By Val Dodge, July 10, 2012 2:17 pm Just a reminder that we're running a bonus Thursday night ride this week. The route is the same as the ride that was cancelled on June 21 and you can find the details in the original announcement for that ride. This will be our final formal ride … Continue reading Bonus! Thursday night ride #5: Leaside, Rosedale, and the Brick Works
East York Canada Day parade
By Val Dodge, July 2, 2012 4:20 pm Thanks to all of the Ward 29 Bikes members and supporters who joined us for the East York Canada Day parade on Sunday morning. With sunny skies and low humidity, it was a beautiful day for for a bike ride through the streets of East York surrounded … Continue reading East York Canada Day parade
Thursday night ride #4: Cedarvale ravine and the Beltline
By Val Dodge, June 28, 2012 1:21 am Our fourth and last Thursday night ride for this year will take us on a loop ride through several downtown and midtown neighbourhoods as we explore Cedarvale ravine and the Beltline trail. This ride passes through Mount Pleasant Cemetery, which closes its gates for the night at … Continue reading Thursday night ride #4: Cedarvale ravine and the Beltline
Thursday night ride #3: Leaside, Rosedale, and the Brick Works
By Val Dodge, June 28, 2012 12:01 am [Update, June 28: We've rescheduled this ride for Thursday, July 12. The time, starting point, and route remain the same. Join us!] [Update, June 21: Tonight's ride was cancelled because of the unpredictable thunderstorms moving through Toronto this evening. Thanks to all the dedicated cyclists who showed … Continue reading Thursday night ride #3: Leaside, Rosedale, and the Brick Works
Ride in the East York Canada Day parade: Sunday, July 1, 2012
By Val Dodge, June 24, 2012 12:20 am Ward 29 Bikes is riding in the East York Canada Day parade to celebrate safe, convenient, and fun cycling in our neighbourhood. And we'd like you to join us! This is your opportunity to fulfill your secret desire to be the centre of attention, riding through the … Continue reading Ride in the East York Canada Day parade: Sunday, July 1, 2012
Ward 29 Bike Rodeo: Saturday, June 23, 2012
By Val Dodge, June 22, 2012 10:49 pm Councillor Mary Fragedakis is hosting a bike rodeo on Saturday at Logan Green Field. There will be activities and safety information for kids, free mini tune-ups and advice from a local bike shop, and information about year-round cycling. Ward 29 Bikes will be in attendance, so please … Continue reading Ward 29 Bike Rodeo: Saturday, June 23, 2012
Thursday night ride #2: Up the Don Valley
By Val Dodge, June 13, 2012 11:20 pm Our second Thursday night ride will take us along one of the most popular family cycling routes in the city: through the Don Valley up to Sunnybrook Stables. We'll pedal through a string of parks in the valley including the Lower Don parkland, E.T. Seton Park, Wilket … Continue reading Thursday night ride #2: Up the Don Valley
Thursday night ride #1: To the Beach we go
By Val Dodge, June 6, 2012 2:54 pm Our first Thursday night ride starts at the East York Community Centre at the corner of Pape and Torrens Avenues tomorrow (June 7,2012) at 6:30 p.m. sharp. The ride leaves rain or shine, but will be cancelled if thunderstorms are expected. Email info@29bikes.ca before 5:00 p.m. if … Continue reading Thursday night ride #1: To the Beach we go
Thursday night rides with Ward 29 Bikes
By Val Dodge, April 24, 2012 11:56 am As part of Bike Month, Ward 29 Bikes is hosting a leisurely group ride each Thursday evening this June, leaving from our East York neighbourhood to destinations within easy cycling distance. Each ride will be about 90 minutes long on streets and mixed-use paths and will end … Continue reading Thursday night rides with Ward 29 Bikes
Bells on Danforth ride: Saturday, June 2, 2012
By Val Dodge, April 22, 2012 9:22 pm Representatives from the four cycling advocacy groups along the Danforth—Ward 29 Bikes, SoDa Bikes, DECA Bikes, and 32 Spokes—are joining forces this year to organize the inaugural Bells on Danforth bike ride, a family-friendly event to celebrate cycling on the Danforth. Join us for a leisurely group … Continue reading Bells on Danforth ride: Saturday, June 2, 2012

