:06 AM. Be aware that the ride will end in Burlington. You would have to find your way back to Aldershot and your car.

We will take the Niagara Excursion Train which leaves Union Station at: 9:04 AM It arrives at Aldershot at 10:02 AM where we will exit on the north side of the station.This special train is preferable because it has bike racks on the lower level of some cars. The return train from Burlington is not a special Niagara Excursion Train and will not have bike racks.

Leader: Mary

Distance: 48 km

RWGPS: Aldershot Hamilton Burlington 2025

Map and Cuesheet: Click HERE

Unsure of your level section?

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Saturday Morning Ride: Kipling TTC to Weston loop (05 Sep 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The ride starts from the passenger pick up/drop off building at Kipling subway station north parking lot (access from Dundas St West) and meanders through pleasant parts of Etobicoke to Eglinton Ave (warning: some gravel trails) and north to Weston for a coffee/washroom break. The route loops back to the start mostly along attractive Etobicoke streets. About 33kms- should finish about 12:30 to 1pm.

This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

RWGPS link to route: Click here

To join the club rides, you must be a member. For more information on various types of membership, follow this link = click here We are accepting Guest Rider registrations. Guest riders must be registered and the $15 fee paid prior to checking-in with the ride leader.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group. PLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride. For all TBN rides a helmet is mandatory.

Distance: 33km
Classification: Urban Roller Ride
Program: Saturday Morning Ride
Starting Point: Passenger pick up/drop off building at Kipling subway station (access from Dundas St West).
Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start
Online Map: click here

Ride Leader: Albert

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!

Weather: The ride will be cancelled if there is bad weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, etc). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8am on the day of the ride.

Backroad Rambles: Butter Tart Quest (second try) (05 Sep 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Saturday Morning at Tigchelaar Farm

We ride on some of the nicest backroads in Escarpment Country, and then arrive at the park-like Tigchelaar Farm Market. This farm market has plenty of outdoor tables and chairs under a canopy of trees. They have coffee made from direct-trade Nicaraguan beans that they roast on-site. They have butter tarts, fruit pastries, and scones. Their story spans the Netherlands, Canada, and Nicaragua.

Take a look at Jo Koga's blog on this ride - click here.

This ride takes us from the Campbellville CarPool lot to Puslinch through the rolling countryside around Campbellville. Lunch is at the Tigchelaar Farm Market (268 Puslinch Townline Rd., tel: 905-659-3659. Open Friday 8-12 and Saturday 8-3. Cash or e-transfer.)

Start location: Campbellville CarPool Lot on Reid Sideroad across the road from the New Ball Park.

Routes: 58, 70, 82, 98 routes

Ride Leader: Rick MacMillan.

Please register so that you can join this ride. If you have registered, but then are unable to attend, please cancel your registration.

This is a Tourist level ride. To check if this level is appropriate to you, click here and scroll down to Class - Tourist.

Check the website 2 hours before the start time in case of updates.

NOTES: Please note the only place for food & water is the Tigchelaar Farm Market at 41.3km (57km route) / 53.8km (70, 82, 98 km routes).

Also note that if you are planning to ride these routes on another day, the Tigchelaar Farm Market is open only on Friday (8 to 12) and Saturday (8 to 3).

Country Cruise - A&W (Aldershot & Waterdown) CC (06 Sep 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

A&W (Aldershot & waterdown) CC

This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is suited to your cycling ability, click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: All riders, including "30-Day-Trial" members, must register to participate in this CC. Please read registration details on the CC webpage.

ATTENTION: With the onset of September, all CCs for this month (i.e. September) start a 9:30am, unless otherwise announced.

This is another scenic CC meandering the undulating terrain in the countryside north of Burlington. Lunch is in the small town of Kilbride (Kilbride Country Store) for the short ride and in Campbellville for the medium and long rides (food is availble at Trail Eatery 35 Crawford Cres). The return route includes descents on Cedar Springs and, to end off the route, down twisting tree-lined Snake Road followed by Lemonville Rd. into the parking lot.

Distances: 63km, 83km & 102km

Start: 9:30am Hidden Valley Park, Burlington, ON. There are public washrooms at the parking lot.

Driving directions: Take Hwy 401 going west to Hwy 427 S; continue on Queen Elizabeth Way and Hwy 403 W; take Exit 78 to get onto Waterdown Rd. in Burlington. Continue on Waterdown Rd. to Plains Plains Rd. W and turn right. At Howard Rd. turn right and continue onto Lemonville Rd. Turn right onto Hidden Valley Road to the parking lot.

CUES and Maps:

RWGPS link to all routes: A & W (Aldershot & Waterdown) CC - 63km, 83km & 102km (NOTE: Long route has been modified on Aug 24th 2026 to avoid road closure on Britannia rd.)

Ride Leader(s): Tim Irwin

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER.

Have some feedback or questions about CCs? Please let us know! at

countrycruise@tbn.ca

We welcome new ideas and suggestions to improve CCs!

Enjoy your ride!

Sunday Tourist: Finch - Bolton (06 Sep 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

DESCRIPTION

Three route lengths (69km, 83 km and 102 km) are available. The two longer routes stop at Mercato Italian Bakery in Bolton for an optional lunch stop. The short route stops at Pine Farms Orchard on 16th Sideroad for lunch.

The beginning and end portions of the three rides are the same. The longer rides are essentially "loops" off the shorter rides. This means riders can choose during the ride whether to do the long, medium or short distance. This means you should also bring cue sheets for all routes you think you might ride. Likewise, for GPS units, you should download all routes you think you might ride.

Please note that the medium route has changed. After turning left onto Albion-Vaughan (from King Road) you go over the Humber River and then immediately turn right onto Old King Road. After about 300 metres you turn left onto the first street (unmarked) and then continue onto a paved trail, past two gates, and at the top of a steep climb you continue on Nunnville. This change avoids the climb on the busy Albion-Vaughan road.

Meet at Finch Subway Station, "Finch" west parking lot on the north side of Hendon Ave, just west of Yonge St.

N.B. If you are travelling north on Yonge St, keep going past Finch Ave and turn left onto Hendon Ave. The parking lot is on the right near 18 Hendon Ave, North York.

Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.

Ride leader: Sam Bootsma

Distance: 69km or 83km or 102km

Online maps and cue sheets here.

PLEASE PRINT THE CUE SHEETS & MAPS, OR DOWNLOAD THE GPS FILES BEFORE ATTENDING THE RIDE. (The ride leader does not provide maps or cue sheets).

Helmets are required.

Ride may be cancelled up to 2 hours before the start of the ride if significant rain is forecast with moderate or higher likelihood for any time during the ride. Ride could be cancelled if weather is not suitable due to rain, snow, too cold, or salt on roads and/or trails.

Sunday Urban Roller - Highland Creek NE (06 Sep 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Sunday Urban Roller - New Highland Creek

Please note: You must register to participate on the ride. Registration is free for TBN members. Non-members can now purchase a 30 day trial membership for $15 here and then can register for the ride. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation by Saturday. Attendance will be checked at the start. If you register after 8 am on the day of the ride bring a copy of the confirmation email, either printed or electronic, to show to the ride leader.

We are still under Covid-19 guidelines, so remember to bring and wear your mask in appropriate situations and maintain social distancing. Also, a helmet.

This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here. For a more nuanced description check this page.

Start point note: Due to the closure of the parking lot at Victoria Park subway for condo construction the start point has been moved to the parking lot of the Shoppers World plaza at the SW corner of Victoria Park and Danforth. The RwGPS map still shows the old start point.

Danforth construction note: If you riding to the start point from the west along the Danforth Ave bike lanes please be aware that due to significant roadwork there is no bike lane between Main St and Victoria Park. Traffic is a single lane shared with cars. However, there is a simple alternative route. Turn left (north) at Main. Just north of the Main TTC station there is a small laneway leading west. This leads to Coleman Ave, which runs parallel to Danforth. Take it east to its end at Sibley Ave, turn right and it will put you back at Danforth at a set of lights. From there it's just a short distance to the parking lot entrance to Shoppers World.

For this newer version of a favourite TBN ride we will be starting from Shoppers World, eliminating the big hill from the Beaches up to Kingston Road. We will be using a bit of the SMR route to Guildwood but continuing further up the Gatineau (Meadoway) Trail and then using a brand new connection to the upper part of East Highland Creek. A section of the trail about 100 metres in length is loose gravel so you will have to walk your bikes through that bit.

Lunch is at Tim Hortons near the two thirds point so you might want to bring something to snack on to keep your energy up. You may still wish to bring your own lunch and snacks to avoid lineups and contact.

Meet for a 10 am departure from the parking lot of the Victoria Park TTC station, located on the east side of Victoria Park Avenue, one block north of Danforth Avenue.

If the ride is cancelled due to weather or other reasons, notice of the cancellation will be posted on the website around 8 am Sunday. Please check before leaving for the ride.

The updated Ride with GPS map with cues for the route is linked below.

See you Sunday

Level: Urban Roller

Distance: 44 kms

RwGPS: Highland Creek East 2024

Leader: Chris S.

Sunday Leisure Wheeler Country Cruise (06 Sep 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet, and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.

Weather: If this ride needs to be cancelled because of inclement weather, please check the website after 7:30 AM

Arrive at 9:45 AM, 15 minutes before the start of the ride so that you will not keep your group waiting- (Allow for unforseen construction, parking problems, getting your bike ready, using a washroom on the way, etc.)

A pretty ride along the shores of Lake Simcoe from Keswick to Sibbald Point Park and back. Bring lunch for a picnic in the park. Bring a swimsuit to check out the water.

Starting Point:

St. Thomas Aquinas School - Northeast corner of Old Homestead Rd. and Metro Rd., Keswick.

Directions by car to start: Take 404 north. Turn left on Woodbine Ave. (Regional Rd. 8). Go north to Old Homestead Rd. (Garden Centre on right, church on left). Left (west) on Old Homestead Rd. to St. Thomas Aquinas School-262 Old Homestead Rd. Turn right into parking lot on west side of school.

Distance: 44 KM

Leader: Roy

RWGPS: Leisure Wheeler Country Cruise

Map and Cuesheet: Click HERE

Driving Directions: Click Here

You MUST be registered for the ride, in order to participate. Registration will be open for 6 days beginning on the Monday before the event

Not a member but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See: https://tbn.ca/join for details.

Unsure of your level section?

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Leader's Choice: Labour Day ride and Air Show (07 Sep 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Taddle Creek to Budapest Park Labour Day Ride

A Labour Day ride from Taddle Creek Park, going West and then South ending at Budapest Park for the CNE Air Show. This year might be the last chance to see the OG Snowbirds in action!

Start time: 9:30 am

Start: Meet at Taddle Creek Park (near Bedford Park and Bloor)

End: Budapest Park (Lakeshore Just West of the CNE) to watch the air show. The ride will arrive there about noontime.

Note: The official end of this ride is at Budapest Park. The ride leader will be staying to watch the air show and everyone will have to make their own way home or back to the start of the ride if needed.

Everyone welcome if you would like to meet at Budapest Park at noon-ish to socialize and watch the air show (you only need to register if you plan to do the ride)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56767878

Distance: 42 km

Ride Leader: Kathy Cunningham, publicity@tbn.ca

This is an Urban Roller ride. To check if this level is appropriate for you, click here and scroll down to Urban Roller.

Everyone must register to join this ride. If you do not have a regular TBN membership, you can purchase a 30-Day-Trial membership - click here.

If you are unable to attend please cancel your registration.

Check the website 2 hours before the start time in case of updates.

Leisure Wheeler –Scarborough See the Geese - Bring Lunch (07 Sep 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Explore the trails through two parks as we meander to Lake Ontario and picnic with a view of the shores, the geese and the lake. Bring lunch.

Start: Kennedy Subway Station, Transway Crescent, Passenger Pick up and Drop off. Plan to arrive at 9:45 AM to be ready for a 10:00 AM start

Distance: 45 km

Leader: Stella

RWGPS: See the Geese 2025

Map and Cuesheet: Click HERE

You MUST register in order to participate in this ride Registration will be open for 6 days beginning on the Monday before the event

There is no parking at Kennedy Station only a drop off. You can park at Jack Goodlad Park, north of Eglinton on the east side of Kennedy...or park on a side street or in a nearby plaza

Try to arrive at the start 15 minutes before the ride to allow for subway delay, parking, bike problems etc.

This ride may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Notification of cancellation will appear after 8:00 AM.

Remember: Pump up your tires and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike

Tuesday Ravine Ride: The David Peebles Secret Circuit (08 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

You MUST register in order to participate in this ride.
This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Wednesday before the event.
If you need to cancel your registration, try to do so by noon the day before the ride.
If registration is full try the waitlist and check back regularly for possible cancellations.
Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.

The David Peebles Secret Circuit

Description: A variation on the very first (and shortest) Tuesday ride that David created. This is the original description from 2003: “A half-hidden ravine ride for freelancers, shift workers, people between jobs, retirees, and ne’er-do-wells". This downtown route has a minimum of street riding and only two hills (OK, so the first one is Poplar Plains). Some unpaved paths. This variation is taking into account the construction at the Eglinton West Subway Station.

Lunch stop at the Madison Pub.

Start: 10:30 a.m. in Taddle Creek Park, one block north of the Bedford exit of the St. George subway station on the West side of Bedford. (Try to arrive at 10:15 AM, to allow for subway delays, bike problems, etc.)

Distance: 18 kms

Leader: David Yates

Route: RWGPS

Map and Cue sheet: Click Here

Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check this page after 8:00 AM on the day of the ride.

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Wednesday Wheelie - Glen Williams to Alton (09 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Gather Café in Alton

This ride was pulled from the WW archives to add variety at the end of the season. Both routes face a fairly challenging climb on an unpaved road near the start of the ride, then roll along beautiful country roads, through some of the prettiest towns in the area. Both routes stop for lunch at The Gather Cafe in Alton, then continue south, climbing past the Caledon Ski Club. The routes diverge at Forks of the Credit Rd where the shorter route goes through Belfountain, where refreshments are available, while the longer route offers the thrilling option of riding down the switchbacks and through Inglewood. The two routes meet again at Creditview Rd, riding through Cheltenham and Terra Cotta for a final climb back to Glen Williams. Although both routes are close in distance, the longer route has a couple more climbs.

Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

Not sure if Wednesday Wheelies are for you? This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here. If your skill level is Tourist, then join us to find out why WW has remained popular for 2 decades.

Click for

1. Directions to Start

2. RWGPS Routes

3. Weather

Ride Leader: Bran Brcic

If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.

Cancellations – if you register and later determine that you cannot ride – please, please Cancel Your Registration as soon as possible so that the Ride Leader has an accurate list of participants.

Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the ride could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers.

Wednesday Evening Ride ( location being determined ) (09 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

We really have to move up the starting time because the riding time decreases as the sun sets earlier and this trend will continue until its no longer warmer or light enough to ride in the evening 6 pm starts

Social Evening with the Board Members (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Social Evening with the Board Members

You are invited to attend the Social Evening with the Board Members at The Frog: A Firkin Pub: 4854 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5N2 on Thursday, September 10 7:00 PM.

Please note that everyone will cover their own food and drink costs.

Anyone (members and non-members) can join us, but please register so that we can keep track of attendees.

The Frog: A Firkin Pub: is conveniently located near Yonge & Sheppard TTC station. It's a 30-second walk from Yonge & Sheppard station.

View the map here.

Questions or concerns please contact Paul Min, Vice-President at vice_president@tbn.ca

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Leaders Choice: Bread & Butter to Marine Parade and up Bayview (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Bread & Butter to the Marine Parade and up Bayview

A easy rolling city spin starting in midtown, heading South and a little bit West meandering through residential streets to the lake. Then we’ll head West along the lakeshore, to Marine Parade drive and the turnaround, then we’ll head East to the West side of Biidaasigge park, before heading back up then North up Bayview tackling the gradual yet long Bayview hill. Once at the top, we’ll meander back to the start point at Bread and Butter where you can enjoy lunch if you wish.

Ride Start time: 9:30 am (with optional meet at 9:00 am for coffee first)

Start and end: Meet at Bread & Butter Cafe, 507 Mount Pleasant Road

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56824654

Distance: 44 km

Ride Leader: Kathy Cunningham, publicity@tbn.ca

This is an Urban Roller ride. To check if this level is appropriate for you, click here and scroll down to Urban Roller.

Everyone must register to join this ride. If you do not have a regular TBN membership, you can purchase a 30-Day-Trial membership - click here.

If you are unable to attend please cancel your registration.

Check the website 2 hours before the start time in case of updates.

Freedom Fridays - Schomberg to Hockley/Tottenham in Reverse - Regrouping offered on short route (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Note our new start location in 2026 - at the Trisan Center!

Today we will go in the OPPOSITE DIRECTION to add some variety into our ride. Please ensure you have downloaded the new reverse version of the route below.

This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Still not sure whether Tourist level rides are for you? Come try out this FF event and do the short (50km) route, which has fewer hills. There will also be a dedicated ride leader for this route who will periodically stop to allow riders to regroup if they choose to do so. Hope you will join us!

For those following the the 71 and 83 km routes, you'll take quiet country roads to the Hockley Valley General Store for a lunch/washroom break. The short 50 km route (not reversed!) includes a couple of km of rail-trail with a mid-ride stop in Tottenham at Salvatore's Bakery (and coffee shop). All 3 routes cross Highway 9 at stop lights for safety reasons.

Washroom facilities: toilets are available in the Trisan Centre.

This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.

Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

Click for: 1. Directions to Start 2. RWGPS Routes 50km (Gentler), 71km (Preferred), 84km 3. Weather

Ride Leader: Nancy Ryerson Vieira

Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the ride could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers.

Friday Night Ride - Banbury Comm Ctr (?? km.) (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Ride Leader has requested that this ride start at 6:00PM.

We are accepting Guest rider registration.

If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.

For instructions on how to cancel your registration: Click here.

If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Weather forecast: click here

Meet at the Banbury Community Centre which has lots of free parking. We will ride quiet streets, some park paths, & bike only connections through North York and area for this summer ride.

Start & end location: Banbury Community Centre - 120 Banbury Road, Toronto, ON

Driving directions: Click here.

RWGPS route: TBD.

Leader: Fred Y.

Distance: ?? km.

Check the website 2 hours before the ride for last minute info. in case the ride may be rescheduled or cancelled (e.g. bad weather). More on FNR and upcoming rides.

Leaders Choice: Waterfront Imperial Century (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

This Imperial Century follows Lake Ontario toward Hamilton and then returns for a total distance of 100 miles.

Starting in Sunnybrook Park where you can park your car for free, we will ride south along the Don River to the Martin Goodman Trail and take the Waterfront Trail and Lakeshore Blvd through Burlington and onto the beautiful Hamilton Beach Trail. The turnaround point is Confederation Park near Stoney Creek. That's 50 miles. Then we retrace back to Sunnybrook Park to complete the Century.

Start location: Sunnybrook Park Serena Gundy parking lot.

The entrance to the park is near Eglinton & Leslie

Serena Gundy parking lot is to your left, the main Sunnybrook Park is to the right in this picture. At this point, you will have just passed the Public Bathroom. See below.

Route: Imperial Century: Sunnybrook 2 Stoney Creek and back

Ride Leader: Ash Nalim

Sweep: Italo Bravo

Only registrants are permitted to join the ride. If have registered and then find out you can't come, please cancel your registration.

Check the website before you head to the start in case the event is cancelled or rescheduled at the organizer's discretion.

This is an Tourist level ride. To check if this level is for you, click here and scroll down to Classifications / Tourist.

Leaders Choice: Caledon Rail Trail, Inglewood to Tottenham (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Caledon Trailway Path: Inglewood to Tottenham 62 km

The Caledon Trailway Path is a pleasure to ride - no cars, mostly shaded, packed surface easy to ride on. Here is a ride to enjoy: the Trailway from Inglewood through Palgrave and on to Tottenham; then return to Inglewood for an 'apres' at Coywolf Coffee. Expect the average group speed to be in the range of 17 to 20 kph.

The Caledon Trailway Path

Start location: Coywolf Coffee, 15596 McLaughlin Rd, Inglewood.

Ride leader: Sanj Devarajan

Route: Coywolf Coffee to Tim Hortons and Return

Only registrants are permitted to join the ride. If you do not have a regular TBN membership, you can purchase a 30-Day-Trial membership - click here.

If have registered, and then find out you can't come, please cancel your registration.

Check the website before you head to the start in case the event is cancelled or rescheduled at the organizer's discretion.

This is an Urban Roller-level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to you, click here and scroll down to Class - Urban Roller.

Coywolf Coffee in Inglewood

Saturday Morning Ride: Edwards Gardens south to Lakeshore loop (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The ride starts from the parking lot at Edwards Gardens (Lawrence / Leslie) - (paid parking) and goes south and east to Taylor Creek and Victoria Park and the Lakeshore for a coffee/washroom break. The return will follow Bayview, the Don river and Wilket Creek back to Edwards Gardens. The distance is about 37kms and should finish by about 12:30 to 1pm.

This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

RWGPS link to route: Click here

To join the club rides, you must be a member. For more information on various types of membership, follow this link = click here
PLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride. If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group. For all TBN rides, a helmet is mandatory.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

Distance: 37km
Classification: Urban Roller Ride
Program: Saturday Morning Ride
Starting Point: Edwards Gdns parking lot (pay parking) at Lawrence and Leslie
Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start
Online Map: click here

Ride Leader: Les

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!

Weather: The ride will be cancelled if there is bad weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, etc). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8am on the day of the ride.

Backroad Rambles: Salmon Run Navigator (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This is a ride to watch the salmon run on the Ganaraska River.

People go to Port Hope every weekend from mid-August to early October to watch the 5,000 to 10,000 chinook and silvery coho salmon swim from Lake Ontario up the Ganaraska River that runs through Port Hope on their way to their home spawning grounds. The two cycling routes (below) are based on the Newcastle Navigator Country Cruise which leave from Newcastle and head north-east to Port Hope for lunch. Each route has four optional stops to watch the Salmon Run (see cue sheets for details) before getting to Port Hope. After lunch, all routes are the same returning to Newcastle along the Lake Ontario shoreline. Lunch for all routes will be at Memorial Park Bandshell on Augusta St in Port Hope. Bring your own lunch or grab food at any of the locations on Walton, John or Queen streets.

Start: 50 Glass Ct, Newcastle, ON L1B 1M5. Meet at the Newcastle Public School parking lot on Glass Court in Newcastle. For driving directions, click here.

Ride Leader: Vicky Laurens

Routes: 77km, 87km, 96km

Everyone must register to join this ride. If have registered and then find out you can't come, please cancel your registration.

Check the website before you head to the start in case the event is cancelled or rescheduled at the organizer's discretion.

This is a Tourist level ride. To check if this level is appropriate to you, click here and scroll down to Class - Tourist. If Tourist is your skill level, then you should feel comfortable on this ride.

More on Program-X. View upcoming pop-up rides. Add yourself to the mailing list. See how to contact the coordinator. Click here.

Hint: The fish are black.

Fish ladder in Port Hope, McKibbon St.

Salmon at the fish ladder

Simcoe County Loop Trail 3 Day Tour (reg open) (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Simcoe County Loop Trail 3 Day Tour (reg open)
Sep 12-13-14, 2026

Trip Leader: Carl Friesen. 647-998-4057. cfriesen@rogers.com

For those who missed the earlier Simcoe County Loop multi-day ride, here’s another chance to ride a similar route, the Simcoe County Loop Trail, that is an Ontario gravel classic. It’s got gorgeous lake views, the riding is mostly off-road on crushed-stone rail trails, and there are plenty of quaint villages, towns (and bakeries) along the way. Three days, 170 km total, for an easy-paced ride at an Advanced Leisure Wheeler pace (14-18 kph), and about 57 km per day. You’ll need a bike suitable for unpaved surfaces, panniers to carry your spare clothing and rain gear, and necessities for minor bike problems such as a flat tire. Accommodation in hotels, meals will be in local restaurants. Maximum ten people.

When you finish request your free Simcoe County Loop Trail T-Shirt: https://cyclesimcoe.ca/shirt-request/

Cost: $165.00 per person, tax-included, plus your meals and other incidentals. The registration fee includes two nights’ accommodation, based on double occupancy. The trip leader will try to arrange rooms and roommates; please let me know if there is someone you prefer to share with.

Add in your cost of meals, coffee, and butter tarts. Since the hotel breakfasts tent to involve mostly orange juice, bagels, and Froot Loops, you may want to pack some of your own protein. And snacks.

Riding pace and bicycles: This will be an Advanced Leisure Wheeler ride, pace 14-18 kph, no drop. It’s mostly flat along rail trails, on crushed stone, so it’s not as fast as pavement. Skinny-tire road bikes don’t do well on these surfaces; it’s better to have gravel width tires, with minimum 700x32 and preferred 700x38 or wider.

What to bring: You’ll need the ability to carry your luggage: clothing for the evenings, plus cool-weather clothing, and rain gear. It’s September, so bring your gloves and arm warmers, plus jacket.

Cancellation policy: TBN overnight rides are priced to break even. If you register and then cancel before 5 September (a week before the ride start), we’ll refund your money less a $20 cancellation fee. For cancellations made starting 5 Sept. and onwards, there won’t be a refund for you unless you can provide a replacement rider to take your place, or we can get a replacement from the Wait List. The $20 cancellation fee still applies.

Cancellation due to weather: The trip will proceed unless the weather forecast for the area, 48 hours ahead, is irredeemably bad.

Staying informed: A WhatsApp group will be created so we can stay in touch. So if you’re not already using WhatsApp, you should sign up for a (free) account from your phone’s App Store or equivalent. Important messages will also go out on email.

ITINERARY

Saturday, 12 September: We’ll meet near Barrie at 10:00 AM at the Simcoe County main office at 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst ON. We’ll meet in the parking lot to the right, after you enter the driveway off Highway 26. Overnight parking is free if we register our vehicles. There is a FLO recharge station marked. Washrooms are available. We’ll park, load up the bikes and ride through central Barrie, the only “urban” area on the route. From there, we pick up the Oro-Medonte rail trail, with views of Lake Simcoe, to Orillia. We’ll stay at the local Comfort Inn, 75 Progress Avenue, Orillia ON. Distance 45.4 km and climbing 269 m.

First day route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56289995

Sunday, 13 September: We’ll ride from Orillia to Midland, pausing to enjoy the Georgian Bay views, along more rail trail. We’ll stop in Coldwater for lunch and/or coffee. We’ll pass by the well-known Ste-Marie-Among-the-Hurons historic site, and the Martyr’s Shrine. Overnight, we’re at the Midland Inn & Suites, 720 Prospect Blvd. in Midland ON. Distance 59.4 km and climbing 306 m.

Second day route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56290002

Monday, 14 September: We’ll ride more rail trail through the port town of Penetanguishene, and back to our cars in Midhurst, for the journey home. Ride distance 65.7 km and climbing 433 m.

Third day route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56290009

Trip Leader: Carl Friesen. 647-998-4057. cfriesen@rogers.com

Sunday Urban Roller - Alan Gordon Memorial ride - 9 am start! (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Sunday Urban Roller - Alan Gordon Memorial Ride - 9 am start!

Please note: You must register to participate on the ride. Registration is free for TBN members. Non-members can now purchase a 30 day trial membership for $10 here and then can register for the ride. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation by Saturday. Attendance will be checked at the start. If you register after 8 am on the day of the ride bring a copy of the confirmation email, either printed or electronic, to show to the ride leader.

We are still under Covid-19 guidelines, so remember to bring and wear your mask in appropriate situations and maintain social distancing. Also, a helmet.

This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here. For a more nuanced description check this page.

This ride is named after Alan Gordon, an early and influential TBN member. You can find out more information about him and his contributions to the club on the TBN website here.

Although it has been shortened slightly it is still the longest Sunday Urban Roller ride of the year. Eighty six kilometres of mostly flat riding at an Urban Roller pace. If you'd like to do the distance but are unsure if you can keep up the pace, please note that there is a Leisure Wheeler ride doing a similar route at a more relaxed paced starting from the same spot.

We will ride from Toronto's Beach(es) area along the Waterfront Trail to a lunch stop (McDonalds) in Clarkson. You can of course bring your own food if you prefer. Given the length of the ride it is a good idea to bring along a few snacks to help keep your energy up. Full water bottles too. Then we will reverse course and retrace our steps with a few variations.

The Ride with GPS map is essentially correct except that just after lunch we will eliminate the leg that goes out to Oakville and turn left (instead of right) onto Orr Road at the 43.8 km mark. This shortens the ride by 15 kms.

Meet for an early 9 am start at Boardwalk Place. It's just east of of Coxwell on Lakeshore Boulevard. Public parking is available in the adjacent lot accessed from Coxwell.

If a ride is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances a cancellation notice will be posted around 8 am on Sunday morning. Please check before leaving for the ride.

Remember to bring and wear your helmet.

Level: Urban Roller

Distance: 86 kms

RwGPS: Alan Gordon Century 2024

Leader: David Middleton

Sunday Leisure Wheeler – Alan Gordon Memorial Ride to Port Credit-Bring Lunch- 9:15 AM START! (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT

Arrive at 9:00 AM, 15 minutes before the start of the ride so that you will not keep your group waiting.

Alan Gordon Memorial Ride to Port Credit

This is our longest ride of the year. Note the earlier start time. The ride is a memorial to Alan Gordon who, in 1995, created the Leisure Wheeler category, designed the rides and led them. In the year 2000 he and Eileen Harbinson designed a metric century for the Leisure Wheelers. This year, we have shortened the ride. The route will take us on the new Don Trail which skirts the beautiful new Biidaasige Park on the way to Cherry St. Bring a picnic lunch to eat by the lake at Saddington Park in Port Credit.

Distance: 68.5 KM

Starting Point: Woodbine Beach parking lot, East of Coxwell, south of Lakeshore behind "Booster Juice"
Leader:Sandra

Start: 9:15 AM Woodbine Beach parking lot, south side of Lakeshore and east of Coxwell. behind "Booster Juice"

RWGPS: Alan Gordon Memorial Ride to Port Credit

Map and Cuesheet: Click HERE

You MUST be registered for the ride, in order to participate This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Monday before the event.

Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 7:15 AM on the day of the ride.

Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.

Unsure of your level section?

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Country Cruise - Schomberg to Caledon East (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

SCHOMBERG TO CALEDON EAST CC

This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is suited to your cycling ability, click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: All riders, including "30-Day-Trial" members, must register to participate in this CC. Please read registration details on the CC webpage.

This long standing popular CC meanders over rolling terrain in the lovely countryside north of Schomberg. Lunch is in Caledon East at the park near the rail trail. Food is also available at a local cafe that has outdoor seating.

Distances: 67 km, 78 km & 86 km

Start: 9:30am Please note the new start location is at the Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Dr., Schomberg.

Driving directions: Take exit 55 off Highway 400 and head west on County Road 9 to County Road 27. Turn south on County County Rd. 27 and then turn left (east) at Dillane Dr. Continue on Dillane Drive to Trisan Centre, which will be on the east side of the road.

RWGPS link to all routes: Schomberg to Caledon East CC - 67km, 78m, & 86km

Ride Leader(s): Rein Suurallik & Sandra Loughead

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER.

Have some feedback or questions about CCs? Please let us know! at

countrycruise@tbn.ca

We welcome new ideas and suggestions to improve CCs!

Enjoy your ride!

Relaxed Pace No Drop 51K NEW: BBT (Badlands, Burger and Trails) (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Please Note: Registration: for rides in countryside, in order to ensure we have the right participants for our non-rush riding style, registration is available by email only to no-drop@tbn.ca.

NOTE: washroom is in the south side of Creditview Park near the soccer fields. Our starting point is in the parking lot near Sandalwood Pkwy and Robert Parkinson Dr. You can drive to the washroom parking lot then drive to parking lot 5.

This route is designed to have minimum hill climbs to get to the Badlands. We will start the ride on scenic Creditview Rd and Old School Rd. Then we will climb the hills while our legs are still fresh to our lunch stop at Heatherlea Farm (24K point) for their famous Angus Burger before heading to the Badlands. After that, we will go "mainly" downhill to enjoy the leisurely Caledon Rail Trail to Coywolf Coffee at Inglewood.

RIDE LEADER: Alice Chan (email: no-drop@tbn.ca)

SWEEP: Jasveer Dhindsa

Route :Relaxed No Drop 51K BBT Badlands, Burger and Trail

Start - parking lot#5 - Creditview Sandalwood Park

23K - Angus burger at Heatherlea Farm (see menu below)

33K - Badlands

34.5K - Caledon Trail to Inglewood for coffee

35.6K - Coywolf Coffee

**** Click here to sign up for Relaxed Pace No-Drop Country Ride alert if you want to receive email notifications when a ride is set up.

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* You must register for this ride. Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

What is a No Drop Rider?

No-Drop Riders must be willing to make every effort to depart, ride, and return together as a group (no riding far ahead beyond 0.4km). Strong riders must reduce their pace to accommodate slower riders within reason.
You have to be a team player to make our No Drop ride a success.

If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

* Helmets are mandatory, bring spare inner tube for YOUR bike, check your bike in advance to ensure no mechanical issues, bring enough water to prepare for a slow long ride under the sun.

Tuesday Ravine Ride - Ross Lord and Earl Bales Parks Loop (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

You MUST register in order to participate in this ride.
This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Wednesday before the event.
If you need to cancel your registration, try to do so by noon the day before the ride.
If registration is full try the waitlist and check back regularly for possible cancellations.
Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.

Description: A triple loop through G. Ross Lord Park and then Earl Bales Park.

Start: 10:30 a.m. Finch subway station "Pick Up and Drop Off" Hendon Ave. and Yonge St.

(Try to arrive at 10:15 AM, to allow for subway delays, bike problems, etc.)

Distance: 23 km

Leader: Dinsmore

Route: RWGPS

Map and Cue sheet: Click HERE

Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check this page after 8:00 AM on the day of the ride.

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Wednesday Wheelie - Mt. Albert to Uxbridge in reverse (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Please note ride starts at 10:00AM!

Today we will go in the OPPOSITE DIRECTION to add some variety into our ride. Please ensure you have downloaded the new reverse version of the route below.

Meet at the Mount Albert Community Centre on the South side of Main St. and ride to Uxbridge where we can stop for a lunch break at The Bridge Social coffee shop.

Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

Click for: 1. Directions to Start 2. RWGPS routes 3. Weather

Ride Leader: Dale Alexander

If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.

Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the ride could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers.

Wednesday Evening Ride ( location being determined ) (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

We really have to move up the starting time because the riding time decreases as the sun sets earlier and this trend will continue until its no longer warmer or light enough to ride in the evening

Karaoke Evening (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Karaoke Evening

This is a fun event where TBN members (and guests) will have their own private Karaoke room at one of Toronto's best Karaoke venues. Below are some comments from regular visitors.

“Hands down the best karaoke spot in Toronto! The song choices are endless, the tablet system is so easy to use, and the staff makes you feel like a VIP.” – Lisa M.

“Perfect for parties! The private rooms are spacious, the sound system is top-notch, and the energy is always electric.” – Jason K.

“Love the atmosphere! The tablet app makes song selection a breeze, great drinks, great service, and so much fun. Can’t wait to come back!” – Emily R.

Bar + Karaoke Lounge has different size rooms for groups from 3 to 100 people. We will be in a room that accommodates 9 - 15 people. There is a flat rate of $70 an hour for that room (tax and tip not included). The cost per person will depend on the number of people who participate, so feel free to bring a guest.

Participants	approx. 1 hour cost	approx. 2 hour cost
9 people	$8 each	$16 each
10 -11 people	$7 each	$14 each
12 - 13 people	$6 each	$12 each
14 - 15 people	$5 each	$10 each

The venue has a selection of snacks including chicken wings, nuggets and fries. There are also soft drinks, juice, tea, a fairly large selection of beer, cocktails and a reasonable wine list. View the menu and other information about the venue here.

This event is open to all TBN members and their guests.

Bar + Karaoke Lounge is conveniently located on Yonge Street between College and Dundas. It's a four-minute walk from TMU (Dundas) Station. View the venue on the map here.

Questions or concerns please contact Ken Lackman, Social Director, at social@tbn.ca.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Freedom Fridays - Hornby to Rockwood in Reverse (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Today we will go in the OPPOSITE DIRECTION to add some variety into our ride. Please ensure you have downloaded the new reverse version of the route below.

Meet at Hornby Park to ride up the Niagara Escarpment to Rockwood.

The old way into the park is now blocked. Coming from Toronto along Steeles Ave, turn left at the traffic light at Hornby Rd into the area that is under construction. Follow around to the lower parking area at the ball diamond. See the picture below.

Distances: 61km (no food/coffee/washroom stop after 15 km), 74km (Preferred - lunch in Rockwood), and 90km (lunch options Rockwood or Arkell).

This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.

Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

Click for: 1. Directions to Start 2. RWGPS Routes 3. Weather

Ride Leader: TBD

Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the ride could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers.

CAN-BIKE Level 3/Level 4 Theory Class (Zoom) (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

CAN-BIKE Level 3 / Level 4 Theory CLass

Do you want to increase your cycling skill level? Be safer and more defensive rider Improve your safety on the road? Increase your confidence about riding on city streets? Whether you are a new or a long-term rider, there is always something to learn, some skills to improve, and, admit it, some bad habits to unlearn. Perhaps you are a TBN ride leader, but you are uncertain about what skills / behaviours to demonstrate and encourage as you lead your ride.

CAN-BIKE provides structured classes to help you with all this and more! CAN-BIKE provides a Canada-wide skills curriculum as defined by Cycling Canada, and is recommended by provincial governments and many Canadian cities.

Audience

Our CAN-BIKE classes are open to all TBN members.

Online Prerequisite Course

When you register for this theory class, you will receive an email detailing how to complete an additional required online prerequisite education session. This will take you approximately 45 minutes. Please complete this ONE WEEK before the Friday session. If you fail to complete by this time you may be removed from the event.

Theory Class

We are not limiting attendance for the Friday Evening Theory Class. The Theory Class will cover the guiding principles of safe cycling: See, Be Seen, Be Predictable. Those principles then tie into the main CAN-BIKE mantra Maneuverability, Visibility, Predictability, and Communication (MVPC). The Theory Class also cover urban riding, rural riding, group riding, cold weather riding, warm weather riding, nighttime riding, human kinesiology/energy systems, and navigating.

Practical Class

Note: In order to complete either Level 3 or Level 4, students must also register and complete the complementing practical session. See https://www.tbn.ca/event-6795465 for that event on Sat Sept 19 and Sun Sept 20.

Where:	Zoom meeting - you will receive the Zoom meeting details via the Event registration confirmation email
Instructors:	Fred Yagi and Andrew Paterson who are certified at CAN-BIKE Level 5 (Instructor Level).

*Note: you must also register separately for the in-person class on Sept 18th.

Questions? Contact education@tbn.ca

CAN-BIKE Level 3/4 Practical Class (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

CAN-BIKE LEVEL 3/4 Practical Class

AUDIENCE

Our CAN-BIKE classes are open to all TBN members.

Level 3

The first day will cover skills common to both Level 3 and Level 4. If you are intending to only take the Level 3 Practical Class the next day, please use the registration option for Level 3. You will be given an evaluation of your skills at the end of day 1.

Level 4

The second day of the practical session will cover advanced skills. Rides will be longer and on busier roads. Your application of the theory presented will be carefully evaluated (Road Test). Your mastery of the advanced bike handling skills introduced on Day 1 and 2 will be evaluated. There will also be a written test at the end of Day 2. To be certified at Level 4, you will be required to have 70% or higher each of the Road Test, skills components, and the written test.

If, based on your skills shown on Day 1, the instructors deem that you will be able to complete the 2nd day, you will be advised to attend on Day 2.

If you previously took the Level 3 class in past, and wish to get Level 4 certified you must attend both Day 1 (Level 3) and Day 2 practical sessions.

If you are interested in becoming a CAN-BIKE Level 5 (Instructor), you must score 90% on the Bike Skills, 80% on the written test, and 90% on the Road test.

Practical Class

This class is an in-person, on-bike follow-on to the Theory class. We are limiting attendance for the Practical Class to 12 attendees. We will spend approximately 50% of our time in a quiet parking lot practicing bike handling skills and other on-bike topics, and 50% of our time riding around the streets putting to practice the skills that we have covered. We will have a couple of short breaks, plus a lunch break.

You will be required to sign a CAN-BIKE specific waiver. You can see the copy of the waiver at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ron9cB9KDDCLaRp_d1EeHLiwAZLzx8Ry?usp=drive_link

Pre-requisites

Riders must

1. completed the CAN-BIKE Level 3 / Level 4 Theory Class (Zoom) on Friday 18 Sept 2026 at 6pm onwards: https://tbn.ca/event-6795461

2. be capable of signaling while riding per the CAN-BIKE Bike Handling video. The student must be capable of riding in a straight line, holding one hand on the handlebar, and the other hand indicating a signal.

3. be capable of riding distances of up to 30 km, at a speed no slower than 15 km/h. Typically, the rides are at a 16 to 18 km/h pace. These are essentially Leisure Wheeler speeds and distances.

4. be riding a bike that meets Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA) standards.

Any riders that prove to be indecisive, have bad judgment, etc. on the road, will be automatically failed and will be told to go home. Any rider whose bike does not meet the HTA standards will also be automatically failed, and told to go home.

Where:

Woodbine Park Parking Lot, 1151 Eastern Ave, Toronto

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GbweZoakWBJKPvRm8

Instructors:

Fred Yagi and Andrew Paterson who are both certified at CAN-BIKE Level 5 (Instructor Level).

Saturday Morning Ride: High Park to the Brickworks Market loop - new map! (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The ride starts from the parking lot at the Grenadier Restaurant in High Park (about 1km south of the Bloor St entrance). NOTE: There is no car access to the interior of the park, so, if you drive to the start, allow time to arrive on schedule. The route weaves its way north and east across town to the Beltway and down to the Brickworks for a snack stop (and shopping?). The route includes some gravel paths. The return is via some downtown bike lanes and the Lakeshore trail to High Park. About 45kms- should finish about 1:30pm.

This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

RWGPS link to route: Click here

To join the club rides, you must be a member and register for the ride. For more information on various types of membership, follow this link = click here
PLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride. If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group. For all TBN rides, a helmet is mandatory.

Distance: 36km
Classification: Urban Roller Ride
Program: Saturday Morning Ride
Starting Point: Grenadier Restaurant parking lot in High Park - about 1km south of the Bloor St entrance
Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start
Online Map: Brickworks 2026

Ride Leader: David M

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!

Weather: The ride will be cancelled if there is bad weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, etc). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8am on the day of the ride.

Backroad Rambles: Campden Escape Tour (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Escape the city traffic for quiet, rolling country roads lined with heavily laden fruit trees and sprawling grape canopies. This refreshed spin on a TBN favourite route trades the usual Jordan lunch crowd for a laid-back, community-centric pitstop at the Campden General Store. It is the perfect spot to park your bike, grab lunch, swap stories with fellow riders, and soak in the rural Niagara charm.

Campden General Store

Start Location: Lincoln Community Centre, 4361 Central Ave, Beamsville

Ride Leader: Vicky Laurens

Routes:

56km: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56933379

70km: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52359917

102km: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56925883

Everyone must register to join this ride. If have registered and then find out you can't come, please cancel your registration.

Check the website before you head to the start in case the event is cancelled or rescheduled at the organizer's discretion.

More on Program-X. View upcoming pop-up rides. Add yourself to the mailing list. See how to contact the coordinator. Click here.

Inside Campden General Store

Leaders Choice: The new Barrie-Collingwood Rail Trail (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

This is a "Come Explore with Me!" ride where we will explore a portion of the new Barrie-Collingwood Rail Trail (Angus to Collingwood). Pace: advanced Urban Roller (~20-22 kph avg speed). Gravel or hybrid bikes are recommended as gravel may be quite loose in sections.

Schedule:

11.30am: Meet and leave from parking lot in Angus (12 Alma St, Angus, ON L0M 1B0)

1.30pm: Millenium Overlook Park. Ice Cream at Wayfaring Creamery in the park (45 Heritage Dr, Collingwood, ON L9Y 0E8). Bring your own packed lunch/drinks. Rest/social mixer and sightseeing break for 1h.

2.30-4.30pm: Return to parking lot

Ride leader: Sanj Devarajan

Route: Barrie to Collingwood Rail Trail 72k

Please register so that you are permitted to join the ride. (If you do not have a regular TBN membership, you can purchase a 30-Day-Trial membership - click here). If you have registered and then find out you can't come, please cancel your registration.

Check the website before you head to the start in case the event is cancelled or rescheduled at the organizer's discretion.

This is an advanced Urban Roller-level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to you, click here and scroll down to Class - Urban Roller. For this ride on a rail trail, the elevation is modest. Note that the distance and speed are more toward the upper end of the Urban Roller classification.

City Walk Planning Meeting - The Pilot (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Please join us on Saturday, September 19, at 2:00 PM for an in-person City Walk planning meeting at The Pilot, 22 Cumberland St (near Yonge and Bloor). The Pilot is an historic pub with a partially covered rooftop patio, which provides shade from the sun and protection from the rain. We will meet on the 3rd floor rooftop patio. There may be live music on another floor, but if you tell them you are going to the rooftop patio, there is no charge.

Please register so that we can reserve the appropriate number of seats (although, feel free to join us, even if you have not registered). Note that if we are a party of 8 or more, a 20% gratuity will be automatically added to the bill. They will provide individual bills.

This fall, we intend to run a full schedule of City Walks, starting around the beginning of November and continuing to mid-December. As usual, we will have a walk every Sunday, starting at 10:00 AM. We may also offer some walks on weekdays this fall, if there is enough interest.

We will also offer our less formal program of Winter City Walks, from the beginning of January until it is nice enough to cycle in the spring, where the start points, end points, and routes will typically not be announced until a few days before the walk. This allows us to select a route appropriate for the expected weather conditions, reflect current events, or other items of interest.

If you would like to have some input, or have some suggestions, or are curious about the program, or would just like to get together with some friends, please join us.

If you are unable to make it, but would like to have some input, we will also be having an on-line Zoom meeting, Thursday, September 18 at 7:00 PM. I will send out the Zoom link before the meeting. Alternatively, you can email me any of your ideas at citywalks@tbn.ca

For more information on the City Walk program and some possible discussion topics, have a look at:

https://www.tbn.ca/programs/fallwinter/citywalks

If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer to lead a walk, email me at citywalks@tbn.ca.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

Country Cruise - Keswick Along the Lake (20 Sep 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Keswick along the lake CC

This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is suited to your cycling ability, click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: All riders, including "30-Day-Trial" members, must register to participate in this CC. Please read registration details on the CC webpage.

Today's ride is a variation of other cycling routes in the Lake Simcoe area. It was added to the CC schedule in 2023 in partnership with some WWs who thought it would be nice to revisit the shores of Lake Simcoe on a Sunday, versus midweek, in Sept. The routes take us from Keswick along the picturesque shores of Lake Simcoe past Sibbald Point Provincial Park to Virginia Beach Marina. The medium and long routes turn inland, while the short route returns back along the shores of Lake Simcoe. Lunch for all three routes is Tim Horton's on Dalton Rd in Sutton. A pleasant alternative is Elaine’s Black River Coffee on High St.

Distances: 63km, 74km & 90km

Start: 9:30am Meet at the Georgina Ice Palace, 90 Wexford Drive, just off Woodbine Ave in Keswick

Driving Directions: Take Hwy 401 east to Hwy 404. Go north on Hwy 404 to Woodbine Ave. / Regional Rd. 8 - Exit 65. Turn left on Woodbine Ave. / Regional Rd. 8. Continue to Wexford Dr. and turn left. Turn right onto the driveway to the Georgina Ice Palace.

RWGPS CUES AND MAPS: Keswick Along the Lake CC - 63km, 74km & 90km

Ride Leader(s): Robert Elvin

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER.

Have some feedback or questions about CCs? Please let us know! at

countrycruise@tbn.ca

We welcome new ideas and suggestions to improve CCs!

Enjoy your ride!

Sunday Urban Roller - High Park - Centennial Park - Port Credit (20 Sep 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Sunday Urban Roller - High Park - Centennial Park - Port Credit

Please note: You must register to participate on the ride. Registration is free for TBN members. Non-members can now purchase a 30 day trial membership for $15 here and then can register for the ride. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation by Saturday. Attendance will be checked at the start. If you register after 8 am on the day of the ride bring a copy of the confirmation email, either printed or electronic, to show to the ride leader.

Please remember to bring (and wear) a helmet.

This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here. For a more nuanced description check this page.

The return of this popular ride. It takes us up the Humber trail, then over to Centennial Park, then south and west to Port Credit, with a return along the Waterfront Trail. Lunch at Tim Hortons.

Meet for a 10 am departure from the Grenadier Cafe in the centre of High Park. The park is closed to cars on the weekend so if you are arriving by car you will need to park on the street nearby. If the cherry trees are still in bloom it will be difficult to park anywhere near High Park. Remember to allow extra time to get to the start point.

If a ride is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances a cancellation notice will be posted around 8 am on Sunday morning. Please check before leaving for the ride.

Level: Urban Roller

Distance: 55 kms

RwGPS: High Park-Centennial-Port Credit 2025

Leader:

Sunday Leisure Wheeler: Finch to Black Creek Pioneer Village (20 Sep 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Finch to Black Creek Pioneer Village

This route goes west on Finch Hydro Trail to access a series of parks along Black Creek. Bring lunch or buy sandwiches in the Gift Shop at Pioneer Village.

You MUST be registered for the ride in order to participate. Not a member but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See: https://tbn.ca/join for details.

Registration for this ride will be open on Monday, 6 days before the event. If you need to cancel, please do so by Saturday at 12:00 PM so that someone on the waitlist may take your spot. For instructions on how to cancel your registration click here

Remember: Helmet and spare inner tube for YOUR bike.

Start: Try to arrive at 9:45 AM for a 10:00 AM start at the Finch subway Passenger Pick-up (Hendon Ave. and Yonge St.)

Dist: 31 km

Leader: David

RWGPS: Finch to Black Creek Pioneer Village

Map and Cuesheet for YOU to print: Click HERE

Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8:30 AM on the day of the ride.

Tuesday Ravine Ride - East of the Don, West of the Moon (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

You MUST register in order to participate in this ride.
This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Wednesday before the event.
If you need to cancel your registration, try to do so by noon the day before the ride.
If registration is full try the waitlist and check back regularly for possible cancellations.
Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.

Description: East of the Don West of the Moon: A circuit ride from Kennedy Station going west through Scarborough ravines and parks.

Start: 10:30 a.m. Kennedy Subway Station-Transway Crescent - Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off

(Try to arrive at 10:15 AM, to allow for subway delays, bike problems, etc.)

(Parking available at Jack Goodlad Park North of Eglinton east side of Kennedy)

Distance: 22.5 km

Leader: Patsy

Route: RWGPS

Map and Cuesheet: Click HERE

Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check this page after 8:00 AM on the day of the ride.

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Wednesday Wheelie: Hornby to Glen Williams (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Start time is at 10:00AM!

Meet at Hornby Park to ride to Glen Williams for lunch in Glen Williams. The long route also passes by Higher Ground Cafe in Belfountain. Lunch spots in Glen Williams include Main St Market, and Copper Kettle Pub.

On the drive to Hornby Park, there is a Tim Hortons at the PetroCanada gas station on the north-west corner of Trafalgar Rd and Steeles Ave. Farther along on Steeles, at the traffic light where you turn onto Hornby Rd, the Esso gas station has a Hasty Mart.

Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

Driving directions: click here

RWGPS links: Click Here

Weather forecast: click here

Ride Leader: Reg Shoji

Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the ride could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers.

P'Tit Train Du Nord Trip Presentation and Info Nite (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Have you ever thought about riding the P'Tit Train du Nord but want to know more about what it's like? Join us Wed Sept 23 to hear TBN members Suzanne Tucker and Dave Yates share their experience riding the P'Tit Train du Nord with tour operator Great Canadian Trails. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the trip and get answers from people who have done it.

P'tit Train du Nord trips when booked through Great Canadian Trails offer 4 nights, 5 days itinerary where they take care of luggage transfer and hotel logistics all together. The trail can be ridden different ways or bike packed if you prefer, this presentation will describe the way that Suzanne and Dave did it, and information will be provided on the supported trip style.

After Suzanne and Dave present on their trip, Expedia Cruises, as the event host, will have the opportunity to briefly introduce their services and describe how they can help you book cycling trips like those offered by Great Canadian Trails and other tour operators. (less than 10 mins)

Optional pub social afterwards at Celtic Irish Pub from 7:30pm.

Any questions, please email Kathy at publicity@tbn.ca

City Walk Virtual Planning Meeting - via Zoom (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Please join us on Wednesday, September 23, at 7:00 PM for a virtual City Walk planning meeting using Zoom. The link to the Zoom meeting is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/

Meeting ID:

Passcode:

This fall, we intend to run a full schedule of City Walks, starting around the beginning of November and continuing to mid-December. As usual, we will have a walk every Sunday, starting at 10:00 AM. We also may offer some walks on weekdays this fall, if there is enough interest.

If you would like to have some input, or have some suggestions, or would just like to get together on-line with some friends, feel free join us. Alternatively, you can email me any of your ideas at citywalks@tbn.ca

For more information on the City Walk program and some possible discussion topics, have a look at:

https://www.tbn.ca/programs/fallwinter/citywalks

If you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to volunteer to lead a walk, email me at citywalks@tbn.ca.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

Monthly Dining Out (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

September Dining Out: Ethiopian/Eritrean

On Thursday, September 24, we will be back in the east end and dining at one of Toronto's best Ethiopian restaurants. Rendez-Vous Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant offers a huge selection of salads, appetizers, vegetarian and meat dishes (fish, chicken, beef and lamb). Most of the dishes are in the form of small tapas so they are ideal for sharing. Prices are very reasonable considering the reputation of the head chef (see below).

Chef's profile from Rendez-Vous's website:

Banchi Kinde, Executive Chef and Owner of Rendez-Vous has been immersed in Ethiopian cuisine since childhood, following her mother’s culinary path. After honing her skills in esteemed establishments such as the Sheraton and Hilton hotels and various Ethiopian restaurants in the USA, she opened Rendez-Vous in 2001. Since then, the restaurant has become a cornerstone of the Danforth, known for its exceptional food and traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonies.

You can view more info about the restaurant here: Click here to see an updated version of the menu.

Our reservation is for 6:30, so please try to arrive on time.

This event is limited to 16 members and their guests. Please register before Tuesday, September 22rd at midnight. Because these events are very popular, there is always a wait list, so please remember to cancel if you cannot make it. If you don't know how to cancel, please send a message to the email address below. Note that if you register and then not attend, and you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the event, you will be moved to the wait list for the next dinner you register for.

Rendez-Vous is located at 1408 Danforth Avenue. There is parking near the restaurant. For those who won't drive, the restaurant is an 7-minute walk from Coxwell Subway Station. View the map here.

Questions or suggestions for other restaurants, please contact Ken Lackman, Social Director at social@tbn.ca.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Freedom Fridays - End of Season Phyllis Rawlinson Park to Doane Rd (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join us for our final Freedom Friday ride of the season, starting at peaceful Phyllis Rawlinson Park in Richmond Hill. Bring your light refreshments/food for a shared pot luck lunch to be enjoyed in the park at the end of the ride. Please bring your own plate and cutlery. Note that the park does not have potable water.

This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.

Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

Click for: 1. Directions to Start Proceed deep (~3/4 km) into the park to the parking lot near the covered picnic area and washrooms.

2. RWGPS Route 64km 3. Weather

Ride Leader: Arlene Smith

Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the ride could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers.

Relaxed Pace No Drop Camp & Bike at Sandbanks DAY 1 (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

NOTE: this is a book-your-own camp site event. Event will not be cancelled unless there is imminent danger. We are booked at Richardson's Campground electric area. Jas will be at site 417 , Alice will be at site 418 . (Dry toilets on site only. Comfort Station is at West Lake Campground 2km away. Alice will bring small portable shower - happy to share)

NOTE: we are sharing costs for food, drinks and firewood.

2pm - set up tent

4pm - shower at West Lake camp

530pm - start driving for dinner at

SUJEO Korean Restaurant ( 172 Picton Main St Unit 104, Prince Edward, ON K0K 2T0)

(host: Alice)

8pm - drive to enjoy sunset at Lakeshore Lodge

9pm - campfire (to confirm)

**** Click here to sign up for Relaxed Pace No-Drop Country Ride alert if you want to receive email notifications when a ride is set up.

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* You must register for this ride. Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

What is a No Drop Rider?

No-Drop Riders must be willing to make every effort to depart, ride, and return together as a group (no riding far ahead beyond 0.4km). Strong riders must reduce their pace to accommodate slower riders within reason.
You have to be a team player to make our No Drop ride a success.

If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

* Helmets are mandatory, bring spare inner tube for YOUR bike, check your bike in advance to ensure no mechanical issues, bring enough water to prepare for a slow long ride under the sun.

Friday Night Ride - Castle Frank, Leslie Spit loop (26km.) (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

We are accepting Guest Rider registration.

Until the end of this season, Guest Riders can join a Friday Night Ride, or Wednesday Evening Ride, for free.

If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.

For instructions on how to cancel your registration Click here.

If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Weather forecast: click here

The Leslie Street Spit is a motor-free zone to enjoy.

Start & end location: Castle Frank subway station

Driving directions: Click here.

RWGPS route: Click here.

Leader: Ash N.

Distance: 26 km.

Check the website 2 hours before the ride for last minute info. in case the ride may be rescheduled or cancelled (e.g. bad weather). More on FNR and upcoming rides. Click here.

Relaxed Pace No Drop Camp & Bike at Sandbanks DAY 2 (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

NOTE: this is a book-your-own camp site event. Event will not be cancelled unless there is imminent danger. We are camping at Richardson's Campground electric area. Jas will be at site 417 , Alice will be at site 418 . There are motels in Bloomfield and Picton. Riders are welcome to book their own accommodation if that is preferred. (Dry toilets on site only. Comfort Station is at West Lake Campground 2km away. Alice will bring small portable shower - happy to share)

NOTE: we are sharing costs for food and firewood.

Itinerary

8am to 9:30am - breakfast (Jas: pancake, scrambled eggs, sausages) (Coffee: Linda)

10:30am to 4:30pm - 2026 No Drop Route -53K Sandbanks - Picton - Bloomfield(6.9K unpaved)

RIDE LEADER: Alice Chan (email: no-drop@tbn.ca)

SWEEP: Jasveer Dhindsa

Start in front of park store at Outlet River Campground

17K - Coffee and Bakery at PECish Bakery, Milford
30K - Lunch at Beacon Bike and Brew, Picton
37.5K - Ice cream at Slickers County Ice Cream Bloomfield

5pm to 6pm shower, break time

7pm - 830pm - dinner (Greek pita, Jas )

9pm -10pm - camp fire (Jas)

**** Click here to sign up for Relaxed Pace No-Drop Country Ride alert if you want to receive email notifications when a ride is set up.

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* You must register for this ride. Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

What is a No Drop Rider?

No-Drop Riders must be willing to make every effort to depart, ride, and return together as a group (no riding far ahead beyond 0.4km). Strong riders must reduce their pace to accommodate slower riders within reason.
You have to be a team player to make our No Drop ride a success.

If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

* Helmets are mandatory, bring spare inner tube for YOUR bike, check your bike in advance to ensure no mechanical issues, bring enough water to prepare for a slow long ride under the sun.

Leisure Wheeler- SPECIAL on a Saturday- Hamilton Escarpment Tour (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:40:00 GMT

A Sunday Leisure Wheeler Ride on a Saturday!

Bring: snacks, EXTRA DRINKS, spare inner tube. Wear helmet.

This ride may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Notification of cancellation will appear after 6:30 AM.

Note: Because of the distance, this is a 55 km advanced Leisure Wheeler Ride. There is also a VERY steep downhill walk (10%grade) for about 8 minutes. It might be difficult to walk with a heavy e-bike. It is NOT possible to ride on this downhill spot because we will be walking on the shoulder against the traffic.

This unusual ride, normally on a Sunday, will be on Saturday in order to more easily navigate the TTC and the GO Train schedules. We take the Niagara Train from Union Station to Aldershot. The ride then begins at the Aldershot Go station on the NORTH side (where the washrooms are). This route will take us gradually to the escarpment above Hamilton where we will view the Albion Falls and the Devil's Punchbowl Conservation area. We then have a STEEP downhill walk and continue with a ride along the Hamilton Beach Trail. From that trail, we cross into Burlington and end at the Burlington Go. This will be an all day ride, probably ending at 4:30 pm. (early supper afterward for those who wish).

After the Ride: Join us at “The Express" restaurant (Mediterranean Bistro with pizza, pasta, salads) http://expressrestaurant.com/burlington/menu.html on Lakeshore Rd. in Burlington before we go to the GO Station. It has a large patio but we will need to reserve. If you would like to join us at the restaurant, contact Deb by 5:00 pm, Thursday September 24 at: leisurewheeler@tbn.ca

There are washrooms at Union Go and Aldershot Go.

START: Plan to meet at the YORK concourse at 8:40 AM for the GO train at Union Station at 9:05 am. We will arrive at Aldershot at 10:03 am and meet on the NORTH side of the station (where there are washrooms).

We will be taking the Niagara Excursion Train which leaves Union Station at: 9:05 am. It arrives at Aldershot at 10:03 am This special train is preferable because it has bike racks on the lower level of some cars. The return train from Burlington is not a special Niagara Excursion Train and will not have bike racks.

Leader: Mary.

Distance: 55 km

Route: Mary's Hamilton Escarpment Tour with Detour

Map and Cuesheet: Click HERE

You MUST register in order to participate in this ride Registration will be open for 6 days beginning on the Sunday before the ride

Unsure of your level section?

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Relaxed Pace No Drop Camp & Bike at Sandbanks DAY 3 (27 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

NOTE: this is a book-your-own camp site event. Event will not be cancelled unless there is imminent danger. We are camping at Richardson's Campground electric area Jas will be at site 417 , Alice will be at site 418 . There are motels in Bloomfield and Picton. Riders are welcome to book their own accommodation if that is preferred. (Dry toilets on site only. Comfort Station is at West Lake Campground 2km away. Alice will bring small portable shower - happy to share)

Note: we are sharing costs for food and firewood.

Itinerary

8am to 9:30am - breakfast (Linda - Omelette, Malaysia Old Town 3 in 1 Coffee)

9:30am to 10:30am - packing

10:30am - drive to bike ride starting point : Mill Pond Park, 17 Brick St, Bloomfield

11am - start riding No Drop Camp and Bike SUNDAY 41K Western Wine Route

Start - Mill Pond Park: Located at 17 Brick St, Bloomfield, ON K0K 1G0

19K - Lunch/Snack - Traynor Family Vineyard

30K - Lunch/Snack - La Condesa (Mexican Restaurant)

Lots of other options and Ice cream in this area

3pm 41K - Back at starting point

RIDE LEADER: Jasveer Dhindsa

SWEEP: Alice Chan (email: no-drop@tbn.ca)

**** Click here to sign up for Relaxed Pace No-Drop Country Ride alert if you want to receive email notifications when a ride is set up.

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* You must register for this ride. Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

What is a No Drop Rider?

No-Drop Riders must be willing to make every effort to depart, ride, and return together as a group (no riding far ahead beyond 0.4km). Strong riders must reduce their pace to accommodate slower riders within reason.
You have to be a team player to make our No Drop ride a success.

If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

* Helmets are mandatory, bring spare inner tube for YOUR bike, check your bike in advance to ensure no mechanical issues, bring enough water to prepare for a slow long ride under the sun.

Country Cruise - Caledonia River Ride (27 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Caledonia river ride cc

This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is suited to your cycling ability, click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: All riders, including "30-Day-Trial" members, must register to participate in this CC. Please read registration details on the CC webpage.

A relatively new Country Cruise (as of 2025), this ride starts in Copetown and wanders down the Grand River Valley to Caledonia and beyond. The route is fairly flat with some hills towards the end near Ancaster. Lunch is in Caledonia, where there are several options on Argyle St.

Distances: 62km, 78km, & 88km.

Start: 9:30am - Copetown Community Centre, 1950 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 5E3

Driving directions: Take Hwy 401 (or QEW to Hamilton) and get onto the Hwy 403W. Continue on Hwy 403W, past Hamilton and take exit 55 to go onto Hwy 52 / Hamilton Regional Rd. 52. Continue north on Hwy 52 to downtown Copetown and turn RIGHT onto Governors Road. Continue to the Copetown Community Centre which will be on the right

RWGPS link to all routes: - Caledonia River Ride CC - 62km, 78km & 88km

RIDE LEADER(S): Tim Irwin

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER.

Have some feedback or questions about CCs? Please let us know! at

countrycruise@tbn.ca

We welcome new ideas and suggestions to improve CCs!

Enjoy your ride!

Sunday Urban Roller - Streetsville (27 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Sunday Urban Roller - Streetsville

Please note: You must register to participate on the ride. Registration is free for TBN members. Non-members can now purchase a 30 day trial membership for $15 here and then can register for the ride. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation by Saturday. Attendance will be checked at the start. If you register after 8 am on the day of the ride bring a copy of the confirmation email, either printed or electronic, to show to the ride leader.

Please remember to bring (and wear) a helmet.

This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here. For a more nuanced description check this page.

For this ride we will be heading from Etienne Brule Park up to Eglinton, then a couple of good long stretches on Matheson and Bristol to lunch in Streetsville. After lunch, another long run down Mississauga Road to Port Credit and a return along the familiar Waterfront Trail.

Lunch is at a Tim Hortons at the 27 km point, a bit before halfway. You may still wish to bring your own lunch and snacks to avoid lineups and contact.

Meet at Etienne Brule Park for a 10 am start.

The Ride with GPS map for the route is linked below.

If a ride is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances a cancellation notice will be posted around 8 am on Sunday morning. Please check before leaving for the ride.

See you Sunday

Level: Urban Roller

Distance: 63 kms

RwGPS: Streetsville

Leader: Albert W.

Sunday Leisure Wheeler: Ride to Toogood Pond - Bring Lunch (27 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.

Arrive at 9:45 AM, 15 minutes before the start of the ride so that you will not keep your group waiting- (Allow for TTC delay, parking problems, getting your bike ready, using the washroom, etc.)

Try this early autumn ride to Toogood Pond in Unionville. Bring lunch to enjoy by the pond. This route will go north through German Mills Park and then on bike routes north of Steeles. We will return via Birchmount, McNicoll and Duncan Creek Park.

Start: Finch Subway Station Passenger Pick-Up and Drop-Off- Hendon Ave.

Distance: 40 km.

Leader: David

RWGPS: Ride to TooGood Pond 2025

Map and Cuesheet: Click HERE

Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8:00 AM on the day of the ride.

You MUST be registered for the ride, in order to participate

Unsure of your level section?

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Tuesday Ravine Ride: Diagonal Lines-Finch West Subway (Keele & Four Winds Drive) to Old Mill (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

You MUST register in order to participate in this ride.
This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Wednesday before the event.
If you need to cancel your registration, try to do so by noon the day before the ride.
If registration is full try the waitlist and check back regularly for possible cancellations.
Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.

Description: A one-way route, downhill overall that ends at The Old Mill. Some areas are industrial, but the extensive Humber Valley is beautiful.

Start: 10:30 a.m.

(Try to arrive at 10:15 AM, to allow for subway delays, bike problems, etc.)

Meet outside the FINCH WEST Subway Station at Keele and Four Winds Drive. (North-East corner)

Leader: Heather

Distance: 32 km

Route: Finch West Station to Old Mill

Map and Cuesheet: Click HERE

Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check this page after 8:00 AM on the day of the ride.

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

September Pub Quiz (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

September Pub Quiz

You are invited to attend the monthly trivia night at Arisu Authentic Korean and Japanese Restaurant on Tuesday, September 29. Please register before Monday, September 28 at 6 pm.

Arisu has a huge menu with an incredible variety of Japanese/Korean food including Korean BBQ, sushi, and a number of vegan/vegetarian options. It also has an extensive drink list featuring a good selection of wine, spirits, sake and soju. It has a good choice of bottled beers and six craft and Japanese beers on tap, which are available at the 1980s price of $5.99 a pint. View the full menu here.

Arisu also has a wonderful staff and a nice patio, which we may be able to use in the warmer months.

The schedule for the evening is as follows:

6:30: Arrival and order food and/or drinks
7:00: Choose teams, team names and quiz categories.
7:15: Questions are written for each round.
7:30: The quiz begins.
8:15: Break time
8:30: The second half begins.
9:15: End of quiz. Scores are calculated, winners are announced and prizes awarded.

This will be an unusual pub quiz in that the participants will choose the categories before the quiz begins. Virtually any category is possible, including history, geography, 80s music, Soviet fashion, marine biology, supramolecular chemistry, and even cycling. The teams or four or five will brainstorm possible categories, and we all vote to determine the five most popular topics. Then, since each team will be responsible for one round of questions, they will work together to compose 8-10 questions in their assigned category. Phones are permitted only during this phase and during the break.

Arisu is conveniently located at 584 Bloor Street West on the corner of Bloor and Markham Street. It's a 30-second walk from Bathurst subway station if you use the Markham Street entrance. There is a large parking lot behind the restaurant.

View the map here.

Questions or concerns please contact Ken Lackman, Social Director at social@tbn.ca.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Wednesday Wheelie - Schomberg to Caledon East (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Please note ride starts at 10:00AM!

Note our new start location in 2026 - at the Trisan Center!

A ride from Schomberg to Caledon East. The lunch stop is the Four Corners Bakery in Caledon East which has an outside sitting area. Meet at the Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Dr, Schomberg, L0G 1T0, Canada

Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

Click for: 1. Directions to Start 2. RWGPS Routes 3. Weather

Ride Leader: Dale Alexander

If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.

Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the ride could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers.

Saturday Morning Ride: Victoria Park and Danforth to Guildwood via Hydro corridor (03 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The ride starts from the Shoppers World plaza (Danforth and Vicktoria Park) and goes north and east, using part of the hydro corridor and over to Guildwood for a break at the Guild Park (bring snack if needed). It returns to Danforth and Vic Park via the waterfront trail. About 36kms- should finish about 12:30 to 1pm.

This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

RWGPS link to route: Click here

To join the club rides, you must be a member and register for the ride. For more information on various types of membership, follow this link = click here

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

PLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride. For all TBN rides a helmet is mandatory.

Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group.

Distance: 36km
Classification: Urban Roller Ride
Program: Saturday Morning Ride
Starting Point: Shoppers World plaza parking lot at Danforth and Victoria Park
Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start
Online Map: click here

Ride Leader: Les

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!

Weather: The ride will be cancelled if there is bad weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, etc). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8am on the day of the ride.

Leisure Wheeler-Jean's Jolly Jaunt (04 Oct 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Jean's Jolly Jaunt

On this route we explore some of Blythwood Ravine Park, we have a sniff of Edwards Gardens, and then a cruise of Windfields Park. We return to Oriole Park by a less busy southern route.

START: Meet by the WASHROOM near the tennis courts at Oriole Park. Plan to arrive at 9:45 AM in order to find parking, allow for subway delays or bike problems, so that you can start promptly at 10:00 AM.

Distance: 27 km

Where to park if driving: Click Here

On-line Route: Jean's Jolly Jaunt

Map and Cuesheet to Print: Click Here

Leader: Jean

You MUST register in order to participate in this ride This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Monday before the ride.

Remember: Helmet and spare inner tube for YOUR bike. Make sure that your tires are pumped up BEFORE the ride.

Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8:00 AM on the day of the ride.

Sunday Urban Roller - Can I get a ride to the Airport? (04 Oct 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Can I get a ride to the Airport?

Please remember to bring (and wear) a helmet.

Aviation is the theme of this fairly easy ride that takes us around, and into, the airport. The route is almost entirely on residential streets and empty industrial roads, with no killer hill climbs, and a few long runways where you can fire up the afterburners. Depending on the wind, we may have some close up views of aircraft landing.

There are two rest stops on this ride: a short one at the Tim Horton's and Wendy's at Dixie Road and Mid-way Boulevard, and a longer one (lunch) at a Tim Horton's and A&W at Airport Road and Northwest Drive, which is near the approach to runway 23.

This particular ride will be at a faster pace than the usual Sunday Urban Roller ride. Note that this is not a "slow" or "beginner" ride. You should be able to maintain a pace of at least 20km/h for at least 15 minutes, and be comfortable riding in a group and sharing the road with other traffic.

As a route note, there's a point on the route where Convair Drive connects to Britannia Road East. This is where the route goes east into the airport to the YYZ ATC tower, then back out by the same route. It's a turn that's easy to miss, and even bike navigation computers can get confused.

Finally, here's a good YouTube channel about aviation, but, nothing to do with bikes. https://www.youtube.com/@74gear/featured

Meet for a 10 am departure from the north parking lot of the Kipling subway TTC station. If you are driving the parking lot can only be accessed from Dundas St.

If the ride is cancelled due to weather or other reasons, the cancellation will be posted by 8 am on Sunday. Please check the website before leaving for the ride.

See you Sunday

Level: Urban Roller

Distance: 57 kms

RwGPS: Can I Get A Ride To The Airport 2023

Leader: Michael Varrik

Country Cruise - Forks of the Credit (04 Oct 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

FORKS OF THE CREDIT CC

This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is suited to your cycling ability, click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: All riders, including "30-Day-Trial" members, must register to participate in this CC. Please read registration details on the CC webpage.

ATTENTION: With the onset of October, all CCs for this month (i.e. October) start a 10:00am, unless otherwise announced.

A ride from our Wednesday Wheelie friends, this CC takes us on a roller coaster route along the Forks of the Credit to lunch in Belfountain. The return route via Olde Baseline route goes through the Badlands.

Lunch options at Belfountain include the Higher Ground Cafe or the Belfountain General store both at Old Main St, or the Belfountain Conservation area (before the turn into Old Main St). The cafe and the general store offer Central Smith ice creams that have great reviews! For the long route, lunch could be at Erin at Holtom's Bakery or Tin Roof Cafe among many other options in Erin's Main St around the 44km mark.

Distances: 51 km and 74 km

Start: 10:00am - Meet at the Caledon East Community Complex, 6215 Old Church Rd., Caledon East. When you arrive, please park along the perimeter of the parking lot away from the building. There are washrooms in the building. Caledon East Community Complex

CUE SHEETS and MAPS:

RWGPS for all routes: Forks of the Credit, CC - 51km & 74km

Ride Leader(s): Rein Suurallik & Sandra Loughead

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER.

Have some feedback or questions about CCs? Please let us know! at

countrycruise@tbn.ca

We welcome new ideas and suggestions to improve CCs!

Enjoy your ride!

Tuesday Ravine Ride - Parallel Lines – Finch to Distillery District (06 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

You MUST register in order to participate in this ride.
This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Wednesday before the event.
If you need to cancel your registration, try to do so by noon the day before the ride.
If registration is full try the waitlist and check back regularly for possible cancellations.
Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.

Description: A one-way ride the whole length of the Yonge line. Don Mills and Lower Bayview. Get full value for your subway token. Overall the route goes downhill. Coffee/lunch in the Distillery District.

Start: 10:30 AM Finch Subway Station, Hendon Ave. west side of Yonge St. Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off

(Try to arrive at 10:15 AM, to allow for subway delays, bike problems, etc.)

Distance: 30 km

Leader: Heather

Route: RWGPS

Map and Cuesheet: Click HERE

Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check this page after 8:00 AM on the day of the ride.

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Saturday Morning Ride: Finch TTC- Maple loop. (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The ride starts from the Finch TTC subway parking lot at Hendon Ave. west of Yonge St. The route goes north, using mostly quieter streets and trails via McNaughton Rd to Maple. There will be a coffee/washroom break at Tim Hortons and return by a different route and part of the hydro corridor, to Finch subway. Distance: about 35kms, it should finish about 12:30 to 1:00pm.

The ride will be at Urban Roller pace - for more details click here.

RWGPS link to route: Click here

Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet and spare inner tube. For all TBN rides, a helmet is mandatory..

Distance: 35km
Classification: Urban Roller Ride
Program: Saturday Morning Ride
Starting Point: TTC station parking lot (west of Yonge, off Hendon Ave)
Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start
Online Map: click here

Ride Leader:

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!

Weather: The ride will be cancelled if there is bad weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, etc). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8am on the day of the ride.

Leaders Choice: Paris to Cambridge and back 45 km (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Paris to Cambridge Rail Trail is another car-free path. This ride starts at Paris Brewing Company in Paris and follows the Trail into downtown Cambridge where we will have a break at Thirteen Food & Beverage.

Plan on a lunch/apres at Paris Brewing Company to celebrate the finish!

Since this is planned as an advanced Urban Roller-level ride as well as a Tourist-level ride, expect the average group speed to be in the range of 20 kph.

Start location: Municipal Lot #4 (24 HOUR LIMIT), next to 31 Mechanic St, Paris.

Ride leader: Sanj Devarajan

Route: Paris to Cambridge Rail Trail 45 km

Only registrants are permitted to join the ride. If you do not have a regular TBN membership, you can purchase a 30-Day-Trial membership - click here.

If have registered, and then find out you can't come, please cancel your registration.

Check the website before you head to the start in case the event is cancelled or rescheduled at the organizer's discretion.

This is an Advanced Urban Roller-level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to you, click here and scroll down to Class - Urban Roller. Your average speed should be 20 kph or higher to be comfortable on this ride.

Sunday Urban Roller - Western Trails tour (11 Oct 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Sunday Urban Roller - Western Trails Tour

Please note: You must register to participate on the ride. Registration is free for TBN members. Non-members can now purchase a 30 day trial membership for $15 here and then can register for the ride. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation by Saturday. Attendance will be checked at the start. If you register after 8 am on the day of the ride bring a copy of the confirmation email, either printed or electronic, to show to the ride leader.

Please remember to bring (and wear) a helmet.

This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here. For a more nuanced description check this page.

For this ride we will be heading from Etienne Brule Park down Royal York Road to the Lakeshore and the Waterfront Trail, then up north via a combination of mostly quiet streets and trails. After lunch we will use a bit of the more recent cycling infrastructure along Eglinton, then back into quiet streets, finishing up travelling alongside the Humber River on the lesser used west side road. If the timing is right we may see the annual salmon run as they head upstream to spawn.

Lunch is at a Tim Hortons at the 30 km point, a bit past halfway. You may still wish to bring your own lunch and snacks to avoid lineups and contact.

Meet at Etienne Brule Park for a 10 am start.

The Ride with GPS map for the route is linked below.

If a ride is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances a cancellation notice will be posted around 8 am on Sunday morning. Please check before leaving for the ride.

See you Sunday

Level: Urban Roller

Distance: 45 kms

RwGPS: Western Trails Tour 2025

Leader:

Country Cruise - Ancaster Ascension (11 Oct 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

ANCASTER ASCENSION CC

This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is suited to your cycling ability, click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: All riders, including "30-Day-Trial" members, must register to participate in this CC. Please read registration details on the CC webpage.

A little bit of Robert Ludlum vibe! This Country Cruise offers the options of rail trail riding and some hill climbing all in the lovely countryside northwest of Hamilton. All routes go on the unpaved Hamilton Bradford Rail Trail before lunch in Ancaster. The long route passes through St. George and Ancaster. The short route does not go into Ancaster, lunch in Dundas. All routes do Clara's climb out of Dundas.

Distances: 51km, 86km & 94km

Start: 10:00 am Hidden Valley Park, Burlington, ON. There are public washrooms at the parking lot.

CUES & MAPS:

RWGPS link to all routes: Ancaster Ascension, CC

Ride Leader(s): Sandra Loughead and Rein Suurallik

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER.

Have some feedback or questions about CCs? Please let us know! at

countrycruise@tbn.ca

We welcome new ideas and suggestions to improve CCs!

Enjoy your ride!

Leisure Wheeler – Autumn Colours (11 Oct 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:10:00 GMT

This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Monday before the event.

Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.

For this Sunday LW ride we will have a different starting place. We will start on Millwood Rd. at June Rowlands Park. (corner of Millwood and Mt. Pleasant)...North of Davisville Subway. We will follow the Beltline Trail and some quiet residential streets.

After, enjoy the patio at the Bread and Butter restaurant on Mt.Pleasant (cabbage rolls, goulash, schnitzel, pastries)

Note: Be prepared for some loose gravel on the Beltline.

Starting Point: June Rowlands Park- Millwood Rd. and Mt. Pleasant...North of Davisville Subway. (Line 1). Meet on Millwood Rd. by the north side of the tennis courts at Mt. Pleasant. There are washrooms in the park but please meet by the road. Parking is available after 10:00 AM on Millwood. Be prepared to watch you car until that time. Because of this potential problem, the start time is now 10:10 AM.

Distance: 21 KM

Leader: Lauren

Route: Autumn Colours 2024

Map and Cuesheet for YOU to print: Click HERE

You MUST be registered for the ride, in order to participate

Unsure of your level section?

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Tuesday Ravine Ride: Jean's Jolly Jaunt (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

You MUST register in order to participate in this ride.
This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Wednesday before the event.
If you need to cancel your registration, try to do so by noon the day before the ride.
If registration is full try the waitlist and check back regularly for possible cancellations.
Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.

Description: This route was made even jollier with the added ravine of Blythwood Ravine Park, a sniff of Edwards Gardens, and a cruise of Windfields Park. We return to Oriole Park by a less busy southern route.

START: 10:30 AM in Oriole Park. ((West of Davisville Subway Station south of Chaplin Cres.) Meet by the WASHROOM near the tennis courts

Parking is available on Frobisher Ave.: Click Here

Distance: 27 km

Leader: Jean

Route: RWGPS

Map and Cuesheet: Click Here

Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check this page after 8:00 AM on the day of the ride.

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Saturday Morning Ride: Ashbridges Bay/Woodbine Beach to Guildwood (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The ride starts from the parking lot at Ashbridges Bay (Lakeshore and Northern Dancer Blvd) and follows the lakeshore trail eastwards to Guildwood for coffee/washroom break and returns by almost the same route. This is more hilly than most of the Saturday morning rides, to test your fitness! With a total of about 39kms, the ride should finish about 12:30 to 1pm.

The ride will be at Urban Roller pace - for more details click here.

RWGPS link to route: Click here

Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group. For all TBN rides, a helmet is mandatory.

Distance: 39km
Classification: Urban Roller Ride
Program: Saturday Morning Ride
Starting Point: Parking lot at Lakeshore and Northern Dancer Blvd east of Coxwell
Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start
Online Map: click here

Ride Leader: Les

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!

Weather: The ride will be cancelled if there is bad weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, etc). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8am on the day of the ride.

Sunday Urban Roller - Unionville (18 Oct 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Sunday Urban Roller - Unionville

Please note: You must register to participate on the ride. Registration is free for TBN members. Non-members can now purchase a 30 day trial membership for $15 here and then can register for the ride. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation by Saturday. Attendance will be checked at the start. If you register after 8 am on the day of the ride bring a copy of the confirmation email, either printed or electronic, to show to the ride leader.

Please remember to bring (and wear) a helmet.

This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here. For a more nuanced description check this page .

For this favourite TBN ride we will be heading up to the Unionville area to try the upper Rouge River trail, then return on a long, almost uninterrupted, run down Pharmacy Avenue. Given the 62 km length and longer stretches, not recommended for a first ride of the season. Parts of the Rouge trail are hard packed limestone screenings rather than pavement but should be managable for most bikes. This section is about 8 kms in length.

Lunch is at Tim Hortons near the halfway point . You may still wish to bring your own lunch and snacks to avoid lineups and contact.

Meet for a 10 am departure from the parking lot of Shoppers World, located on the SW corner of Victoria Park Avenue and Danforth Avenue.

If the ride is cancelled due to weather or other reasons, notice of the cancellation will be posted on the website around 8 am Sunday. Please check before leaving for the ride.

The Ride with GPS map for the route is linked below, as well as a simplified cue sheet. The linked cue sheet has been optimised for Sunday Urban Rollers.

See you Sunday

Level: Urban Roller

Distance: 62 kms

RwGPS: Unionville

Cuesheet: Unionville

Leader: Vicki B.

Sunday Leisure Wheeler - Aurora GO to The Distillery- A One-way Ride (Bring Lunch) (18 Oct 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Remember: Helmet and Spare Inner Tube. Have your tires pumped up before the ride.

This ride will be open for registration beginning Monday October 6

You MUST register for the ride in order to join the ride.

This is an exciting, mostly downhill ride which is part of the Lake2Lake cycling route. We follow quiet roads or designated bicycle paths by Bayview, past Lake Wilcox , some of Leslie, until we get to the familiar Don Valley Trail. Celebrate the completion at the Distillery. Bring Lunch to eat in Headwaters Community Park

START: Be ready to start at 10:00 AM. Meet in the parking lot on the EAST side of the Aurora GO station

RWGPS: Aurora GO to Distillery

Map and Cue sheet: Click HERE

Distance: 57 km

Leader: Dinsmore

How to get to the start:

From Union Station- 8:52 GO Train to arrive in Aurora at 9:42 AM

OR take the subway to Downsview, then the 9:11 GO Train to arrive in Aurora at 9:42 AM

By car: If you are driving, try to arrive at 9:42 AM, 18 minutes before the start of the ride. Parking is available in the GO parking lot on the East side of the station. At the end of the ride, you will need to take the train from Union back to Aurora to retrieve your car.

Washrooms are available in the station.

N.B. This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8am on the day of the ride.

Country Cruise - Ashburn to Tyrone Mills (18 Oct 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

ASHBURN TO TYRONE MILLS CC

This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is suited to your cycling ability, click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: All riders, including "30-Day-Trial" members, must register to participate in this CC. Please read registration details on the CC webpage.

This CC was inspired by a popular Wednesday Wheelie favourite: the Ashburn Tour. The revised routes go to Tyrone Mills for lunch and through Enniskillen for a possible ice cream stop at the Enniskillen General Store that has been established since 1840. The terrain is typical of this area: rolling hills with gorgeous countryside views of expansive farms and woodlands.

Washroom facilities are available at the start in the form of a Porta Potty at the north end of the parking lot.

Distances: 62km, 71km, & 82km

Start: 10:00am - Ashburn Community Park on the west side of Ashburn Road, ~200 metres north of the main intersection, i.e. Ashburn Rd. and Myrtle Rd. There is a green "Ashburn Park" sign at the entrance by the gravel road leading to the parking area.

CUE SHEETS and MAPS:

RWGPS for all routes: Ashburn to Tyrone Mills CC - 62km, 71km & 82km

Ride Leader(s): Martin Lansch

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER.

Have some feedback or questions about CCs? Please let us know! at

countrycruise@tbn.ca

We welcome new ideas and suggestions to improve CCs!

Enjoy your ride!

Tuesday Ravine Ride - Diagonal Lines-Kennedy to Distillery to Union Station (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

You MUST register in order to participate in this ride.
This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Wednesday before the event.
If you need to cancel your registration, try to do so by noon the day before the ride.
If registration is full try the waitlist and check back regularly for possible cancellations.
Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.

Description: A one-way route through Taylor Creek and the Don Valley. Enjoy the autumn colours. Coffee in the Distillery District where most of the group usually ends the ride. However, if you wish to return to Kennedy station, some of us continue to Union Station and take the GO train to return to Kennedy or the TTC if the GO train times are limited.

Start: 10:30 a.m. Kennedy Subway Station, Transway Crescent- Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off

(Try to arrive at 10:15 AM, to allow for subway delays, bike problems, etc.)

(Parking available at Jack Goodlad Park North of Eglinton east side of Kennedy)

Distance: 21 km

Leader: Vicki

Route: RWGPS

Map and Cuesheet: Click Here

Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check this page after 8:00 AM on the day of the ride.

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

Saturday Morning Ride: High Park to Port Credit (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

CAR PARKING is not possible inside the park. Please allow yourself time to get to the start.

This ride starts from High Park (Grenadier Cafe - about 1km south of the park entrance on Bloor St), The route follows the Lakeshore trail west, through Etobicoke to pause at Port Credit harbour for a coffee/washroom break The return follows a slightly different route, for a total distance of about 40kms, to finish at High Park, around 12:00 to 12:30pm.

This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

RWGPS link to route: Click Here

Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group. For all TBN rides, a helmet is mandatory.

Distance: 40km
Classification: Urban Roller Ride
Program: Saturday Morning Ride
Starting Point: High Park, Grenadier Cafe (1km south of Bloor St).
Start Time: Come at 9:15 for a prompt 9:30am start
Online Map: High Park - Port Credit: Click Here
Ride Leader: Albert

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!

Weather: The ride will be cancelled if there is bad weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, etc). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8:00am on the day of the ride.

Leaders Choice: Waterfront Trail & Jim Tovey Park Fall Social/Mixer (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join us for a leisurely Saturday morning ride along the Waterfront Trail as we set off from Stonehooker Brewery in Port Credit in Mississauga to Sunnyside Park Café for coffee, then make our way back to Stonehooker Brewery via Mississauga’s newest conservation area – ‘Jim Tovey Park’.

This is a new 26 hectare waterfront park at the shore of Lake Ontario. Here we will discover the beauty of nature at this restored stretch of the shoreline with revitalized habitats and a network of trails, pedestrian bridges and a cycling trail beside the future site of Lakeview Village. Jim Tovey park is a great spot for cycling, walking, bird-watching, dog walking and amateur photography along 3.7 km of trail with a breath-taking view of Toronto. The route can get busy with pedestrians so this will not be a “fast ride” and will be slow in some places for everyone’s safety – the emphasis for this ride is relaxation, fun, safety and the social.

Start location: Parking Lot behind Stonehooker Brewing Company, 866 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga.

Ride leader: Sanj Devarajan

Route: StoneHooker to SunnySide Cafe and back via Jim Tovey Conservation Area

The Plan:
Washrooms: At Birds & Beans Café (1^st “pit stop”), Sunnyside Pavilion Café (2^nd “pit stop”), Jim Tovey Park (3^rd “pit stop”), Stonehooker Brewey (Final/4^th “pit stop”)

Distance: 31 km

Pace: ~20 km/h (no drop)

Après Ride: Lunch at Stonehooker Brewey (optional)

Only registrants are permitted to join the ride. (If you do not have a regular TBN membership, you can purchase a 30-Day-Trial membership - click here). If have registered and then find out you can't come, please cancel your registration.

Check the website before you head to the start in case the event is cancelled or rescheduled at the organizer's discretion.

This is an Urban Roller-level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to you, click here and scroll down to Class - Urban Roller.

Sunday Urban Roller - Mimico Creek (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Sunday Urban Roller - Mimico Creek

Please remember to bring (and wear) a helmet.

This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here. For a more nuanced description check this page.

A slightly shorter ride for our last Urban Roller outing this year. This one will take us up the Humber to the Eglinton bike path, then down a bit of Mimico Creek and (mostly) quiet streets to a different Tim Hortons for lunch. From there it's over to the Etobicoke Creek trail down to the lake, and back along the Waterfront Trail and the Birmingham St bike lanes to Royal York. Then back up the Royal York bike lanes to the start.

Meet at Etienne Brule Park for a 10 am start.

The parking lot at Brule is still partially occupied by construction so if the lot is full you may need to use the parking lot of Kings Mill Park, just back across the bridge over the Humber and on the south side.

The Ride with GPS map for the route is linked below.

If a ride is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances a cancellation notice will be posted around 8 am on Sunday morning. Please check before leaving for the ride.

See you Sunday

Level: Urban Roller

Distance: 37 kms

RwGPS: Mimico Creek 2026

Leader: Albert W.

Country Cruise - Wild Card Sunday - CC TBD; needs ride leader (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

"WILD CARD SUNDAY" - Route TBD; needs ride leader

This is a Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is suited to your cycling ability, click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: All riders, including "30-Day-Trial" members, must register to participate in this CC. Please read registration details on the CC webpage.

"Wild Card Sunday" gives us an opportunity to hold a Country Cruise that was previously scheduled during the season but unfortunately had to be cancelled, often due to less-than-favourable weather conditions for cycling. The ride selected may be determined by the ride leader as well.

Description: TBD

Distances: TBD

Start: 10:00am - Location TBD

RWGPS (cues and maps) for all routes: TBD

Ride Leader(s): TBD. If you are interested in choosing and leading this Wild Card Sunday CC, please kindly e-mail the CC coordinators at countrycruise@tbn.ca

REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER.

Have some feedback or questions about CCs? Please let us know! at

countrycruise@tbn.ca

We welcome new ideas and suggestions to improve CCs!

Enjoy your ride!

Tuesday Ravine Ride - Hallowe'en Spirit and lunch at the Madison (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

You MUST register in order to participate in this ride.
This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Wednesday before the event.
If you need to cancel your registration, try to do so by noon the day before the ride.
If registration is full try the waitlist and check back regularly for possible cancellations.
Remember: Have your tires fully inflated, wear your helmet and bring a spare inner tube for YOUR bike.

Description: Visit two cemeteries for Hallowe'en. A lovely downtown ride with a few hills and some unpaved paths and a visit to a former prime minister who communed with spirits...

Celebrate the end of a great riding season! Join us for lunch at the Madison Pub.

Start: 10:30 AM in Taddle Creek Park one block north of the Bedford exit of the St. George subway station.

(Try to arrive at 10:15 AM, to allow for subway delays, bike problems, etc.)

Distance: 23 km

Leader: Sandra

Route: RWGPS

Map and Cue sheet: Click HERE

Weather: The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check this page after 8:00 AM on the day of the ride.

This is a Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

City Walk - Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (01 Nov 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We will be doing a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

Please check the website 2 hours before the start time, in the unlikely event that the walk is rescheduled or cancelled. If the walk is cancelled due to weather or other reasons, notice of the cancellation will be posted on the website around 8 am on the day of the walk.

For a brief description of the City walk program, please check the TBN website under PROGRAMS - FALL/WINTER - CITY WALKS (https://tbn.ca/programs/fallwinter/citywalks). If you have any questions, email me at citywalks@tbn.ca.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

City Walk - (Thursday - Tentative) Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (05 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We tentatively plan on having a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

City Walk - Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (08 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We will be doing a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

City Walk - (Thursday - Tentative) Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We tentatively plan on having a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

2026 AGM, Dinner and Dance (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Attend the TBN Social Event of the Year!

Come celebrate another wonderful TBN year with cycling friends, old and new, at our Annual General Meeting, Dinner and Dance. Entertainment will be provided by the Junctioneers, the band that played at the last three Spring Flings and the 2025 AGM. This three-piece partially-acoustic band will get people dancing but not be too loud to inhibit conversation. Be there at 5:30 for drinks and to mingle with other members and their guests. This is also an excellent opportunity to recognize the efforts of those on the TBN Board as well as all of our volunteers who have assisted in making this such a successful year.

Schedule:

5:30 pm Reception with cash bar
6:30 pm Buffet Dinner
7:30 pm Annual General Meeting
8:30 pm Live band and dancing

Menu

Starters

Soup of the day (Vegan/Gluten Free)
Assorted dinner rolls
Mixed green salad with dried fruit and toasted pumpkin seeds (V/GF)

Main Course

Ragout of Roast Chicken Breast with mushrooms, peas and spinach with smoked mushroom gravy and rice (Halal)

and/or

Vegan Curry with fried tofu, chickpeas and edamame simmered in a fragrant curry coconut gravy. Served with steamed jasmine rice (V/GF)

Dessert

Warm Apple Crumble with whipped cream and caramel sauce

Choose your main course when you register.

Cost: Members (and their guests) $40 each

You may also register a guest as part of your registration. If you are a member, please login for the member rate.

You may register only for the AGM (no cost), but it may be standing room only, and you will need to be there only between 7:30 and 8:30.

Registration closed at 3 pm on October 26. If you haven't registered and wish to attend, you can add your name to the wait list for the dinner, AGM and dance in case there is a cancellation. You also register just for the AGM and dance (no dinner).

Directions: The venue is Tecumseh Auditorium inside The TMU Student Centre at 55 Gould Street.

For the map, click here.

The venue is a five-minute walk from Dundas Station, with the most straightforward route being walking north on Yonge Street and turning right on Gould St.

There are three parking lots within a five-minute walk of the venue, with the closest being 288 Church Street (2 minutes). For more parking info including rates, click here.

AGM Files

All files will be available Nov 1 or earlier. You must first be logged into the TBN website in order to access the files.

TBN Annual General Meeting Agenda

The proposed agenda for the AGM can be found here.

2025 TBN Annual General Meeting Minutes

The draft 2024 Annual General Meeting Minutes can be found here.

2025 TBN Bylaws Revision

A change to the Bylaws is proposed for a vote. The proposal can be found here.

The draft 2025 TBN Balance Sheet can be found here. The draft 2025 Income Statement can be found here.

AGM Proxy

If you are unable to attend the AGM, you may still vote by proxy. Click this link to download our proxy document. Complete the document, and send it to secretary@tbn.ca prior to November 1st, 2025.

City Walk - Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (15 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We will be doing a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

City Walk - (Thursday - Tentative) Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We tentatively plan on having a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

City Walk - Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (22 Nov 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We will be doing a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

City Walk - (Thursday - Tentative) Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We tentatively plan on having a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

City Walk - Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (29 Nov 2026)

Sun, 29 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We will be doing a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

City Walk - (Thursday - Tentative) Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (03 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We tentatively plan on having a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

City Walk - Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (06 Dec 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We will be doing a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

City Walk - (Thursday - Tentative) Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We tentatively plan on having a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

City Walk - Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (13 Dec 2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We will be doing a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

City Walk - (Thursday - Tentative) Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (17 Dec 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We tentatively plan on having a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

City Walk - Location to be Determined (Fall 2026) (20 Dec 2026)

Sun, 20 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We will be doing a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information will be determined after the City Walk Planning Meeting (in August, September, or October).

We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.

We have introduced a 30-Day-Trial membership class which allows "guests" to participate in most activities over the span of a 1-month period. We are accepting Guest registrations.

If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.

If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.

If you have trouble finding us at the start, please call my cell at 416-917-8866. If I don't answer, try again, as I may miss the first call.

John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator

Hairshirt Training Ride - 200k - Around Lake Simcoe (13 Jun 2027)

Sun, 13 Jun 2027 11:00:00 GMT

This is a 200km Training Ride for the Hairshirt Double Century

This 200 km ride, two weeks before the main Hairshirt event, is the recommended training distance for Hairshirt.

Start location: Bradford GO Station
Driving directions: Click here
Ride leader: Anthony Ndirangu

Facilities: There is Wendy's for bathroom across the street from GO Station.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42568285

This is a Sportif level ride. To check if this level is appropriate to you, click here and scroll down to Class - Sportif. If Sportif is your skill level, then you should feel comfortable on this ride.

If there is any chance you will still be riding after 8:00 pm, you must have lights, front and rear.

Toronto-Niagara-Toronto Hairshirt Classic Double Century (27 Jun 2027)

Sun, 27 Jun 2027 10:00:00 GMT

Registration will close on Thursday June 24th 2027.

The group departs Square One (Duke of York Blvd and Burnhamthorpe Rd) at 6:00 AM. Plan to arrive by 5:30 AM at Mississauga Celebration Square to sign in, find your group, and get in the group picture at 5:50 AM. You have until midnight to complete the ride. A set of lights is mandatory for those participants who finish after dusk (past the 13.5 hour mark).

Check out the main Hairshirt page for more information including links to get GPS files, and PDF files for printing your own map and cue sheets.

Start location map.

Return to Cycling Master Template Event (31 Dec 2027)

Fri, 31 Dec 2027 14:00:00 GMT

You must register to participate in all <Program> rides. If you have not registered, you may NOT join the ride.

Not a member, but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30-Day-Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides. See https://tbn.ca/join for details.

<Update the links>

Driving directions: click here

Routes: click here

Weather forecast: click here
<Include a short summary of the event. Include particulars about the availablility of pre-ride washroom facilities, planned "lunch" stops, and (optional) post-ride social stops.>

Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the ride could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers.

Cancellations – if you register and later decide you cannot ride – please, please cancel as soon as possible so the ride leader has an accurate list of participants.

Unsure of your level

Note to Program Coordinators... Include text similar to the following into each of your events as links to help potential riders know whether the ride is appropriate to their skill level. Each of the following have links back to the "Programs->Cycling->Choose Your Level page, to the section named. Alternatively, change the text and link to you Program-specific page where you detail that the skill level expectations are for your ride participants.

This is an Leisure Wheeler level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

This is an No Drop Country Rider level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

This is an Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.

<Additional notes for Program Coordinators

- Remember to update the Available Period "From" (and if set, "Through") dates.

- Ensure that the Available Period "From" for the 30-Day-Trial ticket is the later of

a) "Event-date - 30 days"

and b) "Avail Period From for the "Free for TBN Members" ticket". As a courtesy, consider adding availability date info to the "Ticket Type Description text"

- The Reminder #2 text can be used to send to all registered participants should the event be cancelled - this avoids using Wild Apricot's somewhat confusing Email screens.>

Greg's Test Event (10 Dec 2030)

Tue, 10 Dec 2030 05:00:00 GMT

Telephone city ramble

Labour Day Long Weekend

Saturday, September 2 to Monday, September 4, 2023

Registration Opens Saturday, July 8th at 8 am

Cutoff for registration will be July 30, 2023.

We will explore the various paths and byways of Brant County where the TBN has never been before. An unbelievable variety of quiet roads to explore just a short distance from Toronto. This is the perfect trip for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Accommodations

Participants will be staying at the Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre. The price per person for a double room for two nights is $170. Price includes a buffet breakfast and use of the pool, hot tub, fitness center, and high-speed internet. If you would like a single room, please contact the trip organizer, Dennis as there may be a limited number available for $340 .

Cycling

Saturday we will ride around the Mount Pleasant area south of Brantford. Terrain is small rolling hills on winding roads and some paved bike paths. We will visit a phenomenal farm market and a microbrewery. Sunday we will visit the historic town of Paris and ride northwest to Ayr. Flat roads to start followed by some hills. Monday is devoted to exploring the Grand River valley down to Caledonia. Daily distances from 40 kms to 75kms. Bike paths used on the Saturday and Sunday. Click here for the RideWithGPS routes.

For any questions please contact the trip organizer Dennis Szilvasy, dennisszilvasy@gmail.com. If you would like to share your room with a specific roommate, please let Dennis know.