Cyclon was the best yet again

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1 Cyclon was the best yet again

2 President s Message As President, I felt it was incumbent of me to check out as many TBN rides and activities as possible so I have been on Country Cruises, Tourist, Saturday morning and Tuesday Ravine Rides; plus I attended the Kick off Breakfast, Cyclon and the Annual Barbeque Picnic. Although I have not managed to attend every class of ride and every activity, I feel that I have participated in a good cross section of what TBN has to offer. As a former teacher and principal, I have the urge to create a report card for TBN old habits die hard. I believe that in order to take TBN to the next level, TBN ers need to be honest about how the club is perceived so that improvements can be made so let me rate TBN on a variety of criteria. Subject Status Comments/Suggestions Strategies Variety of Rides Quality of Maps Riding Etiquette With the number of different rides on offer, there should be a ride to suit most riders. Wednesday Wheelies are creating maps that are easy to follow, up todate and available on the website for downloading to a GPS, smart phone or in hard copy. None. There is interest in the following: A slow paced ride for experienced riders who may be injured or physically unable to go fast. Sunday morning rides starting at 8:30 and finishing by noon, in the heat of the summer, for Easy Roller and Tourist level rides that start just outside the city. Some maps, that TBN is using, need to be updated. Helpful for riders to be able to download the maps to personal devices. An issue that needs to be addressed. I was recently told that TBN ers are identifiable because they are all over the road. Anything is possible if someone is willing to coordinate the Walking Wounded group. Volunteers are needed to research, develop, coordinate and lead these rides. Encourage members to use the Forum for pop up rides. The Board is looking at developing a common format for maps with the capability of downloading the maps. Volunteers are needed to research new routes and create maps. The Education portfolio will provide hints on safe cycling practices. All members need to focus on safety at all times. Welcoming New Riders The Easy Roller and Leisure Wheelers groups are good at ensuring that no one is dropped. Rides at the Tourist level often have the attitude of every person for themselves. At the beginning of rides, new members need to be welcomed and encouraged to ride with others at their level. Identification as TBN Members Volunteers Over the years, TBN has had many different jersey designs that members could purchase. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the club. Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 2 A cycling jersey is needed that identifies TBN members that everyone will wear with pride. More volunteers are needed in many areas. Look out for the Design a TBN Jersey contest and then vote on the jersey design. As a Board, we are looking at subsidizing the cost of the jerseys so that every member will want to purchase a TBN jersey. If you have not volunteered before, then it is time to put your hand up! From the bottom of my heart, I need to thank all those who do volunteer; you are all terrific.

3 Subject Status Comments/Suggestions Strategies TBN Website User friendly. Very accessible for coordinators. The Forum is not utilized to its full potential for exchanging ideas on promoting TBN. More volunteers on the Tech Committee could help us bring the website to the next level. Giving Back As ambassadors at the Ride for Heart, we provide a very useful service. There are so many people in our society who need help and if in some small way we could help them, it would strengthen us individuals and as a club. TBN should consider creating a charity event to give back to those who need. Obviously, a coordinator and volunteers are needed to organize such an event, to ensure same is well implemented. The Board of Directors President Arlene Smith president@tbn.ca Past President Brian McLean pastpres@tbn.ca Secretary Paul Price & Brenda Sweet bodsec@tbn.ca Advocacy Ron Fletcher advocacy@tbn.ca Cyclon Neil Connolly & George Witte cyclon@tbn.ca Education Manuela Gobbato education@tbn.ca Membership Director Carole Hill membership@tbn.ca Publicity & Promotions Ed Weiss publicity@tbn.ca Social Susan Bishop social@tbn.ca Treasurer Jean O Grady treasurer@tbn.ca VP Skiing Terry Walsh xcski@tbn.ca VP Touring Richard Anstett touring@tbn.ca Weekend Trips Brenda Porter weekendtrips@tbn.ca Editor s Message Please send articles to newsletter@tbn.ca by the second week of February 2014 to meet the deadline for the Spring issue. Sharon Chadwick, Newsletter Editor Join the TBN Facebook group at Tweet at Membership If you lead four or more rides in a season, in any ride class, then you are entitled to a complimentary TBN membership renewal. Complete the Ride Report after every ride, mail to TBN within 30 days of the ride and it will count towards your membership renewal. Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 3

4 Toronto Niagara Toronto Overnight June 15 16, 2013 It s challenging, fun, energizing and convenient. One of the classic rides of the TBN season is the TNTO, in which riders leave on a Saturday morning from High Park in Toronto, or from Stoney Creek east of Hamilton, and ride to Niagara Falls. After an overnight stay, they ride back the next day. Well, most of them, anyway. The ride is the challenging, fun, energizing part and the convenient part is that riders luggage is transported for them and accommodation is arranged. The convenience was provided by long time TBN member, Brenda Porter, who orchestrated other volunteers and the planning. immediately, we faced The Wall the climb up the Niagara Escarpment. Above the Escarpment, there was surprisingly little traffic as we rode along quiet paved roads to the Niagara River, then south on the Parkway for a pause at the Falls, then up Clifton Hill to the Rodeway Inn Fallsview. The promised watermelon was ready, along with a cake for the 20th Anniversary of TNTO. Most people went for dinner at one of the many restaurants in Niagara Falls and I heard some talk of visiting the casino, but as far as I can tell, most made it an early night. Although I ve been part of TBN for about 20 years, and this was the 20th anniversary for TNTO, it was my first time doing the ride. As I hadn t yet done the 1,000 km of riding recommended as training for the long ride (167 km each way), I opted to start from Stoney Creek (about 90 km each way). The Children s Aid Society generously provided the use of their parking lot for TBN members to park their vehicles overnight. After leaving my overnight bag, I joined a group to pedal off through the streets of Stoney Creek. Almost Sunday dawned to rain and much scurrying about by some people seeking alternative transportation home. Most riders just pulled on their rain gear and set off. I found the ride north from Niagara Falls, along the Parkway to Niagara on the Lake, quite pleasant the rain kept the other tourists indoors rather than driving. The rain stopped late morning, the sun came out, and the ride through wine and peach country was wonderful. Carl Friesen Vacant Board Positions in 2014 Treasurer Weekend Trips Director Brenda Porter, the current Weekend Trips Director is open to co sharing the position until such time as the new director is comfortable going it alone ; for more information, contact weekendtrips@tbn.ca. Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 4

5 Committee Barb Clapham Neil Connolly Donna Cottle Doug Innes Galina Mushtaler Arne Oslinger Paul Price Marilyn Prole Robin Silverstein Dee Simpson Carole Sovran Brenda Sweet George Witte Ride Leaders Sam Bootsma Neil Connolly Donna Cottle Judy Dudas Janet Guttsman Mary & Bill Kennedy Pierre Lemire Sandra McCrossan Mireille Macia David Middleton Galina Mushtaler Jean O Grady Paul Price Marnie Reichl Jane Sauder Dee Simpson Arlene Smith Brenda Sweet Tom Vaivada Catherine Whitfield George Witte Carol & Jimmy Yeung Ride Support Sylvia & Roy Bourke Like many people who ve shared the TBN experience in the past, I ve been coming back to TBN over the last few years but mainly to enjoy camping and cycling over weekends organized by Paul and Brenda. My cycling has fallen off quite a bit, but as a retired Centurion, it is almost impossible to give up the roads entirely. At the last Presqu'ile camping weekend, at least two friends suggested that I sign up for Cyclon, and as I ve helped out organizing Cyclon in the past, I decided to heed their encouragement and go. I had been to the Peterborough campus in the past as part of the Tour to Trent, and thought this might be a way for me to get re acquainted with some old friends, and maybe do a real bike ride this time around. I was greeted by some old friends, and made some new ones on Friday afternoon; did a mini Ice cream ride and was on the leading edge of a mini cyclone, including vertical winds and hail, but managed to sneak back into the foyer of the residence just before the maelstrom struck! There was even a little flood km. Yes, reconnected with some old pals; met new friends; shared some laughs at the Friday night icebreaker; actually stole some chocolate bars like a junior klepto ; reminded everyone why Skor bars are named Skor bars, and pumped up a few flats and did a ride on Saturday with a pal, then got re acquainted with some old pals, and met some new ones. 37 km. Sunday, met new friends, helped out pumping up a few flats in the morning (as a continued penance for stealing chocolate bars) and did a ride with a pal. not counting trying to keep up with Paul and Brenda and Donna on the dance floor after the beautiful banquet they flattened me. 23km. Monday slept in, helped pump up a few tires; I think I still owe a new pal a Twix chocolate bar that I stole on Friday night.. grrr.. they may not want it as it is still in the bottom of my cycling footlocker... 0 km, but hey, total for weekend km OK, I hear YOU!! Stop shouting already, some of you did that Friday night!!!! I ve done quite a bit of charity volunteering and community work in the past, but I have to tell you, the most fun and enjoyment I ever had out of being part of any volunteer organization was being part of the TBN, so I will see you all at Cyclon in Ottawa again next year! Dominic Hay Past President Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 5

6 Cyclon was the best yet again! August 2 5, 2013 If by any chance we had a conversation at Cyclon this year, you ll know that I ve attended Cyclon for 21 years and, by the way, that is 21 years consecutively. You ll know that because I made sure to tell you within the first two minutes of our conversation! I can t boast much about cycling since I haven t done much in the past few years, so I figure I can at least boast about the number of Cyclons I ve attended. Cyclon was held in Peterborough for the second time that our courageous Cyclon Co directors, Neil Connelly and George Witte, added to the Cyclon circuit for the first time last year. There were close to 200 attendees that enjoyed a wonderful weekend of cycling, socializing, food and fun in perfect summer weather. Just like previous Cyclons, I personally thought this was the best one yet! Maybe I m biased but I love Cyclon. People ask me What s changed at Cyclon over the years? Friday afternoon rides in the old days were unofficial, for those lucky few who could get off work, on Friday, and arrive early. This has changed over the last few years as there were three official rides, with ride leaders, conveniently scheduled throughout the afternoon. The Friday evening social has also evolved. In previous years it could range from very simple e.g. snacks in the registration area with no organized meet and greet activities, to elaborate games that involved many rolls of toilet paper, scavenger hunts, or 3 legged races. This year the meet and greet activities were fun and civilized, involving chocolate bars what could be wrong with anything involving chocolate? The Saturday night hike introduced a few years ago was offered again. Massage sessions were back on the program for weary cyclists who got in early enough on Saturday and Sunday to book same. Plus great stretch classes were offered too. The bonfire on the residence lawn on Friday and Saturday night was a great new idea albeit rained out on Friday night. Saturday was a lovely night for it and some people brought and played musical instruments. Another feature this year was an established area for the after ride receptions on Saturday and Sunday. The Gathering Space was an ideal venue with wholesome snacks and sweet trays too. This arrangement was a big improvement over last year and appeared popular. In addition to these newer features, the familiar Cyclon program offered lots of rides to choose from, biking workshops and the legendary dinner dance on Sunday night, where the speeches and appreciations were just right, the prizes awesome and the dance floor hopping all evening. Why do I attend every year? Cyclon was the compelling reason I joined the TBN in the autumn of That year Cyclon was ultimately not considered a success and was never repeated at that location, however, as a newbie I thought it was fantastic! The reasons I keep coming back The camaraderie that includes some healthy peer pressure. To share memories of past cycling trips/rides and plans for future cycling trips. The weekend itinerary and route selections offer something for everyone. I even attended the year I couldn t cycle due to a broken leg so I volunteered instead of cycling. An opportunity to get a break from the city and the regular club ride routes. A great opportunity for a reunion of long time friends, to reconnect with people who ve been away from cycling and to meet new people. To explore a new area for cycling, plus the local sights and activities. I was heavily involved in organizing Cyclon for six years until I have met a lot of club members, over the years, thanks to volunteering in this role and others. I like the reunion opportunity at Cyclon; also to support the event and see what the new committee brings to the event. I believe that this event, more than any other club event, represents the club logo of Meet People. Ride. Have Fun. A special reunion story it was terrific to see my friends Jan Krulewitz and Alan Burke at Cyclon this year. I met them on the autumn city walks that I did in They were club volunteers and attended Cyclon regularly. We ve been in contact over the years but haven t cycled together for many years. This year they came with their 14 year old daughter Katherine, a budding cyclist; plus their first time back to Cyclon in, you probably guessed it, 15 years! Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 6

7 Thousands of volunteer hours go into creating a successful Cyclon. Planning, site selection, meals, route research, map making, entertainment, logistics, evaluation, web page, online registration, communications and more. The Cyclon committee worked hard to pull it all together and the ride leader and support team stepped in to help orchestrate the event, over the weekend. To all the volunteers, thank you for doing an amazing job this year. For those who didn t volunteer be sure to thank these folk and consider volunteering for next year. It s not all work, its fun too and they ve already started planning Cyclon 14. I m a career Cyclon participant so it s been 21 amazing years and I don t plan to retire so I ll see you in Ottawa in Its going to be the best one ever, I m sure of it. Brenda Porter Visit bicycling network/sets/ / for more Cyclon photos. Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 7

8 Annual Barbecue Picnic at Toogood Pond Sunday, August 11 This year the barbecue picnic was a great event unmarred by a spot of rain. The 20 strong Leisure Wheelers won kudos for being the first group to arrive, at around am. Judging by the food consumed, more than 150 members arrived in relays. The chefs, Joe Hickey and Brian McLean, served up 150 hamburgers, plus hot dogs and veggie burgers, using an array of two large barbeques and a portable one. Some members were just content with the four types of fresh salads from Hearty Catering, an organic, fair trade, and local sourced food company. The group also managed to get through six watermelons and assorted snacks, while chatting with their fellow TBN ers, enjoying the fresh, sunny weather, and trying to resist feeding the intrepid black and white duck that came to join us. Chief cook and caterer, Joe Hickey, points out that he tried something new this year: six ounce uncooked burgers as opposed to the three ounce precooked burger that tend to be somewhat dry and meagre. As the six ouncer took longer to cook, the line up was sometimes long, but people were good humoured and seemed to think that it was worth the wait. Joe asks you to be sure to sign up on line next year to help with the planning and also looks forward to your comments, favourable or not. In Joe s own words: If we can improve we will as we want to make as many people happy as possible. A special mention to Bob Everett for his contribution to a very successful event that included delivering supplies, setting up and taking down. Three years of rain deserve three years of sunshine, so the outlook is rosy for a great picnic next year. Jean O Grady & Joe Hickey Fire & Ice The park was pretty quiet, except for a few rambling groups, and I was beginning to wonder whether or not I got the date right! As I rode down the path, I saw all the coolers stacked up, rode over, and I was greeted by Joe Hickey: You re the first to arrive! As I looked around, I realized some big ducks were actually the first to make it toward the food table. Ducks so big some visitors thought they were geese. Joe was busy about trying to de thaw the big burger patties, and not destroy them in the process; I think I saw at least one stack of frozen burgers go up in flames in a barbecue when the paper patty separators caught on fire. That was the theme around the two barbecue grills for the balance of the event: napalm and frozen burgers, fire and ice. As the crowds built Brian Mclean was busy on lead barbecue, but was handicapped by a very short spatula. He was cooking up to 15 or more burgers at a time and every once in a while Brian would open the barbecue hood, a huge mushroom cloud would burst upwards, and a conflagration of flame would almost swallow him whole. He d just nonchalantly turn away, eyebrows and hair singed, and say Smokin! I tried my best to keep up with Brian and Joe as I was splitting frozen patties. In the end, I think Joe said we served about 170 burgers, so patty account aside, we had a great turnout and lots of great conversation. I had a chance to re acquaint with a few old friends like Jack, a Centurion buddy I used to ride to St. George with, back in the days when there really were dragons, and Howard Chan who s been teaching English in Korea. It was my first Toogood Pond barbecue for two decades, so it felt special to be there, also Jack mentioned it was his first TBN event since the old days! It was a great event, the weather held up so no rain this time around, and Joe and the volunteers had the food very well prepared and proportioned, so many thanks to them and everyone who rode out to attend. Dominic Hay, Past President Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 8

9 Toronto Niagara Home Saturday, August 17 What a beautiful day: Perfect temperature, no wind, mild sunshine so a perfect day for cycling! I had cycled from High Park to Coronation Park where the ride started; the usually crowded Martin Goodman trail was deserted so a good chance for a fast spin! With my hands on the drops, I hammered onto the pedal and within 15 minutes, I was in Coronation Park! I am getting old but I can still cycle. Spirits were high so I told myself that I am going to have a perfect day. It was 7:15; there were couple of riders on location already and, as usual, we exchanged laughs about cycling stories. The remaining riders gradually filed in. I took a glance at the bikes; beside the usual road bikes, there were three mountain bikes, three hybrids and a twenty inch wheel Dahon folding bike! You know the kind that has a stem stick three feet into the air to connect to the handlebar; the stem of that bike looked like it would snap at anytime! Is this rider going to ride 160 km to Niagara Falls with this thing? Are you kidding me? The three guys on mountain bikes looked strong muscular types and should have a chance but still 160 km riding on knobby tires on a heavy bike, I had my doubts. I did not see any problem with the two thin tire hybrids but the other hybrid looked like trouble as the lady riding it carried a heavy back pack. Plus she sits low on the saddle but the handle was set high. So with the weight of a heavy back pack, it looked like she was heading to the sky! Riding 160 km in that position made my heightened spirit cool off completely! I did the usual announcement but my head was thinking about those trouble bikes so I totally forgot to ask the non member to sign the waiver that I had in my back pocket! However, I did tell them that this is a selfsupported ride, that there is no leader or sweep and we ride/stay together as long as we could. It is obviously very hard to ask the faster riders to wait for you or the slower riders to catch up. The best way to enjoy this type of ride is to find riders who ride at your speed and you will be like moving magnets that stick together all the way to Niagara Falls! With some doubt, we headed off to Niagara Falls. To my surprise, the two trouble bike made it to the Tim Hortons in Grimsby without any problems but one fancy road bike dropped out! The lady with the heavy back pack was really struggling, as I could see it in her face, so told her that the best thing was to find a slower rider that was willing to ride with her since the main group could not possibly wait for her. All our riders, except that fancy road bike, made it to Niagara Falls thankfully! I arrived at Applebees first as I took a short cut and was not bothered with seeing the falls; all I wanted was a cold beer. That was the best tasting beer I have ever had and could not remember any beer tasting better than this one! I could not pass the opportunity of 25% saving offered by the restaurant so I ordered a second one but the taste of the second one wasn t as good even though it came out from the same tap! After the experience of last year, I promptly paid my bill and headed off to the GO station. We had plenty of time to load the bikes and headed to the upper coach for the comfy seats. I quickly fell on sleep dreaming my next adventure while others were singing about their proud moment in their cycling journey! Big thanks to the organizer of such a good time. Plus, any one who can get a 25% discount for my beer is my hero! Jimmy Yeung Ed s Note: A group of Tourist riders departed an hour later and met up with Jimmy's group in Niagara Falls. Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 9

10 Education October 10: Dressing for Cold Weather Cycling Now that the first chilly nights are upon us, it is time to start preparing for riding in cooler and colder weather. Join the inimitable Dinsmore Roach as he shares useful tips and experiences for cold weather riding; followed by socializing at a local pub. October 23: WattsUp StudioCycling A complimentary session for TBN members and friends to discover the benefits of an individualized power based cycling program within a group environment. WattsUp StudioCycling is a science backed, performance based training program focused on improving your performance. Bring your bike, cycle clothing/shoes and water bottles. Visit regularly for updates of upcoming events. Contact education@tbn.ca for more information and/or suggestions for other events. The Road Ahead Sep 06 Sep 07 Sep 07 Sep 07 Sep 08 Sep 08 Sep 08 Friends of the OPP Museum Pedal for the Past Southwest Challenge Cycling Tour Hilly Hundred Bancroft Humberview Group Ride with Steve Bauer Epic Tour Halton MS Bike Tour Toronto Ride for Karen Sep Sep 14 Sep Sep 15 Sep 21 Sep 28 Oct 05 Centurion Blue Mountain Gran Fondo Niagara Epilepsy Awareness Bike Challenge Tour de Mississauga 10th Annual "Kawartha Lakes Classic" Tour Tour de Hans Ride for Refuge with Yonge Street Mission Always check the website the night before or the morning of a ride for changes and/or cancellations due to bad weather. Go to for the new and improved process of sending your photos to PhotoAdmin to add to Flickr for all members to enjoy. Leisure Wheelers Sunday rides start at 10 am. Date Ride Distance Start Sep 01 Country Cruise 46 km Lake Simcoe (Keswick) Sep 02 Heavenly Holiday 24 km Queen's Park Sep 08 Pre-Century Ride 62 km Boardwalk Pub Sep 15 Alan Gordon Memorial Metric Century 100 km Boardwalk Pub 9:30 Sep 22 Asphalt Trail 25 km Shoppers World Sep 29 Taylor Creek Ride 30 km Shoppers World Oct 06 Autumn Colors 30 km Davisville Park Friday Night Rides All rides start at 6:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Date Ride Distance Start Social Event Sep 06 Bridgepoint to Warden Woods & Pottery Road 24.5 km Riverdale Park East Whistler s Restaurant Sep 13 Bloor West Ukrainian Street Festival 20.5 km Grenadier Cafe Bloor West Ukrainian Street Festival Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 10

11 Saturday Morning Rides All rides start promptly at 9:30am unless otherwise noted. September 7: High Park to Evergreen Brick Works The ride is to the popular market at Evergreen Brick Works, for a break, and maybe some shopping. The ride is through central Toronto, using mostly quiet streets and the Beltline Trail, with a return via the Lakeshore. Start: Grenadier Café Distance: Approximately 50kms September 14: Boardwalk Pub to Tom Goodlad Park The route uses a variety of roads, trails and residential streets via the Don River initially, then north westerly to Tom Goodlad Park, returning with a coffee stop at Tim Hortons on Kennedy Road. Start: Boardwalk Pub Distance: Approximately 38kms September 21: Old Mill to Humber College The ride is to Humber College for a coffee break returning by a slightly different route, using another branch of the Humber River trail to return by 12:30 to 1 pm. Start: Etienne Brulé Park Distance: Approximately 44kms September 28: Lighthouse to Lighthouse The ride goes via the Leslie Street spit for the first lighthouse and onto the Humber for the second lighthouse, returning by a similar route by 12:30 to 1pm. Start: Parking lot by the Boardwalk Pub. Distance: Approximately 44kms October 5: Edwards Gardens to Steeles & Leslie The ride goes through quiet residential streets and cycle paths of North York to Steeles Ave for a coffee break, returning by a very similar route at 12 to 12:30 pm. Start: Edwards Gardens Distance: Approximately 25kms October 12: High Park to Port Credit The ride is to Port Credit for a coffee break, using the Lakeshore Trail west out of Toronto into Mississauga and returning at 12:30 to 1pm. Start: Grenadier Café Distance: Approximately 40kms October 19: Old Mill to Humber College The ride is to Humber College for a coffee break returning by a slightly different route, using another branch of the Humber River trail at 12:30 to 1pm. Start: Etienne Brulé Park Distance: Approximately 44kms October 26: Boardwalk Pub to Tom Goodlad Park The route uses a variety of roads, trails and residential streets via the Don River initially, then north westerly to Tom Goodlad Park, returning with a coffee stop at Tim Hortons on Kennedy Road. Start: Boardwalk Pub Distance: Approximately 38kms *** See back page for common start locations. *** Saturday Short Cruises All rides start at 9am unless otherwise noted. September 07: Goodwood Wanderer This ride north of Stouffville includes a power stop at the always tasty Annina's Bakery. Start: Go north on Hwy 404 to Stouffville Road. Go east to the Stouffville Free Parking on the north side of Main Street, past the train tracks and next to the Library. Distance: 61 km September 21: Campbellville Country Cruiser A ride through the rolling countryside around Campbellville. One would never believe there are such quiet, scenic roads so close to Toronto! Lunch is in the park in Lowville. Start: Commuter parking lot at Guelph Line & Reid S.R. Note: Lot is small. Take Hwy 401 west to Exit 312 and go south on Guelph Line towards Campbellville. Parking lot is on the right immediately after crossing over Hwy 401. Distance: 65 km Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 11

12 Tuesday Ravine Rides All the Ravine rides start at 10:30 am from points near subway stations. Enjoy park paths without the weekend crowds. The Ravine Rides are a series of relatively short rides at a moderate pace, generally taking 1½ 3 hours. The routes avoid busy streets as much as possible. Some of the routes include unpaved paths, but none require a mountain bike. Optional coffee and sandwich stop after each ride. Distances are approximate, and routes are subject to change due to weather and trail conditions. September 03: Highland Creek The long awaited route to the far east. The new bike route in the Gatineau Hydro corridor leads to a long arcing path beside Highland Creek as it winds through Morningside and Colonel Danforth Parks; some street riding. Start: Kennedy subway station beside the elevator on Transway Crescent. Distance: 34 km September 10: Taylor, Martin & Don A water theme: The lakeshore, the Don River and Taylor Creek; paved paths with a few blocks of street riding. Start: Coffee Time at Shoppers World Distance: 26 km September 17: Cedarvale Prospecting Cedarvale Park and the Beltline extension; some unpaved paths and street riding. Start: Taddle Creek Park Distance: 19 km September 24: Mimico Creek and the Humber, v3.0 Paved paths and only a few blocks of street riding. Start: Etienne Brulé Parking lot Distance: 26 km October 1: Sunnybrook/Don Valley The route is paved for most of the way; some street riding but two thirds of the route is on bike paths and half is in ravines. Come and see the amazing half elephants, or maybe they re giant molars! Start: Taddle Creek Park Distance: 26 km October 8: Hill and Vale, v2.2 A short tour of David Balfour Park, the Beltine, and Cedarvale Park. Start: Taddle Creek Park Distance: 18 km October 15: Two Ponds Tour: High Park and the Humber South along Grenadier Pond to the Lakeshore, west to the Humber, north along the Humber, east to Eglinton Flats, then zigzag back to High Park with one short unpaved section. Start: Park entrance at Bloor and High Park Avenue (near High Park subway station) Distance: 24 km October 22: Diagonal Lines: Kennedy to Union Station All but a few blocks of this one way route is in parks or on bike paths with only 30 m of the route unpaved. Start: Kennedy subway station beside the elevator on Transway Crescent Distance: 24 km October 29: The Beltline Plus Get into the Halloween spirit by visiting two cemeteries. A lovely downtown ride with a few hills and some unpaved paths. Start: Taddle Creek Park Distance: 22 km Note: Taddle Creek Park is one block north of the Bedford exit of the St. George subway station. Also see the back page for other common start locations. Wednesday Wheelie Rides All rides start at 10am from now on. Sep 04: Ashburn to Enniskillin A 57 or 81 km ride from the village of Ashburn to Enniskillin. Meet at Ashburn Community Park on the west side of Ashburn Road, 200 m north of the main intersection. To get to Ashburn: Drive east on Hwy 401 to Brock Road, north to CR5 at Claremont, then east to Ashburn and north to the parking lot. Note: Bring lunch. Sep 11: Hornby to Lowville/Campbellville A 67, 83 or 99 km ride from Hornby to Lowville. Meet at Hornby Park. To get to Hornby: Take Hwy 401 to Trafalgar Road, Exit 328. Go north to the lights at Steeles, turn left, and drive 2 km to Hornby Park that will be on your left. Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 12

13 Wednesday Wheelie Rides All rides start at 10am from now on. Sep 18: Stouffville to Goodwood A 61 or 76 km ride north from Stouffville to Goodwood for lunch at Annina s Bakeshop. Meet at the free Parking Lot on Park Drive, just south of Main Street in Stouffville. To get to Stouffville: Drive north on Hwy 404 to the Stouffville Side Road and then east into Stouffville. Sep 25: Campbellville to Waterdown/Lowville A 64, 74, or 114 km ride from Campbellville past Waterdown to lunch in Lowville. Meet at the Campbellville New Ball Park. To get to Campbellville: Go west on Hwy 401 to Guelph Line, Exit 312. Drive south over the 401 and immediately turn right onto Reid S.R. The entrance to the ball park lot is on the south side. Oct 02: Bradford to Innisfil Beach ***Note: New start location*** A 71 or 80 km ride from Bradford north to Innisfil Beach on Lake Simcoe. Meet at the parking lot of the Bradford and District Community Centre on Simcoe Road, south of Holland Street. To get to Bradford: Drive north on Hwy 400 to Hwy 88 (exit 64) and east into Bradford. Turn right (south) at Simcoe Street, then turn left again at Edward St; the Community Centre is straight ahead. Oct 09: King City to Schomberg A 67, 77, or 99 km ride from King City through the Holland Marsh to lunch at the Grackle Coffee Company in Schomberg. Meet at the Municipal Parking Lot located at the northwest corner of King Road and Keele Street. To get to King City: Drive north on Hwy 400 to King S.R., exit 43. Drive east to Keele Street and turn left. Oct 16: Waterdown Escarpment Adventure A 51, 71, or 83 km ride from Waterdown through the hilly, but beautiful, escarpment countryside. Meet in the parking lot beside Tim Hortons in the plaza on the northwest corner of Hwy 5 and Hamilton Street in Waterdown. To get to Waterdown: Drive west on Hwy 5 (Dundas Street). Oct 23: Mount Albert to Lake Simcoe A 60, 79, or 85 km ride from Mount Albert along the shores of Lake Simcoe to Keswick. Meet at the Community Centre parking lot on Main Street in Mount Albert. To get to Mount Albert: Go north on Hwy 404, then east on Davis Drive to Hwy 48, north to Mount Albert Side Road, east to Centre Street, turn left and then turn left again onto Main Street. Oct 30: King City to Caledon East/Kleinburg A 76 or 100 km ride from King City to lunch in Kleinburg. Meet at the Municipal Parking Lot located at the northwest corner of King Road and Keele Street. To get to King City drive north on Hwy 400 to the King S.R. (Exit 43). Go east to Keele Street and turn left. Nov 6: Hornby to Rockwood A 70 or 81 km ride north from Hornby to Rockwood for lunch at the Eramosa River Café. Meet at Hornby Park. To get to Hornby: Take the 401 to Trafalgar Road (Exit 328), then go north to the lights at Steeles, turn left and drive 2 km to Hornby Park that is on your left. Nov 13: Stouffville to Uxbridge A 61 or 85 km ride (or an 82 km variation on dirt roads) from Stouffville to Uxbridge for lunch. Meet at the Free Parking Lot on Park Drive just south of Main Street in Stouffville. To get to Stouffville: Drive north on Hwy 404 to the Stouffville S.R. and east into Stouffville. Nov 20: Schomberg to Alliston/Hockley A 72 or 88 km ride from Schomberg to lunch in the village of Hockley. Meet at the Arena parking lot in Schomberg. To get to the Schomberg arena: Go just west of Hwy 27 and south of Hwy 9; the arena is on the west side of Main Street in Schomberg, just south of Hwy 9. Nov 27: Unionville to Mount Albert/Musselman Lake A 72 or 83 km ride from Unionville to Mount Albert and/or Musselman Lake. Meet at Toogood Pond in Unionville. To get to Toogood Pond: Go north on Hwy 404, then east on Hwy 7 to Main Street in Unionville. Turn left and follow Main through the village. The entrance to Toogood Pond is on your left just north of Carlton Road. Dec 4: King City to Bradford A 64 or 69 km ride north from King City, through Holland Marsh, to lunch at Tim Hortons in Bradford. Meet at the Municipal Parking Lot located at the northwest corner of King Road and Keele Street. To get to King City: Drive north on Hwy 400 to the King Side Road (Exit 43), then go east to Keele Street and turn left. Dec 11 : End of Season/Christmas Luncheon At the Marché in Brookfield Place (formerly BCE Place) on Yonge Street just north of Front at 12:00 noon. Please confirm your attendance by , with John Cook, at least one week before the luncheon. Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 13

14 Sunday Easy Roller Rides All rides start at 10am unless otherwise noted. Note: There may be some rides after October 27, but as very weather dependent, the rides will only be posted on the website mid week once the forecast for the weekend is determined. September 01: Kleinburg Come for a good Easy Roller style workout on the last weekend of summer. This is a longer version of the popular Maple ride that goes an additional 30 km out into the countryside and visits charming Kleinburg. A few good hills to test the muscles you've been working on all summer. Lunch at Tim Hortons. Optional return from Maple via a new route, with some gravel portions Start: Finch Distance: 65 km ( km) September 2 (Labour Day): Mimico Creek Ride mostly on trails and quiet streets before stopping for lunch at Tim Hortons, across from Sherway Gardens. From there, it s a short ride to connect with the trails again, and then head down to the Lakeshore then back to the start. Start: Etienne Brulé Park Distance: 35 km September 8: Gatineau Gallop A new ride for this year that explores the recently constructed Gatineau trail in the City's eastern reaches. Lunch at Tim Hortons. Some things never change. Start: Shoppers World Distance: 52 km September 15: Allan Gordon Metric Century Travel along the Lakeshore from the Beaches into Oakville. Mostly level trails and quiet streets. Many exit points are available if you get tired. Bring snack foods to help keep your energy up. Meet for a 9:30 am sharp departure and you must be there by 9:15 am. This ride is classified as Advanced Easy Roller. Start: Boardwalk Pub Distance: 100 km September 22: High Park Centennial Port Credit Parks and river banks is the theme of this scenic tour. Ride through two parks and along two rivers to lunch in Mississauga, with a return along the scenic Waterfront trail. Start: Grenadier Cafe Distance: 54 km September 29: Fields and Streams Ride out to Streetsville with lunch at Tim Hortons. What more do you need? Start: Etienne Brulé Park Distance: 65 km October 6: Waterfront to Whitby The second year for this new ride. Come try the rarely seen eastern sections of the Waterfront Trail and see the nicer parts of Pickering, Ajax, and Whitby. Returning by GO train is an option. For great maps go to the Waterfront Trail website: and pick the first three maps of Section 3 (Pickering to Port Hope). One short gravel section. Lunch at Tim Hortons in Whitby. Start: Rouge Hill GO station Lawrence and Port Union (East Avenue) Distance: 60 km October 13: Highland Creek Come out to the Guildwood area and ride through lovely Highland Creek down to the shores of the Lake. With luck, there should still be some fall colours to see. Lunch at the Cornerstone Cafe. Start: Boardwalk Pub Distance: 52 km October 14 (Thanksgiving Monday): Maple This is the shorter holiday version of the ride to Maple, a favourite holiday destination for TBN, and you'll be back in time for your mid afternoon dinner. Lunch at Tim Hortons. Start: Finch Distance: 35 km October 20: Trails of Mississauga This ride explores the trails of Mississauga as well as Toronto. Ride is mostly on quieter streets and bike lanes. Start: Etienne Brulé Park Distance: 47 km October 27: Mimico Creek Ride mostly on trails and quiet streets before stopping for lunch at Tim Hortons, across from Sherway Gardens. From there, it s a short ride to connect with the trails again, head down to the Lakeshore and back to the start. Start: Etienne Brulé Park Distance: 35 km Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 14

15 Sunday Country Cruises All rides start at 10 am unless otherwise noted. September 01: Tottenham Train Ride Steam along an undulating route north and then west through the Caledon Hills. Those who wish to take some extra time in Tottenham can enjoy an excursion on a steam locomotive or (if in season) a jaunt to a farmers market. Start: Meet at the Mayfield Recreation Centre on the north east corner of Bramlea Road North and Mayfield Road. The parking lot is a little further north on Bramlea (approx second entrance on east side.) Distances: 53 km & 80 km September 08: Niagara Wine Lovers Tour Wake up and smell the grapes! Tour the picturesque farmland, orchards and vineyards of western Niagara Region, with many opportunities for tasting along the way. The ride is fairly gentle even when climbing the Escarpment. Start: Lincoln Community Centre in Beamsville, about 105 km from Toronto. Take QEW Niagara to Exit 64, Beamsville. Go south (right) on Ontario Street for 2.5 km to John St (at lights). Turn left on John St, go 200m, then turn right on to Central Ave. The Community Centre is on the left. Distances: 75 km, 95 km September 15: Newcastle Navigator Three beautiful ride options that leave from Newcastle and head north east to Port Hope for lunch. The long route is very hilly as it goes furthest north, the medium route is moderately hilly and the short route is relatively flat. After lunch, the rides return to Newcastle along the Lake Ontario shoreline. Note: Ride starts/finishes in Newcastle, NOT Port Hope! Start: Meet at Newcastle Public School parking lot on Glass Street in Newcastle. Take Hwy 401 to the Mill Street, Newcastle, exit 440. Go north on Mill Street (towards the village of Newcastle) for 700m. Turn right (east) on Edward Street for 300m. Turn right (south) on Glass Street for 300m. The school parking lot is at the end of Glass Street. Distances: 59 km, 73 km & 98 km September 22: Georgetown Equesing Hysterical Tour If you missed this ride in August, here s your chance to enjoy this popular route that is especially appealing in preautumn weather. Multiple distance options avail all levels of rider to choose from four fabulous routes, each incorporating a selection of the best tree lined, scenic roads in the area. The routes avoid traffic trouble spots in both Georgetown and Acton while catching all the best vistas and a few of those Halton Hills. Start: Go west on Hwy 401, travel north on Trafalgar Road to 15 th Side Road and meet at Stewarttown Public School on the south east corner. (Do NOT go to Pineview School!) Distances: 53 km, 64 km, 74km & 94km September 29: Rice Lake Revisited Enjoy the fall colours in the Northumberland countryside following three new routes to Rice Lake prepared by Brian Hedney. Lunch in Bewdley on the shores of Rice Lake where there is a restaurant, store and waterfront picnic area. Note: Ride starts in Port Hope, NOT Cobourg! Start: Meet at Port Hope Town Hall, 56 Queen Street. From Hwy 401, take Exit 461 and follow C.R. 2 into town. Distances: 59 km, 75 km & 93 km Sunday, October 6: Dundas Northwest A brand new CC route to enjoy! Explore the scenic, rolling back roads north west of Dundas. Lunch is in St George and après at The Domestique in Dundas. Start: Meet at the municipal parking lot at Hatt St & Memorial Sq in Dundas. Take Hwy 403 west towards Hamilton, exit onto Hwy 6 north, turn left at Hwy 5 (first major intersection), turn left off Hwy 5 at Sydenham St, follow Sydenham St into Dundas and after crossing King St (traffic lights), turn left into the parking lot (entrance just past Royal bank). Distances: 63km & 83km October 13: Halton Hilly Enjoy the Halton Hills with the challenging option of mounting the escarpment (or not!), via Rattlesnake. Start: Go west on Hwy 401 to Trafalgar Rd. Travel north to 5th Side Rd. Meet at Pineview Public School on the southeast corner of Trafalgar Rd & 5th Side Rd (not Stewarttown that is further north). Distances: 70km, 80 km & 85/95 km (pending road construction) Visit the website for start date of SPINNING sessions at the Adelaide Club. Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 15

16 Sunday Tourist Rides All Tourist rides start at 8:30 or 10:00 am from points near subway stations. Date Time Ride Distance Start October 06 08:30 am Campbellville Classic 110 & 130 km 10:00 am Glen Williams Tour 95 & 115 km Kipling Subway October 13 08:30 am Caledon King Conundrum 121 & 139 km 10:00 am Bolton Hammer Reloaded 82, 104 & 112 km Finch Subway October 14 10:00 am Holiday Monday Unionville Brunch 55 & 80 km Finch Subway October 20 08:30 am Lakeridge Ride 123 & 137 km 10:00 am Stouffville/Goodwood 79, 97 & 108 km Finch Subway October 27 08:30 am Holland Marsh/Schomberg 102 & 112 km 10:00 am Maple/Schomberg/Maple 82 & 102 km Finch Subway Visit for more information. AGM & Dinner Dance Saturday, November 9, 2013 Register before midnight on October 30: Members $30 / Non members $35 Register before midnight on November 6: Members $35 / Non members $40 Visit to register online. Contact social@tbn.ca for more information. 995 Broadview Ave, Toronto ON M4K 2S1 6:15 pm doors & cash bar opens 7:00 pm sit down dinner 8:30 pm AGM 9:00 pm onwards dance the night away * * * Door prizes to be won * * * Alan Gordon Memorial Metric Century September 15, 2013 Great weather made for approximately 30 riders to turn out, from both the Leisure Wheelers and Easy Rollers groups, and many a rider earned their well deserved patch. Fred Lee led the LW group and David Middleton led the ER group. Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 16

17 Sunday Hiking All hikes start at 10am and end at approximately 4pm. October 20: Hockley Valley Loop A hilly hike. Start: Meet at Tim Hortons in Orangeville that is west off Hwy 10 at Fifth Ave, north of Hwy 9. Distance: km October 27 Dundas Valley Waterfalls Follow the Niagara Escarpment in Dundas Valley Conservation Area, and encounter four Ancaster waterfalls along the trail. Some hills and steep declines on this loop hike. Fees to enter the conservation area. Start: Meet at the small parking area for Tiffany Falls Conservation Area. Distance: km November 17: Bennett Heritage Trail Silver Creek Lots of hills and nice lookouts. Hiking boots recommended for this loop hike. Start: Meet at the free parking in lot at end of entrance roadway off Trafalgar Road. Distance: 13 km Dec 1 Rouge Valley 12 km A hilly loop hike in the Rouge Park. No fees. Start: Meet at the east end of the parking lot at the Glen Rouge campground, 7450 Kingston Rd; 1 km east of Sheppard Ave East and Port Union Road. Distance: 12 km Note: See the website for directions to all start locations. Sunday City Walks All walks start at 10:00 am (except December 15) from points near subway stations. October 20: Don Valley/Taylor Creek Walk Walk up the Don Valley Trail and into Taylor Creek Park and end up somewhere around Bloor and Woodbine. Start: Broadview Station Distance: km October 27: West End Railpath Meander Follow streets and multi use paths to Eglinton West Station or Eglinton Station. Start: Dundas West Station Distance: 9 km or 13 km November 3: Mark Brousseau Memorial Walk A walk from through some interesting neighbourhoods to the historic Monarch Tavern, for lunch, and returning to Christie Station. Start: Christie Station Distance: 8 10 km November 10: Mid Humber Walk Take a bus to the Humber Trail and walk south to Eglinton Ave bus stop, Dundas West bus stop, Old Mill Station or Jane Station. Start: Downsview Station Distance: 9, 13, 15 or 16 km depending on bus stop November 17: Taddle Creek Walk Follow the approximate route of the lost Taddle Creek to King Station. Start: St. Clair West Station Distance: km November 24: Beaches Meander Walk south to The Beaches, along the Lakeshore and back to Main Station. Start: Main Station Distance: 9 14 km December 1: Laugh Like Crazy See an eccentric house, the leaning houses of Shaw Street, and other interesting sights, returning to Christie Station. Start: Christie Station Distance: 10 km December 8: Annual Bonfire and Pot Luck Lunch Bring snacks to share around a roaring fire; hot apple cider will be provided. Start/End: Lawrence Station Distance: 10 km December 15: Christmas Lights Walk For a change of pace, enjoy an evening walk, around a neighbourhood that has a nice display of lights. Start/End: TBD Distance: 8 km Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 17

18 Friday Night Skating Typically skate from 6 8 pm, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. The skating season starts and ends at indoor rinks as the outdoor ice is of poor quality. The season starts on November 20 and ends on March 14 at York Mills Arena that has adult skating from 6:45 8:45 pm and across the street from a Richtree restaurant. There are 16 Friday nights in between with skates at Harbour Front, Sam Smith skating trail, Cedarena, Richmond Green, Gage Park and more. Car pooling is arranged for venues away from TTC stations. The skating venue is posted on the TBN website by the previous Saturday, as well as directions and possible après restaurants. Quite often more people show up at the après restaurant than on the ice! Albeit Friday night skating is a TBN event, one does not have to be a member as we skate on public ice so non members are more than welcome and so are all levels of ability. As soon as it is too cold for spandex, lace up those skates and come skating! Fred Lee, Skating Coordinator Weekend Trips October 12 14: Tour of Madawaska The tour is a not a TBN event, however, enjoyed by many a TBN er. More information can be found at: mkc.ca/mkc/otherc_cycling.html January 17 19: Arrowhead A ski weekend extravaganza at Arrowhead Provincial Park near Huntsville. Enjoy various levels and lengths of ski, snowshoe and hiking trails and then warm up by the fireplace in the Tulip Inn Chalet with complimentary mulled apple cider. There is a welcome social on the Friday night in the Chalet and a potluck dinner on Saturday night, in the main dining room. January 31 February 2: Winterlude Travel by bus to Ottawa for a weekend of skiing, skating, Winterlude festival activities, and more. The plan is to leave Thursday morning and return Sunday afternoon after 2 ½ days of activities. February 21 23: Wanakita Spend two nights at the YMCA Camp Wanakita in Haliburton. 25 km of trails groomed and tracked for classic or skate skiing. Free use of snow shoes, skis and toboggans. For those that like challenges, there are also various rope and tire balancing, climbing and dangling exercises. Otherwise just read n relax by the fire, do a night ski across the lake to a bonfire and ice skate. February 28 March 2: Wolf Den Stay two nights at the Wolf Den Hostel and Nature Retreat near Algonquin Park with cross country skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking each day. TBN has booked the entire facility and the options available make for an "any weather type" weekend trip. Enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts while celebrating the end of winter. A weekend worth attending as you will not find a better deal for a weekend getaway! Visit for confirmation of dates, updates and more details of each trip. Contact weekendtrips@tbn.ca for more information. Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 18

19 Skiing & Snowshoeing Saturday and Sunday bus trips with departures between 8 9 am and return at 4 pm. Saturday Departure Times & Locations Sunday Departure Times & Locations 8:00 am Victoria Park/Denton Victoria Park TTC lot 8:00 am Victoria Park/Denton Victoria Park TTC lot 8:20 am Yonge/Asquith Metro Library 8:30 am Yonge/York Mills subway 8:30 am Yonge/Eglinton in front of Tim Hortons 8:40 am Yonge/York Mills subway 8:50 am Hwy 400/Major MacKenzie Car Pooling Lot 9:00 am Hwy 400/Major MacKenzie Car Pooling Lot Bus Trip Date Activity Location 1 Sunday, December 29 Ski or Snowshoe Hardwood Hills 2 Saturday, January 4 Ski or Snowshoe Horseshoe/Ganaraska Trail/Copeland Forest 3 Sunday, January 12 Ski or Snowshoe Wasaga Beach Provincial Park/Ganaraska Trail 4 Sunday, January 19 Ski or Snowshoe Mansfield 5 Saturday, January 25 Ski or Snowshoe Highlands Nordic/Bruce Trail 6 Thursday, January 30 to Winterlude in Ottawa: Four day trip with three nights in an Ski, Snowshoe or Skate Sunday, February 2 hotel near the Rideau Canal 7 Saturday, Feb 8 Ski or Snowshoe Wasaga Beach Provincial Park/Ganaraska Trail 8 Sunday, Feb 23 Ski or Snowshoe Mansfield Outdoor Centre/Dufferin Forest 9 Saturday, Mar 1 Ski or Snowshoe Horseshoe Resort/Ganaraska Trail/Copeland Forest 10 Sunday, Mar 9 Ski or Snowshoe Hardwood Hills/Simcoe County Forests 11 Saturday, Mar 15 Ski or Snowshoe Highlands Nordic/Bruce Trail Contest for TBN Jersey Design A new TBN cycling jersey is long overdue so the Board has decided to organize a contest for the design and to subsidize the cost of the jersey that will be made by a top quality manufacturer. TBN members will have the opportunity to vote on the winning design. Watch the TBN website and the Chain of Events bi weekly for further details Tour Divide Banff AB to Antelope Wells, NM Of the 143 entrants, 82 finished, 57 scratched and 4 still active. Round World record breaking cyclist, Mike Hall, reached the finish line in the fastest time yet of 14 days, 11 hours and 55 minutes but just missed out on the record thanks to route diversions he was forced to take due to forest fires. Ed s Note: I was following a friend who has been on many TBN rides, Chris Bennett, on his third and successful attempt in 22 days, 1 hour and 29 minutes. tour divide racesuccess at last/ Feedback TBN is run by cycling enthusiasts and members that have chosen to volunteer. Each volunteer invests a great deal of time and effort in their particular volunteer role, from designing cycling routes, to organizing social events, to managing the finances of the club, and so much more. Send your feedback or suggestions to the addresses below: webamin@tbn.ca for website & education@tbn.ca for education sessions publicity@tbn.ca for bi weekly Chain of Events touring@tbn.ca for all organized rides weekendtrips@tbn.ca for weekend or overnight trips newsletter@tbn.ca for QuickRelease Newsletter Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 19

20 Coordinators Easy Roller David Middleton Leisure Wheeler Jamie Hauyon Tourist/Sportif Owen Rogers Country Cruise/Sat Shorts Barry Pinsky & Rowena Maclure Tuesday Ravine David Peebles Wednesday Wheelie Bill Hannaford & John Cook Wednesday Night Terry Walsh Friday Night Joey Schwartz Saturday Morning Patsy Cook & Mick O Meara satmorning@tbn.ca City Walks John Burdett citywalks@tbn.ca Hiking Ed Herage hiking@tbn.ca Ice Skating Fred Lee iceskate@tbn.ca Skiing/Snowshoeing Terry Walsh xcski@tbn.ca Spinning Kathleen Harford spinning@tbn.ca Ride Classifications Distances of 20 60kms, at speeds of km/h for Leisure Wheeler a leisurely pace. Designed as a series of entry level rides for novices, seniors and riders returning after a long absence. Rides start at 10 am. Distances of 20 60kms, at speeds of km/h for Easy Roller a relaxed pace. Routes are often on quiet streets and bike paths in the city and surrounding areas. Rides start at 10 am. Tourist Distances of kms, at speeds averaging km/h for a comfortable pace. Short Tourist designates rides in the 50 70kms range. Advanced Tourist Distances of kms, at speeds averaging km/h for a brisk pace. Rides generally start at 8:30am from late April to early October. Sportif Distances of kms, at speeds averaging km/h for a fast pace. Saturday Short Cruises Sunday Country Cruise Wednesday Wheelies Short, scenic country rides with departures far enough removed from the city, yet still within easy driving distance. Rides start at 9am. Distances of kms, exploring the country roads of southern Ontario. Suited to cyclists of varying fitness levels and abilities; riders set their own pace averaging from km/h. At least two distances are offered with a short route of 50 70kms. Start points are typically within a 90 minute drive from Toronto. Rides start at 10 am. The riders are a very diverse group from Tourist to Sportif. At least two distances are offered varying from kms. Start points are typically within a 90 minute drive from Toronto, on quiet country roads. Start times vary from 9:30am during the height of summer to 10 am at other times. Common Start Locations Boardwalk Pub: Just east of the foot of Coxwell Avenue at Lake Shore Boulevard in the Eastern Beaches area. Woodbine Beach parking is $5, however, there is free street parking on both sides of Coxwell Avenue. Bridgepoint Health: Meet in the park behind Bridgepoint Health, at the corner of Broadview Avenue and Langley Avenue. Parking is on Broadview Avenue. Edwards Gardens: The parking lot is located on the south west corner of Lawrence Avenue and Leslie Street. Etienne Brulé Park: The parking lot is located at the junction of Old Mill Road and Old Mill Drive i.e. around the corner and down the hill from the Old Mill subway station. Finch Subway: The Park n Ride is located on the north west corner of Yonge Street and Hendon Avenue, one block north of Finch Avenue. Kipling Subway: The north lot of the Park n Ride is located on Subway Crescent, south of Dundas Street West and west of Kipling; look for the signs. Shoppers World: Located on Danforth Avenue, at Victoria Park Avenue, one block south of the Park n Ride for the Victoria Park Subway, in front of Coffee Time Donuts. Queen s Park: Near the King Edward statue at the north end of the park, just north of Wellesley Street. Grenadier Cafe, High Park: Follow the signs south from the intersection of High Park Avenue and Bloor Street West. Toronto Bicycling Network Inc 131 Bloor Street West Suite 200 P O Box 279 Toronto ON M5S 1R8 Quick Release Sep 13 to Mar 14 Page 20