June Dining Out: South Indian
On Thursday, June 19, we will be dining at a wonderful South Indian restaurant, which we visited on one of the winter walks. Everyone loved the food, so we have decided to go back there. This time, weather permitting, we will be sitting on the patio. Unlike some of the other restaurants we have been to, Madras Masala's prices are quite low. The dosa special, which you can see on almost every plate in the photo below is only $15.99, and it comes with two appetizers.
From Madra Masala's website:
The variety of our dishes based on fresh masala and herb mixtures, just as they would have been prepared in the kitchen of south India. These masalas not only give flavour, but also have natural medicinal values. We have been offering Toronto a great selection of variety of crispy dosas.
You can view the menu and more info about the restaurant here: Note that there are many other options if you decide not to go with a dosa.
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, June 17 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.
Madras Masala is located at 796 Bloor Street West (next to Banjara). It's only a 5-minute walk from Christie 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!
You must register to participate in all Freedom Friday 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.
Driving directions: click here Weather: click here
Caution note: there is a 1.6 km busy stretch on County Rd 2 heading north starting at km 8.6. It's largely downhill and there is an extra lane or good paved shoulder for the first half of the distance. However, the paving then becomes quite rough. Thus, reduce your speed and keep your distance from the cyclist in front along this stretch. As always, emphasize your presence with a good rear flashing red light.
A ride from the village of Ashburn through the Oak Ridges Morraine to lunch at either Penny's Mini Mart in Blackstock or the Wolf Run Golf Club just after Janetville.
This a Tourist level ride, and you should be prepared to be self-sufficient. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
Routes : click here.
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.
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.
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: Click here.
Leader: David L.
Distance: 30 km.
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.
The ride starts from the parking lot at the Grenadier Restaurant in High Park (about 1km south of the Bloor St entrance). NOTE: Cars' access to the park is limited, so, if you drive to the start, allow time to arrive on schedule. The route weaves its way across town to the Beltway and down to the Brickworks for a snack stop. The return is via the Lakeshore trail to High Park. About 45kms- should finish about 1 to1:30pm.
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
PLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride. For all TBN rides, a helmet is mandatory. 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, mask and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group.
Distance: 37km 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
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.
Celebration of Life for Irene Solom
To take place on Saturday, June 21, between 1-4pm,
At a house near Yonge and Eglinton.
Please RSVP to johnburdett@sympatico.ca (by Wednesday, if possible) so we can get a rough idea of the number of people wanting to attend.
John Burdett will reply with the address.
(Please note we will also do a City Walk in the fall in Irene's memory.)
Introducing 200K Social Ride. Finished time will not be posted.
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).
Start location map.
Registration will close on Thursday June 19 2025.
This is a Tourist Level ride.
PLEASE NOTE: All riders, including "30-Day-Trial"/guest riders, must register to participate in this CC. Please read registration details on the CC webpage
Come out and enjoy a ride in the lovely countryside north of Schomberg to the town of Hockley for lunch. This year there are 3 route options of different distances to choose from.
Distances: 65km, 77km &100km
Start: 9:30am Schomberg Comm & Agri Arena - 251 Western Ave, Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0
Driving directions: Take exit 55 off Highway 400 and head west on County Road 9 to 20th Side Road in Schomberg (first road west of Hwy. 27) and head south on 20th Side Road to the arena.
CUES & MAPS:
RWGPS all routes: Hockley Hill Raiser, CC - 65km, 77km & 100km
Ride Leader(s): Sandra Loughead & Rein Suurallik
REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER.
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Enjoy your ride!
Two route lengths (88 km and 97 km) are available. Both rides stop at Four Corners Bakery in Caledon East for an optional lunch.
On the way to Caledon East, the long and short rides diverge at just past the 2 km mark. The short ride is out-and-back on almost exactly the same roads. The longer ride goes a bit further north and enters Caledon East from the NE. On the return to Vaughan, the two rides are almost exactly the same, except after Bolton the long ride does an extra hill or two that is avoided by those doing the short ride. Remember to bring cue sheets for all routes you think you might ride. Likewise, for GPS units, download all routes you think you might ride.
Meet at the Vaughan subway station, east side of the oval, south station exit, depicted below. There is parking available in a parking lot immediately to the east of the oval subway station, at a cost of $7 for the day on Sundays.
Ride leader: Frank Piazza
Distance: 88 km or 97 km
Click here for online maps and cue sheets.
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.
Will 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.