Gil
10-12-03, 07:04 PM
Anyone from TORONTO who love cycling and want to make new friends?
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pinerider
10-14-03, 10:34 AM
I'm sure there is, they're just don't seem to be in the mood to reply. Try this link (http://tbn.on.ca/0001index.html) to the Toronto Bicycle Network - They have plenty of planned rides and a message board as well.
Guest
10-14-03, 10:55 AM
They also might not be around.
Try World IRC- drop him an email (found when you click on the profile button). He's in Toronto, but I know he hasn't been around much. Still, if you drop him a message, he'll reply.
Koffee
Try World IRC- drop him an email (found when you click on the profile button). He's in Toronto, but I know he hasn't been around much. Still, if you drop him a message, he'll reply.
Koffee
S_DOG34
10-14-03, 11:48 AM
Just moved to Toronto 6 weeks ago to start a masters at U of T. Always looking for new friends. Where do ya live? Send me a pm.
asinus
10-14-03, 08:06 PM
I don't live in Canada... but I will say this about Canada.
I've been there only 2 times, but I immediately fell in love with it! Everything just makes sense over there...the metric system, the size of food servings, the weather, the landscape.. Someday I will move to either Vancouver or Toronto and commute to work.
I've been there only 2 times, but I immediately fell in love with it! Everything just makes sense over there...the metric system, the size of food servings, the weather, the landscape.. Someday I will move to either Vancouver or Toronto and commute to work.
RobotSonic
12-03-03, 10:29 PM
I dont live in Toronto but in Mississauga which is pretty close. I do however bike along the waterfront from the humber river to the beaches and back twice at least once a week...well in the warmer weather when its not covered in snow.
Jay_2004
12-04-03, 09:20 PM
Hey....I am near toronto....a few minutes north in Newmarket....very cool.
WorldIRC
12-19-03, 10:50 AM
Hey....I am near toronto....a few minutes north in Newmarket....very cool.
I never knew that 45km north of Toronto was only a few minutes ;)
I live in Richmond Hill, which is LITERALLY a few minutes from Toronto, unlike Newmarket :P
Kof, I am still alive girl. I just been busy with my education :)
I never knew that 45km north of Toronto was only a few minutes ;)
I live in Richmond Hill, which is LITERALLY a few minutes from Toronto, unlike Newmarket :P
Kof, I am still alive girl. I just been busy with my education :)
Pitchman
04-21-04, 01:26 PM
Anyone from TORONTO who love cycling and want to make new friends?
I be from Burlington, close to Toronto, and wish you luck.
I'm lookin' for ride buddy also from Oakville or Burlington and so far no go.
I lived in the big smoke for like 10 years and i miss it tho the riding is 'way better out in the 905 area.
I be from Burlington, close to Toronto, and wish you luck.
I'm lookin' for ride buddy also from Oakville or Burlington and so far no go.
I lived in the big smoke for like 10 years and i miss it tho the riding is 'way better out in the 905 area.
Pitchman
04-21-04, 01:28 PM
I don't live in Canada... but I will say this about Canada.
I've been there only 2 times, but I immediately fell in love with it! Everything just makes sense over there...the metric system, the size of food servings, the weather, the landscape.. Someday I will move to either Vancouver or Toronto and commute to work.
It IS a great country and the cities you mentioned are just a very small part of it. I gather you like urban areas. Toronto is wonderfull but you gotta deal with a nasty winter.
Vancouver is also wonderfull but, while it's very temperate, it rains a whole lot.
I've been there only 2 times, but I immediately fell in love with it! Everything just makes sense over there...the metric system, the size of food servings, the weather, the landscape.. Someday I will move to either Vancouver or Toronto and commute to work.
It IS a great country and the cities you mentioned are just a very small part of it. I gather you like urban areas. Toronto is wonderfull but you gotta deal with a nasty winter.
Vancouver is also wonderfull but, while it's very temperate, it rains a whole lot.
RobotSonic
04-21-04, 07:55 PM
the riding is 'way better out in the 905 area.
i agree...mind you i still like the waterfront trail from humber bay to the beaches...
its nice to be so close to nothing...it also sucks though because getting around is a pain :D
i agree...mind you i still like the waterfront trail from humber bay to the beaches...
its nice to be so close to nothing...it also sucks though because getting around is a pain :D
NCNC
05-24-04, 08:29 PM
Toronto!!! And really bored!
RobotSonic
05-24-04, 11:45 PM
Toronto!!! And really bored!
awsome another person from the GTA...im from mississauga
awsome another person from the GTA...im from mississauga
NCNC
05-25-04, 10:37 AM
I'm West Central. I've mostly been using my biek to get tot work and back sadly. But its made to do other things, so I try to get out and mess aroud nthe city and try my hand at weirdo paths I encounter, which since riding alone can be frirghtening for a yougn girl of my size. I'm trying to find out where I can go, where I won't feel too freaked out and also won't feel weird being new to the bike scene. I've heard about the Don and a few places like that. Iahve no idea how to even get there to be honest. What do you know about High Park?
RobotSonic
05-25-04, 12:18 PM
I'm West Central. I've mostly been using my biek to get tot work and back sadly. But its made to do other things, so I try to get out and mess aroud nthe city and try my hand at weirdo paths I encounter, which since riding alone can be frirghtening for a yougn girl of my size. I'm trying to find out where I can go, where I won't feel too freaked out and also won't feel weird being new to the bike scene. I've heard about the Don and a few places like that. Iahve no idea how to even get there to be honest. What do you know about High Park?
are you into road or mountain? if you are looking for some nice paved paths which are safe go to the waterfront trail (basically just follows along the lake). i havent had a chance to check out the trail at the don but ive heard they are pretty good. check out this link for the map of all the bike trails in TO. http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/cyclingmap_2003.htm
i hope this helps you. another thing is if you really dont like riding by yourself then maybe try joining a club or maybe there are some people at your school/university/work that bike.
are you into road or mountain? if you are looking for some nice paved paths which are safe go to the waterfront trail (basically just follows along the lake). i havent had a chance to check out the trail at the don but ive heard they are pretty good. check out this link for the map of all the bike trails in TO. http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/cyclingmap_2003.htm
i hope this helps you. another thing is if you really dont like riding by yourself then maybe try joining a club or maybe there are some people at your school/university/work that bike.
orguasch
05-27-04, 03:37 PM
Anyone from TORONTO who love cycling and want to make new friends?
this is the first time I have come across this thread, well partly because i dont peek at this "Big Rides and riding Partners" I am presently in Downtown Toronto, I used a road bike and if you want you can join us on our weekend ride, it start at the Corner of Laird and Eglinton, at the Canadian Bagel Donut shop, the group leaves the site at exatcly 9:00 a.m. and we go north on Baywiew, so if your interested this club is a very losely knit bike club no membership fees, just simple love of cycling gets the group going.
this group is very competitive, so if you want to have some professional expirience , then ride with us on Saturday or sunday, you are most welcome.
this is the first time I have come across this thread, well partly because i dont peek at this "Big Rides and riding Partners" I am presently in Downtown Toronto, I used a road bike and if you want you can join us on our weekend ride, it start at the Corner of Laird and Eglinton, at the Canadian Bagel Donut shop, the group leaves the site at exatcly 9:00 a.m. and we go north on Baywiew, so if your interested this club is a very losely knit bike club no membership fees, just simple love of cycling gets the group going.
this group is very competitive, so if you want to have some professional expirience , then ride with us on Saturday or sunday, you are most welcome.
ewitz
05-27-04, 08:54 PM
If you want to do the Donut ride mentioned above, The one leaving from Laird and Eglinton, better be ready to ride. I have done it a few times and have always found it to be a challenging ride. No nonsense, not a lot of talk just a great fast group ride.
Also, the mid-week criteriums at the Hershey Centre, (Mondays novice and Wednesdays advanced) are good Toronto rides.
Also, the mid-week criteriums at the Hershey Centre, (Mondays novice and Wednesdays advanced) are good Toronto rides.
RobotSonic
05-27-04, 09:03 PM
Also, the mid-week criteriums at the Hershey Centre, (Mondays novice and Wednesdays advanced) are good Toronto rides.
do you know what the avg speed is for the monday races? im planning on trying one of these out either this monday or the next but havent had a chance to go there and find out.
oh and if anybody is looking for more info on these races: www.midweekclub.com
do you know what the avg speed is for the monday races? im planning on trying one of these out either this monday or the next but havent had a chance to go there and find out.
oh and if anybody is looking for more info on these races: www.midweekclub.com
ions
05-27-04, 10:07 PM
Burlington here. I'd like to find somebody(s) to ride with but I'm very out of shape still so I don't want to slow anyone down. The escarpment out here has some great trails and I'm not that far from Guelph which has some decent trails as well.
I tried riding with the LBS(New World) group ride a couple years ago and it killed me. I was so slow comparitively it was embarrassing.
I tried riding with the LBS(New World) group ride a couple years ago and it killed me. I was so slow comparitively it was embarrassing.
NCNC
05-29-04, 08:41 AM
IONS: I hear you on this one. To be honest, I didn't really think of this when I've conidered joining a club. What this Hershey thing about, wheres this held? I live in between to hershey factories I wonder if these are near me?
Also, I'm really slwo and toally new to biking, I'm still having issue keeping my balance sometimes. (not that bad but you should see me near pedestrians, I'm like a magnet so I have to stay away! which is why I hate the lakeshore bike path!)
Also, I'm really slwo and toally new to biking, I'm still having issue keeping my balance sometimes. (not that bad but you should see me near pedestrians, I'm like a magnet so I have to stay away! which is why I hate the lakeshore bike path!)
RobotSonic
05-29-04, 01:58 PM
IONS: I hear you on this one. To be honest, I didn't really think of this when I've conidered joining a club. What this Hershey thing about, wheres this held? I live in between to hershey factories I wonder if these are near me?
Also, I'm really slwo and toally new to biking, I'm still having issue keeping my balance sometimes. (not that bad but you should see me near pedestrians, I'm like a magnet so I have to stay away! which is why I hate the lakeshore bike path!)
yeah i just had my first club ride today. it was pretty fast for me and i got dropped but this guy came back and helped me out and stayed with the for the ride. its really good motivation to ride.
the Hershey Centre is a skating rink in Mississauga. they use the parking lot and set up a crit course. but you have to be a member of a uci affiliated club to race.
as for the balance issue...just stick with it and keep on riding and it will come. also look ahead of you 20 or 30 feet and not down at your wheel.
Also, I'm really slwo and toally new to biking, I'm still having issue keeping my balance sometimes. (not that bad but you should see me near pedestrians, I'm like a magnet so I have to stay away! which is why I hate the lakeshore bike path!)
yeah i just had my first club ride today. it was pretty fast for me and i got dropped but this guy came back and helped me out and stayed with the for the ride. its really good motivation to ride.
the Hershey Centre is a skating rink in Mississauga. they use the parking lot and set up a crit course. but you have to be a member of a uci affiliated club to race.
as for the balance issue...just stick with it and keep on riding and it will come. also look ahead of you 20 or 30 feet and not down at your wheel.
orguasch
05-29-04, 08:32 PM
do you ride with the Brampton Bike Club, I hear that they are also very competitive, was not able to ride with the donut ride coz, I am working, today, but will definitely ride with them tomorrow, May 30, 2004.
RobotSonic
05-30-04, 08:27 PM
do you ride with the Brampton Bike Club, I hear that they are also very competitive, was not able to ride with the donut ride coz, I am working, today, but will definitely ride with them tomorrow, May 30, 2004.
I ride with the Mississauga Bike Club. the weekends rides arent really fast (im just slow) and thier weekday rides are more competitive.
if you really want motivation to ride i would suggest joining a club. but make sure you check out the club before hand as some of them arent as good as others.
I ride with the Mississauga Bike Club. the weekends rides arent really fast (im just slow) and thier weekday rides are more competitive.
if you really want motivation to ride i would suggest joining a club. but make sure you check out the club before hand as some of them arent as good as others.
ions
05-31-04, 07:28 PM
I hope no one felt I was slighting the New World group ride - they all seemed like nice guys when we met up. A few minutes later I never saw them again :o but one guy did hang back a bit and made sure I was alright. I was pushing way too hard too keep up. What really made me feel bad was that I was potentially ruining this guy's ride with him stopping to make sure I hadn't died or anything. If I go riding with someone the last thing I want to worry about is being a burden. That for me is outweighing the benefits of a group ride. If I can convince one of my lazy friends to get out that'd be a start.
I used to race my car in the Hershey Centre parking lot: http://www.thefairground.com/Images/VW/autox1.jpg I didn't know they did any biking events there as well.
I used to race my car in the Hershey Centre parking lot: http://www.thefairground.com/Images/VW/autox1.jpg I didn't know they did any biking events there as well.
RobotSonic
05-31-04, 08:58 PM
I used to race my car in the Hershey Centre parking lot: http://www.thefairground.com/Images/VW/autox1.jpg I didn't know they did any biking events there as well.
yeah they have biking too. ive seen time where they have had outdoor rollerblading aswell. i guess they are trying to get the most use out of the parking lot during the summer.
yeah they have biking too. ive seen time where they have had outdoor rollerblading aswell. i guess they are trying to get the most use out of the parking lot during the summer.
Scooby Snax
09-04-04, 12:45 PM
Im resurrecting this thred, Trying to find out what kind of pace you / they ride on the donut run?
operator
09-04-04, 02:58 PM
I ride with the TBN (Toronto Bike Network).
juf2m
09-10-04, 11:23 AM
I only just noticed this thread now. I live in downtown Toronto, and am also a part of the TBN, although I've only been on one of their rides. I would love to ride the whole length of the waterfront trail, but so far I've only done a small part of it (am still new, having done fewer than 10 rides so far).
originalbart
09-10-04, 11:32 AM
Anyone from TORONTO who love cycling and want to make new friends?
Niagara on the Lake. But I'm riding through T.O. on Thursday on the way to Ottawa.
Anyone know the best route accross the Lakeshore? Especially in the east end, the roads look brutal.
Niagara on the Lake. But I'm riding through T.O. on Thursday on the way to Ottawa.
Anyone know the best route accross the Lakeshore? Especially in the east end, the roads look brutal.
operator
09-10-04, 02:57 PM
Niagara on the Lake. But I'm riding through T.O. on Thursday on the way to Ottawa.
Anyone know the best route accross the Lakeshore? Especially in the east end, the roads look brutal.
Lakeshore rd. :)
I plan on cycling to St Catherines from where I am now next sat/sunday.
Anyone know the best route accross the Lakeshore? Especially in the east end, the roads look brutal.
Lakeshore rd. :)
I plan on cycling to St Catherines from where I am now next sat/sunday.
originalbart
09-10-04, 03:02 PM
Lakeshore rd. :)
I plan on cycling to St Catharines from where I am now next sat/sunday.
Right on. I've heard that a lot of people who come down our way immediately go up onto the escarpment and ride to the falls... instead of staying along the north service road next to the lake (and highway).
I plan on cycling to St Catharines from where I am now next sat/sunday.
Right on. I've heard that a lot of people who come down our way immediately go up onto the escarpment and ride to the falls... instead of staying along the north service road next to the lake (and highway).
operator
09-11-04, 05:56 PM
Hmm, I was planning on not taking the service road. Have you ridden the St Catherines to Toronto route?
hooligan
09-11-04, 07:52 PM
I'm in.
Formerly known as east york, toronto, Dawes, off the danforth, close to taylor creek park.
Formerly known as east york, toronto, Dawes, off the danforth, close to taylor creek park.
originalbart
09-11-04, 08:42 PM
Yeah. We came down to T.O. this Spring...poured all the way...just bad luck. We left from Grimsby near Casablanca, before dawn, so the sights were no big deal. But I think people coming down our way head south once they get into the Grimsby area. Once they're up on the escarpment they head east along it all the way down to Niagara. Once your into the Vineland area you can head down into the Tice Rd, Effingham St. area then down onto Pelham Rd. which will bring you into St. Catharines. A really nice ride.
sanlevrier
09-15-04, 11:36 AM
I live in downtown toronto and am always looking for someone to ride with.
-Stretch-
09-20-04, 02:04 PM
i live in toronto, more specifically scarborough, i could use some people to bike with, kinda new to the sport, and i have no idea where trails are in or around the city...
MsMittens
09-20-04, 02:18 PM
I live in Downtown Toronto (near Cabbagetown). I tend to bike wherever I can -- usually roads. I find the trails too windy and slow so I just ride down Danforth over to Kingston Road to 401 and back (works out to 48 KM roundtrip). I also occassionally do Yonge Street (early in AM on Weekends when there's less traffic). I'll be looking to figure out a route from downtown to York U this spring so if anyone has suggestions fire 'em off.
And I avoid the TBN because of a bad experience I had on their TNT so I tend to stay away from them but I'm sure they are a good bunch.
Anyone going to the Bike Show on Oct 16th?
And I avoid the TBN because of a bad experience I had on their TNT so I tend to stay away from them but I'm sure they are a good bunch.
Anyone going to the Bike Show on Oct 16th?
operator
09-20-04, 05:44 PM
Everyday about 7:30 I set off from where I am now and ride down Yonge st. all the way down to bloor. Cross over to St George and whopee i'm at my destination!
MsMittens
09-20-04, 07:00 PM
Everyday about 7:30 I set off from where I am now and ride down Yonge st. all the way down to bloor. Cross over to St George and whopee i'm at my destination!
Ya but that's all downhill. :D.. until you go home (you are riding home right? Not TTC/GO Transiting back?)
Ya but that's all downhill. :D.. until you go home (you are riding home right? Not TTC/GO Transiting back?)
operator
09-20-04, 08:07 PM
Yeah downhill, then (sigh) uphill the way back. It's not TOO bad. Usually I have a headwind coming down and a tailwind coming back. But then there's also those times that I get a freaking headwind both ways.
sanlevrier
09-22-04, 03:25 PM
Msmittens...i live 5 minutes from u...email me if u want to ride...susie_2000@hotmail.com
tootleloo
09-22-04, 11:18 PM
I live near the Beach area in east end of Toronto, closer to Danforth actually. I'm not able to keep up with any racing enthusiasts, and I'm not very fit, and I'm a woman over 50, and all hills are a challenge for me. But I like what I'm doing. I would love to find a companion during the daylight, weekdays especially, someone who isn't in a huge hurry and doesn't mind taking a rest now and then.
skyelo
09-25-04, 03:59 PM
Hey all
Im at St.Clair/Mt.Pleasant (10 minutes from downtown)
Did anybody go to Critical Mass yesterday?
Operator-- I end up at St.George and Bloor too...
peace
skye
Im at St.Clair/Mt.Pleasant (10 minutes from downtown)
Did anybody go to Critical Mass yesterday?
Operator-- I end up at St.George and Bloor too...
peace
skye
orguasch
09-25-04, 07:48 PM
skyelo,
I just transfered to Yonge and Davisville last September 12, and I join the Donut ride last Saturday, its nice to ride again with the group. so if your interested to join the donut ride this Tomorrow, we start at Laird and Eglinton at the Canadian Bagel, we leave the shop at 9:00 a.m. and ride North of the City...
oscar
I just transfered to Yonge and Davisville last September 12, and I join the Donut ride last Saturday, its nice to ride again with the group. so if your interested to join the donut ride this Tomorrow, we start at Laird and Eglinton at the Canadian Bagel, we leave the shop at 9:00 a.m. and ride North of the City...
oscar
operator
09-25-04, 09:48 PM
Hey all
Im at St.Clair/Mt.Pleasant (10 minutes from downtown)
Did anybody go to Critical Mass yesterday?
Operator-- I end up at St.George and Bloor too...
peace
skye
Whoa what are you doing at Bloor & St George might I ask?
Im at St.Clair/Mt.Pleasant (10 minutes from downtown)
Did anybody go to Critical Mass yesterday?
Operator-- I end up at St.George and Bloor too...
peace
skye
Whoa what are you doing at Bloor & St George might I ask?
orguasch
09-26-04, 11:42 AM
Im resurrecting this thred, Trying to find out what kind of pace you / they ride on the donut run?
the last two ride I did with the Donut ride was relatively slow pace all the way to Highway 7, but as soon as we reach the loop going west on Hi-way 7, the pace become very intense like 40 Kliks to 45 kliks, that's where I get drop, I would usually catch the group at Grandma's Bake shop on Yonge and King Road, have a break for several minutes to have another coffee and donut, and proceed to Willlowdale lake, and the big group breaks into several smaller group
the last two ride I did with the Donut ride was relatively slow pace all the way to Highway 7, but as soon as we reach the loop going west on Hi-way 7, the pace become very intense like 40 Kliks to 45 kliks, that's where I get drop, I would usually catch the group at Grandma's Bake shop on Yonge and King Road, have a break for several minutes to have another coffee and donut, and proceed to Willlowdale lake, and the big group breaks into several smaller group
skyelo
09-26-04, 05:51 PM
Whoa what are you doing at Bloor & St George might I ask?
Im actually not at UofT, im still in high school at the Abelard School.
Im actually not at UofT, im still in high school at the Abelard School.
operator
09-26-04, 05:55 PM
Im actually not at UofT, im still in high school at the Abelard School.
Heh cool. I never mentioned UofT :P Anyways, if you happen to pass a guy with a bright blue old ass road bike with a weird geometry (top tube is almost parallel to the tube below it) and a seat post bottle holder that's me.
Heh cool. I never mentioned UofT :P Anyways, if you happen to pass a guy with a bright blue old ass road bike with a weird geometry (top tube is almost parallel to the tube below it) and a seat post bottle holder that's me.
BoroughRider
09-26-04, 11:41 PM
i live in toronto, more specifically scarborough, i could use some people to bike with, kinda new to the sport, and i have no idea where trails are in or around the city...
I live in scarborough too, I still have no idea where the trails are... I talked to a mechanic and he said there are some trails down by rouge hill or something. I'm always looking for someone to ride with.. so if you want drop me an e-mail justin_yan03@hotmail.com
I live in scarborough too, I still have no idea where the trails are... I talked to a mechanic and he said there are some trails down by rouge hill or something. I'm always looking for someone to ride with.. so if you want drop me an e-mail justin_yan03@hotmail.com
BoroughRider
09-26-04, 11:43 PM
I live in Downtown Toronto (near Cabbagetown). I tend to bike wherever I can -- usually roads. I find the trails too windy and slow so I just ride down Danforth over to Kingston Road to 401 and back (works out to 48 KM roundtrip). I also occassionally do Yonge Street (early in AM on Weekends when there's less traffic). I'll be looking to figure out a route from downtown to York U this spring so if anyone has suggestions fire 'em off.
And I avoid the TBN because of a bad experience I had on their TNT so I tend to stay away from them but I'm sure they are a good bunch.
Anyone going to the Bike Show on Oct 16th?
I would LIKE to go to the Bike Show.. I didn't know when it was so thanks for the info. Do you know anymore information on it like the location? I think it's at the Congress Centre. I may be wrong but thats what I heard.
And I avoid the TBN because of a bad experience I had on their TNT so I tend to stay away from them but I'm sure they are a good bunch.
Anyone going to the Bike Show on Oct 16th?
I would LIKE to go to the Bike Show.. I didn't know when it was so thanks for the info. Do you know anymore information on it like the location? I think it's at the Congress Centre. I may be wrong but thats what I heard.
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