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Bike Ride in the City: Metro Toronto Zoo Loop (40 km) (4/20/2008)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Toronto (corner of Twyn Rivers Dr. and Sheppard Ave. E.)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 20 2008 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 18 2008 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

4-6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim O
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

In the map entitled "Toronto Recreational Trails and Cycling Loops", the "Metro Toronto Zoo Loop" is described as featuring "some of the most spectacular cycling in the city. It passes through the Rouge Valley on the twisting, up-and-down Twyn Rivers Dr., passes the Scarborough Campus of the University of Toronto and the Metro Toronto Zoo. This loop offeres countryside, treed neighbourhoods and variety."

We will park our vehicles in the parking lot at the corner of Twyn Rivers Dr. and Sheppard Avenue East in Toronto (on the east side of Sheppard and the south side of Twyn Rivers Dr.), and we will begin our ride on this loop by heading in an easterly direction on Twyn Rivers Dr.

After the ride, we will load up our bikes and head to Chalkers, the TOC Clubhouse, for some food and refreshments.

Note: This event constitutes a "qualification event" for longer single or multiple-day bike rides later in the season.

Required Items to Bring:
Bike, bicycle helmet (mandatory), spare tire tube, basic bicycle repair kit (including tools for changing a tire), at least 2 L of water, snacks for the ride, a rain-coat in case of showers, and sun-block.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Funds for food and refreshments at Chalkers, and for the car-pool.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Go east on the 401 after leaving Downsview Station. Take the Meadowvale Rd. exit, and go north until you get to Sheppard Avenue. Turn east at Sheppard Avenue, and then locate the parking lot just off of Twyn Rivers Dr., just beyond where Sheppard Avenue veers in a south-easterly direction.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

30 Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $7.74 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 10, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

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.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

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