Notes: Check the TBN Hotline (416-760-4191) for last minute changes to the schedule. And, while you're at it, check the weather. Non-members are welcome at most events with the payment of an additional $5. Helmets are mandatory on all rides. If you'd like to receive a weekly email version of this page click here.
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Winter Fun in Toronto! Cross Country Ski with TBN
Bus daytrips from Toronto to the best xc ski areas in Southern Ontario every Sunday
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TBN SPINNING AT THE ADELAIDE CLUB - Tonight is the sixth class in the current series of eight. The weekly classes are every Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. and if you join tonight the cost for the remaining classes in the series is only $45.00+GST. Call the Adelaide Club at 416-367-9957 to reserve a spot or for more information have a look at our Spinning FAQ.
Friday, January 9, 2009
FRIDAY NIGHT ICE SKATING - Meet 6:45 p.m. at the Christie Pits Rink, at Christie St. just north of Bloor. We'll skate for 90 minutes, then head to a nearby restaurant for the apres skate.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING: CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - This week's scheduled destination is Mansfield Outdoor Centre with 30 kilometres of groomed and trackset trail and another 10km dedicated to skate skiing. Mansfield is currently closed and the snow currently forecast for the remainder of the week may or may not be insufficient to justify its reopening so we may have to redirect elsewhere. Go to our skiing page for full details on how to sign up and don't forget to check the Hotline at 416-760-4191 on Friday to confirm the destination as trail fees differ from resort to resort.
Other News:
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Bicycle Maintenance Course - (Jan 14, 2009) The Continuing Education Program of the Toronto District School Board again offers its popular Bicycle Maintenance course for Winter 2009 beginning January 12 over nine weeks on Monday nights at Leaside High School at the corner of Bayview and Eglinton Avenues and January 14 over nine weeks on Wednesday Nights at Central Tech (Bloor and Bathurst area). Each course session runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The course fee is $170 (Seniors 60+ $85). Registration opens November 17 (fills up fast) through the TDSB web site or by calling the Continuing Education Office of the TDSB at 416-338-4000. The course conductor is Nani Reddy, a seasoned bicycle mechanic with a long association with the West End Bike Club and Bicycles Crossing Borders. This course is for those that are willing to get their hands dirty, from a beginner to the intermediate. Learn the mysteries of gears, all about brakes and gears. How all the different parts of a bike work, the differences between various models and types. Get to know the lingo and how to buy and replace various parts. Learn to overhaul your bicycles. Acquaint yourself about the different types of bicycles, to identify and troubleshoot problems. With a little practice you can do quite a lot. Get to know your horse, after all you ride it every day.
Wanakita Nordic Ski Weekend - (Feb 20-22, 2009) Sign up for TBN's third annual excursion to Wanakita, a YMCA Camp in Haliburton (northeast of Kinmount.) Price: Members, $130; non-members, $140. Includes two nights rustic accommodation (in varied settings, including dormitory rooms) and two breakfasts, two lunches and Saturday dinner. Friday there will be snacks out, check-in 7:00 p.m. and after. This is a popular trip that sold out quickly last year. Sign up is first come/first serve by cheque payable to Toronto Bicycling Network, c/o Ron Fletcher 3010-77 Harbour Square, Toronto M5J 2S2. For more information contact Ron at wanakita@tbn.ca.
23rd Annual Toronto International Bicycle Show - (Mar 13-15, 2009) See all the major retailers and manufacturers under one roof. Great deals on 2008 inventory and lots of show specials on the new 2009 models. Opens Friday from noon to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission: adults $13.00, ages 6-12 and seniors $8, kids five and under FREE. Discounted family and multi-day passes available. Location: Direct Energy Centre (formerly National Trade Centre), Hall A, just inside the Prince's Gate at the CNE, Lakeshore Blvd West at Strachan Ave. Free underground bike parking! More details at the official website.
TBN Jersey News - 
The new TBN custom jersey, made by ATAC Sportswear, is now available exclusively at Urbane Cyclist, (180 John St just north of Queen, west of University, 416-979-9733) TBN Members, cost $60, non-members $89. Please remember that payment is by cheque only, made payable to the Toronto Bicycling Network. Note: the old yellow/blue Garneau design is still available at Urbane in extremely limited quantities for $60 -- instant collector's item.
TBN CHAIN OF EVENTS MOBILE EDITION - Carry TBN in your palm! Ever wondered if you could carry the TBN web site in your Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)? Now you can with TBN's mobile edition web page. Get the latest information for the week's events downloaded into your Palm Pilot or Windows CE device using Avantgo software. If you don't have the software, it's a free download from www.avantgo.com. Once you've installed the software, subscribe to the TBN mobile edition web page by clicking this link and you'll get the latest TBN information every time your sync your PDA.
| THE ROAD AHEAD | ||
| Feb 20 - 22 | Weekend Trip | Wanakita Nordic Ski Weekend |
| Mar 13 - 15 | Noteworthy Event | 23rd Annual Toronto International Bicycle Show |
