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Spring Bike Ride by the Humber River (about 25 km) (3/18/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Old Mill Subway Station (departure & return spot)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 18 2012 10:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 16 2012 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3-4 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

David B
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a good first ride of the season. I went on such a ride a few years ago posted by Adele. With the unseasonably mild weather this year, I thought I would lead the ride myself.

We will meet at Old Mill subway station, and follow the Humber River bike trail north to Weston Road. We'll turn around, and bike back south along the same trail, pass Old Mill, and come to the lake.

Once at the lake, we'll follow the Lakeshore trail east, ride north through High Park, and make our way back to Runnymede subway station along Bloor St.

While most of the ride will be along paved, bike paths, some of the biking will be along city streets -- so it is IMPERATIVE that you are safe, comfortable and experienced sharing the road with cars.

We'll be moving at a moderate pace, with a few breaks along the way, since for some it may be the first bike ride of the season!

Also, since weather can be variable at this time of year, it's ideal to dress in layers.

After the bike ride is over, we can gather in a local restaurant for lunch. If you are interested in this possibility, please bring a bike lock with you.

Required Items to Bring:
- bike (recently tuned up), bike helmet, snacks for the ride, water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- bike lock

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The event starts at the Old Mill subway station and ends at Runnymede subway station.

TTC to Old Mill:

1. Take the Bloor line to Old Mill station.

2. Come outside the front entrance, and gather just to the right of the doors.

Car from 401:

1. Exit at Islington Ave.

2. Travel south to Bloor St. W.

3. Turn left (east) on Bloor St. W.

4. Continue along Bloor St. W. to Old Mill Trail (about the 7th traffic light).

5. Turn left on Old Mill Trail (at Old Mill subway station/formerly Humber Blvd.)

Car from QEW (eastbound):

1. Exit at Islington Ave.

2. Travel north to Bloor St. W.

3. Turn right (east) on Bloor St. W.

4. Follow Bloor St. to Old Mill Trail (at Old Mill subway station/formerly Humber Blvd.)

5. Turn left on Old Mill Trail.

Car from Gardiner (westbound):

1. Exit at South Kingsway and continue north to Bloor St. W.

2. Turn left (west) on Bloor St. W., and cross the Humber River Bridge.

3. Turn right on Old Mill Trail (at Old Mill subway station/formerly Humber Blvd.)

If you are driving to the meeting location, please leave your car in the parking lot (or on a side street) and meet us at the Old Mill subway station entrance way. You will need to either ride from Runnymede station along Bloor St back to Old Mill and your car or take the subway back.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!