(originally posted in the Ward 29 section of the BikingToronto Forum)

You'll have to forgive me for taking terrible notes. Next time I go I'll bring the digital recorder and can provide an mp3 of the audio if you like. Fortunately it appears that 29bikes.ca is going to be publishing an account of what happened in better detail than I'm about to provide.

And frankly, I only took decent notes on Dan Egan's (Toronto Mgr of Pedestrian and Cycling Infrastructure) presentation. By the end of that one I was more engaged in the presentations than my notebook. Some interesting things came up in his presentation that I, for one, hadn't heard about.

- Richmond and Adelaide bike lanes have been on hold for a while waiting for disposition of what to do with the Gardiner. They've decided that they don't want to hold up any longer. Though he didn't give a target date for their installation, he did say that the project has been resurrected and that a lane separated by bollards is a likely choice for installation.

- He mentioned that other similar bollard-separated lanes may also be considered for other places like Bayview south of Moore. Along with this he mentioned that the city would need to investigate a dedicated means of snow removal from bike lanes if this were to go forward since trucks could no longer be used for this purpose.

- Hydro corridors are being heavily investigated. Gatineau and Finch corridors are major contenders and could add 40 km of dedicated paths. The challenge, of course, is that there are other stakeholders involved since the land is not city-owned.

- They are looking in to a remedy for conflict zones at the Bloor Viaduct both westbound and (YAY!) eastbound as well.

- They did mention that maintaining traffic flow and parking are a priority. (I'm conflicted on this one. On the one hand, I totally understand the motivation, on the other hand, if you say that a bike lane can't go in that affects traffic or parking we're not going to get far)

- They are investigating the possibility of a bike lane on the uphill side of Pottery Rd up to Broadview. At the same time there is talk about redesigning the Bayview/Pottery Rd intersection to be less like a highway interchange and more like a city intersection.

- Bayview extension may get bike lanes and the idea of adding curbs and sidewalks to make the area more like a city street than a highway is being investigated. At the same time they are looking at improving connections between Bayview and infrastructure (better connections, for example to belt line and Don trails)

- Millwood rail underpass is being investigated for improvement.

- Connection between Millwood and Bayview via Redway is being pursued.

- A greenway trail is being looked at to parallel the Allen expressway

And while I realise that none of this is definite, it is encouraging to see so much activity. I have much more of an impression that people within the city government are working towards the same goals as we are. Sure, not all will be approved, some might not be funded but the intentions are there. It is clear that the city wants to work with us and that feels pretty darned good.

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BikeMonth Events on Thurs, June 25, 2009

posted by Joe on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Toronto Cyclists Union "Cinq à Sept"
5pm-7pm

This monthly event is intended to provide a space where bike union board, executive, management team, ward captains, volunteers, and members can come together and converse over a refreshing beverage. This event is not formal and is not a meeting. Rather, it is a space where the union can meet for the sake of meeting.

20090625 20090625 Kids and Youth Learn-to-Race
6:30pm
This fun program is for males and females aged 9 to 14. In a fun-filled, self- confidence building environment Mideweek's Youth Club will encourage kids to have fun on their bikes while teaching safety, bike handling, bike mechanics and grass track racing.


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BikeMonth Events on Wed, June 24, 2009

posted by Joe on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

TBN See Scarbourough Ride
6:30pm
See Scarbourough and join Dan and Eve for a BBQ after the ride. Easy roller paced. Helmets and lights are mandatory.


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BikeMonth Events on Tues, June 23, 2009

posted by Joe on Monday, June 22, 2009

TBN Sunnybrook-Don Valley Ride 10:30am This 26km ravine ride will take you on Toronto's paved bike path system. Come an see the half elephants. Leasure wheeler paced. Helmets Mandatory.

20090623 20090623 Midweek Tuesday Night Race Series 6:45pm Midweek’s Tuesday Elite Race Series enables you to learn, try and practice road bike racing in a competitive environment. The races are fast-paced and often have large field sizes and are not suitable for a first-time-in-a-pack racer. Therefore, we require all participants to have at least some racing experience.

20090623 20090623 Exploring the Humber River Valley By Bicycle 7pm-9pm Join the Outing Club of East York for a Tuesday Night cycle ride exploring the Humber River valley to Weston Village. Distance approximately 25-km. Bicycle helemets mandatory.

20090623 20090623 Bike Polo TO - Weekly Pick-up Game 8:30pm-11pm Tuesdays @ 9 p.m till 11 p.m at Alexander Park (Bathurst and Dundus Street west)

20090624 20090624 TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride 10am The nature of the Wednesday day rides known as the "Wednesday Wheelies" might be the best-kept secret in the TBN. Wednesday Wheelies are social, tourist-level rides that cover routes similar to the popular Country Cruises, but which have the glorious advantage of roads, often busy with traffic on a Sunday, being nearly deserted mid-week.

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Cycling Events This Week: June 22 - 28

posted by Joe on Monday, June 22, 2009

What's on this week:

View more than the next week on the BikingToronto Events Page.... or look at our new BikeMonth section: day-by-day listing of events from May 25 - June 25.

Since it's BikeMonth now... there are a ton of events going on this week. In the interests of space, we're going to just have links to all the events each day. Check out the BikeMonth pages for more detail on each event. :)

Jun 23 10:30am		20090623 20090623 TBN Sunnybrook-Don Valley Ride
Jun 23 6:45pm		20090623 20090623 Midweek Tuesday Night Race Series
Jun 23 7pm-9pm		20090623 20090623 Exploring the Humber River Valley By Bicycle
Jun 23 8:30pm-11pm		20090623 20090623 Bike Polo TO - Weekly Pick-up Game
Jun 24 10am		20090624 20090624 TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride
Jun 24 6:30pm		20090624 20090624 TBN See Scarbourough Ride
Jun 25 5pm-7pm		20090625 20090625 Toronto Cyclists Union "Cinq à Sept"
Jun 26 6pm-8pm		20090626 20090626 Critical Mass Toronto
Jun 27 9am-3:30pm		20090627 20090627 CAN-BIKE I
Jun 27 11am-3pm		20090627 20090627 Big Wheel Bike Club
Jun 27 1pm-3pm		20090627 20090627 Ride Ward 25
Jun 28 6:30am-3pm		20090628 20090628 Zareinu Moveathon Pro-Tour
Jun 28 1pm		20090628 20090628 Bike Polo TO - Monthly Tournament

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BikeMonth Events on Mon, June 22, 2009

posted by Joe on Sunday, June 21, 2009

Nothing scheduled. Rest up for other BikeMonth Events! :)


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Photos from the Toronto Criterium Race

posted by Joe on Saturday, June 20, 2009

If you've been watching the Photo of the Day lately, you'll have noticed that I've been featuring a lot of photos from Criterium on May 31 lately. It was an awesome event... they go so fast, and lot's of people come out to watch. Stay tuned to the Photo of the Day for more.

Meanwhile, I took a few amateurish photos of the Criterium when I was there, between selling the popular I Bike T.O. shirts (all the profits go to charity). You can see all of them in my Flickr set, but here are a few for you. The racers were often too fast for my camera. :)











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BikeMonth Events on Sun, June 21, 2009

posted by Joe on Saturday, June 20, 2009

CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 2 (Morning) 9am-12pm Improve bike-handling skills, including balancing, turning, and changing gears with confidence.

20090621 20090621 TBN Maple Bakery Ride 10am Join TBN for a easy-roller 53km ride to Maple. Helmets are mandatory.

20090621 20090621 Randy's Ramble - TBN Waterfront Ride 10am-2:30pm Join TBN for a leisurely-paced, five-star ride westward from the Humber along the Waterfront Trail. We'll cover 48 km as we tour a couple of parks and the Humber College campus, picnic in Douglas Kennedy Park, and then continue another 3 km to Port Credit. Helmets mandatory.

20090621 20090621 CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 2 (Afternoon) 1pm-4pm Improve bike-handling skills, including balancing, turning, and changing gears with confidence.

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West Toronto Railpath Party Parade!

posted by Joe on Friday, June 19, 2009

From BikeLaneDiary:

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BikeMonth Events on Sat, June 20, 2009

posted by Joe on Friday, June 19, 2009

24 Hours of Summer Solstice North America's Largest 24 Hour Mountain Bike Event

20090620 20090620 Cycle for Sight 7am-3pm The Cycle for Sight ultimately promises to be a catalyst for personal fitness, new friendships and overall goodwill. Our Mission is to bring the cycling world and the vision impaired community together for one important cause.

20090620 20090620 CAN-BIKE for Kids (Morning) 8:30am-12:30pm Bike safety course for kids aged 9-13. In-class and on-bike instruction teaches rules of the road, right and left turns, changing gears and identifying/avoiding potential hazards. Course runs over 3 consecutive Saturdays.

20090620 20090620 CAN-BIKE I 9am-3:30pm Improve your confidence cycling on bike paths and residential streets. Learn traffic theory and ride with a group in low-traffic neighbourhoods. Course runs over two consecutive Saturdays.

20090620 20090620 CAN-BIKE Cycling Freedom for Women 9:30am-3:30pm A cycling safety course for women taught by women. Addresses specific concerns, such as riding at night, riding with children and other topics of interest to women. Big Wheel Bike Club 11am-3pm Big Wheel Bike Club is a downtown cycling club that meets every Saturday at 11am at the Amsterdam Brewery. The club is free to join, Just show up on any Saturday with valid government issued identification. Members must be 19 years or older. Weekly Speakers: Top brand reps, Stretch workshops, Broil King BBQ workshops, Nutritionists etc... Complimentary apres ride sampling and Broil king BBQ on Saturday's 1-3pm

20090620 20090620 Urbent Event 12pm-5pm Bents are in! Ever wanted to learn more about recumbent bicycles and trikes? Come see the largest collection of bents in Toronto. Informal talk from 2-3PM. Promotional pricing in effect all day.

20090620 20090620 CAN-BIKE for Kids (Afternoon) 1:30pm-5:30pm Bike safety course for kids aged 9-13. In-class and on-bike instruction teaches rules of the road, right and left turns, changing gears and identifying/avoiding potential hazards. Course runs over three consecutive Saturdays.

20090620 20090620 West Toronto Railpath Opening Parade 2pm-3:30pm A ribbon-cutting and community bike parade to celebrate the opening of the West Toronto Railpath. Come and discover the new path.

20090620 20090620 DIY Bike Beautification 2pm-4:30pm Join Toronto Cyclists Union Executive Director Yvonne Bambrick for a DIY bike beautification, arts & crafts session. BYO inspiration & supplies: stickers, flowers, fun fur... anything goes! Zip-ties and tools will be supplied.

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BikeMonth Events on Fri, June 19, 2009

posted by Joe on Thursday, June 18, 2009

TBN Friday Night Ice Cream Ride
6:30pm

Viva L'Italia! Join TBN in celebrating the Taste of Little Italy Festival and cycle the Beltline to La Paloma for gelato. Brings Locks. Helmet and lights are mandatory.

20090619 20090619 Bike Pirates Third Friday Event
7:30pm-11:30pm
Join us during Bike Month for our June "Third Friday" event. Meet at Bike Pirates for a community bike ride, followed by a social event and film night back at the shop.


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Reminder: Ward 29 Bikes Public Meeting Tonight

posted by Joe on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Ward 29 Bikes invites you (Yes, you! Even if you don't ride a bike!) to a public meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. City staff and local cyclists will be on hand to discuss the current and future state of cycling in and around Ward 29/East York. If you want to know what's happening in the community, please join us:

What: Ward 29 Community Meeting for those who cycle (and those who’d like to)
When: Wednesday June 17, 2009—Open House at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
Where: East York Community Centre (1081 Pape Avenue at Torrens, between O'Connor and Cosburn)
Who: City of Toronto staff, local cyclists, cycling advocates, and you!
Why: Because we want your input and we want you to get involved in cycling issues in our community.

We'll have more details about the meeting in the coming weeks, but save the date on your calendars now.

If you're planning to attend or have any questions, please contact us at info@29bikes.caThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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BikeMonth Events on Thurs, June 18, 2009

posted by Joe on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

CAN-BIKE 2 6pm-9pm Advance your skills with other bicycle commuters and recreational riders who already ride in traffic. Course includes Highway Traffic Act sessions, bike-handling skills, classroom discussion and lots of riding in challenging conditions.

20090618 20090618 Kids and Youth Learn-to-Race 6:30pm This fun program is for males and females aged 9 to 14. In a fun-filled, self- confidence building environment Mideweek's Youth Club will encourage kids to have fun on their bikes while teaching safety, bike handling, bike mechanics and grass track racing.

20090618 20090618 Toronto Cyclists Union AGM & Anniversary Party 7pm-11pm The Toronto Cyclists Union will be holding our first Annual General Meeting, followed by a party in celebration of our one-year anniversary.

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BikeMonth Events on Wed, June 17, 2009

posted by Joe on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride 10am The nature of the Wednesday day rides known as the "Wednesday Wheelies" might be the best-kept secret in the TBN. Wednesday Wheelies are social, tourist-level rides that cover routes similar to the popular Country Cruises, but which have the glorious advantage of roads, often busy with traffic on a Sunday, being nearly deserted mid-week.

20090617 20090617 Newcomer Cycling Outreach Launch 2pm In partnership with CultureLink, and with funding support from Live Green Toronto, the Toronto Cyclists Union is pleased to invite you to the launch of our Cycling Promotion Amongst Newcomers Poster Campaign - 'From back home to our new home!'

20090617 20090617 Discovery Ride Ward 37 6pm-8pm Discover your ward! Discover Health and Fellowship! meet at Thompson park for refreshments and then ride along area trails.

20090617 20090617 Bikechain Seminar: Basics of Bicycle Maintenance 6pm-7:30pm Interested in learning how to give your bike a basic tune-up, but don't know where to start? We've got just the thing for you! Come to our FREE evening seminar on the Basics of Bike Maintenance!

20090617 20090617 TBN Taylor Creek / Sunnybrook / Wilket Creek Ride 6:30pm This WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIDE is a 30km social ride suitable for Easy Rollers and Tourists.It will travel through Taylor Creek/Sunnybrook/Wilket Creek. Apres to bedetermined by the group. Don't forget your lock, lights and helmet.

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Video: Bells On Bloor #3

posted by Joe on Monday, June 15, 2009

More Video from the Bells on Bloor ride on May 31.

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Video: Bells On Bloor #2

posted by Joe on Monday, June 15, 2009

More Video from the Bells on Bloor ride on May 31.

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BikeMonth Events on Tues, June 16, 2009

posted by Joe on Monday, June 15, 2009

TBN Bloordale and Mimico Creek Ride 10:30am Explore the western edge of the city with TBN via two long ravines with a bit of street riding. 19km. Pace is leasure wheeler. Helmets Mandatory.

20090616 20090616 CAN-BIKE 2 6pm-9pm Advance your skills with other bicycle commuters and recreational riders who already ride in traffic. Course includes Highway Traffic Act sessions, bike-handling skills, classroom discussion and lots of riding in challenging conditions.

20090616 20090616 Toronto Island Tour of Trees 6:30pm-9pm Toronto Island Tour of Trees is an evening of leisurely bike riding (up to 8 km). The focus is on the magnificent Toronto Island trees. Industry experts and Tree entusiasts alike will select specific trees along the route and speak to their qualities and value to our urban landscape.

20090616 20090616 Midweek Tuesday Night Race Series 6:45pm Midweek’s Tuesday Elite Race Series enables you to learn, try and practice road bike racing in a competitive environment. The races are fast-paced and often have large field sizes and are not suitable for a first-time-in-a-pack racer. Therefore, we require all participants to have at least some racing experience.

20090616 20090616 Exploring Leaside and the Don Valley by Bicycle 7pm-9pm Join the Outing Club of East York for a Tuesday Night cycle ride exploring the Leaside neighbourhood and teh Don Valley. Distance approximately 25-km. Bicycle helemets mandatory.

20090616 20090616 Bike Polo TO - Weekly Pick-up Game 8:30pm-11pm Tuesdays @ 9 p.m till 11 p.m at Alexander Park (Bathurst and Dundus Street west)

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Cycling Events This Week: June 15 - 21

posted by Joe on Monday, June 15, 2009

What's on this week:

View more than the next week on the BikingToronto Events Page.... or look at our new BikeMonth section: day-by-day listing of events from May 25 - June 25.

Since it's BikeMonth now... there are a ton of events going on this week. In the interests of space, we're going to just have links to all the events each day. Check out the BikeMonth pages for more detail on each event. :)

Mon, June 15, 2009

Bike Breakfast with La Carrera
7am-12pm
Ride into La Carrera for a Guatemalan-style bike breakfast.


Tues, June 16, 2009

TBN Bloordale and Mimico Creek Ride 10:30am Explore the western edge of the city with TBN via two long ravines with a bit of street riding. 19km. Pace is leasure wheeler. Helmets Mandatory.

20090616 20090616 CAN-BIKE 2 6pm-9pm Advance your skills with other bicycle commuters and recreational riders who already ride in traffic. Course includes Highway Traffic Act sessions, bike-handling skills, classroom discussion and lots of riding in challenging conditions.

20090616 20090616 Toronto Island Tour of Trees 6:30pm-9pm Toronto Island Tour of Trees is an evening of leisurely bike riding (up to 8 km). The focus is on the magnificent Toronto Island trees. Industry experts and Tree entusiasts alike will select specific trees along the route and speak to their qualities and value to our urban landscape.

20090616 20090616 Midweek Tuesday Night Race Series 6:45pm Midweek’s Tuesday Elite Race Series enables you to learn, try and practice road bike racing in a competitive environment. The races are fast-paced and often have large field sizes and are not suitable for a first-time-in-a-pack racer. Therefore, we require all participants to have at least some racing experience.

20090616 20090616 Exploring Leaside and the Don Valley by Bicycle 7pm-9pm Join the Outing Club of East York for a Tuesday Night cycle ride exploring the Leaside neighbourhood and teh Don Valley. Distance approximately 25-km. Bicycle helemets mandatory.

20090616 20090616 Bike Polo TO - Weekly Pick-up Game 8:30pm-11pm Tuesdays @ 9 p.m till 11 p.m at Alexander Park (Bathurst and Dundus Street west)

Wed, June 17, 2009

TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride 10am The nature of the Wednesday day rides known as the "Wednesday Wheelies" might be the best-kept secret in the TBN. Wednesday Wheelies are social, tourist-level rides that cover routes similar to the popular Country Cruises, but which have the glorious advantage of roads, often busy with traffic on a Sunday, being nearly deserted mid-week.

20090617 20090617 Newcomer Cycling Outreach Launch 2pm In partnership with CultureLink, and with funding support from Live Green Toronto, the Toronto Cyclists Union is pleased to invite you to the launch of our Cycling Promotion Amongst Newcomers Poster Campaign - 'From back home to our new home!'

20090617 20090617 Discovery Ride Ward 37 6pm-8pm Discover your ward! Discover Health and Fellowship! meet at Thompson park for refreshments and then ride along area trails.

20090617 20090617 Bikechain Seminar: Basics of Bicycle Maintenance 6pm-7:30pm Interested in learning how to give your bike a basic tune-up, but don't know where to start? We've got just the thing for you! Come to our FREE evening seminar on the Basics of Bike Maintenance!

20090617 20090617 TBN Taylor Creek / Sunnybrook / Wilket Creek Ride 6:30pm This WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIDE is a 30km social ride suitable for Easy Rollers and Tourists.It will travel through Taylor Creek/Sunnybrook/Wilket Creek. Apres to bedetermined by the group. Don't forget your lock, lights and helmet.

Thu, June 18, 2009

CAN-BIKE 2 6pm-9pm Advance your skills with other bicycle commuters and recreational riders who already ride in traffic. Course includes Highway Traffic Act sessions, bike-handling skills, classroom discussion and lots of riding in challenging conditions.

20090618 20090618 Kids and Youth Learn-to-Race 6:30pm This fun program is for males and females aged 9 to 14. In a fun-filled, self- confidence building environment Mideweek's Youth Club will encourage kids to have fun on their bikes while teaching safety, bike handling, bike mechanics and grass track racing.

20090618 20090618 Toronto Cyclists Union AGM & Anniversary Party 7pm-11pm The Toronto Cyclists Union will be holding our first Annual General Meeting, followed by a party in celebration of our one-year anniversary.

Fri, June 19, 2009

TBN Friday Night Ice Cream Ride
6:30pm

Viva L'Italia! Join TBN in celebrating the Taste of Little Italy Festival and cycle the Beltline to La Paloma for gelato. Brings Locks. Helmet and lights are mandatory.

20090619 20090619 Bike Pirates Third Friday Event
7:30pm-11:30pm Join us during Bike Month for our June "Third Friday" event. Meet at Bike Pirates for a community bike ride, followed by a social event and film night back at the shop.

Sat, June 20, 2009

24 Hours of Summer Solstice North America's Largest 24 Hour Mountain Bike Event

20090620 20090620 Cycle for Sight 7am-3pm The Cycle for Sight ultimately promises to be a catalyst for personal fitness, new friendships and overall goodwill. Our Mission is to bring the cycling world and the vision impaired community together for one important cause.

20090620 20090620 CAN-BIKE for Kids (Morning) 8:30am-12:30pm Bike safety course for kids aged 9-13. In-class and on-bike instruction teaches rules of the road, right and left turns, changing gears and identifying/avoiding potential hazards. Course runs over 3 consecutive Saturdays.

20090620 20090620 CAN-BIKE I 9am-3:30pm Improve your confidence cycling on bike paths and residential streets. Learn traffic theory and ride with a group in low-traffic neighbourhoods. Course runs over two consecutive Saturdays.

20090620 20090620 CAN-BIKE Cycling Freedom for Women 9:30am-3:30pm A cycling safety course for women taught by women. Addresses specific concerns, such as riding at night, riding with children and other topics of interest to women. Big Wheel Bike Club 11am-3pm Big Wheel Bike Club is a downtown cycling club that meets every Saturday at 11am at the Amsterdam Brewery. The club is free to join, Just show up on any Saturday with valid government issued identification. Members must be 19 years or older. Weekly Speakers: Top brand reps, Stretch workshops, Broil King BBQ workshops, Nutritionists etc... Complimentary apres ride sampling and Broil king BBQ on Saturday's 1-3pm

20090620 20090620 Urbent Event 12pm-5pm Bents are in! Ever wanted to learn more about recumbent bicycles and trikes? Come see the largest collection of bents in Toronto. Informal talk from 2-3PM. Promotional pricing in effect all day.

20090620 20090620 CAN-BIKE for Kids (Afternoon) 1:30pm-5:30pm Bike safety course for kids aged 9-13. In-class and on-bike instruction teaches rules of the road, right and left turns, changing gears and identifying/avoiding potential hazards. Course runs over three consecutive Saturdays.

20090620 20090620 West Toronto Railpath Opening Parade 2pm-3:30pm A ribbon-cutting and community bike parade to celebrate the opening of the West Toronto Railpath. Come and discover the new path.

20090620 20090620 DIY Bike Beautification 2pm-4:30pm Join Toronto Cyclists Union Executive Director Yvonne Bambrick for a DIY bike beautification, arts & crafts session. BYO inspiration & supplies: stickers, flowers, fun fur... anything goes! Zip-ties and tools will be supplied.

Sun, June 21, 2009

CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 2 (Morning) 9am-12pm Improve bike-handling skills, including balancing, turning, and changing gears with confidence.

20090621 20090621 TBN Maple Bakery Ride 10am Join TBN for a easy-roller 53km ride to Maple. Helmets are mandatory.

20090621 20090621 Randy's Ramble - TBN Waterfront Ride 10am-2:30pm Join TBN for a leisurely-paced, five-star ride westward from the Humber along the Waterfront Trail. We'll cover 48 km as we tour a couple of parks and the Humber College campus, picnic in Douglas Kennedy Park, and then continue another 3 km to Port Credit. Helmets mandatory.

20090621 20090621 CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 2 (Afternoon) 1pm-4pm Improve bike-handling skills, including balancing, turning, and changing gears with confidence.

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BikeMonth Events on Mon, June 15, 2009

posted by Joe on Sunday, June 14, 2009

Bike Breakfast with La Carrera
7am-12pm
Ride into La Carrera for a Guatemalan-style bike breakfast.


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Video: Bells On Bloor #1

posted by Joe on Saturday, June 13, 2009

Bells on Bloor from young elephant on Vimeo.

Bells on Bloor 2009 from BellsOnBloor on Vimeo.

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BikeMonth Events on Sun, June 14, 2009

posted by Joe on Saturday, June 13, 2009

TBN's North by Northwest 10am-2pm Join TBN for a leisurely paced 34km tour exploring the asphalt trails of five (!) parks and followed by a stop for a picnic. Bring lunch; no stores en route. Helmets mandatory.

20090614 20090614 TBN High Park to Port Credit 10am Join TBN for a easy-roller 54km ride from High Park to Port Credit. Helmets are mandatory.

20090614 20090614 Zareinu Moveathon Festival 11am-6pm This annual fundraising event brings out thousands of participants across the GTA in support of the Zareinu Educational Centre, a world-renowned treatment facility that provides special education and individualized therapies to children with a wide range of physical and developmental challenges.

20090614 20090614 Pride Ride 2009 12pm The 5th Annual Queer West Fest Pride Ride, put on by the Gay West Bicycle Club A little different route this year. We meet 12:30 pm at ZOOTS CAFE, 1438 Dundas St. W. one business west of Gladstone north side of street at noon.

20090614 20090614 Residential North York Ride 1pm-3pm -A casual ride around south/central North York. -Ride is family friendly. -Ride bike lanes, signed bike routes and park trails. -View a range of housing forms from post-war to modern.

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BikeMonth Events on Sat, June 13, 2009

posted by Joe on Friday, June 12, 2009

Bike Art Display & Stencil Nation Book Launch 8:30am-10:30pm Celebrate bikes and street art with author Russell Howze and bike stencil artist Janet Attard at 'This ain't the Rosedale Library' in Kensington Market.

20090613 20090613 TBN Don River to Steeles Ride 8:30am This leasurely paced ride will follow bike trials to Steeles Avenue. Helmets are mandatory.

20090613 20090613 CAN-BIKE for Kids (Morning) 8:30am-12:30pm Bike safety course for kids aged 9-13. In-class and on-bike instruction teaches rules of the road, right and left turns, changing gears and identifying/avoiding potential hazards. Course runs over 3 consecutive Saturdays.

20090613 20090613 CAN-BIKE Cycling Freedom for Women 9:30am-3:30pm A cycling safety course for women taught by women. Addresses specific concerns, such as riding at night, riding with children and other topics of interest to women. Big Wheel Bike Club 11am-3pm Big Wheel Bike Club is a downtown cycling club that meets every Saturday at 11am at the Amsterdam Brewery. The club is free to join, Just show up on any Saturday with valid government issued identification. Members must be 19 years or older. Weekly Speakers: Top brand reps, Stretch workshops, Broil King BBQ workshops, Nutritionists etc... Complimentary apres ride sampling and Broil king BBQ on Saturday's 1-3pm

20090613 20090613 World Naked Bike Ride - Toronto 12pm Gather at the centre of Coronation Park (near the foot of Bathurst) at 12 noon. Ride departs at 1pm.

20090613 20090613 Conquer Commuting 12pm-5pm Wanna do EVERYTHING by bike? It's not as difficult as you might think. We have all the solutions including bags for laptops, carriers for children, trailers for cargo, and clothing for all seasons.

20090613 20090613 Swansea Kids Bike Event 12pm-7pm Kids will be riding bicycles about 2km from Humber Bay bridge to Budapest park. After riding bikes they will be playing at the playground, playing voleyball and soccer, making sand castles at the beach, performing at the stage etc.

20090613 20090613 CAN-BIKE for Kids (Afternoon) 1:30pm-5:30pm Bike safety course for kids aged 9-13. In-class and on-bike instruction teaches rules of the road, right and left turns, changing gears and identifying/avoiding potential hazards. Course runs over three consecutive Saturdays.

20090613 20090613 BikePirates Bike Wash! 2pm-6pm Bring your bike down and we will hose it down, scrub off the dirt, lube it, pump the tires and inform you of any further maintenance it may need.

20090613 20090613 Suburban Critical Mass 3pm-3:30pm Suburban Critical Mass Toronto: Second Saturday of every month @ 3 pm; Yonge and Eglinton

20090613 20090613 Street Art Bike Tour 6pm-8:30pm Join 'Stencil Nation' author RUSSELL HOWZE, local bike stencil artist JANET ATTARD and photographer MARTIN REIS on an expert guided bike tour of Toronto's vibrant street art scene. The tour will feature many hidden street art locations and thought-provoking insights into this worldwide art subculture.

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BikeMonth Events on Fri, June 12, 2009

posted by Joe on Thursday, June 11, 2009

Toronto Bicycle Messenger Association Breakfast
7:30am-9:30am

The Toronto Bicycle Messanger Association invites you to join them for thier commuter breakfast, come and see the new Courier Worker Centre.

20090612 20090612 TBN Waterfront/Distillery District Ride
6:30pm
Join TBN to ride the waterfront, Humber river and High Park. End at the Distillery District for dinner, drinks and free live entertianment. Brings Locks. Helmet and lights are mandatory.


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U of T BikeChain Group Commute Tomorrow!

posted by Joe on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Via the BikeChain:

Don't forget to join up with one of FOUR group rides to campus tomorrow morning. This is a fantastic way to learn a good route to campus and connect with other cyclists. Check it out:

1. High Park: 7:30 am meetup at Bloor and High Park and departure about 7:40. Route: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/297213 (Ride Leader: Professor Jun Nogami)

2. Cabbagetown: 8:00 am meetup at NE corner of Parliament and Carlton. (Ride Leader: Professor Pat Brubaker)

3. Danforth and Woodbine: 7:30 am meetup at NE corner of Woodmount and Danforth (Group Leader: Professor David Williams)

4. Bathurst and Eglinton: meetup at 7:45 am at the parking lot of the
Forest Hill Memorial Arena (located at 340 Chaplin Crescent) (Group
Leader: Daniel Chapman)

Your reward for an early wakeup? FREE breakfast at the International Student Centre.

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BikeMonth Events on Thurs, June 11, 2009

posted by Joe on Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Bikechain: Group Commute and Breakfast 6am-9am Want to commute to campus (St. George) organized by UofT faculty and staff? Groups will be organized in the East, West, North, and South end of Toronto. They will finish the commute with a breakfast at the ISC around 8:30AM.

20090611 20090611 CAN-BIKE 2 6pm-9pm Advance your skills with other bicycle commuters and recreational riders who already ride in traffic. Course includes Highway Traffic Act sessions, bike-handling skills, classroom discussion and lots of riding in challenging conditions.

20090611 20090611 Kids and Youth Learn-to-Race 6:30pm This fun program is for males and females aged 9 to 14. In a fun-filled, self- confidence building environment Mideweek's Youth Club will encourage kids to have fun on their bikes while teaching safety, bike handling, bike mechanics and grass track racing.

20090611 20090611 VeloSocial Bike Party 7pm This group is dedicated to the monthly VeloSocial party in Toronto. The first Monday of every month we all get together and hang out and watch bike videos, drink some pints of Amsterdam Blonde, dance & listen to DJs, rock the open mic, yamn some spicy pad-thai, and grab some goodies at the info and merch table.

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BikeMonth Events on Wed, June 10, 2009

posted by Joe on Tuesday, June 09, 2009

TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride
10am

The nature of the Wednesday day rides known as the "Wednesday Wheelies" might be the best-kept secret in the TBN. Wednesday Wheelies are social, tourist-level rides that cover routes similar to the popular Country Cruises, but which have the glorious advantage of roads, often busy with traffic on a Sunday, being nearly deserted mid-week.

20090610 20090610 TBN Up the Don River Ride
6:30pm
Exploring the downtown neigbourhoods
and then goodies at the Future Bakery Bloor & Brunswick. Easy roller pace. Helmets and lights are mandatory.

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BikeMonth Events on Tues, June 9, 2009

posted by Joe on Monday, June 08, 2009

TBN Beltline Ride 10:30am See David Balfour Park Moore Park, the Beltline and Cedervale Park at a leasure wheeler. 19km. Helmets Mandatory.

2009069 2009069 CAN-BIKE 2 6pm-9pm Advance your skills with other bicycle commuters and recreational riders who already ride in traffic. Course includes Highway Traffic Act sessions, bike-handling skills, classroom discussion and lots of riding in challenging conditions.

2009069 2009069 Midweek Tuesday Night Race Series 6:45pm Midweek’s Tuesday Elite Race Series enables you to learn, try and practice road bike racing in a competitive environment. The races are fast-paced and often have large field sizes and are not suitable for a first-time-in-a-pack racer. Therefore, we require all participants to have at least some racing experience.

2009069 2009069 Cycle the Scarborough Bluffs 7pm-9pm Join the Outing Club of East York for a Tuesday Night cycle ride exploring the Scarbourgh Bluffs neighbourhoods in the east end. Distance approximately 25-km. Bicycle helemets mandatory.

2009069 2009069 Bike Polo TO - Weekly Pick-up Game 9pm-11pm Tuesdays @ 9 p.m till 11 p.m at Alexander Park (Bathurst and Dundus Street west)

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Cycling Events This Week: June 8 - 14

posted by Joe on Monday, June 08, 2009

What's on this week:

View more than the next week on the BikingToronto Events Page.... or look at our new BikeMonth section: day-by-day listing of events from May 25 - June 25.

Since it's BikeMonth now... there are a ton of events going on this week. In the interests of space, we're going to just have links to all the events each day. Check out the BikeMonth pages for more detail on each event. :)

Nothing scheduled. Rest up for other BikeMonth Events! :)

TBN Beltline Ride 10:30am 2009069 2009069 CAN-BIKE 2 6pm-9pm 2009069 2009069 Midweek Tuesday Night Race Series 6:45pm 2009069 2009069 Cycle the Scarborough Bluffs 7pm-9pm 2009069 2009069 Bike Polo TO - Weekly Pick-up Game 9pm-11pm

TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride 10am 20090610 20090610 TBN Up the Don River Ride 6:30pm

Bikechain: Group Commute and Breakfast 6am-9am 20090611 20090611 CAN-BIKE 2 6pm-9pm 20090611 20090611 Kids and Youth Learn-to-Race 6:30pm 20090611 20090611 VeloSocial Bike Party 7pm

Toronto Bicycle Messenger Association Breakfast 7:30am-9:30am 20090612 20090612 TBN Waterfront/Distillery District Ride 6:30pm

Bike Art Display & Stencil Nation Book Launch 8:30am-10:30pm 20090613 20090613 TBN Don River to Steeles Ride 8:30am 20090613 20090613 CAN-BIKE for Kids (Morning) 8:30am-12:30pm 20090613 20090613 CAN-BIKE Cycling Freedom for Women 9:30am-3:30pm Big Wheel Bike Club 11am-3pm 20090613 20090613 World Naked Bike Ride - Toronto 12pm 20090613 20090613 Conquer Commuting 12pm-5pm 20090613 20090613 Swansea Kids Bike Event 12pm-7pm 20090613 20090613 CAN-BIKE for Kids (Afternoon) 1:30pm-5:30pm 20090613 20090613 BikePirates Bike Wash! 2pm-6pm 20090613 20090613 Suburban Critical Mass 3pm-3:30pm 20090613 20090613 Street Art Bike Tour 6pm-8:30pm

TBN's North by Northwest 10am-2pm 20090614 20090614 TBN High Park to Port Credit 10am 20090614 20090614 Zareinu Moveathon Festival 11am-6pm 20090614 20090614 Pride Ride 2009 12pm 20090614 20090614 Residential North York Ride 1pm-3pm

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BikeMonth Events on Mon, June 8, 2009

posted by Joe on Sunday, June 07, 2009

Nothing scheduled. Rest up for other BikeMonth Events! :)


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BikeMonth Events on Sun, June 7, 2009

posted by Joe on Saturday, June 06, 2009

Ride for Heart 7am-11am Cycle on the traffic-free Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway. 25, 50 and 75 km options. All for Heart & Stroke research. CAN-BIKE Cycling Freedom for Women 9:30am-3:30pm A cycling safety course for women taught by women. Addresses specific concerns, such as riding at night, riding with children and other topics of interest to women.

2009067 2009067 CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 1 (Morning) 10am-1pm Bicycle course for first-time riders. Learn to balance, start, stop and turn.

2009067 2009067 MEC Bike Safety Checks 11am-4:30pm Drop by and MEC cycling staff will provide a free safety check on your bike. There will be a tent set up on the west side of the store on Charlotte St.

2009067 2009067 CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 1 (Afternoon) 1:30pm-4:30pm Bicycle course for first-time riders. Learn to balance, start, stop and turn.

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BikeMonth Events on Sat, June 6, 2009

posted by Joe on Friday, June 05, 2009

CAN-BIKE for Kids (Morning) 8:30am-12:30pm Bike safety course for kids aged 9-13. In-class and on-bike instruction teaches rules of the road, right and left turns, changing gears and identifying/avoiding potential hazards. Course runs over 3 consecutive Saturdays.

2009066 2009066 TBN Waterfront Ride 9:30am Join TBN and ride the Martin Goodman Trail to the Humber River and see Cherry Beach. Helmets are mandatory.

2009066 2009066 CAN-BIKE 2 10am-5pm Advance your skills with other bicycle commuters and recreational riders who already ride in traffic. Course includes Highway Traffic Act sessions, bike-handling skills, classroom discussion and lots of riding in challenging conditions.

2009066 2009066 CAN-BIKE Cycling Freedom for Women 10am-4pm A cycling safety course for women taught by women. Addresses specific concerns, such as riding at night, riding with children and other topics of interest to women.

2009066 2009066 MEC Bike Safety Checks 10am-5:30pm Drop by and MEC cycling staff will provide a free safety check on your bike. There will be a tent set up on the west side of the store on Charlotte St. Big Wheel Bike Club 11am-3pm Big Wheel Bike Club is a downtown cycling club that meets every Saturday at 11am at the Amsterdam Brewery. The club is free to join, Just show up on any Saturday with valid government issued identification. Members must be 19 years or older. Weekly Speakers: Top brand reps, Stretch workshops, Broil King BBQ workshops, Nutritionists etc... Complimentary apres ride sampling and Broil king BBQ on Saturday's 1-3pm

2009066 2009066 Janet Bike Girl Open Studio Show and Sale 12pm-6pm Come and visit my studio! There is something for the whole family, from infant organic cotton onesies, infant and children's organic t-shirts, women's and men's organic t-shirts, all hand stenciled with various bike images.

2009066 2009066 Beyond The Burbs! 12pm-5pm Ever thought of riding across the country? Maybe a weekend trip? We can help you with all your touring needs from bikes to panniers, trailers to tool kits and everything in between.

2009066 2009066 Bike Day at Karma Co-op 12pm-4pm Get a free tune-up from expert staff of the Bike Joint.

2009066 2009066 CAN-BIKE for Kids (Afternoon) 1:30pm-5:30pm Bike safety course for kids aged 9-13. In-class and on-bike instruction teaches rules of the road, right and left turns, changing gears and identifying/avoiding potential hazards. Course runs over three consecutive Saturdays.

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I Bike T.O. at Bike First Friday

posted by Joe on Thursday, June 04, 2009

Tomorrow morning (June 5th) marks the 2nd Bike First Friday up in Ward 21... hosted by Councillor Joe Mihevc and the Toronto Cyclist Union.

I Bike T.O. will be there... with shirts for sale, as well as donating a few shirts to be raffled off for free to attendees.



It's a great chance to get a bikey fashion craze for free! :)



(Cross-posted to I Bike T.O.)

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BikeMonth Events on Fri, June 5, 2009

posted by Joe on Thursday, June 04, 2009

Bike First Friday 7:30am Get together for a light breakfast at the Barns before heading off on a colle to your work. These are both a social opportunity and a chance to get up-to date on cycling issues in the Ward and the City.

2009065 2009065 Janet Bike Girl Open Studio Show & Sale 11am-7pm Come and visit my studio! There is something for the whole family, from infant organic cotton onesies, infant and children's organic t-shirts, women's and men's organic t-shirts, all hand stenciled with various bike images.

2009065 2009065 MEC Daily Lunch and Learn Sessions 12pm-1pm Mountain Equipment Co-op hosts a series of lunchtime repair workshops. Learn simple tips on how to maintain your bicycle. It's fun! Bring your lunch!

2009065 2009065 TBN Pizza Ride 6:30pm Join TBN for a rideo n Toronto's waterfront trails. Apres-bike ride enjoy dinner at Splash. Cancelled if Raining. Brings Locks. Helmet and lights are mandatory.

2009065 2009065 MEC Bike Repair Workshop 7pm-8:30pm Progressing from Thursday June 4th's workshop, Mountain Equipment Co-op staff will show you how to tackle more complex bike repairs. Intermediate to advance.

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Photos from the Bike Summit

posted by Joe on Thursday, June 04, 2009

BikingToronto and it's charitable arm I Bike T.O. (where 100% of the profits from shirt and button sales go to cycling-related charities in Toronto) was at the 2009 Bike Summit (I Bike T.O. was a sponsor - donating shirts to Summit volunteers and speakers)... and took some photos for you. :)






A packed house. The Summit was sold-out... over 200 people!



A New York City transportation speaker about their cycling-friendly infrastructure.



Dave Meslin talking at the end of the day.



The "tables" ... cycling and transportation tables set up with information. You can see the I Bike T.O. shirts on the left, sharing a table with Dandyhorse Magazine and the Toronto Cyclists Union.



Stay tuned... I'll be posting audio-clips from the day soon. :)

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BikeMonth Events on Thurs, June 4, 2009

posted by Joe on Wednesday, June 03, 2009

MEC Daily Lunch and Learn Sessions 12pm-1pm Mountain Equipment Co-op hosts a series of lunchtime repair workshops. Learn simple tips on how to maintain your bicycle. It's fun! Bring your lunch!

2009064 2009064 CAN-BIKE 2 6pm-9pm Advance your skills with other bicycle commuters and recreational riders who already ride in traffic. Course includes Highway Traffic Act sessions, bike-handling skills, classroom discussion and lots of riding in challenging conditions.

2009064 2009064 MEC Bike Repair Workshop 7pm-8:30pm Cycle to this evening workshop hosted by Mountain Equipment Co-op staff.Learn simple tips on how to mainatin your bicycle.

2009064 2009064 CineCycle celebrates The Bicycle Film Festival 8pm CineCycle a Micro Cinema and (by appointment) Bicycle Repair, welcomes Benny Zenga to host a night of Film and Music, to celebrate The Bicycle Film Festival. $5 admission. 19+.

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BikeMonth Events on Wed, June 3, 2009

posted by Joe on Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Hart House Bike Month Breakfast 7:30am-8am Join us on the Arbor Room patio for the annual Bike Month Breakfast (while supplies last)! Breakfast, entertainment and more.

2009063 2009063 TBN's Wednesday Wheelie Ride 10am The nature of the Wednesday day rides known as the "Wednesday Wheelies" might be the best-kept secret in the TBN. Wednesday Wheelies are social, tourist-level rides that cover routes similar to the popular Country Cruises, but which have the glorious advantage of roads, often busy with traffic on a Sunday, being nearly deserted mid-week.

2009063 2009063 MEC Daily Lunch and Learn Sessions 12pm-1pm Mountain Equipment Co-op hosts a series of lunchtime repair workshops. Learn simple tips on how to maintain your bicycle. It's fun! Bring your lunch!

2009063 2009063 Public Spaces & Public Life for the 21st Century: A Discussion with Danish Architect Jan Gehl 3pm-5pm A presentation and discussion of Jan Gehl’s work and research in the area of public space design – from the revitalization of some of the world’s most important urban streets to waterfront redevelopment. Mr. Gehl will discuss his criteria for creating good ublic spaces using lessons from his recent work in places such as ew York, San Francisco, and Melbourne.

2009063 2009063 Bikechain: Cyclist Rights and Obligations 6pm-7pm Do you know all your rights and obligations as a cyclist? Come to this FREE seminar to find out more! We will have a knowledgeable staff member to inform you.

2009063 2009063 TBN Beltline Ride 6:30pm Join TBN for an easy roller Beltline ride. Helmets and Lights mandatory.

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Toronto's Bicycle Film Festival is Coming

posted by Joe on Tuesday, June 02, 2009

The Bicycle Film Festival will be in Toronto Aug. 19-22, but you don't have to wait until August to get your two-wheeled motion picture fix... BFF organizer Benny Zenga is showing some new films at CineCycle this Thursday:

Bike Month Film Night

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009

Start time: 8:00 PM

CineCycle a Micro Cinema and (by appointment) Bicycle Repair, welcomes Benny Zenga to host a night of Film and Music, to celebrate The Bicycle Film Festival. $5 admission. 19+.

For more information contact:
Phone: 416 971 4273

Address:
CineCycle Coach House Micro Cinema
129 Spadina Ave
down the lane

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BikeMonth Events on Tues, June 2, 2009

posted by Joe on Monday, June 01, 2009

TBN Humber-High Park Ride 10:30am This leasure wheeler ride along the Humber River and the waterfront is 24km long.

2009062 2009062 MEC Daily Lunch and Learn Sessions 12pm-1pm Mountain Equipment Co-op hosts a series of lunchtime repair workshops. Learn simple tips on how to maintain your bicycle. It's fun! Bring your lunch!

2009062 2009062 CAN-BIKE 2 6pm-9pm Advance your skills with other bicycle commuters and recreational riders who already ride in traffic. Course includes Highway Traffic Act sessions, bike-handling skills, classroom discussion and lots of riding in challenging conditions.

2009062 2009062 Core Strength for Bicyclists 6pm-7pm Personal Trainer, Leehe Lev of Whole Self Fitness will be giving tips on how to strengthen the ‘core’. She will demonstrate exercises and explain the importance of core strength for bicyclists.

2009062 2009062 Midweek Tuesday Night Race Series 6:45pm Midweek’s Tuesday Elite Race Series enables you to learn, try and practice road bike racing in a competitive environment. The races are fast-paced and often have large field sizes and are not suitable for a first-time-in-a-pack racer. Therefore, we require all participants to have at least some racing experience.

2009062 2009062 Tour the Leslie Street Spit 7pm-9pm Join the Outing Club of East York for a Tuesday Night cycle ride through the Don Valley to the Leslie Street Spit and back. Bicycle helmets mandatory.

2009062 2009062 Bike Polo TO - Weekly Pick-up Game 8:30pm-11pm Tuesdays @ 9 p.m till 11 p.m at Alexander Park (Bathurst and Dundus Street west)

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Photos from Bells On Bloor

posted by Joe on Monday, June 01, 2009

Bells on Bloor was this past Sunday. If you missed it, or were there and want to look at yourself in photos... here are a few for you... courtesy of rtlechow on Flickr.










View rtlechow's full set on Flickr.


More photos are coming. That's me crouched down on the corner of Bloor and Queens Park. I set up there to try and get photos of most everyone on the ride. :)

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Cycling Events This Week: June 1 - 7

posted by Joe on Monday, June 01, 2009

What's on this week:

View more than the next week on the BikingToronto Events Page.... or look at our new BikeMonth section: day-by-day listing of events from May 25 - June 25.

Since it's BikeMonth now... there are a ton of events going on this week. In the interests of space, we're going to just have links to all the events each day. Check out the BikeMonth pages for more detail on each event. :)

MEC Daily Lunch and Learn Sessions 12pm-1pm Mountain Equipment Co-op hosts a series of lunchtime repair workshops. Learn simple tips on how to maintain your bicycle. It's fun! Bring your lunch!

TBN Humber-High Park Ride 10:30am This leasure wheeler ride along the Humber River and the waterfront is 24km long. 2009062 2009062 MEC Daily Lunch and Learn Sessions 12pm-1pm Mountain Equipment Co-op hosts a series of lunchtime repair workshops. Learn simple tips on how to maintain your bicycle. It's fun! Bring your lunch! 2009062 2009062 CAN-BIKE 2 6pm-9pm Advance your skills with other bicycle commuters and recreational riders who already ride in traffic. Course includes Highway Traffic Act sessions, bike-handling skills, classroom discussion and lots of riding in challenging conditions. 2009062 2009062 Core Strength for Bicyclists 6pm-7pm Personal Trainer, Leehe Lev of Whole Self Fitness will be giving tips on how to strengthen the ‘core’. She will demonstrate exercises and explain the importance of core strength for bicyclists. 2009062 2009062 Midweek Tuesday Night Race Series 6:45pm