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TBN Advocacy Report C Ron Fletcher e 2010 • Volum - Jun e 28, Is May sue 2 Spring Kick-Off Educational Cor ner Ride Leader Highlight Ride & Inline Schedules . and lots more! TBN Advocacy Report C Ron Fletcher "BIKES CAUSE POLLUTION". come even fractionally near every city in Europe. Even several American cities, long cycling's poorest promoters, are leaving us behind. Yes, this is a conclusion reached by some opposing bike lanes (but I've heard worse). The reasoning goes some- Where does your councillor stand on this? An election is coming soon. Your thing like this: "If you build a bike lane on a busy road, voice is needed if you wish these setbacks to be reversed. It will make a dif- cars will be slowed or will have to take longer, alternate ference if you phone your councillor and tell him/her that you want the Bike routes. Thus, adding more pollutants in the air." Network completed and its maintenance fully funded. Please take a minute and make that call. If you don't who will? "Don't take away parking spots because it will cause our small businesses to lose customers". This, despite study after study which shows that many shop- pers prefer to walk or cycle to local businesses as opposed to driving miles to DENMARK’S an impersonal mall. DEDEDICATEDDICATED BIKE LANE Such frustrating arguments are still being given by powerful lobbiests des- perately promoting the car culture. If you don't think they are effective, com- pare the huge amount of money spent on new roads and maintaining car supremecy with public transit and cycling. And the politicians are listening. Public transit budgets and cycling budgets are tiny in comparison. The Bike Network, a modest ten year plan, is leaving most of its routes, if they are to be completed, to the upcoming final years. At present there is still not a single safe direct route across our city either north-south or east-west. Convoluted, disconnected and partial, such routes as they are, cannot lead to the huge increase in cycling needed for Toronto to Bike Month is June and with over a 100 cycling related events, there’s plenty for everyone to do! Here is an overview of the events, but check the City of Toronto website for a full list of events: www.toronto.ca/cycling/events/ There are also events running in May. SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1234Bike First Fridays 5 Bikes & Budgets: KENK: Community Bike Joint Bike Breakfast Financing Cycling Discussion Around Bike Diverse Bicycle City Celebrate the Open Road Infrastructure Theft Bikrophone (musical Donate a bike at Bike bike instrument) Pirates 678910 11 Bicycle Tour of Regent Park 12 Core Strength for Celebrate the Alternative Cyclists Etobicoke Cyclists Green City Cycle Tour Cyclists Union/Evergreen Cruiser Becel Ride for Heart Life CyclesSunnybrook Bike To Meeting Ride & Dinner Work Day Ride Ward 25 BikeSauce Spit-Nic Toronto Cycling Discover Ward 37 Ride Roadsworth - doc film Visual Display of Genius The Trailblazers’ ‘Blaze-a-thon’ Ride Committee Meeting Find-A-Norco-Bike about a stencil artists of Common Sense & Picnic Toronto Island Tree Tour 13 14 15 1632 Spokes go to the 17Bike Pirates 3rd Friday 18Bike Wash! 19 Bike and car races! Event - Bike!Bike! Party Discussion on Cycling Discover Ward 37 Ride Farmer’s Market Celebrate the Possibilities Bike Pirates Community TBN Easy Roller ride Infrastructure in North Bike Train - Ontario The French Forts of Toronto Garden Tour Family Bicycle Parade York Southwest Launch Bike Tour Discover Ward 37 Ride Pedal the Humber CineCycle Screening of Tour of East Toronto Pedal Power Reverse Commute community gardens 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 TBN Easy Roller ride Hydrocorridor Media Ward 22 Cycling Scarborough Cyclists Toronto 1840s Bicycle Bike to Evergreen Brick Works Event Community Meeting Meeting Tour Celebrate the Finer Things in Life Ride North York Streets and Trails 27 28 29 30 TBN Easy Roller ride JUNE Page 2 Quick Release May - June 2010 Annual Spring TORONTO-NIAGARA-TORONTO OVERNIGHT C h a l l e n g e JUNE 19 - 20, 2010 For 17 years now, we've cycled a lovely route that gets you to the heart of Niagara Falls on scenic and traffic-free back roads. From Toronto's High Park, 168 km each way. From Stoney Creek, 90 km each way. Get your spring training in gear to prepare for the TNTO 2-day challenge ride. Will you be aiming for your personal best? Or just out to enjoy the scenery? Other than luggage transfer, this is an unsupported ride and there are no ride leaders. You’ll be chal- lenging your stamina, self-sufficiency, and probably your butt. Come prepared and plan to ride with friends. Past riders have found that spinning classes during the winter/spring were helpful. This event is a great target to set your cycling season sights on. Training goals. In the weeks leading up to the TNTO, participants should be able to ride: • 135 km a day, for those starting at High Park • 75 km a day, for those starting at Stoney Creek For those training for the "Hairshirt" (June 27th) or just looking for an additional chal- lenge, we have optional "scenic" 187 and 200 km routes available from High Park on the first day. In addition to the beauty and exhilaration of riding through Niagara Falls at the end of day one, on your arrival at the motel you can celebrate with all the FREE watermelon you can eat. Price includes maps, luggage transfer and motel accommodation. 1 person in one room: $110.00 2 persons in double room (two queen beds): $60.00 each 2 persons in double room with Jacuzzi (one king bed): $80.00 each Non-members are welcome for an additional $10 each. Map and luggage transfer only: $15.00 each For details and online registration refer to “Chain of Events” at www.tbn.ca Sheamus - ‘Offical’ 2009 TNTO Mascot How many times can you spot Shea- mus’ getting into mischief in the photo taken outside the motel? Please submit your answers to [email protected] for a chance to WIN a PATCH KIT ! ! ! A correct email will be selected at ran- dom and the winning TBN member will be announced in the next issue of Quick Release! Toronto Bicycling Network Page 3 Our Premier Cycling Event Cyclon® is the three day premier cycling touring event hosted by the Toronto Bicycling Network, Canada’s largest recreational cycling club. Don’t miss this event! It sold out last year! This year it will be held at Conestoga College (Doon campus in Kitchener) from July 30th to August 2nd with all the great activities you enjoyed in previous years and more! You will love the: Great riding with routes available to suit your level of cycling Friday night reception and ice-breaker with snacks and pizza Easy on-line registration Fabulous dinner-dance with live DJ A choice of meal options An information package with route maps Post-ride socials on Saturday and Sunday with snacks eAfter-rid stretching The company and camaraderie of other cyclists And our new enhancements this year: Lower price and even better value than last year Hotel style accommodations with housekeeping, double beds, and complimentary continental breakfasts Optional Saturday night entertainment at either Bingemans water park and BBQ, the Stratford Festival, or the Millrace Folk Festival Easy access from the 401 More about: Rides: Accommodations: Meal Packages: Road riding with various route Three night hotel style Base package includes: options lodging in an air conditioned continental breakfasts Distances vary from 30 to 180 room with housekeeping, and Friday night pizza km double beds Sunday night dinner / Designed for every level of cyclist Linens and towels provided dance Detailed map and cue sheets A kitchenette with fridge, Options: provided sink, table, and microwave is Hot breakfasts Experienced Ride Leaders and available with each unit Monday lunch Sweeps Bikes are allowed in the units Saturday night Sag-Wagon for rider assistance Waterpark BBQ Visit www.TBN.ca/Cyclon for more information Page 4 Quick Release May - June 2010 Early Bird Sign-Up & Social The Cyclon Early Bird Sign-up and Social gives you the opportunity to talk directly to Cyclon organizers about the event and with other par- ticipants who’ve been there! Cash bar and light refreshments will be provided. th Date: Thursday, June 3 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Where: The Willow Restaurant at 193 Danforth Avenue on the south side just west of Broadview CYCLON FAQ’s on Page 16 . Toronto Bicycling Network Page 5 WEEKEND TRIPS Allegany Amble May 21124, 2010 (Victoria Day Weekend) Allegany State Park is located approximately one hour south of Buffalo in Upstate New York, USA. We will be staying in rustic four person, two bedroom cabins near the lake. Rides vary from 40 to 120 km through scenic rolling to hilly terrain and are suitable for Country Cruise to Sportif riders. Mountain biking and excellent hiking is also available within the park. Meals will be a cabin group effort. We head into Elli- Allegany cottville for dinner on Saturday night followed by a pot luck dinner on Sunday at the main lodge. Come and join in on the fun! Limited space is available on a first paid basis. The cost is $90.00 per person. Apply/questions by email to [email protected] Please include your phone number(s) and any other pertinent contact information. Car pooling might be available. Wroxeter Wromp June 25127, 2010 Stay at the Falls Reserve Conservation Area on the winding Mait- land river.
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