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Mon, May 26: Tour de Greenbelt - Cargo-Garden

Joe — Mon, 26 May 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Event: Tour de Greenbelt - Cargo-Garden

When: Mon, May 26, 7:30 - 9:00 AM

Where: GREEN ARTS BARN - Community Start Point
Wychwood & Benson (1 block South of St. Clair)

Description:

Join the Tour de Greenbelt team in guilding this year’s Group Commute with a garland of moveable cargo-gardens. Bike trailers and baskets, brimming with native Ontario wildflowers, invite the warmth of summer and extol the continued growth of Ontario’s cycling community. Get your very own Tour de Greenbelt seed packet and keep the flower-power going all summer. Then, reunite with us in September for the first ever Tour de Greenbelt; four days of cycling events in support of existing Greenbelt cycling organizations.

For more information contact:
Phone: 416-960-0001

Link:

tourdegreenbelt.ca

Mon, May 26: BikeMonth Group Commute

Joe — Mon, 26 May 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Event: BikeMonth Group Commute

When: Mon, May 26, 7:30 - 8:30 AM

Where: Various Meeting Points (see website for map)

Description:

The Group Commute was the launch event that started it all. Bike Month began as bike to work day in 1988, and this initiative remains the marquee event of Bike Month.

Commuters from around the city meet to ride together from four start points and converge at Yonge and Bloor for 8 a.m. These rides are staffed with ride co-ordinators, Emergency Medical Services workers, and a Police escort (some of whom have been known to stop car traffic for the group in the style of a parade, this however, remains at the discretion of the officer on duty and cannot be guaranteed as a feature of the ride). All riders will receive a free Bike Month t-shirt for their participation, as well as complimentary breakfast upon their arrival at City Hall.

While it is important to promote cycling in general, there is a specific need to encourage more bicycle commuting. Bicycles are an important component for the mobility of anyone in urban areas who are concerned for their environment, and their health. It's time for a change of attitudes, because bicycle commuting can be both practical and enjoyable.

Join the Mayor, City Councillors and fellow cyclists for free coffee, fruit, pancakes, and more on your way to work in the morning.

Contact us for more information.

Link:
Group Commute webpage

Mon, May 26: Out and Out Pride Group Ride

Joe — Mon, 26 May 2008 10:45:00 +0000

Event: Out and Out Pride Group Ride

When: Mon, May 26, 7:45 AM

Where: Meet at Church and Alexander St.

Description:

Show your pride and join Out and Out members on a group bike ride on Church Street. We will meet up with hundreds of other cyclists at Bloor and Yonge for the annual "Bike To Work Group Commute" down to Nathan Phillips Square for a free pancake breakfast. Look for Out and Out's booth during the lunchtime festival at Nathan Phillips Square.
No registration required - just show up on time with your bike!

Link:

Out & Out Club website

Mon, May 26: 19th Annual BikeMonth Pancake Breakfast

Joe — Mon, 26 May 2008 11:30:00 +0000

Event: 19th Annual BikeMonth Pancake Breakfast

When: Mon, May 26, 8:30 - 9:30 AM

Where: Nathan Philips Square (City Hall - 100 Queen St. West)

Description:

Thank you for riding your bike!
Your free hot breakfast starts at 8:30 am, featuring fair-trade organic coffee, pancakes syrup, fruit croissants and more, all served up with biodegradable plates and utensils. Come check out the open air fair on the square featuring a variety local bike and community groups.

For more information contact:
Phone: 416-392-7592

Link:

Group Commute & Breakfast webpage

Mon, May 26: Janet Bike Girl - Open Studio

Joe — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:00:00 +0000

Event: Janet Bike Girl - Open Studio

When: Mon, May 26, 12 - 8 PM

Where: 401 Richmond St West

Description:

Local Toronto Bicycle Stencil Artist, Janet Bike Girl invites the public to see her bicycle art studio.

Link:
www.flickr.com/photos/janetbikegirl
www.401richmond.net

Mon, May 26: Bike Lit Reading by Darryl Whetter

Joe — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:00:00 +0000

Event: Bike Lit Reading by Darryl Whetter

When: Mon, May 26, 12 - 1 pm

Where: Nathan Philips Square (City Hall - 100 Queen St. W)

Description:

"Readings from a novel about sex, death and bicycling."
Author, journalist and professor Darryl Whetter will read from his bicycle novel The Push & the Pull. The novel centres on Andrew Day’s bicycle odyssey through eastern Canada.
As Andrew climbs one hill after another he realizes that “any desire is a weight.” The novel also compares the “second skeleton” and “naked machine” of the bicycle to the body of Andrew’s father, who suffered from a degenerative disease. In episodes of intensifying violence,
Andrew is forced onto the side of the road and must question what he will do to reach home and a love he may have forsaken.

Check www.darrylwhetter.ca/Readings for details.

For more information contact:
Phone: 902.837.5412

Link:

www.darrylwhetter.ca/Readings

Mon, May 26: Toronto Island Tour of Trees

Joe — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:15:00 +0000

Event: Toronto Island Tour of Trees

When: Mon, May 26. 6:15 - 9:00 PM

Where: Island Ferry Docks (Boat leaves for Ward's Island at 6:15 - Tour Starts at Wards Island 6:30 - Ferry Fares apply.)

Description:

Tree enthusiasts and experts lead a gentle bike tour around Toronto Island to Identify and talk about 10 - 12 spectacular trees. It is about a 10 km ride.

For more information contact:
Phone: 416-392-8196

Mon, May 26: Midweek Learn-to-Race Weekly Program

Joe — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:45:00 +0000

Event: Midweek Learn-to-Race Weekly Program

When: Mon, May 26, 6:45 - 9:15 PM

Where: Tahoe Blvd & Buckhorn Gate, Mississauga

Description:

Level 1 Program
Designed for Males and females, youth and adults with little or no road racing experience.

Level 2 Program
Designed for males and females, youth and adults with some road racing experience

For more info: midweekclub@gmail.com

Link:

Midweek Cycling Club

Mon, May 26: Tour of Summerhill area

Joe — Mon, 26 May 2008 22:00:00 +0000

Event: Tour of Summerhill area

When: Mon, May 26, 7 - 8:30 PM

Where: Meet at East York Community Centre
Pape & Woodville (across from Legion)

Description:

ride along quiet residential streets, bikelanes and bike paths throughout Rosedale and Summerhill around Don Valley

For more information contact:
Phone: 416 987 1350

Ride The South Kingsway Cloverleaf

Joe — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:30:00 +0000

Event: Ride The South Kingsway Cloverleaf

When: Tues, May 27, 7:30 - 9:00 AM

Where: High Park gates at Bloor

Description:

After meeting at the High Park gates at Bloor, cyclists will ride south to the new Queensway bike lanes and then west to South Kingsway. Here they will take the westbound exit ramp and then proceed to ride together around the interchange in order to identify safety/access/equity issues in the area. Helmets are mandatory.
website: http://turn.gedris.org/index.php/Main_Page

For more information contact:
Phone: 416-516-1621 x.2

Link:

http://turn.gedris.org/index.php/Main_Page

Tour de Dufflet

Joe — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:23:00 +0000

Event: Tour de Dufflet

When: May 27 - June 21 (except Mondays)

Where: Dufflet Bakery Locations

Description:

Eat More Cake - Ride More Bike! The Tour de Dufflet will run daily (except Mondays) throughout Bike Month. Get a little exercise (and something sweet) by cycling to all 3 Dufflet locations. Registered participants will receive a souvenir t-shirt, something sweet, and other goodies once their stamped passport is presented. And the registration fee will be donated to charity!

Registration information available beginning April 22nd - please visit any Dufflet location, or send an email to tourdedufflet@gmail.com for details after that date.

Take the Tour de Dufflet challenge - a sweet way to get outside!

For more information contact:
Phone: 416-536-2775

Link:

Dufflet.com

TBN Cedarvale Prospecting

Joe — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:30:00 +0000

Event: TBN Cedarvale Prospecting

When: Tues, May 27, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Where: Taddle Creek Park, one block north of the Bedford exit of the St George subway station.

Description:

A 19k tour through Cedarvale Park and the Beltline extension. Some unpaved paths and street riding. Helmets are mandatory.

For more info, call 416.760.4191

Link:

Toronto Bicycle Network

Midweek Racing Series

Joe — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:45:00 +0000

Event: Midweek Racing Series

When: Tues, May 27, 6:45 - 9:15 PM

Where: Tahoe Blvd and Buckhorn Gate, Mississauga

Description:

Level 1
Designed for males and females, youth and adults with beginner to intermediate level of road racing experience.
Level 2
Designer for males and female, youth and adults with significant to advanced level of road racing experience. Very fast. Not for the beginner.

Link:

Midweek Club

Bike Lit Reading by Darryl Whetter

Joe — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:00:00 +0000

Event: Bike Lit Reading by Darryl Whetter

When: Tues, May 27, 8 PM - 1 AM

Where: The Cameron Public House 408 Queen St. West

Description:

Readings from a novel about sex, death and bicycling."
Author, journalist and professor Darryl Whetter will read from his bicycle novel The Push & the Pull. The novel centres on Andrew Day’s bicycle odyssey through eastern Canada. As Andrew climbs one hill after another he realizes that “any desire is a weight.” The novel also compares the “second skeleton” and “naked machine” of the bicycle to the body of Andrew’s father, who suffered from a degenerative disease. In episodes of intensifying violence, Andrew is forced onto the side of the road and must question what he will do to reach home and a love he may have forsaken. Free admission

Link:

DarrylWhetter.ca

MS BikeTour's Clean, Pump and Learn

Joe — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:00:00 +0000

Event: MS BikeTour's Clean, Pump and Learn

When: Wed, May 28, 10 AM - 3 PM

Where: Martin Goodman/Waterfront Trail - Eastern Beaches (near the beach volleyball sites)

Description:

Dirty chain? We’ll clean it! Soft tires? We’ll pump them! Wondering what to do on summer weekends? We have some suggestions!

Come visit the MS Bike Tour tent during Toronto Bike Month and we’ll clean and lube your chain, pump your tires and tell you all about the RONA MS Bike Tours – 5 great summer weekend cycling events that are good for your heart (cycle as little as 35 km or as much as 206 km) and good for your soul (fundraising proceeds support the work of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada). www.msbiketours.com

For more information contact:
Phone: 416-922-6600

Link:

MS BikeTours

CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 1

Joe — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:00:00 +0000

Event: CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 1

When: Wed, May 28, 6 - 9 PM

Where: Trinity Bellwoods Recreation Centre (155 Crawford Street)

Description:

First-time riders. It’s never too late to learn!

Cost: $50 for residents $85 for non-residents

This is a three-hour course for people aged 14 and up who cannot ride a bike. You will learn to balance, start, pedal and steer, stop and turn. All practicing is done on grass.

For more information contact:
Phone: 416-392-1311

Link:

CAN-BIKE website

TBN Wednesday Night Ride

Joe — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:30:00 +0000

Event: TBN Wednesday Night Ride

When: Wed, May 28, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Where: The park north of Bridgepoint Health (Broadview & Riverdale,north of Gerrard Street East)

Description:

Enjoy TBN's "Oh-so-popular and not-too-strenous" social ride. Bring lights. Helmets are mandatory.

For more information contact:
Phone: 416.760.4191

Link:

Toronto Bicycling Network

Tour d'Afrique Foundation Fundraiser

Joe — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:30:00 +0000

Event: Tour d'Afrique Foundation Fundraiser

When: Wed, May 28, 6:30 - 10:30 PM

Where: Adventure Travel (408 King Street West)

Description:

This fundraising event will feature some stunning photos drawn from Tour d'Afrique's three transcontinental bike expeditions; The Tour d'Afrique (Cairo to Cape Town), The Orient Express (Paris to Istanbul) and The Silk Route (Istanbul to Beijing). These framed photos will offered for sale, with all proceeds going towards the TDA Foundation which purchases bikes for health care workers in Africa. There will also be a charity draw for a a free section on the 2008 Silk Route (Xi'an to Beijing),as well as a $250 credit from Adventure Travel. The photos will continue to be offered for sale at the company's office at 192 Spadina Ave, Suite 217 for the remainder of Bike Month.

For more information contact:
Phone: 416-364-8255

Link:

tourdafrique.com

CineCycle: The Bicycle Thief

Joe — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 +0000

Event: CineCycle: The Bicycle Thief

When: Wed, May 28, 8 - 10 PM

Where: CineCycle Coach House Theater (129 Spadina Ave)

Description:

CineCycle, a Micro-Cinema and Bicycle Repair Shop, invites the public to a free screening of The Bicycle Thief, by Vittoria De Sica. This will be a real film presentation and not a video projection. This classic bicycle film gem, is one of many films from the vast film archives of Martin Heath, founder of Cine Cycle.
As an extra bonus, Martin Reis will screen his super 8 film, called My Summer with Olmo.

For more information contact:
Phone: 416 971 4273

Thurs, May 29: Memorial Ride for Killed Cyclist

Joe — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 +0000

Event: Memorial Ride for Killed Cyclist

When: Thurs, May 29, 9 AM

Where: Starts at Bloor & Spadina

Description:

Last week a cyclist was killed after being hit by an opening car door. This ride is a ride in his memory. More about this story.