FYI - 2010 rides

Our ride schedule for April 2010 -

April Sat 10 - Joyride 150 Ride Park – 10:30 am start

Indoor MTB riding in a converted Markham factory space with wooden ramps, bridges, rocks logs and stunts. A great way to hone your riding techniques on a bad weather day. Get there early to fill out the waiver. Bring chin guards if you got them. www.joyride150.com

Trail pass: $20 Skill: all levels Facilities: bike rental, food, washrooms, parking

Trailhead – East on the 401 or 407 to McCowan Rd,head north, turn right on Bullock Drive, meet a registration desk at 150 Bullock Dr.

Sun 18th - Durham Forest – 10am start

Ride 25 km of single and double track trails. With mixed forest and pines this fat-tire playground is sure to please. A popular spot for all.

Moderate to moderate, clay, sandy areas

Trail pass: free Facilities: parking

Trailhead: 401 to Brock Road exit, Pickering, north up Brock Rd about 23 kms to Durham Rd. 21 (Coppins Corners), east 5 km to 7^th Concession Rd., turn right, entrance is 1 km south on east side.

Après: Annina’s Bake shop Goodwood

Sat 24th - King City -10am start

We will explore this small forest tract close to Toronto. Good for beginners with some riding experience. Trails are built for riding and flow and wind well.

Trail pass: free Facilities: parking

Trailhead: Drive north up hwy 400, exit King City Rd., head east then north on Jane St. Just beyond 16^th Sideroad on your right is the Centennial Park Centre, by the base of the TV tower.

Après: King City diner

Sun 25th Don Valley - Knobby Newbie - Beginner ride – 10am start

A recommended intro to MTB riding if you are new. An instructional ride that takes you through the basics of technique and trail safety. Then ride an easy 10km route through the ravines in the heart of Toronto

Trail pass: free Facilities: parking

Trailhead: DVP to Bayview / Bloor exit and north on Bayview Ave. about 400 m.

If you are coming from the north, or east travel 500 m south of Pottery Road on Bayview at Toronto Brick Works parking lot

Après: Whistler’s 995 Broadview Ave.