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Touring 101- Foundations for Successful Bicycle Touring (11/14/2009)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

The seminar will be held on Saturday, November 14, starting at 9:30 am at The Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Avenue, 4th Floor.

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 14 2009 9:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Nov 11 2009 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim O
Allan
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Member Cost:

$15.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

16 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

There is nothing in this world as enjoyable as taking a few days off for a vacation and riding your bike all day along paths, trails and bike friendly roads, making or buying your food and camping or staying at a rustic B&B for the night. Or it can be a trip from hell full of break-downs, angry truckers, cold meals, rain and wet clothing.

Allan Stokell, and Jim O, both events Coordinators here at TOC, have organized this seminar for members who want to learn how to tour successfully, or improve their touring skills.

TOC bike tours require participants to qualify for tours. Taking this seminar qualifies you to start taking bicycle tours offered by Allan and Jim. Tours tentatively planned for next summer include a weekend wine tour of Niagara, a loop tour of Niagara and the Welland Canal, an extended tour of Le P’tit Train do Nord, in the Laurentians, and more easy to moderate as well as challenging tours.

Touring 101 is a hands-on seminar spotlighting the information you need to know, the equipment you must have and the skills to be developed to make your bike touring full of pleasant memories and experiences.

NOTE

Because of the long waiting list, please book and pay for the seminar at the same time. Paid waiting list members will be added first.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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LET'S MAKE THIS A CAR-FREE EVENT!

The Centre for Social Innovation is at 215 Spadina Av, 4th Floor.

By Bike or Walking
The centre is on the east side of Spadina, between Queen and Dundas

By Transit
Take the Spadina 510 streetcar from Spadina Station south or west and then north from Union Station. The centre is on the east side of Spadina near Sullivan St (between Queen and Dundas)

Notes:

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$15.00/Person

Cost Includes:

The seminar includes discussions, demonstrations, a PowerPoint presentation and video, as well as a booklet on how to get started touring.

Allan will bring his fully-loaded touring bike and explain what each piece of equipment does. This is not to be missed!

The cost for the 2 hour seminar is $15 which includes the cost of renting the space and equipment, and information booklets and refreshments.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Wed, Nov 11 2009.

Make a Payment:

Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!