We leave Victoria Square and while continuing to work out the Summer kinks we make our way north to Brooks Farm. The roads are usually good and the chocolate milk and butter tarts never cease to please.
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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: John Anderson
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.
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
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, mask and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group.
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.
Pleasant ride starting from MT JOY GO Station up along Ninth Line coming back on McCowan. Rest stops includes Renee Farmers Market, feed the ducks at Carma Farm, coffee at Caffe Lago and ice cream break at Cedar Beach Variety store. First 15k is uphill. Last 20k is downhill.
RIDE LEADER: ALICE CHAN (email: no-drop@tbn.ca)
SWEEP: SUZANNE TUCKER
ROUTE: 2025 No Drop Mt Joy to Musselman's Lake
**** Not everyone is suitable for No Drop Ride. Please email No-Drop@tbn.ca for registration request.
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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.
Burlington Escarpment Ridge Runner
Start: Burlington GO station south parking lot, 2101 Fairview St, Burlington.
Ride leader: Rick MacMillan
Route: Burlington_Escarpment_Ridge_Runner
This is a Tourist-class ride - be prepared to be self-sufficient.
Everyone must register to join this ride. If you do not have a regular TBN membership, you can purchase a 30-Day-Trial membership for $10 - click here.
If you have registered and then find out you can't come, please cancel your registration.
JJ's On The Docks Eatery in Grimsby
From Vaughan subway station we take a north-north-easterly route to Lake Wilcox, the largest kettle lake on the Oak Ridges Moraine. We will ride around a portion of the lake along roads with a rural feel and experience some of nature’s tranquility and beauty. All routes stop for lunch at the Greek Market Café in north Richmond Hill.
Meet on the 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: 60, 73 or 94 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.
ASHBURN TO TYRONE MILLS (needs ride leader*)
* NB: In the event there is no ride leader, this CC will be cancelled. To volunteer to lead this ride, please contact Barry Pinsky (CC coordinator) at countrycruise@tbn.ca Thank you!
This is an Tourist level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click HERE.
PLEASE NOTE: All riders, including guest riders, must register to participate in this CC. Please read registration details on the CC webpage
Description: A new CC inspired by the popular Wednesday Wheelie favorite: 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.
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.
Driving Directions: To get to Ashburn, drive east on Hwy 401 to Brock Road; go north to CR5 at Claremont, then east to Ashburn on Concession 9 (Myrtle Road); turn left (north) on Ashburn Rd and left again at the entrance (gravel road) to the Ashburn Community Park on the west (left) side of Ashburn Rd. There is a sign at the entrance. Continue to the parking lot at the end of the gravel road.
Facilities are (have been) in the form of a Porta Potty in the parking lot. The alternative is to stop at a restaurant or gas station just after exiting the 401 and before heading north.
Distances: 62km, 71km, & 82km
CUE SHEETS and MAPS:
RWGPS for all routes: Ashburn to Tyrone Mills CC - 62km, 71km & 82km
Ride Leader(s): Ride leader needed. To volunteer, please contact Barry Pinsky 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!
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.)
A new ride with some of the old. Warden Woods, a cemetery, the East Don Trail a long downhill ride (but not so steep uphill), a ride through the Rainbow Tunnel and a discovery of Moccasin Trail on the West Don. Enjoy lunch on picnic tables in the grassy town plaza at the centre of the exclusive Shops of Don Mills
Start: Shoppers World- Victoria Park Ave.and Danforth Ave.
Distance: 29 km
Leader: Roy Bourke
RWGPS: Roy's Ramble to the East Don
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.
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 $10 here and then can register for the ride. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation by Saturday evening. 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.
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. Parts of the Rouge trail are hard packed limestone screenings rather than pavement but should be managable for most bikes.
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, at the SW corner of Victoria Park Ave and Danforth Ave. The RwGPS map shows the old start point. Please disregard.
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: 63 kms
RwGPS: Unionville 2021
Cuesheet: Unionville
Leader: David Middleton
You MUST register in order to participate in this ride.
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.
This ride will be open for registration for 6 days beginning on the Wednesday before the event.
North along the Humber, then east to circle a pond, south through city streets and High Park to the lakeshore, then west back to the Humber. Two short unpaved sections.
Start: 10:30 a.m. Etienne Brulé parking lot (down the hill behind Old Mill subway station)
Map to Start: Etienne Brulé Park
(Try to arrive at 10:15 AM, to allow for subway delays, bike problems, etc.)
Distance: 24 km
Leader: Mary
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 8:30 AM on the day of the ride.
Please note ride starts at 10:00AM!
We want to thank the Program X ride coordinator for this ride. This ride starts in Inglewood, just off of Hwy 10 and continues towards Caledon East on the Caledon Trailway and crosses Hwy 10 on the pedestrian bridge over the highway. Then a bit of escarpment country and a short stretch of gravel on Escarpment Sideroad as we head west, skirting past Belfountain on the way to lunch at the Tin Roof Cafe in Erin. Dipping southwards, we pass through Cheltenham, then take Boston Mills Rd back to Inglewood.
Please note that 33% of the distance is gravel roads or rail trails.
Start location: Lloyd Wilson Centennial Arena in Inglewood. If this parking lot is full, consider parking at the library at the top of the hill.
Inglewood 1. Directions to start
Routes 2. RWGPS route
Weather 3. Weather
Ride Leader: Pat Stellick
Parking at Inglewood arena
Climbing switchback on Forks of the Credit Road
Elora - Cataract Trailway at Mississauga Rd
October Dining Out: Mexican
On Thursday, October 23, we will be in a fairly central location at a great new Mexican restaurant. Casa Mezcal has only been open a few months, but it's had a lot of great (five-star) reviews and has become very popular. The food seems quite authentic, and getting your guacamole served in the mortar and pestle it was made in is a nice touch. You can accompany your meal with some interesting cocktails or some fine Mexican beer (not Corona). Also, the kitchen can adjust the spiciness of your order.
From Casa Mezcal's website:
Discover bold Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors just steps from Casa Loma at 252 Dupont. Enjoy sizzling fajitas, tacos, and Latin-inspired dishes paired with handcrafted margaritas and mezcal cocktails. More than dining, CASA offers a vibrant cultural experience with warm hospitality, perfect for locals and tourists alike.
You can view more info about the restaurant here.
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, October 21st 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.
Casa Mezcal is located at 252 Dupont Street. There is metered street parking near the restaurant. For those who won't drive, the restaurant is an ONE-minute walk from Dupont 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!
CAR PARKING is not possible inside the park. Please allow yourself time to get to the start.
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.
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 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: Albert
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.
This is an advanced Leisure Wheeler Ride starting in Bradford and ending in Aurora. The ride starts at Bradford GO station with a loop through the Holland Marsh, and then continues through Holland Landing to the start of the Nokiidaa Trail at Mt. Albert Rd. and Yonge St. The route follows the Nokiidaa Trail to Newmarket, where there will be a lunch stop, and then continues to Aurora, ending at the GO station. Although washrooms are not available, there are porta-potties in some of the parks that we will visit. Bring a bag to carry fresh veggies from one of the farm stands. Bring snacks to enjoy at 20 km. and picnic lunch in Newmarket at 41 km.
Start: 10:15 AM. Bradford GO Station. Meet in the parking lot.
Distance: 50 km
Leader: Mary Kennedy
RWGPS: Bradford GO to Aurora Go
How to get to the START: GO Train leaves Union 8:52, Downsview 9:11, Aurora 9:42. Arrives Bradford 10:05
From Union Station- 8:52 GO Train to arrive in Bradford at 10:05
OR TTC to Downsview, then 9:11 GO Train to arrive in Bradford at 10:05
OR -Drive to Aurora. Then take the 9:42 GO Train from Aurora (joining the others on the train) to arrive in Bradford at 10:05 At Aurora, there is parking on the east side of the station. Wait for the train near the accessibility platform NOT near the station.
The ride ends in Aurora where you will then reach you car (if you drove).
The Aurora GO Train leaves at 3:55pm, and 4:55 pm to return to Toronto
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 7:30 AM on the day of the ride.
Welcome to the inaugural City Walk of the Fall 2025 season. Terry will be reprising his walk from a couple of years ago. We will walk along St Clair to the Longos/Starbucks for a bathroom break, then carry on around Forest Hill to the Loblaws at St Clair West and then head north toward the Beltline to Davisville. There will be lots of dropout places and refreshment opportunities.
Meet at 10 AM at St Clair Subway Station (Yonge Line), at street level, beside the McDonalds, at the subway exit on the south side of St Clair East. (This is just east of the south-east corner of Yonge & St. Clair). The walk will begin at 10:10 AM.
We will stop for lunch at The Bull: A Firkin Pub, 1835 Yonge St.
Total distance to finish at Davisville Station is 9.8 Km. It is about a 1 Km walk (or one subway station subway ride) back to Deer Park, if you have parked your car there.
At the time this entry was updated there were no scheduled subway outages for this date, but please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service#e=0 for any changes.
Check the website 2 hours before the start time - the walk could be rescheduled or cancelled.
If you are unable to attend, or if you are feeling unwell, please cancel your registration.
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 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.
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.
John Burdett - City Walk Coordinator
"Wild Card" Sunday #2 - CALEDON EAST - NOBLETON - PALGRAVE
"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-appealing weather conditions for cycling.
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.
This NEW! Country Cruise combines some familiar roads around Caledon with some novel scenic hilly roads in the Nobleton area. Lunch is in Nobleton, at the parkette beside the Library on Sheardown Street. Food can be purchased at Tim Horton's or Cousins Market on the corner of Sheardown St. and HWY 27. For those doing the 86km route, food can also be bought in Schomberg.
Washrooms are available in the community centre complex at the start location in Caledon East.
Start: Caledon East Community Complex, 6215 Old Church Rd, Caledon East, ON L7C 1J7
Driving directions: Take Hwy 427 north. Exit and turn left (west) onto Rutherford Rd/York Regional Rd 73. Turn right (north) onto The Gore Road. Turn left (west) onto Old Church Rd and follow to the Community Complex.
Start time: 10:00am
Distances: 68km, 77km, 86km
RWGPS link to all routes: Caledon East-Nobleton-Palgrave CC - 68km, 77km & 86km
Ride Leader(s): George Witte
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.
Please Register - Only REGISTRANTS are permitted to participate in this event.
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See https://tbn.ca/join
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: Kevin Anderson