This early "challenge" will be easier than normal. We will ride 4 times around the Innsbruck based circuit. The Rubber band will not be used.
Join us on this casual ride with chat provided via Discord.
Duration: ~100 min Distance: 35.4 km Elevation: 288m
Route: Innsbruckring
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
Dinner and Dancing on the Danforth 1
Note that registration for this event is ONLY for the restaurant at 6:00 pm. You do not need to register for the band at Noonan's.
Our next D&DoD night out will be on Friday, December 5th. Dinner will be at 6:00 pm at a terrific Spanish tapas restaurant with a live flamenco show at 8:00 pm. The restaurant is Tapas al Embrujo at 97 Danforth Avenue, which is very close to Broadview Subway Station. The show is free but you must order at least $25 worth of food. You can view the menu here.
This event is open to all TBN members and their guests.
View Tapas al Embrujo on the map here.
Tapas al Embrujo's owner Maria Serrano, flamenco singer/dancer extraordinaire.
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.
The band at Noonan's is The Tim Bovaconti Band. They played the TBN AGM in 2024, and were a big hit with those who attended. Come for a fun night of socializing and/or dancing with other members and their guests. Noonan's Irish Pub at 141 Danforth is very conveniently located just a very short walk away from Broadview Subway Station. The band starts at 9:30. Come join us for dinner (register on this page) or just show up at Noonan's.
Watch the band here.
View Noonan's on the map here.
Questions or concerns please contact Ken Lackman, Social Director at social@tbn.ca.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Hello Ice Skaters,
Welcome back. This is the first evening of ice skating for the 2025/2026 season. We will be skating at Withrow Park rink Friday evening. We plan to go out for refreshments after skating. It will be the group's choice where to eat.
Please Register for Ice Skating. Guests are welcome. We are skating on public rinks. If you cannot attend, please remember to cancel.
By TTC - Take the subway to Pape Station, then the Pape bus south to Wroxeter, and walk west to Withrow Park or just walk along the Danforth to Logan and then south on Logan to Withrow Park from the subway station.
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.
Meet at about 10:00 AM at Victoria Park Station, in front of the station, on east side of Victoria Park Avenue. We will begin the walk at 10:10 sharp.
We will walk in a loop, going about 7.3 Km and returning to the start, with two bathroom stops. At the beginning of the walk, we will visit a new modular subsidized housing unit finished about three years ago on Macy Avenue. Then we will proceed to Warden Woods trail up to St. Clair, then west along St. Clair to the Dawes Road Cemetery. We will then south go through the cemetery and take side streets to Pharmacy and Victoria Park. From Victoria Park we take a trail down to the Don River and then east back to Victoria Park station.
The route will be entirely on city streets or paved paths, so please wear shoes or boots appropriate for the weather.
When this entry was updated, there were no scheduled outage on the subway system, but please check https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/Service-Changes 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/42023195.
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 $10.If you have not registered for the walk, you may NOT join the walk.
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.
REMINDER: A mask and hand sanitizer are recommended.
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.
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
Pictures by Kevin Anderson
This hike starts at Scotsdale farm which was an internationally renowned breeding farm for Arabian horses and shorthorn beef cattle. The farm is still a working farm and is managed by the Credit Valley Conservation Authority. There are lots of rolling hills, see the Great Esker, and numerous limestone rocks.his is winter hiking so please come prepared with proper clothing, fTootwear and crampon style icers
Please keep in mind that this is Winter Hiking so come prepared with proper clothing, footwear and crampon style icers.
Please Register - Only REGISTRANTS are permitted to participate
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 Trial membership and you can try out multiple TBN events
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Distance: 13 km
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34862220
Pace: Moderate (~3.5 km/hr)
Terrain: Moderate - some hills and/or poor footing. Depending on the weather conditions it will be advisable to bring icers and/or hiking poles
Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Scotsdale+Farm/@43.6838257,-79.9875138,13.67z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x882b0cf304d0ab1b:0xe9fc33925e8da6c9!8m2!3d43.6881076!4d-79.9896464
Leader: Tom Bissenger
Start Location: Victoria Village Arena
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Victoria+Village+Arena/@43.7231502,-79.3179663,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4cdb8d30762f9:0x4acad9a8f13148b7!8m2!3d43.7231464!4d-79.3153914!16s%2Fg%2F1vyk3h4w!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Start time 10:30am.
Route:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53317994
Mostly paved trails and roads, starting from Victoria Village Arena, walking down the new East Don trail (steep downhill to start), along the Taylor Creek trail, and back up into residential and commercial areas. Possible lunch stop at House of Empanadas (takeaway) and eat/beverage at Brunswick Bierworks, across the street. (Trails can be icy after snow. Participants are strongly recommended to wear ice grips for shoes and use hiking poles for safety. )
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.
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This Watopia Event-only route is not new, but it debuts to TBN in Dec 2025. It is a short route where we will have multiple cracks at "The Seaside Sprint" segment. The Rubber band will be enabled. We will go once around this route multiple times.
Duration: 60 min Distance: ~23 km Elevation: ~200m
Route: Seaside Sprint
This Scotland route is new in late 2025. The actual route should take us 45 minutes, and it ends. Let's hope the roads after the finish arch just loop around Scotland, then we will be going around 2+ times. The Rubber band will be enabled.
Duration: 90 min Distance: ~36 km Elevation: ~350m
Route: Scotland Smash
Meet at about 10:00 am in front of the St. Clair West Subway Station on St. Clair Ave. West. We will begin the walk at 10:10 sharp.
Jennie will be leading the 8.5 km West End Romp which takes you through several notable areas in Toronto including Wychwood Park, Christie Pits, Little Italy, Kensington Market, parts of the University of Toronto's downtown campus, Philosopher's Walk and The Annex. The route is mostly on paved sidewalks and roads, with a couple of short sections on dirt/grass paths. There are also a number of conveniently located washroom breaks/facilities and early exits.
No scheduled subway outages have been posted yet, 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/53339645.
We are accepting Guest registrations.
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.
Introduced in late 2025, this route gets its title from Ghostbusters. The route is a mixture of new NYC roads, and ends with a couple of climbs up the original glass NYC KOM above Central Park. The Rubber band will not be used.
Duration: ~100 min Distance: 31.7 km Elevation: 416m
Route: Stay Puft Pursuit
This Friday evening, we plan to skate at College Park Trail. After skating, we will go to a restaurant near by for dinner.
Please Register for Ice Skating. We are skating on public rinks and there are no fees required for guests. If you cannot attend, please remember to cancel.
By TTC - Take the subway to College Park station. College Park trail is in the center of the block between College St. & Gerrard St. W and Yonge St. & Bay St. There is a shelter to warm up in and put your skates on. There is also a washroom.
For first timers to ice skating, a TBN membership is not required. We skate on public rinks which are free for everyone. You are welcome to join us for the skating and dinner after.
Meet at about 10:00 AM in the Great Hall of Union Station (the train station, not the subway station). We usually are near the benches around the north-west corner of the hall but may be somewhere else nearby if there is construction work, etc. Just look for a group of people standing around. We will begin the walk at 10:10 sharp.
Terry will lead us on a walk around downtown Toronto, visiting Fort York, The Well, and part of The Path. We will stop for coffee at the Tim Hortons at University and College, and will stop for lunch or a snack at Beertown, near Union Station.
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/53436340.
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. )
Feature: Nice wintery view of East Holland River
Lunch after hike: TBD
Five times around the sprinter's Queen's Highway section, followed by a up-hill finish (this is an After Party route) The Rubber band will be enabled. We should complete the route, then continue on the roads until the 60 minutes is complete.
Duration: 60 min Distance: ~23 km Elevation: ~350m
Route: Queen's Highway After Party
Trip Presentation
Veloroute Gourmande
TBN member Dona Cottle will share her experience with Veloroute Gourmande Bike Trip which she did this summer. Veloroute Gourmande is a cycle path that connects Montreal and Sherbrooke. It is approximately 235km through the picturesque Quebec countryside that can be done over 4 or 5 days. The mostly car- free route is relatively flat, passing by many lakes and hills with opportunities to stop along the way and enjoy some gourmet attractions.
The event is free and open to all TBN members and their guests. The event takes place at The Northern District Public Library, which is conveniently located a three-minute walk north of the Eglinton Subway station. You can find free parking on the small streets west and north of the library. Please read parking signs before parking.
The presentation will take up 1 hour including a short Q and A, but participants are welcome to continue discussion afterward at the Duke of Kent Pub, which is across the road from the library.
Location: 40 Orchard View Boulevard - main floor meeting room (view map here) Day: Monday, December 15 Time: 7 pm to 8 pm Apres-Pres: Duke of Kent Pub, 2315 Yonge St.
Location: 40 Orchard View Boulevard - main floor meeting room
(view map here)
Day: Monday, December 15
Time: 7 pm to 8 pm
Apres-Pres: Duke of Kent Pub, 2315 Yonge St.
Questions or concerns please contact Elena Balland, Membership Experience Director at experience@tbn.ca.
This Makuri route is new in late 2025. We will go around the route once. The Rubber band will not be enabled.
Duration: ~90 min Distance: 42.6 km Elevation: 328m
Route: Tropic Rush
Elena will be leading us on another "Sweet Tooth" City Walk. We will be walking in a loop from Finch Station to "Sweet-o-one Cakes & Pastry" and back. Meet at about 10:00 AM at Finch Station in the Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off (Kiss & Ride). The walk will start at 10:00 AM.
The route is on RwGPS at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53428915. Total distance is 9.3 Km.
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.
December Dining Out: French
On Thursday, December 18, we will be back in the east end at a quaint French restaurant that was highly recommended by several of our members. It also has 4.7 stars on Google (205 reviews). Camino Bistro has quality French food in a casual atmosphere at very reasonable prices. There are also a few Japanese-inspired dishes and vegetarian and vegan options.
From a Trip Advisor review:
A cozy little neighbourhood restaurant with owners passionate about food, great dishes and phenomenal value. This place really is a hidden gem..
You can view more info about the restaurant and the menu here.
Our reservation is for 6:00 pm. We will order food around 6:30, so please try to arrive before then.
This event is limited to 16 members and their guests. Please register before Tuesday, December 16 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.
Camino Bistro is located at 2750 Danforth Avenue. There is metered street parking near the restaurant. For those who won't drive, the restaurant is an five-minute walk from Main Subway Station. View the map here.
Questions or suggestions for other restaurants, please contact Ken Lackman, Social Director at social@tbn.ca.
Not a long route, it does include, early on, the KOM climb - The Grade which should take you 25-40 minutes to climb. "It is all downhill after that" - well mostly. The Rubber band will not be used.
Make sure you are well warmed up before the start of the ride!
Duration: ~100 min Distance: 27.7 km Elevation: 410m
Route: Elevation Evaluation
Meet at a location to be announced at 6:00 PM. We will go for a walk through an area of Toronto different from the Christmas Lights walks we have done in the past.
We will walk through a new neighbourhood, specially selected for their beautiful Christmas light displays. There will be lots of opportunities to stop and take pictures along the way! The walk will end a restaurant or pub, the optional dinner stop. (Note there may be limited seating space and there may not be room for everyone).
This will be in the evening after dark, and the weather forecast is for cold temperatures and wind, so please dress very warmly. You may want to wear winter boots if there is snow on the ground. Season’s Greetings Everyone!
The route will be available on Ride with GPS.
THIS WILL BE THE LAST HIKE OF 2025. PLEASE SEE THE EVENT LIST FOR THE 2026 SCHEDULE
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Jokers Hill is a property managed as a research area by the University of Toronto and that coupled with the trails at Thornton Bales Conservation area make it a great place to go hiking. There are lots of elevation changes which make the trails both interesting and challenging and it is relatively close to the city although as with most other places parking can be a challenge.
WINTER HIKING
Please keep in mind that Winter Hiking is different than Fall Hiking. Proper clothing + footwear + crampon style icers are a must for any hike. Icers may not be required but should be available in your pack if necessary.
Distance: 9.5 km
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38382145
Terrain: Moderate - rocky with hills and/or poor footing.
Directions:https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Jokers+Hill+Trail+Parking/@44.0366819,-79.5266127,15z/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sjokers+hill+parking!3m5!1s0x882ad1e85d3f6585:0x3aab1cb0c78c7e70!8m2!3d44.0403028!4d-79.5041648!15sChNqb2tlcnMgaGlsbCBwYXJraW5nWhUiE2pva2VycyBoaWxsIHBhcmtpbmeSAQRwYXJrmgEkQ2hkRFNVaE5NRzluUzBWSlEwRm5TVU41Y25adVlXaFJSUkFC
Hike Leader: Dave Gagne
Start Location: Parking lot, Tommy Thompson Park entrance next to washroom building
Route: 6k
Tommy Thompson out and back from parking lot. (Trails can be icy after snow. Participants are strongly recommended to wear ice grips for shoes and use hiking poles for safety. )
Feature: beautiful winter views of Lake Ontario,
December Pub Quiz
You are invited to attend the monthly trivia night at The Prenup Pub on Tuesday, December 23. Please register before Monday, December 22 at 10 pm.
The Prenup Pub is one of the best pubs in the city. It’s a Belgian style pub with a wonderful atmosphere, great food, and extraordinary draft beer, all at reasonable prices. In fact, the atmosphere is actually free! The draft beer list consists of 70 quality brews, of which most are European. There is also a sizeable wine list. The food menu is also extensive and also mostly European, with French, Belgian, Italian and German specialties. There are also quite a few vegetarian and vegan dishes.
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.
The Prenup Pub is conveniently located at 191 College Street, just a five-minute walk west of Queen’s Park subway station. There also is street parking available, especially on McCaul Street. We will be on ground floor of the pub, on your right as you walk in (next to the bar) or on the patio. View the map here.
Start Location: Parking lot, Botany Hill Park (or park on east side of street)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parking+lot,+Orton+Park+Rd,+Scarborough,+ON/@43.7773451,-79.2106361,18.21z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4d08634abe44f:0x467efcedb6b0a5f6!8m2!3d43.7774852!4d-79.2101752!16s%2Fg%2F11p9n1h4jt!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyNi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49651271
Highland Creek trail (Pan Am path) out and back from parking lot (Trail can be icy after snow. For safety, participants are strongly recommended to wear ice grips for shoes and use hiking poles. )
Note: Long hill heading down into and back up from the valley. X-country skis NOT recommended.
Washrooms may be available at halfway point.
Feature: Scenic Upper Highland Creek
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Start Location: Twyn Rivers day use parking lot (Pickering side of the park)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rouge+National+Urban+Park,+Twyn+Rivers+Day+Use+Area/@43.8133341,-79.1572289,15.58z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89d4d9788c56248f:0x352a205155f2039f!8m2!3d43.8141041!4d-79.1537042!16s%2Fg%2F11b6gnmpdx!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyNi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49740380
Rouge National Urban Park, Mast Trail loop from parking lot Twyn Rivers parking lot. We will probably continue up part of the Orchard trail as well to extend the distance, depending on time. (Trails can be icy after snow. Participants are strongly recommended to wear ice grips for shoes and use hiking poles for safety. )
Washrooms may be available at start.
Feature: Rouge valley
Lunch after hike: The Black Dog pub
CANCELLED as not enough people registered to be financially viable.
Stay at the rustic Wolf Den Hostel and Nature Retreat near Algonquin Park, from Friday evening to Sunday. Cross Country Ski, Snowshoe, or Hike each day. Because of the facility and the options available, this is an "any weather" weekend trip.
We have booked the entire hostel. Included will be light snacks on Friday evening. Please consider that you are responsible for your own meals. Saturday evening will be potluck (group meal).
The cost is $115 to $150 per person for TBN member depending on chosen accommodation. We don't think you'll find a better deal for a weekend getaway!
When you register and complete payment, you will receive an automated email with a link to download a Confirmation document providing directions to the Hostel, an itinerary, and some extra information. Please book before Sunday, 21 January 2026. First come, first serve.
Plates, cups, cutlery, pillows, bedding, linens, and towels are all provided. Showers and washrooms are in the main lodge. You only need to bring clothing, winter gear, and something for the potluck dinner Saturday. Please do not forget to bring your food for 2 breakfasts and lunches Hostel has enough refrigerators and all the cooking facilities.
While we will not directly organize car pooling, we will help in the process. See the information document for more details.
The hostel is about a three hour drive North from Toronto on Highways 400, 11, and 60.
You can read a description of your accommodation options available on Wolf Den website.
Room Allocations (updated manually with each registration)
Double Bed M1A Veronica Bric
Double Bed M1B Branimir Brcic
Double Bed M2A
Double Bed M2B
Single Bed M4A Jean Dell'Agnese
Single Bed M4B Catherine Whitfield
Single Bed M5A Carl Friesen
Single Bed M5B John Kurtz
Single Bed M5C Stephen Kotlowski
Queen Bed M6A $150 Sharon Reeves
Single Bed M6B $140
Bunk Houses (Loon to Right, Bear in Front - West faces highway 60)
Please register online for this outing.
You can pay by e-transfer to treasurer@tbn.ca.
TBN Cancellation Policy for Registrant
Please consider that after deadline we have to pay the reservation fee for the whole hostel no mater how many registrants we have.
8 weeks before booking = 10% November 14th, 2025 - December 19th 2025
6 weeks = 50% December 19th - January 1st, 2026
4 weeks = 100% January 2nd, 2026
Date booked January 30th, 2026
Information PDF: Info Sheet.pdf
When you register and complete payment, you will receive an automated email with a link to download a Confirmation document providing directions to the Hostel, an itinerary, and some extra information. Please book before 21st June 2026.
Plates, cups, cutlery, pillows, bedding, linens, and towels are all provided. Showers and washrooms are in the main lodge. You only need to bring clothing and appropriate gear. Hostel has enough refrigerators and all the cooking facilities.
Elena Balland 416 949 6597 (cell) Email: wolfden@tbn.ca
May 31, 2026 Aga Khan Park ( New Venue for BFBH ) more details to follow ......
Be a RIDE MARSHALL or RIDE AMBASSADOR (scroll down for role definition). Ride the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) while helping to ensure the safety of every participant.
Event Organizers: Terry Walsh & Jerry Fisch
Event Assistant:
We need people in all time slots as follows:
MEETING TIME: Indiviidual 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 be designated as a Marshall or Ambassador for the family event. The illustration below indicates ride distances of 75km, 50km, 25km and the 10k route opens at 9:30 am and closes at 10:30 am. If your riding partner shows up with you at your designated start time, please begin the ride, otherwise Marshalls will connect people as they arrive if your riding partner does not show.
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SCHEDULED LEADERS: Arrive one hour before start time and please be prepared to ride.
MARSHALLS & AMBASSADORS:
Contact Terry Walsh for questions:
Building layout:
MEETING LOCATION: , near the ride start. Ambassadors are to collect their T-shirts and Marshalls collect Armbands. Please return Armbands to the organizer as soon as the ride is completed. If the organizer is not present, please leave the Armbands on the table and this is important since Brain Health will need the Armbands for next year, 2026.
FREE VOLUNTEER BUFFET LUNCH PROVIDED BY BAYCREST . This area will be clearly marked at the volunteer check-in location.
Ride Ambassadors: Ambassadors are the eyes and ears of the routes. Ambassadors will be provided the following: T-shirts, a Central Control number to call for cyclists in need. Also, important issues about the routes that event organizers from Baycrest should have.
Ride Marshalls are a “mobile safe riding team effort” for Baycrest and wearing TBN jerseys, plus supplied armbands. Marshalls work in teams of two and basically look for cyclists who are riding unsafely. When Marshalls 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 marshall 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 behaviour 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, marshalls 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.
MARSHALLS 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, June 1, 2025
2 am – 4 pm
The Don Valley Parkway from Lakeshore Blvd. to the 401 – both north and south lanes.
Sunday, June 2, 2025
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 Marshalls 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, if possible, 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 Marshalls 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
Labour Day Long Weekend
Saturday, September 2 to Monday, September 4, 2023
Registration Opens Saturday, July 8th at 8 am
Cutoff for registration will be July 30, 2023.
We will explore the various paths and byways of Brant County where the TBN has never been before. An unbelievable variety of quiet roads to explore just a short distance from Toronto. This is the perfect trip for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Accommodations
Participants will be staying at the Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre. The price per person for a double room for two nights is $170. Price includes a buffet breakfast and use of the pool, hot tub, fitness center, and high-speed internet. If you would like a single room, please contact the trip organizer, Dennis as there may be a limited number available for $340 .
Cycling
Saturday we will ride around the Mount Pleasant area south of Brantford. Terrain is small rolling hills on winding roads and some paved bike paths. We will visit a phenomenal farm market and a microbrewery. Sunday we will visit the historic town of Paris and ride northwest to Ayr. Flat roads to start followed by some hills. Monday is devoted to exploring the Grand River valley down to Caledonia. Daily distances from 40 kms to 75kms. Bike paths used on the Saturday and Sunday. Click here for the RideWithGPS routes.
For any questions please contact the trip organizer Dennis Szilvasy, dennisszilvasy@gmail.com. If you would like to share your room with a specific roommate, please let Dennis know.
Place holder event - (we need > 20 upcoming events to avoid bug in IOS version of TBN App).
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