Zwift - Sand and Sequoias
Join us on this casual ride with chat provided via Discord.
Duration: ~90 min Distance: 43 km Elevation: 356m
Route: Sand and Sequoias
Ride Leader: Rick MacMillan
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
Hello Ice Skaters,
We will try to ice skate at Monarch Park rink this Friday. We skated there last year. The rink is full size hockey rink. After skating, will go out for something to eat along the Danforth.
Please Now Register for Ice Skating. Guests are welcome. We are skating on public rinks. If you cannot attend, please remember cancel.
By TTC - Take the subway to Greenwood station, walk east along the Danforth to either Gillard Ave. or Monarch Park Ave., and south for two blocks to the park. Or take the subway to Coxwell station, walk west along the Danforth to either Parkmount rd. or Monarch Park Ave., and two blocks south to the park.
We skate for about an hour and half.
For first timers to ice skating, a TBN membership is not required. We skate on public rinks. You are welcome to join us for the skating and/or a meal after.
On Febrary 28th at 12:30, come join us for a hands on introduction to curling! Dave Yates and Suzanne Tucker have secured ice-time at Leaside Curling Club and will teach you the basics of curling in a 2 hour session - including a mini game!
Location: Leaside Curling Club, 1075 Millwood Rd, Toronto (see map below)
Apres: Amsterdam Barrel House is a block north on Laird.
Event leader: Dave Yates
What you need to do:
All other curling equipment will be provided by the club.
The waitlist will be enabled. When the event is sold out, you can put your name on the waitlist.
All attendees must sign a waiver before going out onto the ice.
After Feb 13, 2026, there will be no refunds unless your spot can be filled by a person on the waitlist and if so, you will be charged a refund administration fee of $5. If TBN has to cancel the event due to lack of participation, then you will be given a full refund.
There is a lounge from which spectators can watch (no fee).
The arrows show the way into the parking lot from southbound Laird (red) and northbound Millwood (yellow). The curling entrance is located behind the Arena ice pads, near the rail tracks.
Note that registrations are now open for the City Walk Celebration Lunch and Walk taking place on Sunday, March 22. Please register separately for the lunch and for the walk, if you wish to attend.
For today's walk, meet at about 10:00 AM at the McDonald's at 1735 Danforth Ave., on the south side of Danforth, just east of Coxwell Station. We will begin the walk at 10:10 sharp.
We be looking at the structures from the Winter Stations international design competition on Woodbine Beach. This is the 12th Anniversary of Winter Stations, and the theme this year is Mirage. Info on Winter Stations is available at https://winterstations.com/.
We will walk in a loop, going 8.9 Km and returning to the start. The route will mostly be on city streets and paved pathways, but we will also be walking on Woodbine Beach. Please wear shoes or boots appropriate for the weather.
When this entry was last updated there were no scheduled subway closures, 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/45637109.
Please check the website 2 hours before the start time, in the unlikely event that the walk is rescheduled or cancelled.
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, for a fee of $15.
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.
John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator
Start Location: Newmarket Go Train Parking Lot, see picture
Route: 6.5K No Drop Hike Tom Taylor to Roger Reservoir easy walk from Go Station to Rogers Reservoir (Trails can be icy after snow. Participants are strongly recommended to wear ice grips for shoes and use hiking poles for safety. )
Lunch after hike: TBD
Hike Leader: Dave Yates
This is an No Drop level hike. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to you, click here.
ARRIVE 15 MIN IN ADVANCE TO HELP MAKE SURE OUR HIKE STARTS ON TIME.
Please Register - Only REGISTRANTS are permitted to participate in this event.
If you have registered but can't attend, log in, click on "Already registered", then cancel.
Not a member but you want to try this out? Sign up for our 30 Day Trail membership and you can try out multiple TBN rides/events
See https://tbn.ca/join
You are new to Zwift, and want to try an easy ride with other TBNers. We will be riding multiple times (3?) around the Bridges and Boardwalks route for an hour. Join us on this casual ride with chat provided via Discord. We will be enabling the "Keep Everyone Together" option, so no one will be dropped.
Duration: 60 min Distance: ~ 25km Elevation: ~ 125m
Route: Bridges and Boardwalks
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 of 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.
Neokyo - Explore - Chasing the Sun
Not long but a couple of tough climbs. Use the most aero road bike you can get...
Join us on this casual ride with chat provided via Discord. We will be enabling the "Keep Everyone Together" option, so no one will be dropped.
Duration: ~ 1h 30m Distance: 36.1km Elevation: 298m
Route: Chasing the Sun
We will be riding 2 times around the Ocean Lava Cliffside Loop - one of the recently added routes in Watopia. We will mostly be following familiar roads, with an exploration of the new KOM Bypass road.
Join us on this casual ride with chat provided via Discord. We will not be enabling the "Keep Everyone Together" option.
Duration: ~100 min Distance: 38.3 km Elevation: 313m
Route: Ocean Lava Cliffside Loop
We will be doing a City Walk on this date. The start location, route and other information may 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.
We will meet at about 10:00 AM at a location to be determined, and the walk will begin at 10:10.
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.
We are riding around the Champs Élysées of Paris on the surprisingly non-flat cobbled road.
Duration: 60 min Distance: ~28 km Elevation: ~180m
Route: Lutece Express
Do you want to try a medium difficulty Zwift ride with other TBNers? We will be riding around London city, on the Greater London Loop with one climb up Leith Hill. Join us on this casual ride with chat provided via Discord. The Rubber band will not be used.
Duration: ~75 min Distance: 26.7 km Climbing: 345m
Route: Greatest London Loop
Karaoke Evening
This will be 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.
“Perfect for parties! The private rooms are spacious, the sound system is top-notch, and the energy is always electric.” – Jason K.
Bar + Karaoke Lounge has different size rooms for groups from 3 to 100 people. As this will be our first time offering this event, we have reserved a small room that holds up to 8 people. Participants will pay at the venue. The cost of the room will depend on the number of people signed up and the time we spend there. If we have a small number of participants, we will likely only stay for an hour or so. With a larger group, we may stay for 90 minutes or two hours.
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.
If the event is full, please add your name to the wait list. If there are enough people on the list, we can switch to a bigger room.
Questions or concerns please contact Ken Lackman, Social Director, at social@tbn.ca.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
We will be riding once around the Watopia route Triple Flat Loop. Join us on this casual ride with chat provided via Discord. The Rubber Band option will not be enabled.
Duration: ~90 min Distance: 36 km Climb 165m
Route: Triple Flat Loops
Ride Leader: Martin Lansche
Start Location: Summit parking
Route: Return to the Rouge - Beare Hill/Orchard
Apres: The Black Dog pub
(Note: to register for the Celebration Lunch see https://www.tbn.ca/event-6572555. Please note that spaces for the lunch are limited).
For the walk, meet at about 10:00 AM, at King Subway Station, outside the turnstiles, underground, on the level where the fare booth is located. The walk will start at 10:10. We will first go to the condo if there is anything you need to drop off, then do a walk of about 7Km, and will end up back at the party room in the condo at 1:00 PM. Total distance, including to and from King Station will be about 9 Km.
The route will be entirely on sidewalks, so please wear shoes or boots appropriate for the weather.
The route will be available on Ride with GPS shortly. Please note that the route may be shortened or otherwise altered to ensure we arrive at the party room at about 1 PM.
Please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service#e=0 in case there are any subway outages.
(Note: to register for for the Celebration Walk see https://www.tbn.ca/event-6572586).
Let's celebrate another successful City Walk season with a walk followed by a lunch party in the party room of Carmelle's condo building, a 10 minute walk from the King subway station, at Sherbourne and Adelaide E. The walk will begin at King subway and we will walk to the condo building where you can drop off anything you don't want to carry. Carmelle will prepare chili--meat and vegetarian versions--and cornbread. Red and white wine will be on hand as well as sparkling water, pop, coffee, and tea.
You are strongly encouraged to bring your own bowl or plate and cutlery to cut down on garbage. (There will be paper plates and cutlery available for those who don't bring their own and there will be mugs for coffee and tea.)
This is not a potluck. However, a few volunteers will be recruited ( ) to bring side dishes. eg. salad, appetizers, dessert.
The cost is $10 which you will pay through e-transfer or cash. When you sign up you will be sent Carmelle's email for e-transfer. Alternatively, Carmelle can collect cash on a city walk. Payment will guarantee your spot. Maximum 22 people.
Meet at about 10:00 AM, at King Subway Station, outside the turnstiles, underground, on the level where the fare booth is located. The walk will start at 10:10.
March Pub Quiz
You are invited to attend the monthly trivia night at Arisu Authentic Korean and Japanese Restaurant on Tuesday, March 31. Please register before Monday, March 30 at 6 pm.
Unfortunately, the Prenup Pub has closed down to make way for apartments. Fortunately, we have been able to move the quiz to a great Korean and Japanese restaurant. 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.
On the first scheduled Saturday Morning Ride of 2026, you will be able to appreciate, while riding, some of the changes to be found in town on the lakefront/portlands. We will cross the new bridges now in place for the relocation of the Don River mouth. It's now rideable!
The ride starts from the parking lot on the Lakeshore, east of Coxwell and follows lakeshore and Martin Goodman trail (paths and streets) including the new Cherry Street bridge and on through the city to the Humber River lighthouse. There is no coffee stop on this route; bring your own snack for the pause at the turnaround. The return is by a very similar route. Total about 37kms - should finish about 12:30 to1:00pm.
This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
We are accepting Guest Rider registrations. Guest riders must be registered and the $10 fee paid prior to checking-in with the ride leader.
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: 37km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: Ashbridges Bay (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: Patsy
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.
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Urban cycling: The ride starts from the Playter Gdns parkette at Cambridge Ave and Danforth (east end of the viaduct) and about 100m west of Broadview TTC station. Street parking is available but hard to find in the area. A GreenP parking lot is at the back (east) of the Broadview TTC station.
The following is the 2025 version of the route - to be slightly amended soon: The ride will be within the city, downtown and to the Lakeshore and Humber bridge for a break at Humber Park Saturday Market. The route may provide riders with some experience of new cycling city infrastructure, new views and new ways around town.
The ride will be at Urban Roller pace - for more details click here.
RWGPS link to map of route: Click here
PLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.
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: 33 km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: Playter parkette north-east end of Prince Edward viaduct Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start Online Map: Broadview Humber 2024
Ride Leader: David M
Our Ride Leaders Workshop has gone virtual. We will be running our workshop this year via Google Meet, not Zoom. In order to keep things organized we are limiting attendance to 20 people.
7:00 - 8:30 - Workshop - We will cover everything from city rides, country rides and overnight trips. To get a head start on this workshop please read the Ride Leaders Handbook in preparation for the meeting.
Some of the topics to be covered:
What to cover during announcements.
How to organize the group on the road depending on the program.
How to submit a Ride Leaders Report
CAR PARKING is not possible inside the park. Please allow yourself time to get to the start.
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The LAST Saturday Morning Ride of the 2025 season!
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.
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 herePLEASE 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: 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: Vicki
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.
Join us for the TNTO 2026 information. A free information session taking place at TBD.
Toronto Niagara Toronto Overnight (TNTO) event is on its 29th year! Whether you're a seasoned participant or considering joining for the first time, this is your chance to:
Learn all about the history of this iconic TBN overnight trip and what is new this year.
Share and gather training tips and advice from fellow cyclists.
Explore the routes, discuss key stops for refueling, and get tips to prepare for the ride.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with the TNTO community and get ready for a great weekend. See you there!
Free for everyone. Non-TBN members are welcome to attend: and there is no cost to sign-up.
Directly after the information session, join us for dinner and great conversations at TBD.
Please register for the event. Only registrants will be allowed to attend.
To cancel your registration if you have registered and you are unable to attend, click on "Already registered" and then click on "Cancel".
Check the website 2 hours before the start time in case of updates.
Event Organizer: Carlos Ramos and Vicky Laurens
Caledon Rail Trail & Summer Social 42 km The Caledon Trailway Path is a treasure to ride - no cars, mostly shaded, packed surface easy to ride on. Here is a ride to enjoy: the Trailway from Palgrave to Inglewood and a break at Coywolf Coffee, then return to Palgrave with the option of a social time in the patio at the Caledon Hills Brewery. Expect the average group speed to be in the range of 17 to 20 kph.
The Caledon Trailway Path
Start location: GREEN P parking lot, 42 Birch Ave, Palgrave.
Ride leader: Sanj Devarajan
Route: Caledon Hills Brewery to Coywolf Coffee and Return
The Plan: 10:00 am: 0km - start (no washroom facilities) 10:30 am: ~10km in - caledon east (bio-break, public washrooms). 5 min pit-stop 11:05 am: ~20km in - Coywolf Coffee (coffee/bio-break, washrooms). 30 min pit-stop, loop back 12:05 am: ~30km in - caledon east (bio-break, public washrooms). 5 min pit-stop 12:40 am: ~40km in - END, Caledon Hills Brewery (social event begins, washrooms) - 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.
Coywolf Coffee in Inglewood
Caledon Hills Brewing Company
Registration opens January 1, 2026. Any questions contact the trip leader Carl Friesen <cfriesen@rogers.com>.
This weekend is a chance to get the cycling season off to a great start by joining one of TBN’s most popular rides along the quiet roads and off-road paved trails of the Niagara Region. This year we have 40 spots - note that this trip sold out quickly in previous years.
Accommodations
We’ll once again stay at the comfortable Niagara College residence near Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll have your own bedroom in a shared suite, complete with a shared full bathroom and shared kitchenette, including a refrigerator. Note a change in room furnishings from previous years. In each suite, one bedroom has a double bed, desk with chair and satellite TV. The second bedroom has two single loft over desk/bunk style beds.
There is a Tim Hortons and McDonald's in the large outlet mall, just a three-minute drive or ride away. For people looking to keep costs down, consider bringing your own supplies for breakfasts.
Note that given the shared bathroom and common area, attendees will be invited to select the other TBN member with whom they would like to share the suite.
RIdes
The rides are TBN "no-drop" ride level. All riders are expected to be able to maintain a comfortable pace of 18 kms per hour or higher. You are expected to be able to fix a flat, and ride with a spare inner tube, patches, tire levers and a pump.
Friday May 15 Warmup Ride
For those who can get away early, as in past years on Friday afternoon at 2 pm we will once again start with an optional warmup ride along the bike path from Niagara on the Lake to Niagara Falls and back, covering about 50 kms.
Friday’s ride will be followed by a group supper on the patio at Play Bar & Grille at the White Oaks Resort, which is located nearby. Alternatively you are welcome to organize informal group dinners at restaurants in the area.
Saturday May 16
Saturday’s rides feature long and short distances and run along the little-known paved off-road trail beside the Welland Canal, with a stop for lunch along the way.
After their ride, participants are invited to meet for an informal get together at the Niagara College Teaching Winery, Brewery, and Distillery, located next the location where we are staying. Each participant will receive a $25 gift card for buying beverages and there will also be snacks courtesy of TBN. Alternatively, participants can visit Niagara on the Lake or do a winetasting at one of the nearby wineries.
This will be followed by pizza, salad and dessert in the patio area outside the Niagara College dining room. Pizza and soft drinks will be supplied. In addition, we’ll be asking people to bring a salad or dessert. Please bring your own main course if you don’t like pizza, as well as anything stronger than pop to drink.
Something else to bear in mind is that in past years some members followed this by a drive to Niagara Falls to watch the fireworks over the gorge.
Sunday May 17
Sunday’s rides (again, long and short) begin from a remote start 15 minutes away in Niagara Falls along the paved trail beside the Niagara River Parkway – with a stop for lunch enroute.
For anyone interested, after we get back, we’ll be convening at the Niagara College Teaching Winery, Brewery, and Distillery
Sunday evening will feature group suppers at local restaurants, with a variety of cuisines and price points to choose from. Last year these dinners were very popular.
Monday May 18
Monday is your chance to join a final short early morning ride, do some hiking along the Bruce Trail, visit the Outlet Mall nearby or tour some wineries. To beat long weekend traffic, most riders head home by noon.
For anyone wanting to come out a day early or to extend your stay, contact Niagara College directly to make a reservation, mentioning that you are part of the TBN group staying from Friday to Sunday nights.
Overall logistics:
This ride is limited to members of TBN.
To specify the person who will be sharing your room, enter it when you register, and/or once you’ve both registered send an email to the trip leader.
If you need a ride, or can offer a ride, please enter this when you register. An attempt will be made to match anyone who needs a ride with those able to offer a ride. The suggested compensation for members providing a ride is $25 in each direction.
Your fee of $295 per person gives you
access to trip planning, maps, and ridewithgps routes
pizza and pop for the Saturday evening potluck
a $25 gift card for Niagara College Winery, Brewery, and Distillery, with snacks on Saturday afternoon.
three nights’ accommodation on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (includes your own bedroom, towels, sheets, blankets). All meals except for the Saturday potluck are extra.
Should you need to cancel, provided that your room can be filled from members on the waiting list you will receive a refund less a $50 cancellation fee.
Any questions contact the trip leader Carl Friesen <cfriesen@rogers.com>.
Cannonball 300: Gravel Bikepacking with Camping May 16-18, 2026
Any questions please contact the trip leader Greg Andre-Barrett at greg.andrebarrett@gmail.com or overnighttrips@tbn.ca.
Registration is open.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53753734 A 340k loop from Harbour West GO in Hamilton, on rail trail, gravel and pavement. Suitable for gravel bike with 700x38-42 tires.
Camping at Selkirk Provincial Park (126.7k), and at Niagara Falls KOA Campground (222k). The trip leader has pre-booked the campsites and the approximate cost is $42pp.
Summary:
May 16th Saturday to 18th Monday (May long weekend)
3 days with 2 nights camping in campgrounds.
Cost TBC per person for campsites, to be paid by e-transfer to the trip leader between 3-5 days before the trip.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53485426
Distance 340 km. Elevation Gain 962 m, so reasonably flat. Unpaved ~127 km 37% (mostly rail trail).
Recommend a gravel bike, with 700x38mm or wider tires, for gravel rail trail and gravel roads.
Bikepacking/touring bags and camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, mattress, etc).
At the start/finish, at West Harbour GO Station, the parking is free.
0 km. 8am Start at West Harbour GO Station. Free parking.
49 km. Food options: Tim Horton's, McDonalds and Sobeys.
95.7 km. Short detour off route to No Frills and several restaurants for food/dinner.
126.7 km. Selkirk Provincial Park. Campsites pre-booked by the trip leader.
126.7 km. Selkirk Provincial Park.
139.6 km. Detour north 2k for food. See POIs for Three Seasons Ice Cream Parlour & Family Restaurant and Batch Baking.
164.4 km. Sunny Side Up! Breakfast. Food Basics. Others.
199.7 km. Sophia's Sweets & Cafe.
230.7 km. Niagara Falls KOA. Campsites pre-booked by the trip leader. Several restaurants close by including Boston Pizza.
230.7 km. Depart Niagara Falls KOA.
231.6 km. Scoops Restaurant for breakfast.
Optional Winery stops along this section.
284.6 km. Campden General Store & Comfort Home Cafe for lunch.
321.3 km. Harveys for snack.
340.1 km. Finish at Hutch's Harbour Front for dinner. Very close to West Harbour GO Station and parked cars.
https://www.tbn.ca/joinus: TBN offers three levels of membership that are valid for 12 months: namely Student at $30, Individual at $50, and Family at $80. This trip's 30-Day-Trial and Non-Members ticket price has been set equal to the Member's ticket price plus the cost of a membership, and therefore we recommend that you become a member to get the Member ticket price.
Any questions please contact the trip leader Greg Andre-Barrett at greg.andrebarrett@gmail.com orovernighttrips@tbn.ca.
May 31, 2026 Aga Khan Park (New Venue for BFBH).
Be a SAFETY MARSHAL (scroll down for role definition). Ride the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) while helping to ensure the safety of every participant.
Note: all BFBH Participants will be eligible for a discount on their TBN Jerseys. Watch your email for a code.
Event Organizers: Terry Walsh & Jerry Fisch
Event Assistant: Ed Ravin
All volunteers must attend an online meeting for training. Details will be sent after registration.
We need people in all time slots as follows:
MEETING TIME: Individual start times are 6:00am, 6:30am, 7:00am, 7:30am, 8:00am, 8:30am. The last ride will be at 9:00am, people that come later can Marshall for the family event. The illustration below indicates ride distances of 90km, 60km, 30km and the 10km route opens at 9:30 am and closes at 10:30 am.
Registered members will be paired up. The pairing up will be discussed in the orientation session.
routes at the BFBH: Select for: 2026 Route Maps
Scheduled Arrival time: Arrive 45 min before start time and please be prepared to ride.
Start of the ride event
Meet Richard Reist – Course Lead on site at the start line truss. A police officer will be present to read the rules of the road. Richard will meet TBN volunteers and provide any last-minute instructions. All Safety Marshals are asked to spread out and stagger their starts, so all are not together. Some TBN riders will be required to fall back during the ride to make sure they can cover the slower riders
SAFETY MARSHALS : For this year 2026, We will have a mandatory orientation by zoom or google meet to be held every two weeks just to make sure you are aware of responsibilities and procedures in the event that we need to report incidents to central control.
There is an early promotion to sign up for new club jerseys at reduced cost of $10 off of $ 85 including tax. TBN wants to get an early order by Feb 15, 2026 go to www.tbn.ca/store
Contact Terry Walsh for questions: 416 897 1035
Building layout: red star is Tbn booth at the event.
MEETING LOCATION: , near the ride start Marshals have to Bike plate on their bicycles & may need Bag Lanyards. Please return Bag Lanyards to the organizer as soon as the ride is completed. If the organizer is not present, please leave the Bag Lanyards on the table at promo booth.
Post-ride snacks & beverages
After the ride, all TBN volunteers are invited to the lunch buffet in the volunteer rest area only, volunteer tent will be right in the front of Aga Khan Museum near the Check In tent. This area will be clearly marked as the volunteer check-in location.
Safety Marshals are a “mobile safe riding team effort” for Baycrest. You will be given a T-shirt to wear over your cycling clothing. Safety Marshals work in teams of two and basically look for cyclists who are riding unsafely. When Marshals see this happening they should ride up alongside the cyclist and politely ask them to stop riding in an unsafe manner (most do not realize they are doing it) and ask the person to stop any unsafe activity which could be riding too fast, swerving ahead or behind other riders or texting.
Once a Safety marshal has made the first warning it is best to fall back a bit and observe that the individual is cooperating and if not, the individual must be told that if this type of behavior continues the next call will be to Toronto Police Services who will then pull the person off the course or wait at the finish line. This rarely is required but it can be a very effective tool.
If the warnings are not observed, marshals are asked to call Central Control and provide a clear detailed description of the individual as best they can. Central Control will take it from there.
MARSHALS KINDLY READ THE FOLLOWING:
STREET
DURATION OF CLOSURE
Gardiner Expressway from the South Kingsway – both the east and west lanes to the DVP. This includes the Rees/Spadina/Jamieson & South Kingsway ramps.
Sunday May 31, 2026
2 am – 4 pm
The Don Valley Parkway from Lakeshore Blvd. to the 401 – both north and south lanes.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Rules of the Road
For Your Safety we have developed the following safety rules and recommendations. Please read them carefully before event day. City of Toronto Police and Toronto Bicycling Network Ride Marshals will monitor the roads to ensure they are obeyed.
1) Wearing a bike helmet while riding your bike can reduce the risk of head injury by 85%. Helmets are mandatory for all participants.
2) Be aware of other cyclists, road obstacles and lane markings. Slower cyclists and children must stay to the right of the road. Do not attempt to pass the pace vehicles at any time during the event.
3) Communicate your intentions to other cyclists by telling people you are planning to pass using phrases like “on your left”, “on your right” or “coming through the middle”
4) Cyclists who are deemed by event organizers and Toronto Police to be riding in an unsafe manner will be intercepted and removed from the ride route immediately. This includes weaving in and out of other cyclists, passing other cyclists at high speeds and riding in the midst of other cyclists in a group at high speeds. Please use common sense and ride your bike responsibly and safely.
5) Watch carefully for your 75km route direction signs on the Bayview ramp, and on the Gardiner Expressway on the return ride, to ensure that you ride the full 75km route.
6) Use extreme caution on the downhill portions of the DVP & Gardiner Expressway. Stopping anywhere other than Rest Stations is allowed for EMERGENCY SITUATIONS only. If you have to stop for safety reasons, let the people around you know you are planning to stop and go to the far right of the road.
7) Be courteous to your fellow participants and remember, by participating in the event and raising funds you are assisting in the defeat of dementia. The Baycrest Foundation thanks you!
8) At all times OBEY the official Toronto Bicycling Network Ride Marshals and Ambassadors of the Road. They are there for YOUR safety and to ensure the safety of fellow participants.
Thank-you and have a safe and fun ride!
For further info, check the Bike for Brain Health web site.
First Day 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 (map updated June 3, 2024)
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.
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TNTO SATURDAY DINNER OPTIONS
This registration is ONLY for those already registered for TNTO on June 20-21. Please do not use this page if you are not one of the TNTO registrants.
Registration opens: Friday May 29 2026
Registration deadline: Thursday June 18 2026
For Saturday night, we have three dinner reservations for those who would like to mingle. Each reservation is for 30 people at 5:30pm. All of them are within 5 minutes of the hotel. Note that this event is totally optional, as we understand some of you have different dining preferences and/or like to dine in smaller groups.
Please register by June 5th so that we can update the restaurants with exact numbers. Each restaurant allows for separate bills, with 18% predefined gratuity with Zappi's, and none with Turtle Jack's, the Kasbah Mediterranean. This event has no host so please just meet at the restaurant.
Once registration is closed, an email will be sent with the list of people attending your restaurant.
Note that any related questions wrt this event will NOT be answered.
Zappi's Pizza and Pasta dining on the patio:
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TdVSBUdSMfJxgXUL8
Menu: Takeout / Dine In / Delivery Menu
Turtle Jack's Niagara Falls inside dining:
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AncwnhgEbDcfDNrN8
Menu: Menu | Turtle Jack's Muskoka Grill
The Kasbah Mediterranean dining on the patio or inside dining (depending on the weather):
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rvpTBTLSj4Ptezih9
Menu: Menu | The Kasbah Mediterranean
JUNE 20-21, 2026
Member registration opens January 25th
Non-member registration opens April 15th
Registration closes on May 15th
Volunteers Wanted
To ensure everything runs smoothly, we need your help. We are currently looking to recruit one or two enthusiastic volunteers to join our Sag Squad to drive the sag wagon and assist with transporting luggage and snacks to the hotel in Niagara Falls. Accommodation is complimentary (each volunteer gets a single room), and a $100 per diem per day to cover food will be provided.
Alternatively, driving the sag wagon can be shared among two volunteers if members are interested on riding only one day and driving the sag wagon the other day. In this case, accommodation is complimentary on a double-occupancy room, and a $100 per diem per day to cover food will be provided.
Your involvement will be crucial in making TNTO 2026 a success. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please reach out to us at tnto@tbn.ca
We are thrilled to announce that the Toronto Niagara Toronto Overnight (TNTO) trip is back for its 29th year, taking place in June 20-21 2026! Please review the main TNTO page before registering for more details including links to get GPS files, and PDF files for printing your own map and cue sheets.
We will offer one route (165km) from Toronto to Niagara Falls on Saturday, and three routes (76km, 90km, and new this year 165km) from Stoney Creek to Niagara Falls. Sunday's return ride is 172km to Toronto and 100km to Stoney Creek.
For those starting from Toronto: Our luggage van will arrive at the parking lot of the plaza on Dundas West just south of Bloor Street (Dundas West Station area) at 7:00 a.m. Parking lots is across 2299 Dundas St West. Go to the van to check in and drop your bag. All cyclists should leave the parking lot by 7:45 a.m.
For those starting at Stoney Creek: Our luggage van will arrive at the parking lot at 26 Arrowsmith Rd, Hamilton, ON L8E 4H8 (Hamilton Child and Family Supports (HCFS) formerly the Children’s Aid Society) in Stoney Creek at approximately 9:00 a.m. Go to the van to check in and drop your bag. All cyclists should leave the parking lot by 9:30 a.m.
Cost
The basic price per member includes RWGPS routes, luggage transfer and motel accommodation and is based on two people sharing a room. We also offer a limited number of single rooms at a higher price point. For those interested in seeking alternative accommodation, there will be a limited number of luggage transfer for a fee; please note luggage will be transfer to the main hotel only. You can pay using PayPal or e-transfer to treasurer@tbn.ca
Our hotel this year is the Rodeway Inn Fallsview, located at 6663 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON. (905) 354-2322. (NOT the Rodeway Inn & Suites on Lundy’s Lane.). Breakfast is not available at the hotel, but there are local options nearby including Tim Hortons. In previous years, some participants stopped at Niagara on the Lake for breakfast (this is approximately 24km from the start).
Dinner on Saturday in Niagara Falls
We have two group dinner options on Saturday night. This event is totally optional. Both options are within 10-15 minutes walking distance from the hotel. For more information and to register, please click here TNTO Saturday Night Dinners.
Cancellation Policy: If TBN cancels the trip, you are entitled to a full refund. If you need to cancel your registration, cancellations are possible until May 15th. If there is a person of the same sex on the waiting list, you will receive a refund minus an administrative fee of 10%. Otherwise, it is up to you to sell your spot to someone who can occupy the room.
More Questions? Please contact the TNTO Coordinators at tnto@tbn.ca
NOTL Ride and Winery Tour
Registration opens February 1, 2026. Any questions contact the trip leader Sanj Devarajan <sanj.devarajan@gmail.com>.
A two-day 80k/day ride at an Urban Roller pace of about 20-22 kph on a flat route. Road bikes (or similar) are recommended. Mountain bikes are not recommended.
Accommodation
The official start will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 26 from Burlington GO Station parking lot, where you can park your car for free over the weekend. We will cycle at an Urban Roller pace of 20-22 kph mostly on the Waterfront Trail all the way to Port Dalhousie and then down the Welland Canal trail to Niagara College Residence (137 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake). Accommodation at the college will be in two-room suites with shared washroom and kitchen area.
There is an optional start 7:00 am from Mimico GO parking lot (free parking over the weekend) and meet the main group at Burlington GO at 10:00 am. Note that the ride from Mimico to Burlington will be at Tourist pace of 20-26 kph.
Some things to bring in a small backpack or pannier:
For almost all of the winery stops on Sunday, our bikes will be close to us and within view but not always. That’s why a small medium security lock is advised. Two people can lock their bikes together with one lock. If necessary, the non-drinkers at those stops can take shifts watching the bikes.
We aim to maintain brisk Urban Roller pace at a speed of around 20 - 22 kph. At that speed, it should take around 6.5 hours to get to Niagara College residence around 4:30 pm. Check-in starts at 3 pm. We have 7 pm reservations for the patio at the Play Bar and Grill in the White Oaks Resort (across the road from the Residence).
On Sunday, we can have breakfast at MacDonald’s, Starbucks or at a few other fast food type places within a 5-minute ride or 10-minute walk. We need to be riding about 10:00am. We will stop at two-three wineries. After about 7 hours we should arrive at 5:35pm at the NISI Greek Taverna in Burlington for dinner, and later a short ride to the Burlington GO.
Below is the itinerary for Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday (RideWithGPS Burlington GO to Niagara College)
Sunday (RideWithGPS Niagara College to Burlington GO)
Any questions contact the trip leader Sanj Devarajan <sanj.devarajan@gmail.com>.
Registration will close on Thursday June 25th 2026.
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 opens February 1, 2026.
Itinerary:
Accommodation (to be booked directly by registrant):
Notes:
Ride level: Advanced Leisure Wheeler - No Drop
If you decide to drive up Friday morning you can leave your car at the college for the entire tour, there is a fee of $7.00 per day, please check with the front desk when you arrive. We plan to leave the college on Friday by 11:00am, the first day of the tour is a total distance of 45kms.
Contact: Joanne Walsh e-mail: torontojoanne10@yahoo.ca
Trip Leaders: Terry and Joanne Walsh
mennonite country ramble
Friday July 17th to Sunday July 19th, 2026
Registration opens May 17th, closes June 17th, and is limited to 30 people.
This Mennonite Country Ramble will have distances of 70 to 80 kms daily with shorter and longer options available.
Saturday our route will include Anna Maes Restaurant and Bakery in Millbank and Milverton the fry pie capital of the area.
Sunday we will explore the tourist town of St Jacobs, visit Elmira and West Montrose.
Cost will be $145 for two nights lodging, parking and two buffet breakfasts. Each person gets their own bedroom in a quadplex suite which includes a full kitchen so you can store food. There is an option to cook supper there if enough people want it. There is a slight extra charge for this option. Registration opens May 17th and closes June 17th. If you want to be in a particular quadplex apartment let me know and I will try to arrange that.
Pace will be at a relaxed Country Cruise pace, around 20 km per hour, with regrouping spots along the way.
Routes will be posted and added to this event and the TBN map library before the registration opens. Distances will by 70 to 80 kms daily with shorter and longer options available.
https://www.tbn.ca/joinus: TBN offers three levels of membership that are valid for 12 months: namely Student at $30, Individual at $50, and Family at $80.
Any questions contact the tour leader Dennis Szilvasy, touring@tbn.ca
3 days in Orillia - Tuesday Aug 11 to Thursday Aug 13
Contact: Dave Mader, program-x@tbn.ca
On Tuesday there is an 11 AM start to allow time to drive to Orillia. Wednesday and Thursday have a 9 AM start.
The routes below are considered suitable for Urban Roller and Tourist level riders. Click here and scroll down to see what these levels mean.
Registration: Everyone must register to join this event. If it turns out that you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration. (If you do not have a regular TBN membership, you can purchase a 30-Day-Trial membership for $10 - click here).
Start location: Rotary Place, West Orillia Sports Complex
Tuesday - Day 1 Start time 11:00 AM Routes: Day1 These routes visit the Stephen Leacock Museum and the Gordon Lightfoot sculpture garden in Orillia, a bit of the trail systems, and countryside around Bass Lake. There are shorter and longer variants. All of the routes stop at Hewitts Farm Market and Bakery for lunch.
Tuesday dinner reservation: TBD.
Wednesday (Day 2) and Thursday (Day 3) Meet around 8:30 for a 9:00 AM departure from Rotary Place.
Day2 routes On Wednesday we ride to Big Chute, where we will see the Marine Railway in action if we are lucky. The 108 km route starts at Rotary Place. The 88 km route starts at Hewitts Fun Farm, beside Hewitts Farm Market and Bakery. The 68 km route starts at Baxter Ward Community Centre. Meet at Rotary Place around 8:30 AM. Those going on the remote starts - have your bikes loaded in your cars, ready to drive to the remote start locations. Gather at the remote start locations and leave in a group.
Wednesday dinner reservation: TBD.
Day3 routes Meet at Rotary Place around 8:30 AM to get organized. - A ride through Orillia and along Lake Simcoe on trails and roads - Remote-start tour on the paved Tay Shore Trail. - Countryside north of Orillia.
Wild card routes The above routes have been popular since 2023. However, if you wish to explore other terrain, check out these routes.
Accommodation: is up to you. Suggestions: - The student residence at Lakehead University, Orillia Campus is available. This is next door to Rotary Place. This may be a good choice if you can arrange to share a suite with another participant. A suite for two people consists of two separate bedrooms and a shared bathroom (2025 price: $317 incl tax for 2 nights). Suites can be booked online here when they are posted by the university. Or, you can phone the front desk team at 705-330-4012. If you are sharing with a suite-mate, decide which one of you is in charge of booking, checking in, and checking out.
- There are several motels/hotels in Orillia, also camping at Bass Lake Provincial Park.
Food: Last year, breakfast was available in the cafeteria at the university. It may be again this year. Even if you are not staying at the residence you can have breakfast at the cafeteria, but you should park at Rotary Place Arena.
Breakfast in the cafeteria - plan the day - buy snacks
After the ride there are attractions in the area. The Leacock Museum could be visited after the ride on Wednesday or Thursday (open 10AM to 4PM). Near Bass Lake, there is the George Langman Wildlife Sanctuary. In Orillia, we have Couchiching Beach Park along the downtown lakeshore. The Maraposa Market is a great place to eat and/or shop (open 7AM to 7PM). A cold one and hot nachos can be had on the patio at Studabakers near the waterfront.
The residence at Lakehead University, Orillia campus
Gordon Lightfoot sculpture "Golden Leaves"
Leacock Museum - National Historic Site
Big Chute Marine Railway
Please submit your photos to hairshirt@tbn.ca for posting on web page.
Hairshirt LiteMetric Double Century200 km in one day!
This is a social ride. TBN will not be posting finishing times.
Start location: Burlington GO station south parking lot, 2101 Fairview St, Burlington.
Ride leader: Self Organised
The outbound route climbs the Niagara Escarpment from Stoney Creek and then goes along the ridge, mostly on Ridge Road. Then it's Ball's Falls, Effingham Hill, following the Welland River and finally entering Niagara Falls from the south. This leg follows the Niagara Parkway northwards to Queen Street. At Queen St switch over to the return route. (Perhaps after a side trip to Taps Brewhouse). Route on RideWithGPS: Burlington to Niagara Falls
The return route from Niagara Falls continues from Queen St on the Niagara Parkway heading northward to Niagara-on-the-Lake, then westward skirting Lake Ontario. Route on RideWithGPS: Niagara Falls to Burlington
The full route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40610689. Load the full route into your Garmin or RWGPS app to get the entire ride into one Strava file. However, if your device tends to get confused when the out and back routes overlap, it may be better to load the outbound and return routes separately.
If interested, Taps Brewhouse is on Queen St, 0.8 km west of the point where the outbound route ends and the return route begins.
Sunset will be at 8:02 pm. If there is any chance you will still be riding after 7:30 pm, you must have lights, front and rear.
The return leg is routed on the Hamilton Beach Trail. This is a pleasant alternative to the usual Hairshirt route which only follows roads - HOWEVER you will need to slow down because of people and pets on the Trail.
Taking the GO train back to Burlington. What if you need to exit the ride at the half-way point? The Niagara Falls train station, at Bridge St and Erie Ave, is only 6 blocks from Taps Brewhouse. Click here for the Updated GO Schedule. There are Presto pay stations on the platform, or tickets can be purchased in the station. If you use Presto, be sure to tap off at Burlington, or you will be charged for the distance to Toronto.
This year we will have two flavors of this wonderful ride. The classic long route starting and finishing in Guelph and a shorter version, using Milverton as the launch point.
The event organizer will create a WhatsApp group for all registrants to help them book a room and find another registrant to share the room with. Everyone is expected to book their own room in Goderich - the Bedford Hotel is recommended. CAD187 including tax for a two beds room. The Cedar Lodge Motel is also available for CAD202 including tax for a similar setup.
For additional questions please reach to the ride leaders.
CLASSIC:
Ride Leader: Italo Bravo, mobile/WhatsApp +1-437-345-6027
The classic version (~140km each way) will leave Guelph at 8:00 AM, we will ride to Goderich, where we will stay overnight, and then ride back to Guelph on Sunday.
Start Location: Meet at CNR Locomotive 6167, John Galt Park, Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3N4. Click here.
Overnight parking multiple parking lots are available near the starting point in Guelph. The East Parkade and East Surface Lot (closest to the route start) both cost 3 dollars on Saturday and free on Sunday, unless there is a special event.
Day 1 Westbound https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52690573
Day 2 Eastbound
Short:
Ride Leader: Carl Friesen, mobile/WhatsApp +1-647-998-4057
The short ride of ~80 km (each way) starts in the village of Milverton, located on the G2G trail, about 1.5 hours’ drive west of the GTA. This will be a no-drop ride, stopping periodically to let everyone catch up.
Start time: 10:00 AM at Perth East Recreation Complex, 40 Temperance Street, Milverton (Perth East), ON.
Day 1 Westbound https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53917659
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Cancellation: If you register and later determine that you cannot ride – please Cancel Your Registration.
Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the ride could be rescheduled or cancelled at the discretion of the organizers.
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.
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.
Place holder event - (we need > 20 upcoming events to avoid bug in IOS version of TBN App).
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