What we’re about
The Toronto Bike Meetup is about getting out with people and enjoying a good ride.
Donald Simmons
Toronto Bike Meetup Organizer
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Recovery ride with Nathan and crew, bit slower - Pickering and backNeeds location
Wiped out from watching an exciting Stage 1 of the Tour on Saturday? Need to recover from big efforts during the week? Race bike in the shop? Just want a more chill ride that doesn't start too early?
Come join us for a more relaxed ride out to Pickering and back.
- Ride duration
- ...is expected to be less than 3 hours
- ~1 hours there and ~1 hours back, plus a break at the midpoint
- About 50km there and back
- Locations
- Starting: Eglinton Go (intersection of Eglinton Ave E and Bellamy Rd) SOUTH PARKING LOT, EAST END of that lot. (This is the main, large lot on the south side of the tracks.) If you arrive on the North side, there is a tunnel under the tracks you can use to get to the South Lot.
- Mid-point: Pickering or Lions Point, Waterfront Trail, Ajax, ON L1S 4X8
- Ending: Eglinton Go (depending where people need to go, people can break off).
- Route conditions:
- Path type: Paved/ Dedicated;
- Some of the initial part of the ride will be on the road
- Distance (total): Approximately 50KM;
- Ride requirements:
- Average speed: ~25 KM per hour (we can revise this at the start based on attendees)
- Break(s): If people want food/coffee we will take a 15 min break at the mid point before heading back
- Bike type: Any, but a hybrid or road bike is better suited for the target speed;
- Helmets are absolutely required. NO exceptions. I will not lead a ride with participants who aren't suitably protected
- While this is a daytime ride, marker lights are always a good idea
- Additional notes:
- This will be a NO DROP ride
- This ride is weather permitting. If conditions are uncertain the deciding time is 7 PM the night before the event;
- Please be on time and respect your RSVP; We will leave on time;
- Feel free to bring a guest provided they can follow all the instructions on this post;
- This ride aims to be gender-balanced and inclusive;
- By taking part in this event you attest: a) you are in good health, b) you participate at your own risks, and c) you release the organizer(s) from any responsibility and/or liability whatsoever;
Route will look something like this: Eglinton GO to Lions Point, Waterfront Trail, Ajax, ON - Google Maps
Looking forward to riding with you this Sunday!
- Downsview Park to Malton Via West Humber and Claireville RanchDownsview Park TTC station, Toronto, ON
# 45 km slow bike ride from Downsview Park to Malton Via West Humber and Claireville Ranch.
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Claireville ranch 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
Claireville Ranch, 3805 Queen St E, Brampton, ON L6T 0B3, (905) 794-0700, https://www.clairevilleranch.com## Flava Pot Cuisine Restaurant 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
700 Balmoral Dr Unit 11A, Brampton, ON L6T 1X2. Tel. (905) 500-5396
Target GO train leaves Malton GO at 06:08 PM arriving Union 06:36 PM
Route Map:
https://web.bikemap.net/r/16115982GPX:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BLcdESgiWKpRFaBD1P6VgBwq7GG36jZV/view?usp=drive_link - Downsview Park to Malton Via West Humber and Claireville RanchDownsview Park TTC station, Toronto, ON
# 45 km slow bike ride from Downsview Park to Malton Via West Humber and Claireville Ranch.
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Claireville ranch 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
Claireville Ranch, 3805 Queen St E, Brampton, ON L6T 0B3, (905) 794-0700, https://www.clairevilleranch.com## Flava Pot Cuisine Restaurant 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
700 Balmoral Dr Unit 11A, Brampton, ON L6T 1X2. Tel. (905) 500-5396
Target GO train leaves Malton GO at 06:08 PM arriving Union 06:36 PM
Route Map:
https://web.bikemap.net/r/16115982GPX:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BLcdESgiWKpRFaBD1P6VgBwq7GG36jZV/view?usp=drive_link
