Niagara Bike & Hike, Victoria Day long weekend
Friday May 17 to Monday May 20 – four days for
$275
Last day to register Wednesday, May 15, 2024
This weekend is a chance to get the 2024 cycling season off to a great
start by joining one of TBN’s most popular rides along the quiet roads
and off-road paved trails of the Niagara Region. This year we have 34
spots - note that this trip sold out quickly in previous years.
Note that as these are no-drop rides, all riders are expected to be able
to maintain a comfortable pace of 18 kms per hour or higher. You are
also expected to ride with a spare inner tube in the event of a flat and also to be able to change your tire.
Accommodations
We’ll once again stay at the comfortable Niagara College residence
near Niagara-on-the-Lake. You’ll have your own bedroom in a shared
suite, complete with a shared full bathroom and shared kitchenette,
including a refrigerator. Note a change in room furnishings from
previous years. In each suite, one bedroom has a double bed, desk with
chair and satellite TV. The second bedroom has two single loft over desk/bunk style beds.
There is a Tim Hortons and McDonald's in the large outlet mall, just
a three minute drive or ride away. For people looking to keep costs
down, consider bringing your own supplies for breakfasts.
Note that given the shared bathroom and common area, attendees
will be invited to select the other TBN member with whom they
would like to share the suite.
Friday May 17 Warmup Ride
For those who can get away early, as in past years on Friday
afternoon at 2 pm we will once again start with an optional warmup
ride along the bike path from Niagara on the Lake to Niagara Falls
and back, covering about 50 kms.
Friday’s ride will be followed by a group supper at Play Bar & Grille at
the White Oaks Resort, which is located nearby. Alternatively you are
welcome to organize informal group dinners at restaurants in the
area.
Saturday May 18
Saturday’s rides feature long and short distances and run along the
little-known paved off-road trail beside the Welland Canal, with a
stop for lunch along the way.
After their ride, participants are invited to meet for an informal get
together and beer at the Niagara College Teaching Brewery, located
next the location where we are staying. Each participant will receive
a $15 gift card for the beverage of your choice and there will also be
snacks courtesy of TBN. Alternatively participants can visit Niagara
on the Lake or do a winetasting at one of the nearby wineries.
This will be followed by pizza, salad and dessert in the patio area
outside the Niagara College dining room. Pizza and soft drinks will
be supplied. In addition we’ll be asking people to bring a salad or
dessert. Please bring your own main course if you don’t like pizza, as
well as anything stronger than pop to drink.
Something else to bear in mind is that in past years some members
followed this by a drive to Niagara Falls to watch the fireworks over
the gorge.
Sunday May 19
Sunday’s rides (again, long and short) begin from a remote start 15
minutes away in Niagara Falls along the paved trail beside the
Niagara River Parkway – with a stop for lunch en route.
For anyone interested, we’ll again be convening at the Niagara
College Teaching Brewery after we get back.
Sunday evening will feature group suppers at local restaurants, with
a variety of cuisines and price points to choose from. Last year these
dinners were very popular. Alternatively, some riders could repeat
what we did on past rides and polish off the left overs from
Saturday’s pot luck.
Monday May 20
Monday is your chance to join a final short early morning ride, do
some hiking along the Bruce Trail, visit the Outlet Mall nearby or
tour some wineries. To beat long weekend traffic, most riders head
home by noon.
For anyone wanting to come out a day early or to extend your stay,
contact Niagara College directly to make a reservation, mentioning
that you are part of the TBN group staying from Friday to Sunday
nights.
Registration for the Niagara Bike & Hike ride will open at 10 am on
Saturday April 20th. If you’re interested, plan to book early as the
past this ride has sold out quickly.
For any questions please contact
Dan Richards at dan.richards@rotman.utoronto.ca
The ride starts from the parking lot at Ashbridges Bay (Lakeshore Blvd and Northern Dancer Blvd) and follows the Lakeshore trail and Cherry Beach to the Don River valley (using the trail where available) to Sunnybrook Park stables for a break (bring a snack if needed). The route returns via Taylor Creek to the lakeshore for a total of about 37kms, the ride should finish about 12:30 to 1pm,
This is an Urban Roller level ride. If you are uncertain whether this level is appropriate to your riding level, click here.
RWGPS link to route: Click here
PLEASE REGISTER: If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride. For all TBN rides, a helmet is mandatory.
Come at 9:15 to be ready for a prompt 9:30am start. Remember to bring your helmet and spare inner tube. Unregistered riders CANNOT ride with the group.
Distance: 37km Classification: Urban Roller Ride Program: Saturday Morning Ride Starting Point: Parking lot at Tim Hortons Leslie and Coxwell Start Time: Come at 9:15 for 9:30am prompt start Online Map: Click here
Ride Leader: Dan H.
REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!
Weather: The ride will be cancelled if there is bad weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, etc). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8am on the day of the ride.
The final outcome of this appeal for riders is:
"This event is full as the TBN Crazies team have obtained their five members. They have also changed their event from a Fleche 360km ride to a Trace 200km ride".
Note that registration is closed at Randonneurs Ontario; and registration in this TBN event is also closed.
This Fleche sponsored by Randonneurs Ontario is a 360 km, 24 hour team event. Teams can have 3 to 5 riders. Teams can choose their own route, and, within limits, their own starting time. All teams start and finish in Peterbourough.
There already is a 3-man core: Greg Andre-Barrett, Italo Bravo and Salih Can Demir. They are looking for two more cyclists to join their five person team in this event.
More than one team could also be created if there is enough interest.
Start location: Holiday Inn, Peterborough-Waterfront
Draft route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45699629
Ride Leader: Greg Andre-Barrett Contact Greg for more information - Tel: 647-574-6471 email: greg.andrebarrett@gmail.com
More details at Randonneurs Ontario event website: The Fleche is a 24 hour team event of at least 360K in distance. It is run like a brevet, except that each Fleche team plans its own route. Destination and suggested accommodations: The 2024 Flèche destination is Holiday Inn, Peterborough Waterfront, Ontario. Team Size: Teams must consist of 3 to 5 bicycles. Start Times: Friday May 17th 6:00pm to Saturday 10:00am (to be determined by each team) Saturday dinner celebration: Riverside Grill & Gazebo Sunday morning breakfast celebration: Location to be determined. Route: Route must be a minimum of 360km ending in Peterborough.
Please register - Only registrants are permitted to participate in this ride.
If you are unable to attend please cancel your registration.
Check the website 2 hours before the start time in case of updates.
This is a Tourist level ride. To check if this level is for you, click here and scroll down to RIDE CLASSIFICATIONS / Tourist.
Holiday Inn, Peterborough-Waterfront
Dancing on the Danforth
If you enjoyed the Junctioneers at the Spring Fling (everyone did), or you didn’t enjoy them at the Spring Fling (because you weren’t there), why not come out to see this great band in their natural habitat?
Come out to the best and most authentic Irish pub in Toronto to see a great free show by the Junctioneers. The show starts at 9 pm on Saturday, May 18th, but if you want a seat, you should get there by 8 pm. The venue is Noonan’s Irish Pub, which is located at 141 Danforth Avenue (very close to Broadview Station)
View the map here.
Questions or concerns please contact Ken Lackman, Social Director at social@tbn.ca.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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Meet on the east side of the oval, south station exit, depicted below. There is parking available in a parking lot immediately to the east of the oval subway station, at a cost of $7 for the day on Sundays.
We are accepting "guest rider" registrations for this event. Guest registrations are $10 payable via PayPal.
If you have not registered for the ride, you may NOT join the ride.
To sign up to receive a weekly Tourist reminder email - Click here.
Ride leader: Frank Piazza
Distance: 70, 85 or 105 km
Online map and cue sheet: 70-km/385m route
85-km/416m route
105-km/594m route
PLEASE PRINT THE CUE SHEETS & MAPS, OR DOWNLOAD THE GPS FILES BEFORE ATTENDING THE RIDE. (The ride leader does not provide maps or cue sheets).
Helmets are required.
Will be cancelled up to 2 hours before the start of the ride if significant rain is forecast with moderate or higher likelihood for any time during the ride.
This is a Tourist Level ride.
PLEASE NOTE: All riders, including guest riders, must register to participate in this CC. Please read registration details on the CC webpage
An ever-popular ride in the lovely area north and west of Port Hope. Enjoy undulating roads with awesome scenery including gorgeous vistas of Lake Ontario, especially following an amazing (memorable!) climb up Starkville Hill.
Start: Town Hall, Port Hope
Driving directions: NB: New route to Town Hall due to construction & road closures in Port Hope. Take Highway 401 to exit 461 for Northumberland Highway 2/Toronto Road toward Port Hope. Continue to Ridout St. (intersection with traffic lights) and turn left. Turn right at Bramley St. S. and follow "Detour D-3" signs to Dorset St. W. (which becomes Robertson St.) Continue past John St. and then turn left into the Town Hall parking lot.
Start time: 10:00am
Distances: 55 km, 76 km & 93 km
RWGPS link to all routes: Attention: Due to construction and poor surfaces on some roads, all routes have been modified as of Friday, May 17, at 2:00pm. Please ensure you have uploaded these routes to your devices and are not using older versions. Thanks! (post updated Friday, May 17 - 2:05pm)
Port Hope Hill Hop CC - 55km, 76km, & 93km
Ride Leader(s): George Witte
REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER.
Have some feedback or questions about CCs? Please let us know! at countrycruise@tbn.ca
We welcome new ideas and suggestions to improve CCs!
Enjoy your ride!
Mark's Secrets of Scarborough
Remember Helmet and spare inner tube for your bike- Make sure that your tires are pumped up BEFORE the ride.
You Must be registered for this ride in order to participate.
Remembering Mark Brousseau who first created this ride.
Enjoy different areas of Scarborough. See the spring blooms in Rosetta McClain Gardens. Since there is no local place to buy food, bring snacks or light lunch to eat in the Gardens. Plan to arrive at 9:45 AM in order to start promptly at 10:00 AM.
Start: Shoppers' World-Victoria Pk & Danforth.
Distance: 29 KM
Leader: Stella
RWGPS: Mark's Secrets of Scarborough 2024
Cuesheet: Click Here
If you need to cancel, please do so by noon Saturday, the day before the ride so that someone else may take your spot.
Weather: Click here The ride could be cancelled because of the weather (e.g. too cold, too wet, too windy). If the weather looks doubtful, check the website after 8:00 AM on the day of the ride.
We are accepting Guest Rider Registration