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In this issue:

President’s message

New website

Acknowledgement

Education

Fall & winter recaps

Riding LeJog

Racing the Shova

Annual spring kick‐off

TNTO

Spring ride schedules

Cyclon

Quick Release | March – May 2013 |

President’s Message I thought I would start by sharing a little story about my initiation to TBN. In the late 80s I realized that only riding with my husband, Rick might not have been the best thing for our marriage or my riding as I was always struggling to keep up with him and often not succeeding. When someone suggested that we join TBN so we could both ride at the same time, but at our own pace, made sense to me. On my first ride I was so very proud of my recent purchase of a mountain bike and was excited that I was keeping up with everyone for the first five kilometres of the ride but little did I know that everyone was just warming up. When I found myself riding alone, I really questioned the benefits of joining a bicycle club when I was riding by myself anyway. I hung in even though I was not sure that TBN was going to provide me with what I was looking for. As time went on, I exchanged my mountain bike for a road bike and was able to keep up with the tourist riders but that first ride still remains etched in my memory. Although we define ourselves as a ‘friendly bicycle club’, I am not sure that everyone who joins us feels that way so how can we make that happen? To this end, the Board is working on many initiatives such as:

Launch of a new user‐friendly website.

Bi‐weekly updates through ‘Chain of Events’ emails.

New educational programs on a multitude of topics.

New social events to bring members together and encourage new members to join.

Additional and new weekend trips.

New unofficial ride opportunities called ‘pop‐up rides’ that will allow you to find other TBN’ers who want to ride when there is no scheduled ride.

We can only accomplish the above with everyone working together; in my mind, it only takes three simple steps:

1. Participate: Try something new. 2. Volunteer: Although rather cliché that ‘more hands make light work’. 3. Make everyone feel welcome: Welcome someone who you don’t know (yet) and try not to let anyone ride by

themselves if that is not their preference. With these three easy steps, we can become the ‘Friendliest Bicycle Club’ in Canada!! Please do not hesitate to contact me on [email protected] with regard to any items mentioned in this article, to share your ideas or if you wish to volunteer. See you on the road. Arlene Smith

Editor’s Message Quick Release: At the Board meeting on January 8, 2013, it was decided that the number of issues, per year, would be reduced from five to three in Spring, Summer and late Fall.

Please send articles to [email protected] by the second week of May to meet the deadline for the Summer issue.

Sharon Chadwick, Newsletter Editor


The Board of Directors

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] Education Manuela Gobbato [email protected] Membership Secretary Eileen Harbinson & Carole Hill [email protected] Publicity & Promotions Ed Weiss [email protected] Social Susan Bishop [email protected] Treasurer Jean O’Grady [email protected] VP Skiing Terry Walsh [email protected] VP Touring Richard Anstett [email protected] Weekend Trips Brenda Porter [email protected]

The Toronto Bicycling Network Inc.

Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2012

2012 2011

Assets

Current assets

Cash & term deposits 115,075 106,677

Inventory ‐ club jerseys 847 968

Prepaid expenses 1,000 3,170

Accounts receivable 1,505 250

Total current assets 118,427 111,065

Fixed assets 6 6

Total assets $ 118,433 $ 111,071

Liabilities & equity

Current liabilities

Accounts payable 2,834 417

Retained earnings

Beginning of year 110,654 123,933

Add net income (loss) for year 4,944 (13,279)

Retained earnings ‐ end of year 115,599 110,654

Total liabilities & equity $ 118,433 $ 111,071


New Website

The TBN Board of Directors is very proud to launch a brand new website for 2013. Numerous new features were added, along with a more robust database for memberships and events. The new website makes for easier online payment for memberships and events like Cyclon or TNTO, regardless of your membership category and one can purchase online on behalf of non‐members too. The new membership database allows you to share information about yourself with fellow TBN’ers, if you so choose. There are multiple levels of privacy, so you can share which events and rides you prefer, while keeping other information, like your home and email addresses, private. Volunteers will now have easier access to the various event pages so that updates can be made quickly and directly by the leader or coordinator. For example: If a ride is cancelled because of rain then the leader can inform members immediately, or if someone wants to organize an off‐season bike ride, then the organizer can post that on the website within minutes. As of press time, nearly all the rides for the first 2‐3 months of the cycling season have been posted. The site also features a Forum, similar to the old website, however it is currently members only; the Forum may be rolled out to non‐members shortly, after additional testing. The Tech Committee decided against a photo gallery housed within the website due to the massive amount of space taken up by photos and videos so a link to Flickr was created and a volunteer recruited to help members upload photos. We know it may take some getting used to, but we hope you enjoy navigating through the new website. Your feedback would be most welcome so feel free to contact [email protected] with your thoughts. TBN Technical Committee: Neil Connolly, Paul Price and Ed Weiss

Have you visited the new website yet?

Have you logged into the new website and checked your profile?

Have you moved recently? If so, login and update your contact details or email [email protected].

Have you subscribed to the bi‐weekly ‘Chain of Events’ email?

Join the TBN Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/tbn.ca

Tweet at www.twitter.com/#!/TOBikeNetwork


Special Acknowledgement to Owen Rogers

Many people are amazed at the wide range of activities that the club offers all year round and they are equally amazed when they are told that the club is run solely by volunteers! Over the years, one volunteer who has perhaps done more than anyone else to keep TBN moving forward is Owen Rogers. He has held numerous positions over the years: President, hotline announcer, map maker, newsletter editor, VP Touring, Chain of Events editor, Hairshirt organizer, Tourist/Sportif coordinator and many other roles during his 20 years with the club. Owen was also named ‘Volunteer of the Year’ in 2003. Perhaps his best‐known and best‐valued role has been that of ’webmaster’. Back in the early 1990s when the Internet was just going main‐stream, Owen saw the future and he built the TBN website from the ground up. Over the next 15 years, he continued to maintain the website and added many new features at a time when ready‐made functionality was limited. With the ’web’ being the ubiquitous medium that it is today, many people take the sophistication and timeliness of big‐name sites for granted and do not realize that most sites have extensive teams to maintain them; TBN had Owen.

He took on the responsibility to make the site ‘happen’ and keep the always‐changing information on the site current. He responded to countless updates from event coordinators, emails from members and non‐members alike and optimized the content so potential members can easily find the club online.

Most impressively, Owen continued to maintain the site year after year and is the reason TBN has a website of such sophistication and effectiveness.

Thank you, Owen, for helping to make TBN what it is today.

The “Hairshirt” is listed as one of the “10 Epic Rides in Canada” in the February/March 2013 issue of Canadian Cycling Magazine – visit: http://cyclingmagazine.ca/2013/02/sections/feature/10‐big‐rides‐in‐canada/

Membership If you lead four or more rides in a season, in any ride class, then you are entitled to a complimentary TBN membership renewal. Complete the Ride Report after every ride, mail to TBN within 30 days of the ride and it will count towards your membership renewal. If interested, then attend the Ride Leaders’ Clinic on April 10 ‐ see details on page 6.


Education Visit the Education Program page, on the TBN website, for upcoming events; here is a sample of education events: Bike maintenance Packing a bike for travel Group riding techniques Nutrition for long rides Cycling attire Long distance touring Note: All education programs are free.

Spinning Did you know that weekly spinning classes run, from fall through to spring, at the Adelaide Club and that the program is designed specifically for on‐the‐road training for TBN’ers? To register, contact Patsy on 416‐367‐9957 x 286 or email [email protected] and [email protected].

TBN Ride Leader Clinic 2013 Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Location: Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen Street East (east of Broadview Avenue on the south side) The annual Ride Leader Clinic is open to all TBN members; the clinic is two hours of the best intensive training on rules of the road, leadership skills, route construction, mapping techniques, safety tips and a chance to network with other enthusiasts for on‐going development. After taking the course, you will be equipped with the basic skills necessary to become a ride leader for any ride classification: Leisure Wheeler, Easy Roller, Tourist or Sportif. We encourage all members to take this clinic whether you are a ‘newbie’ or an experienced ride leader. If you are planning to attend, please contact Richard Anstett by email at [email protected] by April 3; you must be a TBN member, in good standing, to attend this event. Bonus: Attending the Ride Leader Clinic counts as a ride towards a complimentary TBN membership renewal.

Fall City Walks We had another successful Fall Walking Program and despite some initial confusion, we ran a full schedule of walks over the entire season. For the most part, we hiked traditional routes and trails and introduced a new evening walk to view Christmas lights that was led by John Burdett. There was only one serious disappointment in that our Annual Bonfire Walk was rained out but, alas, we cannot control the weather. This year we are planning some entirely new routes, including some short out of town hikes, to link up with the TBN Hiking group. I am always being approached with proposals for new routes so I would encourage you to attend our planning session that is usually held in late August or early September. Hope to see you on the trails next year. Mark Brousseau, City Walk Coordinator


Wanakita : February 8‐10, 2013

The rewards were bountiful for those of us brave (or foolhardy) enough to risk driving to Haliburton through the blizzard of February 8. After a treacherous six‐hour drive from Toronto to the YMCA camp site on beautiful Koshlong Lake, Frank Remiz and I discovered that our small group of TBN’ers (eight of us, in the end) were to have the entire campsite to ourselves. Fifty‐five people in two other groups had either cancelled or rebooked their stays, due to inclement weather. Our small group woke on Saturday morning to a winter paradise. I scurried out to the veranda of our cabin to watch the sun rise over heavily‐laden trees, a world washed clean with fluffy, white snow. Pinks and oranges in the sky were gradually replaced by intense blue, heralding the start of our day. With no other groups in the camp, our schedule was flexible and all resources in the camp were at our disposal. What should we do today? Ski? Skate? Snowshoe? Toboggan? Play on the high ropes that are a vertical jungle gym for adults? In the end, only the tobogganing and the high ropes were left out of our schedule.

After a hearty breakfast, our guide, Julian, offered us a ski lesson and led those of us who were interested through some of the trails. As this was my first time skiing in twenty years, I was grateful for the tips on how to maximize my glide and minimize my falls; it was the perfect weekend to get back onto skis. The thick, fluffy accumulation made snow‐ploughing relatively easy and the hills less frightening. Around every turn there was a new picture‐taking opportunity. If the group got frustrated with my picture‐taking proclivities, they didn’t show it! I was by far the slowest member of our group, but I was never left behind as someone, usually Paul Price, stayed with me. Regardless of who I was with, the

emphasis was on the enjoyment of one another’s company in the beautiful setting; it wasn’t a race.

Skiing was followed by lunch and we never went hungry. The cook made delicious soups that were especially welcome after a morning spent in the crisp air. After our meal, a group of us went out snowshoeing. Snowshoes were provided for those of us who didn’t come with their own. We even got a lesson on the differences in snowshoe models. What a pleasure it is to walk across pristine, frozen lakes with no footprints besides our own for as far as the eye could see.

Most of the members of our group opted to wind down the most active part of their day with a yoga session. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go ice skating on a real lake! No walls and no zambonis here! The staff at Wanakita had shovelled out a maze of paths through the snow on the surface of the lake. I felt like I was experiencing that Canadian winter postcard!

As the darkness of evening descended upon us, out on the lake we could see the twinkle of lanterns. It was time for our night ski journey across the surface of the lake. This was a magical experience as the constellations were clear and bright. I learned how to identify Orion, the North Star, the Big and Little Dippers. With heads turned upward, we slowly made our way towards an island where we drank hot chocolate around a bonfire.


For a few members of our group, that was the perfect end to the day and time to wind down with a book or a hot shower. Those of us who did not want to put an end to this perfectly wonderful day headed out to a lodge, where we sat around the fire playing drums, drinking wine and eating cheese. Finally… grudgingly… we called it a night!

We had to check out the next day by 1:00PM. There was just enough time for breakfast and another session of cross‐country skiing. Though I was sad to leave Wanakita, I do feel that I have been away for much longer than a weekend and I think I finally like winter! Wendy Erickson

Wolf Den : March 1‐3, 2013

Elena had heard good things about the Wolf Den hostel, located a half‐hour drive from Huntsville and close to the western entrance to Algonquin Provincial Park. Elena was unsuccessful in joining trips organized by other clubs so, with the help of Paul Price, decided to organize the trip for TBN. Five members and two guests attended; plus there were others from the Toronto Outdoor Club. We all slept in separate bunk‐houses, but shared the big kitchen, cozy living‐room, bathrooms and showers. The hostel is very friendly – socially and environmentally. The frozen lakes surrounded by snow‐covered conifers made for a winter wonderland.

There were so many activities to choose from but cross‐country skiing was at the top of our list, especially with a 40cm base. There are two properly groomed trail networks in the park, suitable for people of all skill levels

that include lookouts, heated shelters and, on this weekend, the opportunity to learn about wildlife from park naturalists. Those that wanted to learn about the ecology and history, of the park, stopped at the Visitor Centre.

Several one‐hour hikes, suitable for hiking boots, are close to the hostel or highway that included Rugged Falls, the meandering Oxtongue River and a striking spruce bog. The more adventurous could rent snow‐shoes from the local outfitter.

Next time, we’ll have to try the on‐site sauna, visit the nearby art gallery, try dog‐sledding and visit the other nearby provincial park, Arrowhead. TBN plans to run this trip again next year from February 28 to March 2 so mark your calendars. Stay tuned as there may be a Spring 2013 trip!

Elena Balland and Frank Remiz


Lands End to John O’Groats: A cyclist’s pilgrimage

If you’re a cyclist from Britain, the challenge of riding from Lands End to John O’Groats (LeJog as it is known) is likely close to the top of your bucket list. In North American terms the UK mainland isn’t vast, but LE (the south western tip) to JoG (the northern‐most point of mainland Scotland) represents close to a thousand miles (1,600 km) of varied roads and scenery, plus the chance to experience the history of Shakespeare’s “Sceptred Isle”.

The official distance, as the “crow flies”, is stated as 874 miles, but the route designed by the organizers of the 2012 “Deloitte Ride Across Britain” (RAB) was 960 and to be cycled in just nine days; the shortest being the 99‐mile third stage, from Bath to Ludlow, and the longest being the 127 miles seventh stage (which ended up being 135 due to diversions), from Hamilton to Fort William in Scotland. I had recently been made available to industry having been a banker for 40 years, so now was my chance to undertake the challenge as I had the time and motivation to get in sufficient training miles needed to be able to complete it. I had decided to enter the ride in February last year thus giving myself a good seven months of preparation and I was lucky enough to spend the initial months in the warmer climes of Bermuda. This was followed by a month in the south of France and some wet and windy rides in

southern England. My training was completed when I relocated to Toronto in June and enjoyed a number of Sunday rides with TBN. I had ridden a hundred miles in a day in my youth but the thought of doing it every day for nine days, up and down some very tough climbs (who said Britain is flat?) and in typical British weather (2012 was the wettest on record) was somewhat daunting. I consulted with friends who had done LeJog and all warned me not underestimate the task. By the time September 8 start came, I was quietly confident albeit a little apprehensive and funnily enough mostly about the weather, especially what might be waiting for us in Scotland! The organization of the RAB is top notch; it is run by Threshold Sports, a company started by Olympian rower and prolific outdoorsman, James Cracknell, and moves almost a thousand people, including 700 riders, from south to north (2013 is north to south) seemingly effortlessly, ex the riding bit! Accommodation is at large campgrounds along the route and each rider has their own personal two‐man tent, which is erected and taken down for you each day. The meals (breakfast and dinner) can only be described as outstanding and there are two pit stops along route each day, at approximately the 35 and 70‐mile markers, stocked with fruit, sandwiches, cakes and energy bars. PowerAde was the official sponsored drink and you need to get the old tummy used to this in training; by the end of the ride I could only take it half diluted!

Riders started between 7‐7.30am each day and the idea was get in with a group that wanted to ride at your pace. After a few days you tended to stick with the same bunch and became great friends.


Each evening after dinner there was a briefing, which often included pep talks from prominent UK sports personalities who joined the ride for a day or so. Massage was provided every other night and Halfords (a UK bike store) were on hand seemingly 24‐7 at each pit stop and base camp to tend to any mechanical problems – save for flats which were up to you to sort out. All this, along with a Wi‐Fi connected communications tent, 24‐hour security and state of the art “Posh Wash” portable bathrooms and toilets; all you literally had to do was ride your bike as everything else was taken care of. The route that was VERY hilly in the south, flatter in the middle bit, with long steady climbs in Scotland, moved through Cornwall and Devon, skirted south of Wales and headed north through Shropshire, Cheshire and into the Lake District. The sixth stage from Penrith to Hamilton saw us cross the border into Scotland and we made our way to the finish at JoG via some of the most scenic parts of the country including Glen Coe, Loch Lomond, Loch Ness and the Kyle of Sutherland. We got used to the pre‐start chat from the route designer, Andy Cook, who often used the term “grippy”. This we soon learnt meant “nasty, tough and very steep”. Each day, the route was expertly sign posted and ensured we stayed away from traffic as much as possible. My fears about the weather turned out, miraculously, to be unfounded as Sept 8‐16, 2012 happened to be one of the drier weeks of the year with the only rain of note en route being the morning of day five as we rode through the industrial towns of Wigan and Preston. No rain to speak of in Scotland, although the temperature was on the cool side that required gloves and several layers. Arriving at JoG was quite an emotional event; my wife had come up from London with a friend and was holding a banner welcoming me. Hundreds of riders were milling around congratulating each other, happy but sad, knowing that our nine‐day mutual adventure was over. Medals were awarded and the customary pictures taken at the JoG

sign post, to match the ones taken at LE. A quick shower and a bite to eat and we were on the road back south to Inverness to a warm bed in a quaint riverside hotel. We took the train back to London the next day and flew back to TO, my bucket list one item shorter.

If you’re interested in taking part in the Deloitte RAB then check out the website http://www.rideacrossbritain.com/. I would recommend it! PROS: Great organization, food and support before, during and after the ride. CONS: Do not underestimate the ride as it is hard, especially the first two stages going south to north. I used a compact chain set with a 12‐27 cassette; a 28 would have been nice! Also, take spare spokes as the Halfords crew does not carry them but will happily fit your spares. A broken spoke probably means a new pair of wheels! Camping is also not the most comfortable way to go but for such a large group hotels/motels are not feasible, and it keeps the price down. A lower daily mileage would also have meant a bit more sightseeing, but would obviously take longer.

John Whale

The Road Ahead

Answer to Winter Word Search: Chinook

May 27 – June 30 May 04 May 04 – 26 June 02 June 08 ‐ 09

Bike Month Kick‐off ride for 7 Days in May Giro d’Italia Ride for Heart The Ride to Conquer Cancer


Racing the ‘Shova’ in South Africa

Every two years I travel to South Africa to visit my family in Durban which is the city that I grew up in, however, I worked and lived in Johannesburg for six years before immigrating to Canada in 1989. Last year, I decided to go out for three weeks and timed my visit for my sister’s 50th birthday on October 6 and also to participate in the Amashova cycle race on October 14, known as the ‘Shova’ and loosely translated from Zulu means ‘we push’! The route is from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on the Indian ocean, for a distance of 106kms and 3,800 feet of climbing so obviously not downhill all the way to the ocean, hence we push! The ‘Shova’ is the first major race on the South African cycling calendar as early spring in the southern hemisphere and the last major race is ‘The Argus’ towards the end of their summer.

I took my own bike out with me and what a performance as American Airlines charged me USD150 from YYZ to JFK, however, I was never charged again as SAA said my ticket included two pieces of luggage! What fun coming back through JFK as the drop zone did not accommodate unusual sized luggage so had to lug the hard bike case from one terminal to another; then when I got to that terminal, they did not have a scanner for oversized luggage so had to open it so that they could take swabs of grease on my chain and other bike parts! I had phoned American Airlines about two weeks before departure; the gentleman that I spoke with then conferred with a couple of colleagues and came back to me with the questions: Who travels with a hard bike case? Did I think I was Lance Armstrong? Obviously long before his confession or non‐confession to Oprah Winfrey! My brother and his wife, plus my sister and her partner, have done the ‘Shova’ many times but have decided to give up road biking as too dangerous to train in South Africa. Having said that, my sister had started road biking again, just two weeks

before I went out, as she is not allowed to run anymore but obviously was in no condition to attempt the Shova.

We got up at 4:15am every morning and met a group of her cycling friends at a coffee bar very close to their house in Durban North – we cycled from 4:45am to 6:15am out to Umhlanga Rocks using different routes and returned to Java Café for a cappuccino; the coffee bar was always full of runners, walkers and cyclists. On Fridays and weekends we would do the ‘coffee run’ along the promenade for a coffee from ‘The Coffee Guys’ who had fitted out the back of a panel van with a barista and then back to ‘Java Café’ for another ‐‐ I don’t think I have ever had so many cappuccinos in the three weeks I spent in SA!

Obviously our early morning rides were only around 20‐40kms but I knew I was in pretty good shape as I had managed to shave 24 minutes off my time, from the previous year, for the Centurion 50‐mile route. Plus I had done a lot more mileage last year albeit knee surgery in mid‐April for a tear in the meniscus from a skiing injury.


When I collected my registration package from the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, I managed to change my starting group to cycle with two of my sister’s friends. My sister very kindly drove me up to Pietermaritzburg for a start time of 06:49am but I got separated from Mary and Piet on the first and steepest climb that was about 500m into the ride! I was so dehydrated on that first climb and nearly bonked but managed to get into a good steady pace after that, albeit I cycled most of the route on my own! Luckily my sister’s partner had given me a ‘blow by blow’ account as to what to expect along the route e.g. when there are hay bales on the side of the road that indicates a sharp bend coming up, or when traffic calming ruts outside a school, then move over to the other side of the road, but he did not warn me that cattle might be on the route but luckily they had moved to the side by the time I came through but not the case when Mary and Piet went through! Although I had never cycled the route before, I was familiar with most of the route as similar to that of the Comrades Marathon. The Shova used to attract approximately 10,000 cyclists, however, numbers have been dropping due to safety concerns when cycling in SA. The organizers require a minimum of 7,000 riders for full road closure that was just awesome, with a finish in the grounds of the Moses Mabhida Stadium built for the World Cup soccer tournament in 2010. After what I thought was a fairly slow start, I was very happy with my end result of 3:41:45, an average of 28.68km/h (better than Centurion!) and placed 23/123 in my age category,

albeit 10 year increments in SA versus five year increments in Canada. Piet and Mary came in 14 minutes before me but I will know what to expect next time! We waited at the stadium for 10 of my sister’s friends to come in and also for the awards ceremony. The winner was Johann Rabie in 2:20:09 and the first woman home was Robyn de Groot in 2:53.01.

Visit http://shova.co.za/ for more information or visit http://www.bicycling.co.za/race‐calendar/ for the full South African racing calendar. Sharon Chadwick, Newsletter Editor

Tip for editing your profile on the new website

Take time to review each item and decide what you want other members to see or remain private, as the more information you share with your fellow members, the more you will benefit from the club and all it has to offer.

For example: If you want to contact all Leisure Wheelers, then click on the "Members" tab and choose "Directory of Members", add a search query for Leisure Wheelers and send an invitation for an event you have organized to the members that have shared their email address.

Only you can control who sees what so you may not want to share your home address or phone numbers. Give it a try!

Pop‐up rides

Post non‐TBN scheduled rides on the Forum if you want to want to invite members to ride with you.


Annual Spring Kick‐off

Join us for our annual spring kick‐off event to welcome new members and catch up with old friends. Relax and enjoy a complimentary breakfast before joining one of the many bike rides departing from the park between 10am and 11am.

Tentative Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 9am to 11am.

Tentative Location: Etienne Brulé Park, off Old Mill Road, south of Bloor Street.

Check the website regularly at www.tbn.ca for confirmation of date and location.

Toronto‐Niagara‐Toronto Overnight

Annual Spring ChallengeJune 15‐16, 2013

For 20 years now, we have cycled a lovely route that gets you to the heart of Niagara Falls on scenic and traffic‐free inland back roads. There are two departure points: From High Park, Toronto, for a distance of 168 km each way or from Stoney Creek, for a distance of 90 km each way.

Get your spring training in gear to prepare for the TNTO two‐day challenge ride! Will you be aiming for your personal best or just out to enjoy the scenery? Other than luggage transfer, this is an unsupported ride and there are no ride leaders. You will be challenging your stamina, self‐sufficiency and probably your butt! Come prepared and plan to ride with friends; this event is a great target for your cycling season training goals.

Training guidelines to make your TNTO weekend more enjoyable:

If your departure point is High Park: The total mileage you should have ridden prior to TNTO is at least 1,000 km and should be able to ride a distance of at least 135 km/day.

If your departure point is Stoney Creek: The total mileage you should have ridden prior to TNTO is at least 600 km and you should be able to ride a distance of at least 75 km/day.

Training for the ‘Hairshirt’ and looking for an additional challenge? We have optional scenic distances of 187 and 200 km available from High Park on the first day.

In addition to the beauty and exhilaration of riding through to Niagara Falls at the end of day one, you can celebrate with all the FREE watermelon you can eat, on your arrival at the motel.

Cost includes maps, luggage transfer and motel accommodation; details and registration is available on the TBN website at www.tbn.ca. Pre‐registration is required to participate in this event.

Registration opens April 2, 2013. Contact Brenda Porter on [email protected] for more information.


Leisure

Wheelers

Rides start at 10am

Date Ride Distance Start April 07 Pre-season Ride 24 km Queen's Park April 14 Todmorden Mills 24 km Queen's Park April 21 Mimico Creek Expedition 26 km Etienne Brulé Park April 28 Asphalt Trail 25 km Shoppers World May 05 Scarborough Bluffs 38 km Queen's Park May 12 Leslie Street Spit 30 km Boardwalk Pub May 19 Maple Bakery 35 km Finch Subway Station May 20 Heavenly Holiday 24 km Queen's Park May 26 Secrets of Scarborough 32 km Shoppers World 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

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

March 31 (Easter): Lakeshore Start the official TBN Easy Roller season with a brisk ride to the edge of Mississauga along the Lakeshore Trail with lunch at Tim Hortons. Start: Grenadier Café, High Park Distance: 30 km

May 5: Kingsway Ride Wander the lovely neighbourhood back streets of Etobicoke and return along the Lakeshore Trail. Start: Etienne Brulé Park Distance: 35 km

April 7: Guild Inn Visit the famous Scarborough Bluffs and see the grounds of the Guild Inn with lunch at Cornerstone Bakery or other choices nearby. Start: Boardwalk Pub Distance: 37 km

May 12 (Mothers’ Day): Credit River Tour A nice ride along the Lakeshore and up the Credit River to lunch in Mississauga. Start: Etienne Brulé Park Distance: 52 km

April 14: Mimico Creek Ride mostly on trails and quiet streets before stopping for lunch at Tim Hortons, across from Sherway Gardens. From there, it is a short ride to connect with the trails again, head down to the Lakeshore and back to the start. Start: Etienne Brulé Park Distance: 35 km

May 19: Highland Creek Ride out to the Guildwood area, and then take a scenic loop through the Highland Creek park system down to the lake with lunch at the Cornerstone Bakery Café. Start: Boardwalk Pub Distance: 52 km

April 21: Maple Bakery A shortened holiday version of the ride to Maple, that is mostly on quieter streets. However, if the trails are dry, we may take the new return route that mostly stays off of roads. Start: Finch Distance: 35 km

Monday May 20 (Victoria Day): Maple Bakery A shortened holiday version of the ride to Maple, that is mostly on quieter streets. However, if the trails are dry, we may take the new return route that mostly stays off of roads. Start: Finch Distance: 35 km

April 28: Etobicoke Meander A round trip, on streets and paths, of the beautiful Etobicoke with lunch at Tim Hortons. Start: Grenadier Café, High Park Distance: 40 km

May 26: Centennial Park – Dim Sum / Tim Sum North on the Eglinton trail, then west on the Eglinton bike trail, through Centennial Park, with lunch in a Dim Sum restaurant or Tim Hortons for those who prefer the usual fare and need to get back sooner. Start: Etienne Brulé Park Distance: 47 km


Saturday Morning RidesAll rides start promptly at 9:30am unless otherwise noted.

March 30: Leslie‐Lakeshore to Humber River The ride is to the west along the Lakeshore Trail, on paths and roads to the Humber River mouth and the lighthouse, returning by the same route, at approximately 12:30pm. Start: Leslie‐Lakeshore Tim Hortons. Distance: Approximately 38kms. April 6: Edwards Gardens to Steeles & Leslie The ride goes through quiet residential streets and cycle paths of North York to Steeles Ave for a coffee break, returning by a very similar route at 12 to 12:30pm. Start: Parking lot of Edwards Gardens on the SW corner of Lawrence and Leslie. Distance: Approximately 25kms. April 13: High Park to Port Credit The ride is to Port Credit for a coffee break, using the Lakeshore Trail west out of Toronto into Mississauga and returning at 12:30 to 1pm. Start: Parking lot of the Grenadier Café that is approximately 1km south from the Bloor entrance. Distance: Approximately 40kms. April 20: Leslie‐Lakeshore to Guildwood The ride is to the Guildwood Parkway for a coffee break, using the Lakeshore Trail that is a mixture of paths and residential roads and returns by a slightly different route by 12:30 to 1pm. Start: Leslie‐Lakeshore Tim Hortons. Distance: Approximately 40kms. April 27: Leslie‐Lakeshore to Tom Goodlad Park The route uses a variety of roads, trails and residential streets via the Don River initially, then north westerly to Tom Goodlad Park, returning with a coffee stop at Tim Hortons on Kennedy Road. Start: Leslie‐Lakeshore Tim Hortons. Distance: Approximately 38kms. May 4: Old Mill to Humber College The ride is to Humber College for a coffee break returning by a slightly different route, using another branch of the Humber River trail at 12:30 to 1pm. Start: Etienne Brulé Park by the Old Mill station, down the hill and across the river bridge. Distance: Approximately 44kms.

May 11: Boardwalk Pub to Humber River & Lighthouse The ride goes west along the Lakeshore Trail, on paths and roads, to the Humber River mouth and the lighthouse, returning by the same route at approximately 12:30pm Start: Parking lot by the Boardwalk Pub on Lakeshore just east of Coxwell. Distance: Approximately 35kms. May 18: Edwards Gardens to Steeles and Leslie The ride goes through quiet residential streets and cycle paths of North York to Steeles Ave for a coffee break, returning by a very similar route at 12 to 12:30pm. Start: Parking lot of Edwards Gardens on the SW corner of Lawrence and Leslie. Distance: Approximately 25kms. May 25: Boardwalk Pub to Guildwood The ride is to the Guildwood Parkway for a coffee break, using the Lakeshore Trail that is a mixture of paths and residential roads and returns by a slightly different route by 12:30 to 1pm. Start: Leslie‐Lakeshore Tim Hortons. Distance: Approximately 35kms. June 1: High Park to Port Credit The ride is to Port Credit for a coffee break, using the Lakeshore Trail west out of Toronto into Mississauga and returning at 12:30 to 1pm. Start: Parking lot of the Grenadier Café that is approximately 1km south from the Bloor entrance. Distance: Approximately 40kms. June 8: Boardwalk Pub to Sunnybrook Park The ride goes to Sunnybrook Park, using the Don River paths and trails, returning via Victoria Park to the Beach, at approximately 12:30pm. Start: Parking lot by the Boardwalk Pub on Lakeshore just east of Coxwell. Distance: Approximately 33kms. June 15: Old Mill to Humber College The ride is to Humber College for a coffee break returning by a slightly different route, using another branch of the Humber River trail at 12:30 to 1pm. Start: Etienne Brulé Park by the Old Mill station, down the hill and across the river bridge. Distance: Approximately 44kms.


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

May 04: Holland Marsh A ‘Wednesday Wheelie’ favourite: This route just north of the mega‐city is ideal for early in the cycling season. See the Marsh come alive in the spring and enjoy a few training hills on the way. Start: King City arena parking lot, located on Doctors Lane, first street south, east of the intersection of King Road and Keele Street. Distance: 60km

May 18: Port Perry Pedlar #2 An undulating scenic ride up and down the drumlins of Durham County. Start: Durham College North Parking lot located off Conlin Road, just west of County Road #2 in Oshawa. Go east on Hwy 401, exit at Oshawa (Simcoe Street/CR#2) and continue north to Conlin Road. Distance: 59km

June 08: Hornby/Campbellville A Saturday jaunt along some quiet roads in the Halton Hills without Rattlesnake! Start: Hornby Park in Hornby; take Hwy 401 west to Trafalgar Road, then head north to Steeles and west to Sixth Line. Distance: 67km

Tuesday Ravine Rides All rides start at 10:30am unless otherwise noted. All start points are near subway stations and note that bicycles are not permitted on the subway until 10:00am on weekdays.

April 23: The Humber Yo‐Yo A great way to warm up your cycling muscles after a long winter: a paved path with gentle grades along one of the nicest stretches of the Humber River. The route is almost totally car‐free. Start: Etienne Brulé parking lot, down the hill behind Old Mill subway station and over the bridge. Dist: 20 km

May 7: East End Excursion This ride has a bit of everything: ravines, a cemetery, two cannons, an industrial park, quiet residential streets, and a stairway; all but 100m on pavement. Start: Beside the elevator on the west side of the Kennedy subway station, on Transway Crescent. Dist: 22 km

May 14: 3M a.k.a. Mary’s Meander Modified The lower Don, a bit of the Martin Goodman Trail and a couple of small parks paralleling the long‐buried Garrison

Creek; all but a few metres of the route is paved and there is some street riding. Start: Taddle Creek Park, one block north of the Bedford exit of the St. George subway station. Dist: 23 km May 21: Mimico Creek and the Humber Paved paths and only a few blocks of street riding. Start: Etienne Brulé parking lot, down the hill behind Old Mill subway station and over the bridge. Dist: 22 km May 28: Balfour and the Beltline David Balfour Park, Moore Park, the Beltline, and Cedarvale Park; some unpaved paths. Start: Taddle Creek Park, one block north of the Bedford exit of the St. George subway station. Dist: 19 km

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

Date Ride Distance Start Social Event

April 12 High Park to Etobicoke Creek and back to the Junction 28 km Grenadier Café Indie Ale HouseApril 19 Bridgepoint to the Belt Line and then to the Danforth 27 km Bridgepoint Health Allen's April 26 High Park to Humber Trail and Sunnyside Pavilion 20.5 km Grenadier Café Sunnyside PavilionMay 03 High Park to York Belt Line and back 25 km Grenadier Café Grenadier CaféMay 10 Bridgepoint to Warden Woods and Pottery Road 24.5 km Bridgepoint Health Whistler's RestaurantMay 17 High Park through the Annex and back 26 km Grenadier Café The SisterMay 24 Boardwalk Pub to Scarborough and back 30.5 km Boardwalk Pub Boardwalk PubMay 31 High Park to Etobicoke Creek and back to the Junction 28 km Grenadier Café 3030 BarJune 07 Bridgepoint to the Belt Line and then to the Danforth 27 km Bridgepoint Health Astoria Shish Kebob House


Sunday Country CruisesAll rides start at 10am unless otherwise noted.

April 07: Holland Marsh A ‘Wednesday Wheelie’ favourite: This route just north of the mega‐city is ideal for early in the cycling season. See the Marsh come alive in the spring and enjoy a few training hills on the way. Start: Meet at the King City arena parking lot, located on Doctors Lane, first street south, east of the intersection of King Road and Keele Street. Distance: 56km, 68km & 79km

April 14: Credit River Cruising #1 An undulating ride through the wilds north of Brampton. Start: Meet at Alloa School, on the north side of Mayfield Road (second road north of Hwy 7), just east of Mississauga Road. Distances: 47km, 66km & 89km

April 21: Beeline to Bowmanville A popular and quiet undulating route from Oshawa to Bowmanville. Start: Go east on Hwy 401, exit at Oshawa (Simcoe Street/CR#2) and continue north to Conlin Road; meet at Durham College North Parking lot, located off Conlin Road, just west of County Road #2 in Oshawa. Distances: 62km & 82km

April 28: Sutton – Lake Simcoe Tour A scenic jaunt along the cottage‐lined shores of Lake Simcoe and the surrounding countryside; bring lunch for a picnic by the lake. Start: Meet in Sutton at the Peter Gzowski Library. Take Hwy 404 north, Davis Drive east, Hwy 48 north. Go left on High Street into Sutton, right on Dalton Road, left on Black River Road to the Peter Gzowski Library. Distances: 64km & 84km

May 05: Triple ‘H’ a.k.a. Hornby Halton Hills (to Lowville) True to form the hills of Halton loom; enjoy this route as it takes you to Lowville for a picnic lunch in the park. Start: Meet at the Hornby parking lot. Exit Hwy 401 westbound at Trafalgar Road, then head north to Steeles Avenue and west to Sixth Line. Distances: 67km, 85km & 98km

May 12: Schomberg to Caledon East A ride in the lovely countryside north of Schomberg, with rolling terrain and lunch in Caledon East. Start: Take exit 55 off Hwy 400 and head west on County

Road 9 to 20th Side Road (first road west of Hwy 27); head south on 20th Side Road to the arena that is just west of Main Street.

Distances: 74km & 93km

May 19: The Port Hope ‘Hilltop’ A return to the ever‐popular area around Port Hope. Enjoy undulating roads with awesome scenery including gorgeous vistas of Lake Ontario, especially following an amazing and memorable climb up Starkville hill. Start: Meet at the Port Hope Town Hall. Take exit 461 from Hwy 401, follow Hwy 2 to downtown; the town hall is at 56 Queen Street. Distances: 51km, 74km & 97km May 26: Mount Albert Tour A scenic jaunt through the rolling farmland around Mount Albert, with a lunch stop on the shores of Lake Simcoe at the Peninsula Restaurant or bring lunch. Start: Meet in Mount Albert at the Mount Albert Community Centre. Take Hwy 404 north, Davis Drive east, Hwy 48 north. Go right on York Road 13 (Mount Albert Road) into Mount Albert, left on King Street, right on Main Street to the Mount Albert Community Centre. Distances: 71km & 82km

June 02: ABC Tour a.k.a. Alliston, Borden, Creemore A fairly easy ride with some gentle rolling hills near Alliston and Creemore. The long route has a scenic and hilly loop through Glen Huron. Bring a picnic lunch for the short ride; the medium and long rides have lunch in Creemore. Start: The public parking lot in the Town of Alliston, at the end of Mill St, about 85km from Toronto. Take Hwy 400 north to exit 75, Cookstown, go west on Hwy 89, about 18km, to Church Street. Mill Street is the next street west of Church Street. Do not park at the Beer Store. No washrooms at the starting point. Distances: 74km, 84km, 93km and 106km

June 09: Port Perry Pedlar #1 An undulating scenic ride up and down the drumlins of Durham County. Start: Go east on Hwy 401, exit at Oshawa (Simcoe Street/ CR#2) and continue north to Conlin Road Meet at Durham College North Parking lot, located off of Conlin Road, just west of County Road #2 in Oshawa. Distances: 73km & 83km

Visit www.tbn.ca/programs/cycling/ts for the Tourist/Sportif ride schedule.


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

March 27: King City to Bradford A 64 or 69km ride north from King City, through Holland Marsh, to lunch at Tim Hortons in Bradford. Meet at the Municipal Parking Lot located at the northwest corner of King Road and Keele Street. To get to King City: Drive north on Hwy 400 to the King Side Road (Exit 43), then go east to Keele Street and turn left.

April 3: Hornby to Campbellville A 67km ride west from Hornby to Campbellville for lunch at the Trail Eatery. Meet at Hornby Park. To get to Hornby: Take the 401 to Trafalgar Road (Exit 328), then go north to the lights at Steeles, turn left and drive 2km to Hornby Park that is on your left.

April 10: Stouffville to Goodwood A 61 or 76km ride north from Stouffville to Goodwood for lunch at Annina’s Bakeshop. Meet at the free Parking Lot on Park Drive, just south of Main Street in Stouffville. To get to Stouffville: Drive north on Hwy 404 to the Stouffville Side Road and then east into Stouffville.

April 17: Keswick along the Lake (***Note: New start location***) A 67 or 83km ride from Keswick along the edge of Lake Simcoe, past Sibbald Point Provincial Park, to lunch at Virginia Beach. Meet at West Park on Ravenshoe Road. To get to Keswick: Drive north on the 404 to Green Lane, turn left (west) onto Green Lane, turn right onto Leslie Street (CR 12), go north to Keswick and turn left on Ravenshoe Road; West Park is just west of The Queensway, at the bottom of the hill.

April 24: Hornby to Rockwood A 70 or 81km ride north from Hornby to Rockwood for lunch at the Eramosa River Café. Meet at Hornby Park. To get to Hornby: Take the 401 to Trafalgar Road (Exit 328), then go north to the lights at Steeles, turn left and drive 2km to Hornby Park that is on your left.

May 1: Schomberg to Caledon East A 74 or 93km ride from Schomberg to lunch at Trailside Café in Caledon East. Meet at the Arena parking lot in Schomberg. Schomberg is just west of Hwy 27 and south of Hwy 9; the Arena is on the west side of Main Street in Schomberg, just south of Hwy 9.

May 8: Unionville to Mount Albert / Musselman Lake A 72 or 90km ride from Unionville to Mount Albert and/or Musselman Lake. Meet at Toogood Pond in Unionville. To get to Toogood Pond: Go north on Hwy 404, then east on Hwy 7 to Main Street in Unionville, turn left and follow Main through the village. The entrance to Toogood Pond is on your left just north of Carlton Road.

May 15: Durham College to Port Perry A 60, 72, or 85km ride from Durham College at the north of end of Oshawa to Port Perry on Lake Scugog. Meet at the arena of Durham College. Go east on Hwy 401, take Thickson Road (exit 412) and drive north to Conlin Road, then east to Durham College; turn left at the lights and drive past the Tennis Centre to the arena parking lot.

May 22: Campbellville to Waterdown/Lowville A 64, 74, or 114km ride from Campbellville, past Waterdown, to lunch in Lowville. Meet at the Campbellville New Ball Park. To get to Campbellville: Go west on Hwy 401 to Guelph Line (exit 312), drive south over the 401 and immediately turn right onto Reid Side Road; the entrance to the Ball Park lot is on the south side.

May 29: Schomberg to Alliston / Hockley A 65 or 83km ride from Schomberg to lunch in the village of Hockley. Meet at the Arena parking lot in Schomberg. Schomberg is just west of Hwy 27 and south of Hwy 9; the Arena is on the west side of Main Street in Schomberg, just south of Hwy 9.

June 5: Bradford to Innisfil Beach (***Note: New start location***) A 73 or 82km ride from Bradford north to Innisfil Beach on Lake Simcoe. Meet at the parking lot of the Bradford and District Community Centre on Simcoe Road, south of Holland Street. To get to Bradford: Drive north on Hwy 400 to Hwy 88 (exit 64) and east into Bradford. Turn right (south) at Simcoe Street, then turn left again at Edward St; the Community Centre is straight ahead.

June 12: Mount Albert to Lake Simcoe A 60, 79, or 85km ride from Mount Albert along the shores of Lake Simcoe to Keswick. Meet at the Community Centre parking lot on Main Street in Mount Albert. To get to Mount Albert: Go north on Hwy 404, then east on Davis Drive to Hwy 48, north to Mount Albert Side Road, east to Centre Street, turn left and then turn left again onto Main Street.


Cyclon® 2013 Peterborough, Ontario ‐ Registration Form

Confirmation of registration will be sent via email prior to the event. Cyclon reserves the right to limit registrations.

Cancellations made in writing by July 14, 2013 will be accepted subject to a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds after

July 14, 2013 but you may sell your registration package with the approval of the Cyclon Directors. To qualify for the

Early Bird discount, your registration and payment must be received on or before May 31, 2013. Registration closes

July 14, 2013. Please complete one form per registrant.

All costs listed below are in Canadian currency; check the relevant options and indicate the total amount due.

Base cost includes:

- Accommodation for three nights - Post‐ride light snacks on Saturday and Sunday, in a NEW central location - Friday night pizza and snacks - Sunday night gala dinner and dance

TBN member ( ) $215

Non‐member ( ) $245

Optional

Three hot and cold buffet breakfasts that are recommended! ( ) $34

Saturday night BBQ ( ) $23

Monday lunch ( ) $14

Other Additional registration fee after May 31, 2013 ( ) $50

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $________

Register online at www.tbn.ca/Cyclon for Visa, MasterCard or PayPal payment; mail‐in registration requires a cheque

enclosed for the total amount. Note that registration is not finalized until cheque is cleared.

First Name:

Last Name:

First Time at Cyclon?

Address:

# Cyclon events attended:

City:

Province/State:

Postal/Zip Code:

Home Phone #:

Email Address:

Age as of July 1, 2013:

Gender: Male ( )

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Meals: Vegetarian ( )

Other food allergies or restrictions: (please specify)

Accommodation:

All rooms have a double bed, semi‐private washroom (one shared between two rooms), air conditioning, elevator access,

and a common room nearby.

Note: Registrants are paired by gender and age unless a suite mate is specified.


Cyclon® 2013 Peterborough, Ontario ‐ Registration Form

Suite mate: Specify the name of the person that you wish to share a suite.

Indicate your preferred ride classification that is used for planning purposes only:

CYCLON 2013 Ride

Classification Distance

Speed

km/hr

CYCLON 2013 Ride

Classification Distance

Speed

km/hr

( ) Leisure Wheeler 30 –60 km

(mostly flat) 15‐17 ( ) Short Tourist

50 –80 km

(hills)18‐22

( ) Easy Roller 30 –60 km

(mostly flat) 18‐20 ( ) Tourist

50‐120 km

(quite hilly) 20‐25

( ) Advanced Easy Roller 50 –70 km

(some hills) 18‐22 ( ) Long Tourist/Sportif

110‐180 km

(very hilly) 25‐30

Volunteering: ( ) I would like to volunteer at Cyclon

( ) I would like to be a tour leader and/or sweep for my ride class above

Carpooling: ( ) I need a ride and will share expenses with driver

( ) I can provide a ride to ( ) person/s

(______________________________________) Closest major intersection

In Case of Emergency:

Contact: Phone Number:

The following waiver must be read and signed: I HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE the Toronto Bicycling Network Inc., Cyclon, their officers, directors,

employees, agents and other representatives (‘Released Parties’), from all claims, demands, and causes of action,

whether in law or equity, in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to my person, the Registrant undersigned for

whom I am the parent or guardian (the Registrant) or property however arising as a result of my participation or the

participation of the Registrant in any activity organized and/or sponsored by Cyclon. I understand that this release

includes the release of all claims, demands and causes of action, which may arise by reason of any intentional act,

negligence, gross negligence, error or omission on the part of the Released Parties. I declare that this release is binding

upon me, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, and those of The Registrant. I FURTHER UNDERTAKE TO

HOLD AND SAVE HARMLESS AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY the RELEASED PARTIES from and against any and all liability

incurred by any or all of them arising as a result of, or in any way connected to, my participation or the participation of

The Registrant in any activity organized and/or sponsored by Cyclon. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I ACKNOWLEDGE

HAVING READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED to the above RELEASE AND INDEMNITY. I WARRANT that I am at least 18

years of age, physically fit to participate in Cyclon activities and that all my equipment is mechanically fit and suitable

for its intended use in such activities and that I shall heed all traffic laws and wear a CPSC, CSA, SNELL, or ANSI

approved cycling helmet.

Name:

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Please make the cheque or money order payable to Toronto Bicycling Network; mail the Cyclon registration form and

payment to: Cyclon, 7 ‐ 6449 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga ON L5N 2T2


GENERAL INFORMATION What is Cyclon? Cyclon is a 3‐day cycle touring mini‐vacation that takes place over the August Civic Holiday long weekend. It is the major annual event of the Toronto Bicycling Network (TBN), a club for recreational cyclists with over 900 members. TBN is a not‐for‐profit club and Cyclon is a not‐for‐profit event. In its 27th year, Cyclon has previously visited Kingston, Barrie, St. Catherines, Waterloo, Guelph, Belleville and London. Where is Cyclon being held in 2013? Cyclon will again be touring Peterborough and the beautiful Kawartha Lakes region. CYCLING What are the tour routes like? We provide a number of different cycling routes each day. The tours range from approximately 40 to 170 km in length and are based on the TBN ride classifications: Leisure Wheeler, Easy Roller, Short Tourist, Tourist and Sportif. For more information on these classifications, visit our website at www.tbn.ca. An experienced ride leader leads each tour. Detailed tour maps and written directions are provided to every cyclist along with the phone number for the emergency support vehicle (SAG wagon) that will be on call and patrolling the routes. How/when do I get the tour maps? When you arrive for registration, you will be provided with an information package and a complete set of maps with detailed route information. In addition, the information package will contain maps to local attractions, services and a complete schedule of weekend events. ACCOMMODATION We will be staying in Gzowski College at Trent University, located on the east side of the Trent Canal, on Pioneer Road, in Peterborough. This picturesque campus, situated on the northern edge of Peterborough, boasts drumlins, forests, and of course the Trent Canal, plus has won international awards for its architecture. There is an excellent athletic facility (pay‐for‐use) within a short walk

over the nearby footbridge. All breakfasts will be hosted within our residence and the Saturday BBQ will be on the lawn outside. The College residence has one double bed in each room, semi‐private washrooms (one washroom shared between two adjoining rooms), air conditioning, elevator access and lounges with televisions on each floor. We stay at the college all three nights from Friday arrival to Monday departure. The College Residence is a smoke‐free facility. What is provided in the bedrooms? All bed linen, towels and face cloths are provided, but you may wish to bring extra towels or your favourite blanket or pillow. Can I choose my roommate? Definitely – we prefer that you do. Simply indicate on your Cyclon registration form the name of the person with whom you wish to share a suite. Any children attending Cyclon will be billeted with their parents. What if I come on my own? If you do not indicate a suite‐mate on your registration form, you will be placed in a suite (two adjoining but separate bedrooms with one adjoining washroom) with a participant of the same gender and of similar age when possible. ENTERTAINMENT Cyclon is almost as much a social event as a recreational cycling event! The common interests of 200 cyclists and the camaraderie that develops are what help to make Cyclon so special and why it has been successful for many years.


Friday: There is a reception beginning at 6:00pm; what better way to break the ice, meet up with old friends or make some new ones? The reception on Friday evening includes pizza, snacks and a cash bar.

Saturday and Sunday afternoon/evening:

Come and join a social after‐ride reception in a NEW central location and enjoy the light snacks and the camaraderie of other cyclists. Location TBD.

Post‐ride stretching classes and massage.

Saturday dinnertime features an optional BBQ at Gzowski College; there is plenty of room in the picnic area or the option to move inside if rain is encountered. Saturday night features various possibilities from which to choose: A night hike led by Paul Price and Brenda Sweet or games right at the Gzowski residence. Alternatively, a free night to explore local highlights such as: A dinner cruise on the Trent River, the famous Little Lake Music Festival in downtown Peterborough, local theatre productions, working out in the Trent University athletic complex, slots at Kawartha Downs and lots more.

Sunday night is reserved for our Gala Dinner and Dance that is held in the Great Hall at the University, a beautiful five‐minute walk from the Residence so no need to drive or catch a shuttle bus! It features a sumptuous dinner followed by a DJ‐hosted dance so bring your dancing shoes!

COSTS AND PACKAGE OPTIONS Package includes: Cycling tours, two dinners on Friday and Sunday, plus accommodation. Cost: $215 for members and $245 for non‐members that register on or before May 31, 2013.

Optional meals:

$34 for three “all you care to eat” hot and cold breakfasts in the cafeteria of the Residence. Note: Must take all three breakfasts.

$23 for the Saturday night barbecue at the Gzowski College Residence

$14 for the Monday lunch Saturday and Sunday lunches: You have the opportunity to enjoy the local dining hot spots, at your own cost, or a picnic on your chosen ride. Can I prepare some of my meals? Like some of the Cyclon accommodations in the past, there are no kitchen facilities in the residence rooms. There is a refrigerator and a microwave oven available to all Cyclon attendees in each of the two common rooms on each of the two residence floors (four common rooms in total) that we will be using. If you wish to prepare your own meals you will need to bring your own dishes, eating and cooking utensils and pots. In addition, you are responsible for ensuring that the kitchen is clean after you have finished each meal. Owing to the location of the Trent campus, there are fewer local restaurant options in close proximity to the residence (Tim Hortons is 2.7 km away) than at some previous Cyclons. For this reason, along with the fact that an excellent hot and cold breakfast will be served right in our building, we recommend that attendees select the breakfast option and perhaps the other meal options offered at Cyclon 2013. Can I change my mind and add or cancel some of the meals after I have arrived at Trent? No. The meals have to be confirmed many weeks before we arrive at Cyclon; please ensure that you select the meals you want when you register. What about special dietary needs or allergies? Cyclon has secured the services of a Registered Dietitian to ensure that our meals meet the needs of most restrictive diets and taste good too! Please be sure to include any special needs on your registration form. PAYMENT How do I pay for Cyclon? Register and pay online using Visa, MasterCard or PayPal by going to www.tbn.ca/cyclon and selecting the Cyclon registration link. Other options for payment are:


Register online and make payment by cheque. Payment must be made in Canadian funds, enclosed with a printed copy of your registration form; mail cheque and registration form to mailing address below.

Complete the hard copy of the registration form and attach a cheque in Canadian funds; mail cheque and registration form to mailing address below.

Pay in cash or cheque at the Information Night and Social on April 25, 2013.

Note: For security reasons, do not mail cash payments. For U.S. participants that are not paying by credit card, please send a travelers cheque or international money order. REGISTRATION Registration is limited to 200 people for Cyclon 2013. What is the best way to register for Cyclon? It is recommended that you register on‐line and pay by credit card or PayPal; this ensures that a spot is reserved for you immediately so visit www.tbn.ca/cyclon for the Cyclon registration link. Information Night and Social: The Cyclon Information Night and Social gives you the opportunity to talk directly to Cyclon organizers about the event and with other participants who have been before! Cash bar and light refreshments will be provided. Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: Scallywags – 2nd floor, 11 St. Clair Avenue West (SW corner of Yonge & St. Clair) When is the Early Bird deadline? The Early Bird deadline for Cyclon is Friday, May 31, 2013. All registrations must be received on or before May 31 to qualify for the early bird discount. When is the registration deadline? The registration deadline is July 14, 2013. Special needs, such as carpooling, special diets and roommate selection will be more easily accommodated by registering early.

I have registered for Cyclon. Is my spot reserved? Your spot at Cyclon is reserved when we receive your registration form and payment in full (approved credit/cleared cheque). Your bank withdrawal or charge to your credit card statement is your receipt/confirmation. A space will be reserved for you and a confirmation sent immediately, if you register and pay online. If you register by mail, your confirmation e‐mail will arrive a week or two after the registration has been received. Please ensure you provide your correct e‐mail address, printed clearly on the Registration form; the e‐mail will contain information and directions. Please check your ‘Bulk’ or ‘Spam’ e‐mail folders in addition to your inbox. Last year a number of people received the confirmation in this folder, particularly with Rogers or Yahoo accounts. Where can I deliver my manual registration? Either in person at the Early Bird Sign‐Up Night & Social or send in the registration form by mail to: Cyclon, 7 – 6449 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga ON L5N 2T2 What happens if I want to cancel my reservation? Cancellations made in writing prior to July 14 are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. You may sell your package only with the approval of the Cyclon Director. No refund of any kind will be made after July 14 – NO EXCEPTIONS! I am not a member ‐ can I get my TBN membership at the same time that I sign up for Cyclon? Yes. You can get your TBN membership and save money at the same time by registering for Cyclon at the member's price. A TBN membership form is available at www.tbn.ca/join.

*** Online registration opens early April 2013 ***

For up‐to‐date information prior to Cyclon, visit the FAQs at www.tbn.ca/cyclon


Coordinators Easy Roller David Middleton [email protected]

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 Marc Brousseau & John Burdett [email protected]

Hiking Ed Herage [email protected]

Ice Skating Fred Lee [email protected]

Skiing/Snowshoeing Terry Walsh [email protected]

Spinning Kathleen Harford [email protected]

Ride Classifications Common Start Locations

Leisure Wheeler

Distances of 20‐60kms, at speeds of 15‐17 km/h for a leisurely pace. Designed as a series of entry‐level rides for novices, seniors and riders returning after a long absence. Rides start at 10am.

Boardwalk Pub: Just east of the foot of Coxwell Avenue at Lake Shore Boulevard in the Eastern Beaches area. Woodbine Beach parking is $5, however, there is free street parking on both sides of Coxwell Avenue. Bridgepoint Health: Meet the park behind Bridge Point Health, at the corner of Broadview Avenue and Langley Avenue. Parking is on Broadview Ave.Edwards Gardens: The parking lot is located on the south west corner of Lawrence Avenue and Leslie Street. Etienne Brulé Park: The parking lot is located at the junction of Old Mill Road and Old Mill Drive i.e. around the corner and down the hill from the Old Mill subway station. Finch Subway: The Park and Ride is located on the north west corner of Yonge Street and Hendon Avenue, one block north of Finch Avenue. Kipling Subway: The north lot of the Park and Ride is located on Subway Crescent, south of Dundas Street West and west of Kipling; look for the signs. Shoppers World: Located on Danforth Avenue, at Victoria Park Avenue, one block south of the Park and Ride for the Victoria Park Subway, in front of Coffee Time Donuts. Queen’s Park: Neat the King Edward statue at the north end of the park, just north of Wellesley Street. Grenadier Cafe, High Park: Follow the signs south from the intersection of High Park Avenue and Bloor Street West.

Easy Roller

Distances of 20‐60kms, at speeds of 15‐20 km/h for a relaxed pace. Routes are often on quiet streets and bike paths in the city and surrounding areas. Rides start at 10am.

Tourist

Distances of 50‐110kms, at speeds averaging 20‐25 km/h for a comfortable pace. Short Tourist designates rides in the 50‐70kms range.

Advanced Tourist

Distances of 120‐200kms, at speeds averaging 25‐30 km/h for a brisk pace. Rides generally start at 8:30am from late April to early October.

Sportif

Distances of 90‐200kms, at speeds averaging 25‐35 km/h for a fast pace.

Saturday Short Cruises

Short, scenic country rides with departures far enough removed from the city, yet still within easy driving distance. Rides start at 9am.

Sunday Country Cruise

Distances of 40‐120kms, exploring the country roads of southern Ontario. Suited to cyclists of varying fitness levels and abilities; riders set their own pace averaging from 18‐25 km/h. At least two distances are offered with a short route of 50‐70kms. Start points are typically within a 90 minute drive from Toronto. Rides start at 10am.

Wednesday Wheelies

The riders are a very diverse group from Tourist to Sportif. At least two distances are offered varying from 60‐100kms. Start points are typically within a 90 minute drive from Toronto, on quiet country roads. Start times vary from 9:30am during the height of summer to 10am at other times.

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