FairlawnGreenAction - Bike Events

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and check out these activities, below...

Bike to church

If you can't manage the entire route, consider loading your bike in the car, driving partway, and cycling the rest of the way. Bring your own bike lock and helmet. Or, try walking or taking the transit to church.

Toronto Cycling Map

Pick up a Toronto cycling map at Fairlawn, or get one online
http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/map/

Bike Lanes

http://bikingtoronto.com/maps/bikelanes/

Register your bike

http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/bike/

Bike Clinics and Tune-ups

Fairlawn bike clinic in the spring s part of Village Day
Location: Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre / Fairlawn Avenue United Church

Tune-ups and repairs

e.g., Doug The Bike Smith or other local shops

TTC bike racks on buses - bikes ride for free!

Check out bus routes with bike racks.
http://www3.ttc.ca/Riding_the_TTC/Bicycles.jsp

Bike Lockers for rent

http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/locker.htm

Guided historic bike tour of the Fairlawn neighbourhood was a big success ...

We're planning to repeat last year's success - stay tuned! We met at the front lawn at Fairlawn Avenue United Church/Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre, with perfect cycling weather and a great turnout of children, youth and adults. Gary Schlee, our tour guide, did a great job with historical anecdotes that were fun, fascinating and informative. The evening a huge success!

Our aim (as well as learning history) was to give people an enjoyable outing on a bike -- especially when they may not have ridden for many years -- to encourage them to keep cycling and leave the car at home whenever possible. By all the smiles, I'm sure we succeeded.

The ice cream stop at "Robyn's Cookies" was certainly a treat. It's a very cute place with delicious cookies and ice cream, and we were very happy to support a local business. If you want to try it out, it's at 3215 Yonge Street -- off the back alley north of the lights at Ranleigh (behind Melonheads) east side of Yonge.

See Gary's blog with info on local historical sites in The Story of a Community.

You can still pick up a free Toronto cycling map at Fairlawn

Bike clinics at Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre were held as part of Village Day

Bike safety clinics by Toronto Police Services 32 Division. Excellent handouts and bike-smart tips.

Bike Winter Don't hide inside...Go for a Ride!

Martin Goodman Snow Clearing
For the first time this year, the City will be doing snow clearing on sections of the Martin Goodman trail for Cyclists. Sections chosen for this pilot project are Windermere Ave to Stadium Rd. and Northern Dancer Blvd to Lower Sherbourne St.
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Bike Winter tips
If you are riding through the winter, or want to give it a try, Bike Winter has tips for dealing with the snow, keeping warm, and maintaining your bike as you pedal your way into spring. Bike Winter tips
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Coldest Day of the Year Ride
Come out on Toronto's statistically coldest winter day, and join the 'Coldest Day of the Year Ride' on January 30, 2009. Because riding your bike, especially for shorter distances in urban centres, is not only possible but practical here in Toronto. Coldest Day of the Year Ride
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Bike Art show
Now in it's second year the Metro Hall Bike Winter Art show will take place January 12-19. Please submit your photos or graphics based artworks and spread the word to all bicycle artists you know! Deadline to submit is Thursday, January 8, 2009 4 p.m. Bike Winter Art show
source: http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/bikewinter/

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More details on winter cycling at

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