Volunteer retiring after 11 years …

President’s Message

I am so excited that the cycling season has finally started and being on the road again reminded me why I love cycling! In my view, there is nothing like riding in the outdoors and experiencing what the weather and the terrain has to offer – although warmth, sunshine and a few hills, for good measure, are certainly my preference. What makes my rides even more enjoyable is sharing this experience with others and, in truth, this is the key reason why people join and stay with TBN.

I know that I am not alone in stating that riding with others makes the cycling experience more enjoyable. At a recent ride leaders’ clinic, with diverse participants, including ride coordinators from almost all ride categories, long‐time TBN members and new members, there was a definite consensus that people join TBN to ride with other people and to be part of a milieu where cycling is valued and supported.

What has happened so far this year?  The website is more user‐friendly allowing for: o Updates to your profile that will provide coordinators with the ability to send emails based on your ride preference. o Download of maps to your GPS or print maps before the ride. o The Forum allows you to share ideas, sell used cycling gear or hook up with others for an impromptu ride.  Education has held sessions on a variety of topics including nutrition, stretching before/after a ride and Can‐Bike.  Planning is on‐going for our overnight trips: TNTO, Cyclon and Hairshirt. Registration for TNTO is full, however, registration for Cyclon is still open and registration will soon be on‐line for camping trips.  Last but not least is that all rides have begun for the season.

So in many ways we are in great shape for this year and I am pleased and proud of all the hard work that so many volunteers have put into TBN. If you are not yet volunteering, the question is: Can you help in making TBN even better as “many hands make light work”?  Can you help out on a committee?  Can you lead a ride?  Can you be an ambassador for TBN at a booth?  Can you take someone under your wing that has just joined TBN and does not have anyone to ride with?  Can you come up with some new strategies to enhance what we are already doing at TBN?

Come on TBN’ers ‐ together we can make TBN the BEST BICYCLE CLUB in Canada! Please feel free to contact me with your ideas, suggestions or comments on [email protected].

See you on the road. Arlene Smith

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President Arlene Smith [email protected] Past President Brian McLean [email protected] Secretary Paul Price & Brenda Sweet [email protected] Advocacy Ron Fletcher [email protected] Cyclon Neil Connolly & George Witte [email protected] Directors

Education Manuela Gobbato [email protected] Membership Director Carole Hill [email protected]

of Publicity & Promotions Ed Weiss [email protected] Social Susan Bishop [email protected] Treasurer Jean O’Grady [email protected] Board

VP Skiing Terry Walsh [email protected] VP Touring Richard Anstett [email protected]

The Weekend Trips Brenda Porter [email protected]

Thank you to Eileen Harbinson – our Super Volunteer!!

Eileen Harbinson has decided to retire from TBN after 11 years of outstanding service. Eileen was the type of volunteer who ensured that anything that needed to be done was done. She was the person who took on jobs that others would not or could not do; no job was too small or too large for Eileen.

At the beginning of her tenure at TBN, Eileen researched the routes for Easy Rollers and Leisure Wheelers, led many of the Leisure Wheeler rides and when she could no longer ride, she continued to volunteer. As our membership secretary, she worked tirelessly to ensure that members received their laminated membership cards and she spent hours laminating each and every card. As a valued member of the Cyclon committee, she helped research the locations for many a Cyclon, organized the tour leaders, organized the volunteers from the colleges, got up early to ensure that everyone was well fed and even walked the dogs. As the assistant director of TNTO, she focused on ensuring that everyone was comfortable and well fed. When Eileen volunteered at the booths at the Ride for Heart and the Bike Show, she made sure that everyone understood the outstanding benefits of being a TBN member.

I am sure that this is not a complete list of all that Eileen has done for TBN; one of her most important contributions has been her positive attitude, willingness to take on any job that needed to be done and passion about TBN.

As a personal note to you, Eileen, we really hope that after a chance to rest and re‐energize you will come back to volunteer at TBN. We will miss your sense of humour, warm smile and willingness to help‐out wherever needed.

Thanks you so much, Eileen, for who you are and everything you have done for TBN.

Arlene Smith, TBN President

Welcome to Carole Hill as Membership Director

We are pleased to announce that Carole Hill has agreed to replace Eileen Harbinson as the Membership Director. Carole is a long‐time member of TBN and a very active volunteer; her volunteer activities include researching and leading many Easy Roller and Leisure Wheeler rides and co‐directing Cyclon.

With Carole's outstanding organization skills and willingness to contribute, we know that Carole will provide great leadership as the Membership Director and the TBN Board of Directors looks forward to working with you.

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Marc Brousseau 1955 – 2013

Mark died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on April 16, 2013. Mark was a long‐time member of TBN and a model leader, working hard to find the most interesting routes, always waiting for stragglers and ensuring everyone's well being. Most recently, Mark was the Coordinator of City Walks and led many a TBN member on fascinating and fulfilling walks through the city of .

Mark will be missed by all.

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Education More weekend trips coming soon!

Visit the Education Program page, on the TBN website, for New trips are in the works upcoming events; here is a sample of education events: but we would love to hear  Bike maintenance from you about trip ideas, or  Packing a bike for travel whether you would like to  Group riding techniques organize a trip, or get on the  Nutrition for long rides planning committee for trips.  Cycling attire Your feedback and discussion  Long distance touring on existing trips and new trips is vital to the program. Note: All education programs are free.

Contact Brenda Porter, Weekend Trips Director, on Contact Manuela Gobbato, Education Director, on [email protected] [email protected]

Roberta Terzolo & Dave Raine

April 13, 2013

Roberta and Dave met on a TBN ride over 11 years ago, when Dave asked Roberta if she wanted to become an Easy Roller Ride Leader. She agreed and the very first ride she led was the Annual BBQ picnic where more than 60 people showed up! Instead of quitting, she stuck with the Club and with Dave, eventually taking over the Easy Roller coordinator duties from him all the while the friendship was developing into something more serious. Fast forward eight years later, what with living together for a while, a few trips abroad and so on, when Dave finally popped the question at Christmas and 1 ½ years later, they were married in a beautiful church ceremony. Everyone, including some TBN’ers, had a great time at the reception which was held at the Glenerin Inn in Mississauga.

Always check the website the night before or the morning of a ride for changes and/or 80% sold out so register today! cancellations due to bad

weather.

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Annual Spring Kick‐off

Once again, a great turnout to our annual kick‐off breakfast, on May 25, at Etienne Brulé Park; his event continues to be very popular as members enjoy catching up with old friends and meeting new. Loreto held an informative ‘Cycling Essentials’ session and Cycle Toronto participated. Lots of food was enjoyed by all, as well as a number of draws. Dave Otway won the race as to who could cycle the slowest! Chris Siebermann led a ride up the Humber.

A big thank you to all the volunteers that helped make this event a success! Susan Bishop, Social Director

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Cruising the Credit River

On Sunday, April 14, under a clouding sky, a hard core of an hour or so into a ride, had blurred past this straw bale intrepid TBN’ers saddled up in the Alloa School parking lot. cidery and bake shop. No worries ‐ more for us! The The brisk NW wind and single digit temperatures had bakeshop boasted fresh breads, meat pies and a host of already started to chill everyone and by 10am sharp the goodies, but we settled on tarts, coffee and cider. We ride had begun into a headwind. TBN country cruisers are would need it all for the next round of hills. no fools; they quickly fell into a tight peloton to ‘cheat’ the wind as best they could. At the sight of the first hill i.e. The Credit River threads its way from Orangeville to Port 500+ metres of climbing that the peloton and I parted Credit and miraculously still provides spawning for salmon company. It is difficult to keep up to the carbon fibre crew and rainbow trout, and not to mention a permanent home with 25lbs of 853 steel alloy, tools and panniers, but no for brook trout. For the next couple of hours, we puffed matter! up the hills and dipped into the river valleys. The rushing wind on our muffled ears drove out any memories of big The Credit River Cruise deserves a more leisurely look‐see box store plazas and opened us up to the majesty of the anyhow. At the northerly point of the ride we come upon river, in full spring flood. the Cheltenham Badlands that is a man made moonscape. Back in the dirty thirties, farmers didn’t know about By the time we hit the lunch spot in Glen Williams, The terraced ploughing and the ensuing erosion exposed the Glen Oven Café, the carbon fibre crew had come and gone iron‐rich red Queenston shale. Ironically, hikers are and now the place was packed with locals, some taking further degrading the area and conservationists have goodies home, others scanning the café for a free table wisely closed access to the Badlands, for fear of things and good luck to them! going from bad to worse. Paul and Brenda could read the obvious signs of fatigue I would have missed the view of this unique geographic setting in, on my face, so offered to shorten the ride back feature, had it not been for those two cycling angels of to the school. However, Paul cautioned with a smile and mercy, Paul and Brenda. They had waited at the school for said “but make no mistake, we still have more hills”! After any late arrivals and caught up to me just before the tucking into some hot, generous, potato and corn soup, we Badlands. Their warm hellos shook me from my reverie: saddled up for the final stage of the Credit River Country owning a Ghost carbon fibre bike with electronic shifters Cruise. For a few kilometres, with the wind at our backs, and tires so skinny, they disappeared in the right light. we road at 30+ kph; the carbon fibre crew would have nodded in approval. Paul and Brenda, the essence of warmth and kindness, proceeded to pace me along the route, waiting at every All too soon the ride was over, but the warmth and turn. After the Badlands, we stopped at the Spirit Tree kindness that Paul and Brenda had shown will stay with me Estate Cidery on Boston Mills road. The chilling descent always. from the Badlands called for a hot mulled cider. The carbon fibre crew that loathe touching their brakes, only Mike Gurski

The Road Ahead Jul 20‐21 Tour de Norfolk Jun 01‐02 Hero Ride Jul 21 Gabrielle's Ride Jun 02 Ride for Heart Jul 28 Friends for Life Bike Rally Jun 8‐9 Ride to Conquer Cancer Jun 09 Tour de Grand Aug 03 Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay (Hardwood) Jun 15‐18 Centurion Horseshoe Valley Aug 10 Minden 150 Bike Tour Jun 22 Cycle for Sight Aug 15‐18 Tour for Kids Jun 22‐23 The Summer Solstice ‐ MTB Festival Jun 23 The Healing Cycle Ride

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Weekend trips

Enjoy the company of fellow cyclists while camping at a September 13‐15: Tecumseth Tranquilizer group site on the Friday and Saturday night. Cycle an area just north of the city filled with ‘consonants’ The cost of $40 for members or $45 for non‐members by exploring some favourite TBN destinations, starting includes two pancake breakfasts and provisions for two from Earl Rowe Provincial Park that is close to Alliston. sandwich lunches; dinner on Saturday night is potluck.

July 5‐7: Presqu'ile Prescription

Cycle the scenic Prince Edward County area starting from Presqu'ile Provincial Park.

After cycling, swim in a pool built for 1500. In the evening In the evening enjoy a starlight walk to the lighthouse or enjoy a starlight hike to a lookout in the Boyne River valley just relax around the campfire. or just relax around the campfire.

The deadline for registering is June 30, 2013 and can be The deadline for registering is September 8, 2013 and can done online. be done online.

Contact Paul and Brenda at [email protected] for more Contact Paul and Brenda at [email protected] for more information. information.

August 16‐18: Waterloo Wramble

Ride the quiet country roads of the Waterloo Region while enjoying the late‐summer colours and generally excellent cycling weather at that time of year. The overnight accommodation is in the student apartments at Wilfrid Laurier University, in air‐conditioned, four‐person suites and each with individual separate rooms/beds. Suites feature kitchens with microwaves and refrigerators, showers and space to store bikes in the suites. Bring your own breakfast and lunch provisions, plus your own cutlery, plates and bowls.

Meet in the Residence common room on Friday evening to get acquainted and plan rides for the next day. A group dinner on Friday evening may be arranged at one of the many restaurants nearby. Dinner on Saturday is pot‐luck in the common room. On Sunday morning, we pack up and then go for another ride or you are free to do touristy things in nearby St. Jacobs and other picturesque towns in Waterloo Region.

The cost of $85, per person, includes two nights accommodation in your own room, in a shared suite; bed linen and towels are provided. Online registration opens mid‐June. Trip is limited to 20 people.

Contact Carl Friesen on 289‐232‐4057 or [email protected] for more information. Note: We will endeavour to help arrange for car pooling but cannot promise a ride.

Quick Release | June – August 2013 | Page 8 Date Ride Distance Start ** June 09 Dim Sum Ride 40 km Finch Subway Station June 16 Scarborough See the Geese 40 km Kennedy Subway Station June 23 Randy's Ramble 48 km Etienne Brulé Park June 30 Edwards Garden 37 km Finch Subway Station 10am July 01 Heavenly Holiday 24 km Queen's Park at

July 07 Toronto Island Tour 32 km Shoppers World Wheelers

July 14 Guild Inn 42 km Shoppers World start July 21 Henry the Fifth ‐ Part II 35 km Leslie Subway July 28 Picnic in the Park 42 km Boardwalk Pub Rides Aug 05 Heavenly Holiday 24 km Queen's Park Aug 11 Club BBQ & Picnic ‐ Unionville 35 km Finch Subway Aug 18 Old Village Tour 47 km Etienne Brulé Park Leisure Aug 25 Humber Trail & Beyond 54 km Etienne Brulé Park

Sunday Easy Roller Rides All rides start at 10am unless otherwise noted.

June 9: ‐Centennial Park‐Port Credit July 1: (Monday: Canada Day) Parks and river banks are the theme of this scenic tour. A round trip of beautiful Etobicoke, for the holiday, with Ride through two parks and along the banks of two lunch at Tim Hortons. What could be more quintessentially rivers to lunch in Mississauga, with a return along the Canadian? Waterfront trail. Start: Etienne Brulé Park Start: Grenadier Cafe, High Park Distance: 35 km Distance: 57 km July 7: June 16: Cynthia's Scenic City Ride out to the Guildwood area and then take a scenic loop Welcome to the original Cynthia ride that inspired the through the Highland Creek park system down to a creation of the whole series. If you are a fair‐weather spectacular view of , with lunch at the rider, this is the perfect time of year to take advantage Cornerstone Cafe. of the most pleasant temperatures of summer. This tour Start: Boardwalk Pub circles around Toronto through the city park system and Distance: 52 km quiet residential areas. Don’t let the distance stop you from experiencing this unique tour, as the circular nature July 14: Tour of Toronto of the route and proximity to several subway stations, A leisurely tour through Casa Loma, Upper Canada College, allows participants to drop out early. Forest Hill and , primarily through bike Start: Etienne Brulé Park lanes and recreational trails. This is a leisurely tour rather Distance: 64 km than a training ride and there will be stops to regroup and see the sights. June 23: Centennial Park – Cooksville Start: Grenadier Cafe, High Park A route that takes us a bit further west for a change, Distance: 47 km with some longer stretches for a good workout. Start: Etienne Brulé Park July 21: Stouffville Distance: 56 km Head up to Stouffville for lunch; this will get you out into the country for a change and has some long straight stretches. June 30: Maple Start: Scarborough Town Centre. This is the longer version of this popular ride that goes Municipal parking lot on south‐east corner an additional 20 km out into the fast disappearing of McCowan & Bushby and one block north countryside around Maple with lunch at Tim Hortons. of Ellesmere. Start: Finch Subway Distance: 60 km

Distance: 55 km

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Sunday Easy Roller Rides All rides start at 10am unless otherwise noted.

July 28: The Big Loop August 11: Annual Club BBQ Ride We go up the Humber Trail, across the top of the city A don't miss event with food and fun for all classes of rider! and down the paths to return along the Last year it didn't rain! Will we be as lucky this year? The Lakeshore with lunch at Tim Hortons. A longer ride than Easy Roller route heads east before meeting the other usual to help get you in shape for Cyclon! Note: The ride groups on Toogood Pond in Unionville. finished at 5pm last year, so plan accordingly. Start: Finch Subway Start: Etienne Brulé Park Distance: 60 km Distance: 85 km August 18: Eldorado Park August 4: Lake Wilcox Travel through Mississauga and get rewarded with a A chance to get out of the city for those of us not at beautiful lunch spot in Eldorado Park. Bring lunch or pick up Cyclon. Visit Lake Wilcox in Richmond Hill. Bring lunch or something just before entering the park. This ride is at the pick something up along the way. Note: The destination top end of the Easy Roller category. for this ride may change, so check the website closer to Start: Kipling Subway north parking lot. the ride date. Closest to Dundas St West & Subway Cres. Start: Finch Subway Distance: 65 km Distance: 63 km August 25: Oakville Odyssey August 5: Port Credit (Monday: Civic Holiday) Go from the west side of Toronto to the gardens of Oakville A shorter ride, for the Civic Holiday, to pretty Port Credit with lunch at Tim Hortons; this route largely avoids busy along the Waterfront Trail. Lakeshore Ave. Start: Grenadier Cafe ‐ High Park Start: Kipling Subway south parking lot. Distance: 35 km Accessed from Munster Ave, off Kipling Ave, south of Dundas St. Distance: 73 km

Day Trips

Toronto‐Niagara‐Toronto Hairshirt Classic Double Century (332 kms) Sunday, June 23 at 6:00am

The group leaves the corner of Duke of York Boulevard and Burnhamthorpe Road, in Mississauga, at 6:00am sharp and you have until midnight to complete the ride. Note: This ride is unassisted.

St. Catharines to Niagara Falls Toronto – Niagara – Home Saturday, July 06 Saturday, August 17

Take the train to St. Catharines and cycle to Niagara Falls Fifth annual one‐way ride to Niagara Falls and return by for dinner at Casa d’Oro. GO train leaving at 7:20pm; dinner is in Niagara Falls.

Cycle along paved roads to Port Dalhousie; ride the new The ride is approximately 150kms with an optional bike lanes through St. Catharines to the Welland Canal escarpment climb for an additional 5kms; open to trail; take the bike ferry at Port Robinson to cross the canal ‘Tourists’ and ‘Advanced Easy Rollers’. and continue along the country roads to Niagara Falls. Depart from Niagara after dinner at 7:20 pm. Details to be posted to the website soon.

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*** See back page for common start locations. *** July 20: High Park to Port Credit The ride is to Port Credit for a coffee break, using the June 8: Boardwalk Pub to Sunnybrook Park Lakeshore Trail west out of Toronto into Mississauga and The ride goes to Sunnybrook Park, using the Don River returning at 12:30 to 1pm. paths and trails, returning via Victoria Park to the Beach, at Start: Grenadier Café approximately 12:30pm. Distance: Approximately 40kms Start: Parking lot by the Boardwalk Pub Distance: Approximately 33kms July 27: Boardwalk Pub to Guildwood The ride is to the Guildwood Parkway for a coffee break, June 15: Old Mill to Humber College using the Lakeshore Trail that is a mixture of paths and The ride is to Humber College for a coffee break returning residential roads and returns by a slightly different route by a slightly different route, using another branch of the by 12:30 to 1pm. trail at 12:30 to 1pm. Start: Leslie‐Lakeshore Tim Hortons Start: Etienne Brulé Park Distance: Approximately 35kms Distance: Approximately 44kms August 3: Boardwalk Pub to Tom Goodlad Park June 22: Lighthouse to Lighthouse The route uses a variety of roads, trails and residential The ride goes via the for the first streets via the Don River initially, then north westerly to lighthouse and onto the Humber for the second Tom Goodlad Park, returning with a coffee stop at Tim lighthouse, returning by a similar route by 12:30 to 1pm. Hortons on Kennedy Road. Start: Parking lot by the Boardwalk Pub Start: Boardwalk Pub Distance: Approximately 44kms Distance: Approximately 38kms

June 29: to Steeles & Leslie August 10: Old Mill to Humber College The ride goes through quiet residential streets and cycle The ride is to Humber College for a coffee break returning paths of North York to Steeles Ave for a coffee break, by a slightly different route, using another branch of the returning by a very similar route at 12 to 12:30pm. Humber River trail at 12:30 to 1pm. Start: Edwards Gardens Start: Etienne Brulé Park Distance: Approximately 25kms Distance: Approximately 48kms

July 6: High Park to Brickworks Market August 17: Lighthouse to Lighthouse The ride is to the popular Saturday Brickworks Market, for The ride goes via the Leslie Street spit for the first a break and maybe some shopping. We will ride through lighthouse and onto the Humber for the second central Toronto, using mostly quiet street and the Beltline lighthouse, returning by a similar route by 12:30 to 1pm. Trail and return via the Lakeshore. Start: Parking lot by the Boardwalk Pub Start: Grenadier Café Distance: Approximately 44kms Distance: Approximately 50kms

August 24: Edwards Gardens to Steeles & Leslie July 13: Edwards Gardens to Steeles and Leslie The ride goes through quiet residential streets and cycle The ride goes through quiet residential streets and cycle paths of North York to Steeles Ave for a coffee break, paths of North York to Steeles Ave for a coffee break, returning by a very similar route at 12 to 12:30pm. returning by a very similar route at 12 to 12:30pm. Start: Edwards Gardens Start: Edwards Gardens Distance: Approximately 25kms Distance: Approximately 25kms

Visit www.tbn.ca/programs/cycling/ts for Tourist/Sportif ride schedule every Sunday at 8:30am and 10am.

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Saturday Short Cruises All rides start at 9am unless otherwise noted.

June 08: Hornby/Campbellville July 20: Tottenham Train Ride A Saturday jaunt along some quiet roads in the Halton Hills Ride through the Caledon Hills and if you choose, take time without Rattlesnake! to enjoy an excursion on a steam locomotive or a jaunt to Start: Hornby Park in Hornby; take Hwy 401 west to a framers’ market. Trafalgar Road, then head north to Steeles and west to Start: Meet at the Mayfield Recreation Centre on the Sixth Line. north‐east corner of Bramlea Road North and Mayfield Distance: 67km Road. The parking lot is a little further north on Bramlea; approximately second entrance on east side. June 22: Beeline to Bowmanville Distance: 54 km A popular, quiet undulating route from Oshawa to Bowmanville. August 10: Hockley Hillraiser Start: Go east on Hwy 401. Exit at Oshawa (Simcoe A ride in the lovely countryside north of Schomberg; great Street/CR#2) and continue north to Conlin Rd. Meet at for a “short” pedal. Durham College North Parking lot, located off of Conlin Rd Start: Take Exit 55 off Hwy 400 and head west on County just west of County Rd. #2 in Oshawa. Road 9 to 20th Side Road (first road west of Hwy 27) and Distance: 68 km head south to the Arena. Distance: 75 km

July 06: Georgetown Equesing Hysterical Tour August 24: Halton Hills ‐ Lowville Get a head start on the September 25 version of this ride Enjoy the Halton Hills with the challenging option of by trying a short route on a Saturday. Enjoy the Halton mounting the escarpment (or not!) via Rattlesnake. Hills from a different perspective. Start: Go west on Hwy 401 to Trafalgar Rd. Travel north to Start: Go west on Hwy 401, travel north on Trafalgar Road 5th Side Rd. Meet at Pineview Public School at the south‐ to 15th Side Road and meet at Stewarttown Public School east corner of Trafalgar Rd & 5th Side Rd. Do NOT go to on the south‐east corner. Do NOT go to Pineview School! Stewarttown Public School that is further north. Distance: 64 km Distance: 67 km

Friday Night Rides All rides start at 6:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Date Ride Distance Start Social Event Jun 07 Belt Line Climb 28 km East Asotria Shish Kebob House Jun07 Luminato – TO Arts Festival 27 km Grenadier Cafe Luminato Hub at David Jun14 Chris' Little India Route II 31.5 km Riverdale Park East Lahore Tikka, 1665 Gerrard St, E, Jun21 Toronto Pride Festival 32 km Riverdale Park East Toronto Pride Streetfest at Church & Wellesley Jun28 High Park to Wynchwood Park 25 km Grenadier Cafe Shox Sports Bar High Park to Humber Trail, to Jul 05 20.5 km Grenadier Cafe Sunnyside Cafe Sunnyside Pavilion Jul 12 Beaches Jazz Festival 31 km Boardwalk Pub Beaches Jazz Festival at Woodbine Park High Park to & back Jul 19 28 km Grenadier Cafe Indie Ale House to the Junction Jul 26 Belt Line Climb 27 km Riverdale Park East New York Cafe Aug 02 Pilaros Taste of the Danforth 23 km Riverdale Park East Pilaros Taste of the Danforth Aug 16 Beaches to Scarborough & back 31 km Boardwalk Pub Boardwalk Pub Aug 23 High Park to Wynchwood Park 25 km Grenadier Cafe 3030 Bar at 3030 Dundas St.W High Park to Etobicoke Creek & back Aug 30 28 km Grenadier Cafe Shox Sports Bar to the Junction

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Enjoy park paths without the weekend crowds. The Ravine Rides are relatively short rides with varied and unusual routes, generally taking 1–3 hours. The routes avoid busy streets as much as possible. Although some routes include unpaved paths, the routes are fine for hybrids and road bikes i.e. a mountain bike is not necessary. The rides have a relatively relaxed pace to keep the group together and there is an optional coffee and sandwich stop after each ride. Distances are approximate and routes are subject to change due to weather and trail conditions.

June 04: & Back July 23: Diagonal Lines ‐ Finch to Kennedy Devised by Dinsmore, this new route uses a recently This one‐way ride takes a scenic shortcut from Finch extended hydro line bike to access a series of parks in station to Kennedy station. the northwest of the city. The route is paved except for a Start: Finch Park ‘n’ Ride Distance: 23 km 100m or so of gravel. Start: Finch Park ‘n’ Ride Distance: 30 km July 30: Humber and High Park North along the Humber, east to circle a pond, south June 11: Cedarvale Prospecting through city streets and High Park, to the lakeshore, and and the Beltline extension; some unpaved then west back to the Humber; two short unpaved paths and street riding. sections. Start: Taddle Creek Park Distance: 19 km Start: Etienne Brulé Parking lot Distance: 24 km

June 18: Bloordale & Mimico Creek August 06: Parallel Lines ‐ Finch to Union Station Explore the western edge of the city. A bit of street riding A one‐way ride the entire length of the Yonge line so get takes us to paths in two nice long ravines; includes a short full value for your subway token; overall the route goes stretch of unpaved road. downhill. Start: Kipling Park ‘n’ Ride (north lot) Distance: 19 km Start: Finch Park ‘n’ Ride Distance: 30 km

June 25, Sunnybrook/Don Valley August 13: Hill & Vale v2.0 The route is paved for most of the way; some street riding Cedarvale, the Beltline and the long, long, glide down but two‐thirds of the route is on bike paths and the rest is Moore Park Ravine*; lots of unpaved paths with one in ravines. Come and see the amazing half‐elephants or section that will be challenging for narrow tires. (* Check maybe they’re giant molars! website beforehand for ravine being open.) Start: Taddle Creek Park Distance: 26 km Start: Taddle Creek Park Distance: 22 km

July 02: North by Northeast August 20: Parallel Lines ‐ Kennedy to Kipling A challenging route, to L’Amoreaux Park, that finishes with A one‐way ride the entire length of the Bloor‐Danforth 2 km of unpaved paths hidden in the wilds of Willowdale. line; get full value for your subway token. This route has more street riding than most Ravine Rides Start: Kennedy subway station beside the elevator on but still makes it onto our bucket list. Transway Crescent Distance: 35 km Start: Finch Park ‘n’ Ride Distance: 32 km August 27: Heart of Toronto July 09: 3M ‐ Long Form A heart‐shaped ride linking ravines in the centre of the city The lower Don, a bit of and several with some unpaved paths. small obscure parks paralleling the long‐buried Garrison Start: Taddle Creek Park Distance: 28 km Creek; the entire route is paved with some street riding. September 03: Taylor, Martin & Don Start: Taddle Creek Park Distance: 28 km A water theme: The lakeshore, the Don River and Taylor July 16: Double Don Creek; paved paths with a few blocks of street riding. After some street riding, this route dips down into Hogg’s Start: Coffee Time at Shoppers World, one block south of Hollow to cross the west branch of the Don River, then Victoria Park subway station Distance: 26 km climbs back up to follow Wilket Creek to the east branch; Note: Taddle Creek Park is one block north of the Bedford includes some unpaved paths and a bit of gravel. exit of the St. George subway station. Oriole Park is one Start: Oriole Park Distance: 27 km block west of Davisville subway station.

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Sunday Country Cruises All rides start at 10am unless otherwise noted.

June 09: Port Perry Pedlar #1 July 14: The Shelter Valley Shuffle An undulating scenic ride up and down the drumlins of Note: New route starts in Cobourg! Durham County. Explore the wonderful rolling hills and views north and Start: Go east on Hwy 401, exit at Oshawa (Simcoe Street/ east of Cobourg via exciting, brand new routes for CR#2) and continue north to Conlin Road Meet at Durham 2013currently being created. This ride travels along some College North Parking lot, located off of Conlin Road, just favourite, tree‐lined roads of the area, including going west of County Road #2 in Oshawa. south (downhill!) on Shelter Valley for all routes. The Distances: 73km & 83km lunch spot is expected to be in a park in Grafton, so bring your own lunch or pick something up along the way. June 16: Stouffville to Uxbridge Start: Take Hwy 401 east to exit 474 – signed C.R. 45 Follow the shady, rolling back roads of Durham region to Cobourg/Norwood. Go south on C.R. 45 (Division Street) Uxbridge and back again. for 2.8 km. Turn right (west) on Covert Street and in 100m Start: Meet at the North Stouffville Free Park. Go north on park in the large lot on the left. Although the sign reads Hwy 404 to Stouffville Road and then east to the Stouffville ‘two hours free parking’, there is free parking there all day Free Park on the north side of Main Street, past the train Sunday. Washrooms located in Victoria Hall (a 2‐min walk), tracks and before Market Street. or on Albert Street (a 5‐min walk) and more at the Marina. Distances: 61km, 76km & 86km Distances: TBD. See website for posting closer to July 14.

June 23: Beaverton Canals, Causeways & Cottages July 21: Campbellville Country Cruiser A flat ride around Beaverton exploring farmland, the A ride through the rolling countryside around Trent‐Severn Waterway and the shores of Lake Simcoe. On Campbellville; unbelievable that there are such quiet the short ride there is no restaurant at the lunch stop so scenic roads so close to Toronto! Lunch in park in Lowville. bring lunch. Start: Commuter parking lot at Guelph Line & Reid Start: Beaverton Community Centre. Go north on Hwy 404 Sideroad; lot is small. Go west on Hwy 401 to exit 312 and north, east on Davis Drive and north on Hwy 48, turn left go south on Guelph Line towards Campbellville. Parking on Durham Road 23 at Port Bolster, just past the drive‐in lot is on the right immediately after crossing over Hwy 401. theatre. In Beaverton, turn left on Bay Street (at the XTR If lot is full, turn right on the Reid side road and go gas station), then turn left on Main Street to the Beaverton approximately ½ km until past the last ’No Stopping’ sign Community Centre. on top of the ‘80 kph begins’ sign. Park on shoulder and Distances: 69km, 86km & 117km ride back to commuter parking lot to begin ride.

Distances: 49 km, 62 km & 87 km June 30: Ashburn Tour Another ‘Wednesday Wheelie’ favourite added to the July 28: Bowmanville & Dale Country Cruise schedule. Like all tours in the Durham area, A superb undulating ride east of Bowmanville, returning this is a lovely ride along quiet roads with undulating along Lake Ontario. On the short ride, you are advised to terrain. Lunch in Enniskillen Conservation Area or picnic bring lunch. On the long route, the optional lunch in Port area near the Enniskillen store; bring lunch for this tour. Hope adds a few km to the ride. Start: Go east on Hwy 401 to Brock Road, north to Start: Go east on Hwy 401 to Exit 432, Liberty Street. Meet Claremont and east on County Road 5 to Ashburn. Depart at Bowmanville Mall Plaza, King Street (Hwy 2) and from Ashburn Community Park on the west side of Simpson Street, at the far end of the parking lot. Ashburn Road, 200m north of the main intersection. Distances: 55 km, 94 km & 118 km Distances: 57km & 84km August 04: Georgetown Equesing Hysterical Tour July 07: Hockley Hillraiser Multiple distance options avail all levels of rider to choose A ride in the lovely countryside north of Schomberg to the from four fabulous routes, each incorporating a selection Town of Hockley for lunch. of the best tree‐lined, scenic roads in the area. The routes Start: Take exit 55 off Hwy 400, head west on Country avoid traffic trouble spots in both Georgetown and Acton Road 9 to 20th Side Road (first road west of Hwy 27) and while catching all the best vistas and a few of those Halton then head south on 20th Side Road to the arena. Hills. Distances: 75 km & 82 km

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Start: Go west on Hwy 401, travel north on Trafalgar Road ‘two hours free parking’, there is free parking there all day to 15th Side Road and meet at Stewarttown Public School Sunday. Washrooms located in Victoria Hall (a 2‐min walk), on the south‐east corner. (Do NOT go to Pineview School!) or on Albert Street (a 5‐min walk) and more at the Marina. Distances: 53 km, 64 km, 74km & 92 km Distances: 60 km, 74 km & 88 km

August 11: Toogood Pond Picnic Cruise (TBN Annual August 25: Elora Gorgeous Redux Picnic in Unionville) Ride through picturesque Mennonite country north of This Country Cruise has been specially designed so we can Waterloo along the Conestogo and Grand Rivers to lunch enjoy a ride in the country and still join other club in Elora. The terrain rolls moderately. members for annual picnic at Toogood Pond in Unionville. Start: Rim Park in Waterloo, about 115 km from Toronto. Starting from Stouffville the tour goes east over rolling Take Hwy 401 west to Exit 278 and follow Hwy 8 to terrain with a gentle dip south and then back west to Kitchener /Waterloo. About 7 km later, follow signs for Unionville. Hwy 85 North to Waterloo. After 7.7 km, exit onto Start: Meet at the North Stouffville Free Park. Go north on University Ave E. In 4.1 km turn right onto Park Rd at the Hwy 404 to Stouffville Road and then east to the Stouffville sign for Rim Park and Grey Silo golf course, then left into Free Park on the north side of Main Street, past the train the parking lot for the Manulife Financial Sportsplex. tracks and before Market Street. Washrooms available. Distances: 62 km & 85 km Distances: 57 km, 72 km, 84 km and 98 km

August 19: Cobourg‐Rice Lake Ramble September 01: Tottenham Train Ride This is one of the prettiest rides of the summer, spinning ‘Steam’ along an undulating route north and then west over hill and dale throughout the Northumberland through the Caledon Hills. Those who wish to take some countryside. With three route options, no one misses out extra time in Tottenham can enjoy an excursion on a on this truly spectacular terrain. Bring lunch for a picnic on steam locomotive or (if in season) a jaunt to a farmers’ the shore of Rice Lake. A store, with picnic tables, is also market. available in Harwood. Start: Meet at the Mayfield Recreation Centre on the Start: Take Hwy 401 east to exit 474 – signed C.R. 45 north‐east corner of Bramlea Road North and Mayfield Cobourg/Norwood. Go south on C.R. 45 (Division Street) Road. The parking lot is a little further north on Bramlea for 2.8 km. Turn right (west) on Covert Street and in 100m (approx second entrance on east side.) park in the large lot on the left. Although the sign reads Distances: 53 km & 80 km

Once again, TBN provided ambassadors of the road in the 26th Ride for Heart. Over 40 TBN volunteers braved the weather by venturing out on the DVP and Gardiner Expressway to aid 13,000 cyclists. Our TBN Ambassadors did us proud by assisting cyclists in need during the event, including flat tire changes, re‐installing chains and some minor first aid. Joe Hickey once again organized this TBN program by marshalling and instructing the volunteers. A big thank you to the volunteers for getting up so early in the morning and providing an invaluable service to this signature event.

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Wednesday Wheelie Rides All rides typically start at 10am and 9:30am during the height of summer.

June 12: MOUNT ALBERT TO LAKE SIMCOE July 17: DURHAM COLLEGE TO BOWMANVILLE A 60, 79, or 85km ride from Mount Albert along the shores A 69 or 79km ride from Durham College, on the edge of of Lake Simcoe to Keswick. Meet at the Community Centre Oshawa, past the outskirts of Bowmanville to lunch at parking lot on Main Street in Mount Albert. To get to Enniskillen. Meet at the arena of Durham College. Exit Hwy Mount Albert: Go north on Hwy 404, then east on Davis 401 at Thickson Road (Exit 412) and drive north to Conlin Drive to Hwy 48, north to Mount Albert Side Road, east to Road and then east to Durham College. Turn left at lights Centre Street, turn left and then turn left again onto Main and drive past the Tennis Centre to the arena parking lot. Street. July 24: KING CITY TO CALEDON EAST/ KLEINBURG June 19: ASHBURN TO ENNISKILLIN A 76 or 100km ride from King City to lunch in Kleinburg. A 57 or 81km ride from the village of Ashburn to Meet at the Municipal Parking Lot located at the Enniskillin. Meet at Ashburn Community Park on the west northwest corner of King Road and Keele Street. To get to side of Ashburn Road, 200m north of the main King City: Drive north on Hwy 400 to the King Side Road intersection. To get to Ashburn: Drive east on Hwy 401 to (exit 43), go east to Keele Street and turn left.

Brock Road, north to CR5 at Claremont, then east to July 31: HORNBY TO CAMPBELLVILLE Ashburn and north to the parking lot. Bring lunch on this A 67 or 75km ride from Hornby west to Campbellville for tour. lunch at the Trail Eatery. Meet at Hornby Park. To get to June 26: KING CITY TO SCHOMBERG Hornby: Take the 401 to Trafalgar Road (Exit 328), then go A 67, 77, or 99km ride from King City, through the Holland north to the lights at Steeles, turn left and drive 2km to Marsh, to lunch at the Grackle Coffee Company in Hornby Park that is on your left.

Schomberg. Meet at the Municipal Parking Lot located at August 7: COURTICE TO BOWMANVILLE the northwest corner of King Road and Keele Street. To A 62, 71 or 86km ride from Courtice through the Durham get to King City: Drive north on Hwy 400 to King Side Road drumlins to Bowmanville for lunch. Meet for at the (exit 43), east to Keele Street and turn left. Community Centre in Courtice. To get to Courtice: Take

Hwy 401 to Courtice Road/CR 34 (exit 425) and drive north

to Courtice; the parking lot is on the left just past Hwy 2.

August 14: STOUFFVILLE TO UXBRIDGE A 61 or 85km ride (or 82km 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. hours begin To get to Stouffville: Drive north on Hwy 404 to the Stouffville Side Road and east into Stouffville.

July 3: HORNBY TO BELFOUNTAIN / GLEN WILLIAMS August 21: HORNBY TO BELFOUNTAIN / GLEN WILLIAMS A 73 or 86km ride from Hornby to Glen Williams or to ‘The A 73 or 86km ride from Hornby to Glen Williams or to ‘The Village Store’ in Belfountain for lunch. Meet at Hornby Village Store’ in Belfountain for lunch. Meet at Hornby Park. To get to Hornby: Take the 401 to Trafalgar Road Park. To get to Hornby: Take the 401 to Trafalgar Road (Exit 328), then go north to the lights at Steeles, turn left (Exit 328), then go north to the lights at Steeles, turn left and drive 2km to Hornby Park that is on your left. and drive 2km to Hornby Park that is on your left.

July 10: STOUFFVILLE TO GOODWOOD August 28: SCHOMBERG TO CALEDON EAST A 61 or 76km ride north from Stouffville to Goodwood for A 74 or 93km ride from Schomberg to lunch at the lunch at Annina’s Bakeshop. Meet at the free Parking Lot Trailside Café in Caledon East. Meet at the Arena parking on Park Drive, just south of Main Street in Stouffville. To lot in Schomberg. Schomberg is just west of Hwy 27 and get to Stouffville: Drive north on Hwy 404 to the Stouffville south of Hwy 9; the Arena is on the west side of Main Side Road and then east into Stouffville. Street in Schomberg, just south of Hwy 9.

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“The sound of cow bells is forever in my mind and when I hear one I will always think of Northern Spain.”

In having an avid passion for cycling and traveling, it Once we arrived in Santillana del Mar, the travel company seemed only fitting to combine the two and take the set us up with bicycles, safety equipment, maps and a opportunity to see a part of the world while riding a complimentary dinner. A worried cyclist employed by the bicycle. A few years went by researching cycling trips, tour company, acquainted us with maps of the region and emailing tour operators and dreaming of cycling through warned us of how difficult the first few days would be, in historical sights, until I convinced myself that the best time relation to climbing the mountains. My dad and I grabbed to take this trip was in the present. Once a tour operator the maps in anticipation, set out on our first ride the next was decided upon, the destination was the next step. morning and didn’t stop riding for two weeks. Tuscany seemed relaxing and the thought of cycling through wine country on long, flat roads was ideal. Upon further research, it became apparent that cycling tours were only offered in northern Spain during the month of August due to heat restrictions. Since I was adamant to travel to Europe and cycle during the month of August, northern Spain would suit me just fine. The next step was to find a cycling companion who would enjoy cycling through the unpredictable mountains of northern Spain as much as I would. The obvious choice was my dad, who introduced me to the love of cycling. After much planning and excitement we packed our bags and headed to Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, Spain.

We first rode into the mountains, Picos de Europa and slowly made our way back to the ocean visiting the towns of Potes, Fuente Dé, Cangas de Onis, Llanes, St. Vincent de Barquera and many more in between. The mountains were nothing that we could have prepared ourselves for or even imaged when comparing difficulty and beauty. We averaged approximately 60 km a day, sometimes climbing three mountains in a single day or just one mountain 800 metres in elevation, such as the highly suggested route from Potes to Fuente De. Most days my dad and I were all alone in the mountains with only the sound of cow bells, the beautiful scenery and each other. We ate a lot of amazing food along the way, challenged ourselves and our Northern Spain isn’t a highly populated tourist region and bodies to their limits, met some amazing people and saw finding information on this area was very difficult. In taking things that you could never experience on a tour bus. The the risk of booking the trip all online, gathering little entire trip was amazing, memorable and we can’t wait to information about the region and having a lot of faith in go on another cycling trip soon! the travel company we chose, my dad and I set off on the adventure of a lifetime. Taran Dorrington

Ed’s Note: Taran and her father used Iron Donkey Bicycle Touring http://www.irondonkey.com/ that is affiliated with Iberocycle http://www.iberocycle.com/, in northern Spain, for a self‐guided tour, with luggage transfer between hotels.

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Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Bars Courtesy of www.joyoushealth.ca

If you’ve ever read the ingredients on a protein bar package you’ve probably scratched your head in confusion. There are more ingredients in many store‐bought bars than in a box of processed cereal and that is a lot. I’m all about eating real food and that’s precisely why I created these bars of deliciousness for you.

They are packed with flavour, crunch, protein and fibre. Eat them for breakfast or as a power snack before you hit the gym! One thing is for sure, they won’t last long in your household because they are so tasty! Joy McCarthy

Ingredients: Method:  3 cups organic raw oats (soaked for a few hours to Combine all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl increase digestibility) and mix. Melt the coconut oil and the almond butter in a  1/2 cup sesame seeds (or use sunflower or pumpkin) small pot over low heat on the stove. Mix the coco oil,  1/2 cup unsweetened/sulfite‐free organic shredded almond butter and remaining wet ingredients into the dry coconut ingredients; mix until fully combined. Give it a little taste  1 tsp ground cinnamon test, add more maple syrup if you desire a sweeter taste.  1/4 cup organic coconut sugar  1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or raw cacao nibs Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9”x13” baking pan. Spread  1/2 cup chopped walnuts the mixture out and press down with your hands. Bake for  1 cup chocolate vegan protein powder (I use the 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Genuine Health brand) Cut into bars, place on a greased cookie sheet and bake for  1/2 cup almond milk 10‐12 minutes more. You may find that you lose about 10‐  2 tbsp pure maple syrup 15% of your mixture as you cut and transfer to a cookie  1 cup almond butter sheet so keep and use as a topping for yogurt – homemade  1 tsp organic vanilla extract granola!  1/4 cup organic coconut oil Remove from oven and let cool. Enjoy immediately! Makes 20 bars depending on the size that you cut.

Ed’s Note: I met Joy McCarthy in 2009 when she joined my team for The Ride to Conquer Cancer.

TBN Cycling Jerseys

TBN has a small inventory of women’s sizes only:  2 XXS  1 M  5 L $50 each  5 XL  1 XXL

Note: Jerseys sold on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis due to limited quantities; contact Brian Mclean on [email protected].

Tour Divide

The most challenging mountain bike race in the world begins on June 14, 2013. The self‐supported race is 4,418kms along the Continental Divide, from Banff, Alberta, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico or vice versa. There are a record number of 136 entries this year!

Follow the race on http://tourdivide.org/ and http://mtbcast.com/site2/tour‐divide‐2013/

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A number of successful and well attended Education events were held earlier in the year and more are yet to come.

February: Cycling across Canada presentation, by Paul May: Tips on nutrition to maximize performance on long Stockton. rides, by Shadan Ashfaie.

March: Spinning session at the Adelaide Club, led by June: Intro to Cycling Skills and Group Riding Techniques, Kimchan. by Dave Middleton.

May: Stretching techniques and introduction to June 20: Everything you want to know about cycling in Powerwatts Training, by Shelagh Baker. Toronto, by Mick and Patsy.

*** No Education events from August to the Fall *** July: Advanced cycling skills and training for Tourist/Sportif riders. Check website for details.

If you have suggestions for Education events, contact Manuela Gobbato, Education Director, on [email protected].

Mark your Calendars Sunday, August 11: Annual Picnic at Toogood Pond

Saturday, November 9: AGM & Dinner Dance at Whistler's Grille & The McNeil Room

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Leisure Wheeler Jamie Hauyon [email protected] Tourist/Sportif Owen Rogers [email protected] Country Cruise/Sat Shorts Barry Pinsky & Rowena Maclure [email protected] Tuesday Ravine David Peebles [email protected] Wednesday Wheelie Bill Hannaford & John Cook [email protected] Wednesday Night Terry Walsh [email protected] Friday Night Joey Schwartz [email protected] Saturday Morning Patsy Cook & Mick O’Meara [email protected] City Walks John Burdett [email protected] Hiking Ed Herage [email protected] Ice Skating Fred Lee [email protected]

Coordinators Skiing/Snowshoeing Terry Walsh [email protected]

Spinning Kathleen Harford [email protected]

Ride Classifications Common Start Locations Distances of 20‐60kms, at speeds of 15‐17 km/h for Leisure Wheeler a leisurely pace. Designed as a series of entry‐level Boardwalk Pub: Just east of the foot of Coxwell rides for novices, seniors and riders returning after Avenue at Lake Shore Boulevard in the Eastern a long absence. Rides start at 10am. Beaches area. parking is $5, Distances of 20‐60kms, at speeds of 18‐22 km/h for however, there is free street parking on both sides Easy Roller a relaxed pace. Routes are often on quiet streets of Coxwell Avenue. and bike paths in the city and surrounding areas. Bridgepoint Health: Meet in the park behind Rides start at 10am. Bridgepoint Health, at the corner of Broadview Avenue and Langley Avenue. Parking is on Tourist Distances of 50‐110kms, at speeds averaging 20‐25 Broadview Avenue. km/h for a comfortable pace. Short Tourist Edwards Gardens: The parking lot is located on designates rides in the 50‐70kms range. the south west corner of and Advanced Tourist Distances of 120‐200kms, at speeds averaging 25‐ Leslie Street. 30 km/h for a brisk pace. Rides generally start at Etienne Brulé Park: The parking lot is located at 8:30am from late April to early October. the junction of Old Mill Road and Old Mill Drive Sportif Distances of 90‐200kms, at speeds averaging 25‐35 i.e. around the corner and down the hill from the km/h for a fast pace. Old Mill subway station. Finch Subway: The Park ‘n’ Ride is located on the Saturday Short Cruises Short, scenic country rides with departures far north west corner of Yonge Street and Hendon enough removed from the city, yet still within easy Avenue, one block north of Finch Avenue. driving distance. Rides start at 9am. Kipling Subway: The north lot of the Park ‘n’ Ride Distances of 40‐120kms, exploring the country is located on Subway Crescent, south of Dundas roads of southern Ontario. Suited to cyclists of Street West and west of Kipling; look for the signs. Sunday Country Cruise varying fitness levels and abilities; riders set their Shoppers World: Located on Danforth Avenue, at own pace averaging from 18‐25 km/h. At least two Victoria Park Avenue, one block south of the Park distances are offered with a short route of 50‐ ‘n’ Ride for the Victoria Park Subway, in front of 70kms. Start points are typically within a 90 Coffee Time Donuts. minute drive from Toronto. Rides start at 10am. Queen’s Park: Near the King Edward statue at the The riders are a very diverse group from Tourist to north end of the park, just north of Wellesley Sportif. At least two distances are offered varying Wednesday Wheelies Street. from 60‐100kms. Start points are typically within a Grenadier Cafe, High Park: Follow the signs south 90 minute drive from Toronto, on quiet country from the intersection of High Park Avenue and roads. Start times vary from 9:30am during the Bloor Street West. height of summer to 10am at other times.

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