Central Etobicoke - Airport - Humber Trail loop, 55 km - Sun, Oct 27 2013

Central Etobicoke - Airport - Humber Trail loop, 55 km (10/27/2013)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Old Mill subway station entrance
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 27 2013  10:30 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Oct 26 2013 10:00:00 AM
Event Duration:4 to 5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Dima L
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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:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 4 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

IF YOU HAVE NOT RIDDEN WITH ME BEFORE, you MUST answer in the affirmative the questions below.

The weather looks OK for Sunday, so why don't we go for a ride?

We will start at Old Mill subway, go northwest to Centennial Park, go north around Pearson Airport, and then take Humber River trail back south. Most of this ride is on bike paths, there will be about 7 to 8 kms on some low traffic roads. Bring a lunch, we will stop to eat at one of the parks along the way.

Also if you have not ridden with me before, you ABSOLUTELY MUST answer in the affirmative the following questions in the notes sections of the sign up page (for your own ease simply copy and paste the questions into the Notes section and type in your answers when you sign up):
1. Do you agree to wear a bicycle helmet?
2. Are you comfortable and safe riding in light-to-medium traffic, i.e. with automobiles?
3. Are you able to bring a spare tube for your bicycle?
4. Does your bicycle fit you properly?
5. Is your bicycle in decent shape ie no rusty chain etc, working brakes? 6. Can you maintain 18km/h speed for 3 hours?

There is free parking near the subway for those that are driving to the event.

The TTC subway does not start running until 0900 on Sundays so you may need to plan an alternate mode of transportation to get to the listed event carpool location on time. Check out the new TTC Trip Planner to figure out the best way to meet up on time with your coordinator. You can specify the time at which you need to ARRIVE at your destination, and it is recommended that you put in a time at least 15 minutes before the scheduled TOC event departure time. Please note that the tool is a beta version and the TTC are still working out the bugs. If a route looks a bit funny, confirm your directions with TTC Customer Service.

Tentative route map: http://goo.gl/maps/XUoLF


Required Items to Bring:
Helmet, lunch, water, rain gear, spare tube.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

  • TTC:
    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.)

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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: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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*Note: The event could cancelled due to inclement weather.