Bike events
Tour de Dufflet 2012 (Ongoing)
Cost: $5 registration per cyclist, 100% of fee is donated to Toronto Cyclists Union
The 5th annual Tour de Dufflet returns during Toronto Bike Month. Registered cyclists will receive a souvenir and refreshments as they get their passports stamped at each Dufflet cafe location.
Refreshments include bottled water or regular coffee, and a choice from that day’s brownies or savoury snacks. At your final stop, you will hand in your passport to be eligible for a grand prize draw at the end of June.
Large groups please let us know your ride date a week in advance, and stagger your starts/arrivals into foursomes at least 15 minutes apart to allow our staff to serve both our regular customers and Tour de Dufflet participants.
Updates and photos to be posted daily @tourdedufflet on Twitter.
May 22 - June 30, 2012
Daily except Mondays (rain or shine)
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Address: Dufflet Pastries Toronto Original linkUrbane Cyclist Evening Workshop on Bike Care
Cost: Registration is $10 and participants will receive a gift bag of bike care essentials worth $30.
Urbane Cyclist would like to invite interested bike commuters to an evening workshop on bike care. We will cover the basics of owning a bicycle- fit adjustments, lubing, pumping and diagnosing problems. Registration is $10 and participants will receive a gift bag of bike care essentials worth $30. All money received will be donated to the Toronto Cyclists Union. Registration is capped at 15 participants per evening. June 6 and 20 are open to all (over 18 years), June 13 and 27 are for women only. Please call or drop by the shop to register. The workshop will run from 7-9pm.
Address: 180 John Street Toronto Original link32 Spokes at the Farmer's Market
Cost: Free
Bring your bike down to the East Lynn Farmer's Market on the first Thursday of every month, and we will help you to do simple bike repairs, we'll give out bike maps and information, and advise you on all things Bike!
Address: East Lynn Park Woodbine and Danforth Toronto Original linkCycle and Sole: Rally at Queen's Park for provincial action on bike lanes and pedestrian safety
Get ready for a rally for safer streets! Join one of the rides heading to Queen's Park (Bells on Bloor, Bells on Danforth, and others - start times vary - see below) and then arrive at the rally for 3pm! RSVP on facebook and learn more at cycleandsole.com. Interested in marshaling one of the rides? Reach out to event organizers at the websites below or contact us!
Step 1: Choose Your Route EAST ENDBells on Danforth
Start time: 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 2
Location: East Lynn Park (Woodbine and Danforth)
More information
Website: http://bellsondanforth.ca/
Email: info@bellsondanforth.ca
Bells on Bloor
Start time: 1:30 pm, Saturday, June 2
Location: High Park, Main Gate
More information
Website: http://bellsonbloor.org/
Media: http://jnyyz.wordpress.com/2011/06/18/bells-on-bloor/
Bells on Yonge
Start time: 1:00 pm
Location: Duplex Parkette (just south of Lawrence on Yonge)
Website: bellsonyonge.ca
The Walk & Roll Caravan,
Start time: 1:45 pm
Location: Nathan Phillips Square, City Hall, skating rink (east side);
Website: http://thewalknrollcaravan.com/
Note: If you want to come directly to Queen's Park without joining an organized event, please arrive at Queen's Park at 3pm.
Let's push to province to play a more active role in creating safer streets! Rally to begin at 3:00.
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Cycle and Sole: Rally at Queen's Park for provincial action on bike lanes and pedestrian safety
Get ready for a rally for safer streets! Join one of the rides heading to Queen's Park (Bells on Bloor, Bells on Danforth, and others - start times vary - see below) and then arrive at the rally for 3pm! RSVP on facebook and learn more at cycleandsole.com. Interested in marshaling one of the rides? Reach out to event organizers at the websites below or contact us!
Step 1: Choose Your Route EAST ENDBells on Danforth
Start time: 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 2
Location: East Lynn Park (Woodbine and Danforth)
More information
Website: http://bellsondanforth.ca/
Email: info@bellsondanforth.ca
Bells on Bloor
Start time: 1:30 pm, Saturday, June 2
Location: High Park, Main Gate
More information
Website: http://bellsonbloor.org/
Media: http://jnyyz.wordpress.com/2011/06/18/bells-on-bloor/
Bells on Yonge
Start time: 1:00 pm
Location: Duplex Parkette (just south of Lawrence on Yonge)
Website: bellsonyonge.ca
The Walk & Roll Caravan,
Start time: 1:45 pm
Location: Nathan Phillips Square, City Hall, skating rink (east side);
Website: http://thewalknrollcaravan.com/
Note: If you want to come directly to Queen's Park without joining an organized event, please arrive at Queen's Park at 3pm.
Let's push to province to play a more active role in creating safer streets! Rally to begin at 3:00.
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Bike Month 2012 Group Commute & Pancake Breakfast
Tune Up Tuesdays @ Oriole Park Supported by Cyclepath Norco!
Bikes and Books: Street Smarts and Bike Repair for the Novice (Albert Campbell Library)
Tune Up Tuesdays Across from Castle Frank Stn Supported by Evergreen Bike Works!
Ride the Ravines
Evergreen/Toronto Cyclists Union - Ride the Ravines Charity Bike Ride
MEC Bikefest
Queens Quay Public Open House
Queens Quay Public Open House
Drop-in session where members of the public can review detailed Queens Quay construction plans and ask questions about specific access and construction issues.
Date: Saturday, June 9
Time: 10:00am - 02:00pm
Location: Waterpark Place, Ground Floor Atrium, 10 Bay Street (Queens Quay/Bay St.), Toronto, ON M5J 2N8
Location: Waterpark Place, Ground Floor Atrium 10 Bay Street Near foot of Bay St. Toronto, ON Canada See map: Google Maps Contact Info Organisation: Waterfront Toronto Website: http://waterfrontoronto.caCentral Waterfront Public Meeting
Central Waterfront Public Meeting
An overview presentation of all Waterfront Toronto projects underway in the central waterfront with a focus on upcoming Queens Quay revitalization construction. Question and answer session to follow.
Date: Wednesday, June 6
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Harbourfront Centre, The Brigantine Room, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2G8
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Queens Quay Public Open House
Drop-in session where members of the public can review detailed Queens Quay construction plans and ask questions about specific access and construction issues.
Date: Saturday, June 9
Time: 10:00am - 02:00pm
Location: Waterpark Place, Ground Floor Atrium, 10 Bay Street (Queens Quay/Bay St.), Toronto, ON M5J 2N8
Location: Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay West Brigantine room Toronto, ON Canada See map: Google MapsRide the Finch Corridor Trail!
Cost: Free
On Monday May 28th, 12:00pm Smart Commute North Toronto is hosting a ride of the Finch Corridor Trail. The ride will be part of our bike month events and will have Councillor Perruzza launch the trail for his Ward.
The ride will go from York University west to Norfinch Dr. and then return. This ride only takes in the west section of the Finch Corridor trail. Everyone will be meeting at the southeast corner of the intersection at The Pond Rd and Sentinel Rd. There is a parking lot at that corner for anyone who wishes to drive to the event and we will have everyone meet on the grass beside the Zipcar parking spaces.
Individuals will be asked to show up at 11:50 a.m. to grab a Bike to Work Day t-shirt and gather prior to the ride at 12
After the event everyone is invited to join the rest of the Smart Commute NTV team for refreshments at our tent, which will be by the fountain in the Harry W. Arthurs Common.
Address: The Pond and Sentinel Road Beside the Zipcars Toronto Original linkABCs of Bike Maintenance with Bicycle Commons at ING Direct Cafe
Come by the ING Direct Cafe and learn some tips and tricks from Bicycle Commons on how to keep your bike running smoothly between tune ups.
Learn how to use Orontas all natural and biodegradable cleanin products, Available for $10 each at the ING Direct Cafe, with the proceeds going to support Evergreen Canada.
Location: ING Direct Cafe 221 Yonge Street Toronto, ON Canada See map: Google Maps Contact Info Organisation: ING Direct Canada Website: http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/aboutus/contactus/cafes/toronto-downtown/index.html Contact name: Joan Milway Phone: 416-644-5929 ext 2 Email: jmilway@ingdirect.caRide the Finch Corridor Trail!
Cost: Free
On Monday May 28th, 12:00pm Smart Commute North Toronto is hosting a ride of the Finch Corridor Trail. The ride will be part of our bike month events and will have Councillor Perruzza launch the trail for his Ward.
The ride will go from York University west to Hwy 400 and then return. This ride only takes in the west section of the Finch Corridor trail. Everyone will be meeting at the southeast corner of the intersection at The Pond Rd and Sentinel Rd. There is a parking lot at that corner for anyone who wishes to drive to the event and we will have everyone meet on the grass beside the Zipcar parking spaces.
Individuals will be asked to show up at 11:50 a.m. to grab a Bike to Work Day t-shirt and gather prior to the ride at 12
After the event everyone is invited to join the rest of the Smart Commute NTV team for refreshments at our tent, which will be by the fountain in the Harry W. Arthurs Common.
Address: The Pond and Sentinel Road Beside the Zipcars Toronto Original linkFinch Hydro Bike Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Ride
Cost: Free
Join Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak, the North York Cycling and PedestrainCommittee and local cycling enthusiasts for the official opening of the Finch Hydro BikeTrail. Meet us at Esther Shiner Stadium for a ribbon cutting ceremony and then acommunity bike ride along the new trail.
Finch Hydro Bike Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Ride
Cost: Free
Join Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak, the North York Cycling and PedestrainCommittee and local cycling enthusiasts for the official opening of the Finch Hydro BikeTrail. Meet us at Esther Shiner Stadium for a ribbon cutting ceremony and then acommunity bike ride along the new trail.
Free Tune Ups and Tire Pumps at the ING Direct Cafe!
Every Thursday evening at 221 Yonge Street for the month of May, our charitable partner Evergreen Canada's Bike Work mechanics will be here, They’ll set up shop outside and will be offering free tune-ups, free pump ups and free checks to cyclists who ride by from 3-6 to catch the going home crowd.
You are also able to purchase a brand new Norco City Glide at the ING Direct Cafe for $400, with all the proceeds going to support Evergreen Canada!