Road Cycling - Group Rides in Toronto

I am thinking about maybe finding a group to join in a ride with.
I have a few questions, first, what kind of pace do you ride with? Distance, how long (time?)
Does anyone know of groups that have beginner rides in the spring?

And, what about rides for early risers?

thanks,

Scoob

you might want to check these guys out.
http://tbn.on.ca/0001index.html
i dont really know anything about them. I live in Mississauga so any clubs I look for will be in this area. hope that helps.

another thing is that the bike show is coming up at the beginning of march (5-7 i think) and there will be lots of info there.

Thanks for the Info RobotSonic,
Has anyone any info about D'ornellas? I see that they have a club ride, do they ride at a fast pace?
Are they beginner friendly?
Scoob

The biggest and oldest group ride is the Donut ride. It is every Sat, Sun and public holiday. It starts at Laird amd Eglington 8:55 am, another big meeting spot is Bayview and Eglington at 9am. It goes north along Bayview, then some side streets to Keele and north from there. The pace only picks up once we hit Keele after Hwy 7. The group in the summer can get as large as 100 riders. The distance is 85-120 km depending on the route you take going home. We all regroup at a coffee shop halfway. Give it a try, you will definitely learn a lot from the people on the ride.

Thanks for the Info RobotSonic,
Has anyone any info about D'ornellas? I see that they have a club ride, do they ride at a fast pace?
Are they beginner friendly?
Scoob
They meet in Scarborough, so I have to drive there.Their summer ride starts at 8.

The biggest and oldest group ride is the Donut ride.

I didnt know about this. seems like it would be a lot of fun. I'm going to have to check that out this spring.

The biggest and oldest group ride is the Donut ride. It is every Sat, Sun and public holiday. It starts at Laird amd Eglington 8:55 am, another big meeting spot is Bayview and Eglington at 9am. It goes north along Bayview, then some side streets to Keele and north from there. The pace only picks up once we hit Keele after Hwy 7. The group in the summer can get as large as 100 riders. The distance is 85-120 km depending on the route you take going home. We all regroup at a coffee shop halfway. Give it a try, you will definitely learn a lot from the people on the ride.

What is the pace like? do they break into less faster groups? :D
Do they tollerate newer road riders?

I'm moving to T-dot in May. We should hook up for some rides - I adapt to all riding styles.