The Rouge National Urban Park is a rich assembly of natural, cultural and agricultural landscapes. It is home to amazing biodiversity and some of the last remaining working farms in the Greater Toronto Area. It houses Toronto's only campground, one of the regions largest marshes and amazing hiking opportunities. This is the best time to be hiking because the leaves will either be changing or will have changed.
NOTE: WE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH PARKING IN THE PAST SO ARRIVE EARLY. START TIME IS 9 AM.
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Distance: 10.5 km
RWGPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52193960
Driving directions: https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Glen+Rouge+Campground/@43.8056363,-79.1393078,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89d4dbdf47d6344d:0xfe85e4373834011c!8m2!3d43.8056324!4d-79.1371191
Pace: Moderate (~4 km/hr) Terrain: Moderate - some hills and/or poor footing
Hike Leader: Ash Nalim
Three route lengths (60 km, 74 km and 101 km) are possible, all of which bring us through the historic Village of Unionville, where it is possible to stop at Jake's on Main for pub fare or to continue to Enterprise Avenue, stopping at Aroma cafe on the south side just before Birchmount Road. A washroom stop should be possible at the gas station at the SE corner of Elgin Mills and Leslie (km 17.5), as well as at the lunch stops.
Meet north of Finch Subway Station at "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.
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If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.
Ride leader: TBD
Distance: 60 or 74 or 101 km
Click here for RWGPS link to all routes
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.
Description: This is a copy of a Tuesday Ravine Ride. Originally we were going to do a ride from Aurora to the Distillery but because of the unfortunate cancellation of most weekend GO Trains, this is not possible. So... we are going to do...
A special ride from Finch WEST subway to Humber College via the Humber River. On this ride we will be exploring both sides of the Humber River. BRING LUNCH AS THE COLLEGE FOOD COURT WILL BE CLOSED. WE WILL EAT IN THE PICTURESQUE ARBORETUM.
Free parking is available at Coppa’s parking lot on the corner of Dufferin and Supertest Rd., a ten-minute ride along the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail West
Start: 10:00 AM at Finch WEST subway station. Meet at the north entrance on the corner of Keele St. and Four Winds Dr.
(Try to arrive at 9:45 AM, to allow for subway delays, bike problems, etc.)
Distance: 40 km
Leader: Dinsmore
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.
On this first City Walk of the Fall 2026 season, Elena will lead us on an 8.7 Km loop through the vibrant Swansea neighbourhood, decorated for Halloween. There will be wonderful views of the Humber River West and Grenadier Pond. Elena will tell us the history of the area and we will stop for lunch at Gigli Caffe with the option to visit nearby Patisserie 27. See you there, sweet toothers.
Meet at the Tim Hortons at 2402 Bloor St W (about 170 m from Jane subway station, east on Bloor St, at the corner of Bloor and Armadale) at about 10:00 AM. The will begin at 10:10 AM sharp.
The RwGPS route is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57565783.
The points of interest include:
When this entry was last updated there were no scheduled subway outages for this date, but please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service#e=0 in case there are any changes.
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
Sunday Urban Roller - Mimico 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.
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.
TTC Note: The Line 2 Bloor Danforth subway will be closed all day between Kipling and Keele stations for track work. Shuttle buses will run on this section instead.
A slightly shorter ride for our penultimate 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: Kumar K.
"WILD CARD SUNDAY CC" - "TO TRAIL - or NOT?! - TO TOTTENHAM"
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.
This WC Sunday's chosen CC is "To Trail - or Not?! - to Tottenham", which was originally scheduled for May 24th, but was "washed out" by the rainy weather.
This is a great, multi-terrain ride to a long-standing lunch destination - Tottenham - and has 4 route options. Starting and ending in Schomberg, the roundtrip is a lovely mixture of rolling hills and scenic flat stretches on the Caledon Rail Trail (or not! - if you would rather enjoy the undulating country roads). Bring your lunch to eat in a park in Tottenham (toilets available) or pick up something from the corner store on the main street (or Tim's!)
Distances: With Rail Trail: 68km, 73km & 80km
Without Rail Trail: 77km
Start: 10:00am 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: To Trail - or Not?! - to Tottenham 68km, 73km, 77km & 80km
RIDE LEADER(S): Tim Irwin
REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!
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Enjoy your ride!
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 can be found at Goodwood Community Centre (268 Durham Regional Hwy 47, Uxbridge) which is at the south west corner of the public school
RIDE LEADER: Alice Chan (email: no-drop@tbn.ca)
Route :40K - clockwise - alpacas @Silver Heron_ Banjo Cider
11AM Start - Goodwood Public School
11:30AM 1.8K - Silver Heron Farm - 15 min
1PM: 24K - Banjo Cider lunch stop - 1 Hr
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What is a No Drop Rider?
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.
A ride from Campbellville across parts of Escarpment Countryside to lunch in Rockwood at the Whistle Stop, which has indoor seating. This route stays off of Guelph Line, and takes Harris Street out of Rockwood.
Start location: Campbellville New Park, Reid Side Road, Campbellville. There are facilities here.
Route: 72 km
Ride Leader: Rick MacMillan
Lunch stop: Whistle Stop, Rockwood. Seating is indoors.
Please register - Only registrants are permitted to participate in this ride.
If you are unable to attend please cancel your registration.
Check the website 2 hours before the start time in case of updates.
This ride is at the Tourist level. Click here and scroll down to Class - Tourist.
Welcome back for another season of Zwift rides with TBN. We will be starting out the season with an easy ride, 60 minutes long, around the Makuri Islands. The Rubber band will be enabled.
Join us on this casual ride with chat provided via Discord.
Duration: 60 min Distance: ~24 km Elevation: ~200m
Route: Flatland Loop
Ride Leader: Martin Lansche
Communications: Discord - https://discord.gg/bbhsZ3w
Joining the Zwift "TBN Club": TBN Zwift Events are available to members of the Zwift club "TBN". To become a member, follow "Martin Lansche (TBN)" within Zwift, and he will send you an invitation to join the TBN club. Once you are a member you can see all future TBN club events in Zwift and will be able to sign up to these events.
Signing up for the Ride:
Using the Zwift Companion App,
Joining a Ride you have Signed Up for:
Method 1: Start Riding anywhere in Zwift 5-10 minutes before the start of the event. You will be asked at approximately 5 minutes before the start if you want to join. Let the timer expire and you will be moved to the start pen for the ride.
Method 2: As in Method 1, but with the Companion App, when prompted click "Join Event"
Method 3: Start Zwift, and choose your signed up ride from the list of upcoming events. You will be moved to the start pen for the ride.
Late start is enabled. You should be able to join a ride within the first 30 minutes.
Cancelation policy: This Zwift event will only take place if the weather outside is too wet/cold to ride. If the weather is fair outside, the indoor ride will still be available but the leader may not be attending
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
Map and Cue sheet: Click HERE
October Pub Quiz
You are invited to attend the monthly trivia night at Arisu Authentic Korean and Japanese Restaurant on Tuesday, October 27. Please register before Monday, October 26 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:
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!
This will run slightly longer than an hour. We will complete one lap. The Rubber band will be enabled.
Duration: 75 min Distance: 27.9 km Elevation: 95m
Route: Watopia's Waistband
Please note ride starts at 10:00AM!
Sadly it is getting to the end of the season and what better way to wind it down than a ride from Victoria Square to Annina's only this time we will do it in reverse. The butter tarts and pastries will still taste good and hopefully there will be no wasps on their patio.
A good time will be had by all.
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. Routes 3. Weather
Ride Leader: Arlene Smith
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.
Meet at about 10:00 AM at the main entrance of Broadview Station, at street level for the first Thursday walk of the Fall 2026 season. We will begin the walk at 10:10 sharp.
We will walk in a loop for about 8 Km, see some interesting Toronto neighbourhoods, and return to the start. We will walk south to Chinatown East, then east along Gerrard St to Little India, and north to The Danforth, where we can stop for a coffee and a pastry. We will then walk west back to Broadview. The walk will be entirely on city streets, so please wear shoes or boots appropriate for the weather.
There are no scheduled subway outages for this date but please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service#e=0 in case there are any changes.
Points of interest and early exits along the way include:
The route is available on Ride with GPS at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45185933.
We are accepting Guest registrations.
REMINDER: A mask and hand sanitizer are recommended.
For more information check the TBN website under PROGRAMS - FALL/WINTER - CITY WALKS (https://tbn.ca/programs/fallwinter/citywalks) for a description of the City Walk program. If you have any questions, email me at citywalks@tbn.ca.
Zwift has added a few new routes in Paris since we last rode. This is one of them.
This should run slightly longer than an hour. We will complete one lap. The Rubber band will not be enabled.
Duration: ~90 min Distance: 33.7 km Elevation: 232m
Route: Double Espresso
Created in 2026, this ride starts from the Shoppers World plaza (Danforth and Victoria Park) and goes north, picks up part of the new North Don trail. Then south on the (recently revived) Don Trail to the Lakeshore. A coffee break at Leslie/Lakeshore will note this as our last Saturday Morning Ride of the 2026 season!! Then back to Victoria Park by mostly quiet streets. About 31kms- 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
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: Patsy
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.
Halloween Trick or Treat Ride
This is a sponsored ride, which means we’ll make several stops at TBN sponsors and partners along the route. At each stop, there may be a little treat, a quick introduction to a business, or something fun to share before we hop back on the bikes.
Expect an easy-paced ride of approximately 40 km on mostly bike lanes and residential streets and parts of the waterfront trail with multiple treat stops along the way. It will be a fun city-focused ride that everyone can enjoy.
We’ll wrap up with more treats and some social time at the finish at the Distillery **you will have to make your own way home from there.
Costumes are encouraged but completely optional.
There will be photos — so if you’re dressing up, you might as well go all out!
Come ride, eat, socialize and celebrate Halloween with TBN!
Meeting time: Ride leader will be at the start (Bread and Butter Cafe) by 9:00 am coffee and first treat of the day. All welcome to join.
Ride Start time: 9:30 am (meet earlier if you want a coffee and hang)
Start Location: Meet at Bread & Butter Cafe, 507 Mount Pleasant Road.
Ride End location: Distillery District
Route: Spooky trick or treat halloween ride
Distance: Approx 40 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.
Meet at about 10:00 AM EST in front of Broadview subway station. We will begin the walk at 10:10 sharp. Patsy will be leading the walk today.
We will walk in a loop of approximately 10 Km and return to the start. We will see Chester Hill Lookout, Todmorden Mills, Evergreen Brickworks, Chorley Park, Integral House, and Riverdale Farm. The route will be on city streets, so please wear shoes or boots appropriate for the weather.
There are three parking lots within about 500m of the start of the walk, but all seem to have fairly high Sunday rates. There may be street parking available on nearby side streets, but the best choice may be to use the subway.
There are no washrooms at the start/finish, but there is a public washroom in the Bloor Station, which may be convenient for some who are using the subway to get to or from the walk. Also, there is a washroom at Withrow Park, about 1.2 Km from the start/finish.
When this entry was last updated, there were no scheduled subway outages, but please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service#e=0 in case there are any changes.
The route is available on Ride with GPS at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44740449
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. Please check before leaving for the walk.
PLEASE NOTE THE CLOCKS FALL BACK AT MIDNIGHT NOVEMBER 1ST PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT WHEN DECIDING WHEN TO LEAVE.
Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve is located within the rolling moraine landscapes of the Niagara Escarpment which was created by a long process of erosion. This hike takes you through three loops in the Hockley Valley Nature Reserve.
Hockley Valley is very hilly with some rolling sections. A good cardio workout Free parking in Bruce Trail lot located on Hockley Road east of the trailhead.
Distance: 13 km Pace: Moderate (~4 km/hr) Terrain: Moderate - some hills and/or poor footing. Please make sure you bring appropriate footwear including icers or poles if required.
RWGPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34862234
Driving directions: Click here
Hike Leader: Don Caswell