What is the distance on the road portion of this ride???

with 3 or 4 shows per day through that entire two month stretch.

See: http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/imax/

cheers,
...alan

Wired to Win is playing at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto from
Oct 6 through the end of November at least.  There are 3 and sometimes
4 shows each day.

For details, see: http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/imax/

Cheers,
...alan

Hello all,

Just called them, only to find that there are no more tickets available.

The person I talked said they were thinking of adding an extra show, though.

Fred, if you hear anything about an extra show, could please post the info
to the Great Canadian Yahoo Group?

Preston


> EDUCATION NIGHT: WIRED TO WIN
> TBN members are invited to a complimentary screening of Wired To Win:
> Surviving the Tour de France. This unprecedented IMAX film experience
> takes viewers on a spell binding ride with the first-ever giant screen
> film footage of the legendary Tour de France. You and one guest are
> invited to attend a special screening WIRED TO WIN at the Ontario
> Science Centre, Tuesday, October 3, 2006. Film times: 7:00 p.m. and
> 8:30 p.m. (arrive 30 minutes prior to film time). Please reserve your
> two free tickets by calling 416-696-1000 before October 1, 2006. Call
> early as tickets are limited and first come first serve. Free parking
> Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road (at Eglinton Ave. East)
> More about the movie: http://www.wiredtowinthemovie.com
>
> Hi Everyone,
>         My wife and I saw this film at the Museum of Science and
> Industry in Chicago last June. It's sponsored by a pharmaceutical
> company which produces brain medication and uses the Tour de France as
> a backdrop to put forth the idea that a properly supported brain can
> accomplish anything including 3 weeks of pain otherwise known as the
> Tour de France. I would say 60% of the film shows actual footage of
> the tour in spectacular Imax and the rest shows an animation of the
> brain and it's electrical pathways and how it controls the body. In
> spite of this somewhat misleading intro, we're going to see it again
> next Tuesday at the 20:30 showing. Not a TBN member, no problem, just
> tell them if they ask and they won't that gcbt is an affiliated
> cycling club with tbn. They asked me if I got an invitation and I told
> them about the tbn website announcement and if they wanted my
> membership number? The person at the OSC ticket office said that was
> not necessary and gave me a confirmation number to pick up my tickets.
>
> Fred Lee
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> http://www.gcbt.org
> Yahoo! Groups Links
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EDUCATION NIGHT: WIRED TO WIN
TBN members are invited to a complimentary screening of Wired To Win:
Surviving the Tour de France. This unprecedented IMAX film experience
takes viewers on a spell binding ride with the first-ever giant screen
film footage of the legendary Tour de France. You and one guest are
invited to attend a special screening WIRED TO WIN at the Ontario
Science Centre, Tuesday, October 3, 2006. Film times: 7:00 p.m. and
8:30 p.m. (arrive 30 minutes prior to film time). Please reserve your
two free tickets by calling 416-696-1000 before October 1, 2006. Call
early as tickets are limited and first come first serve. Free parking
Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road (at Eglinton Ave. East)
More about the movie: http://www.wiredtowinthemovie.com

Hi Everyone,
         My wife and I saw this film at the Museum of Science and
Industry in Chicago last June. It's sponsored by a pharmaceutical
company which produces brain medication and uses the Tour de France as
a backdrop to put forth the idea that a properly supported brain can
accomplish anything including 3 weeks of pain otherwise known as the
Tour de France. I would say 60% of the film shows actual footage of
the tour in spectacular Imax and the rest shows an animation of the
brain and it's electrical pathways and how it controls the body. In
spite of this somewhat misleading intro, we're going to see it again
next Tuesday at the 20:30 showing. Not a TBN member, no problem, just
tell them if they ask and they won't that gcbt is an affiliated
cycling club with tbn. They asked me if I got an invitation and I told
them about the tbn website announcement and if they wanted my
membership number? The person at the OSC ticket office said that was
not necessary and gave me a confirmation number to pick up my tickets.

Fred Lee

Hi,

This large, quiet, top-floor apartment is available anytime in October
or November. The lease will end in August. The price is $709 per
month (somewhat negotiable) with utilities included. Sorry for
posting here, but I am not getting many responses through normal
methods and I really need someone to take this apartment.

Amanda

Hi,

This large, quiet, top-floor apartment is available anytime in October
or November.  The lease will end in August.  The price is $709 per
month (somewhat negotiable) with utilities included.  Sorry for
posting here, but I am not getting many responses through normal
methods and I really need someone to take this apartment.

                                                       Amanda

New Parking arrangements
The Blandford Square Mall and Walmart have been torn down.
For those who attended the Labour Day ride the parking is the same.

When you turn north on County Rd 4 from  Hwy 2 look to your left.
There is a short road call Bonds Corners Lane in front of the Auction
House.  Park on the road as close to the turnaround as possible.  Look
for my bike and I which will be there about 8:00am. There is room for
about 20-25 cars, without interfering with auction.
I hope we have better weather than today.

Remember it is a 9:00 AM start.

Call me with questions,
David

Last Sunday's Swamp Fever ride was great.  It helped that the weather
was fabulous.  Thanks go out to the organizers of the ride - it's one
that I'll definitely repeat.

Fingers crossed for good weather this weekend, given that there's two
GCBT rides on.  My local club - the Flying Dogs - is hosting its 6th
annual Big Ride to benefit Anselma House - 160km and 200km - on
Sunday.  I'd hate to be out that long in the rain.

See you at the Other Oxford County Tour.

Paula

Hi, everyone!

Just a quick note on the ride I have for this Saturday....

It is not a "death ride"!! I understand that some people think the
following..."ex-Polkadots equals lots of hills!" This isn't
Woodstock or London, so there is some climbing. However, the climbs
are manageable and afford great views of Lake Ontario and the
surrounding area. The route options will be about 69 and 87 kms.

I've planned the timing to coincide with the Grape and Wine Festival
in St. Catharines. (www.grapeandwine.com) There are wineries on
route as well if that interests you. Please let me know if you have
any questions.

Now, let's hope for drier weather than the forecast...

Peter Leyser

--- In GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com, GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com
wrote:
> Vineland-Pelham Loop- 69/87 km
> Saturday September 23, 2006
> 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
>
> Location: Prudhomme's Landing, Vineland. Take QEW Niagara east to
Victoria Ave. (Reg. Rd. 24). Turn right at off ramp, then right
again at the Victoria Ave. Traffic signal. Turn right at the North
Service Road. Turn left into the plaza with the Day's Inn, Tim
Horton's and Subway...this is the start point.
> Phone: Peter Leyser - 905 643 7131 - e-mail:
pleyser@....
>
> Notes:
> New for 2006!  A leisurely ride on scenic roads of Niagara County
passing through picturesque vineyards and villages of Vineland and
Beamsville.

Hi friends,
See you on Sunday for a nice sunny ride. But first the bad news,
Blondie in Inverhaugh has not been keeping her supply of pie up to
par, and some late arrivals may not get any - moral of the story -
ride fast if you want pie.
But I have been over the route an there is some nice new pavement here
and there.
One more note, I was not captured by a tribe of Amazon women as John
Bennett has been saying. I was actually captured by just one single
woman and we have been venturing far afield with tours, and exploring
to make new club tours for next season, such as a 210 km loop of
Manitoulin Island a couple weeks ago. Hope to offer that next year.
It's very scenic and we saw 7 deer one day.
See you in Fergus.
Tom Simon

There is a slight error for the Sept 25th Race a Mennonite Tour.
The brochure states that Sept 25th is a Sunday when in fact Sept 25th
is a Monday.  The Race a Mennonite Tour should be Sunday Sept 24th.

p.

We regret that Pauline and Goldwin are unable to attend this ride.  It seems
that you put a lot of thought into this ride and your effort is greatly
appreciated.



Pauline&Goldwin

Am I hallucinating?  I'm sure that someone recently posted the offer
of a ride and accommodations for The Highlander but I can't for the
life of me find the posting.  I'm definitely interested.

Paula Stuhlmacher

Calendar
	  	 Calendar Help
Bernie Wings 1st Annual Memorial Century Ride
Date: Sunday September 10, 2006
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Author: johnbgcbt
Type: Club Event
Location: Bechtel Park, Waterloo. 401 to 7/8 north to Waterloo,
continue north on 86 and exit on University East to Bridge St. Right
on Bridge and Bechtel Park is on your right across from Tim Horton's.
Street: Note 9:00 AM start time
Phone: Fred Lee, (416) 490-0475 / fredlee@...
In September 1997 Bernie was a fit 67 year old and I was a fat 45 year
old and this was our first ever 100 mile ride. We are doing the same
ride in his memory. The route is Waterloo to Stratford via Baden, New
Hamburg, Tavistock, Punkey Doodles corners, from Stratford to Drayton
via the Conestogo dam, from Drayton to West Montrose and back to
Waterloo. There is 1.5 km of hard packed gravel around Punkey Doodles
corners and a .1 km construction detour in New Hamburg around the
Huron St. bridge.

Hi Everyone,

      I don't know why no reminders were sent out so I copied and
pasted from the club website calender the bulletin above.

Fred

Best wishes for a fun and safe trip to John, Elizabeth, Wayne,
Marilyn, Jim and Rowena! You've been training hard and I hope it works
out as you challenge the peaks in the Alps and Pyrenees.

Hopefully, you can post some updates on how the trip is progressing. I
think one of you will be the honourary polka dot jersey winner at the
banquet this year. Somehow, those climbs in France seem more
challenging than the escarpment!

Peter Leyser

Campbelleville Country Cruiser 62 km
Date: Saturday September 16, 2006
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Type: Club Event
Reminder: There is a reminder set for 4 days before this event.
Location: Commuter parking lot at Guelph Line & Reid Sideroad (lot
is small). Take Hwy 401 west to exit 312 and go south on Guelph Line
towards Campbellville. Parking lot is on the right immediately after
crossing over Hwy 401. If lot is full, turn right on the Reid
sideroad. Go approx. 1/2 km until past the last "No Stopping" sign
on top of the "80 KPH Begins" sign. Park on shoulder. Ride back to
commuter parking lot to begin ride.
Phone: Theresa McClenaghan, (519) 442-1589 /
mcclenaghan@...
9:00 am start. Joint GCBT/TBN ride hosted by the TBN. A ride through
the rolling countryside around Campbellville. You would never
believe there are such quiet scenic roads so close to Toronto! Lunch
is in the park in Lowville.

Hi John, big favour - I'm the GCBT sign in host for the TBN ride coming up -
but WHEN?? I can't get on the site with my yahoo techno challenges... any
details like WHERE would be great too.  Sorry about that. thanks!  I'm
copying to my new work email so that I will get this message on blackberry
too, if you don't mind a "reply all"... thanks again.  PS All of you have a
GREAT cycling trip in Europe. Theresa
Theresa McClenaghan,

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Bennett" <jbhome@...>
To: <GreatCanadian@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 5:41 PM
Subject: [Great Canadian Bicycle Tours] Lakeside BBQ: Mmm Mmm Good!


> Tom,
>
> Thanks for an excellent barbecue yesterday. The food was excellent,
> the company... well, it was GCBT, so you can supply your own
> adjective... and your daughter's artwork is getting better and better.
>
> I hear the ride was nice, too.
>
> John
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> http://www.gcbt.org
> Yahoo! Groups Links
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Please submit times for the Hill Trial to our e-mail address.

The ride has rail and road as well as road only options.

I have a great route planned for Sunday, taking in all my favourite
quiet, rolling, country roads north and west of Waterloo!  There is
no gravel on the route although there is a .5 km stretch of hard-
packed dirt road which will be no problem at all for road bikes.

The start location is Beechwood Zehrs plaza in Waterloo.  The
address is 450 Erb St. West if you want to mapquest it but i think
my directions are pretty accurate.

I have three distances - approximately 80, 100 and 120 km.  All
three routes go through Milverton where there is a convenience store
and two restaurants open.  There is also a great little ice-cream
shop which makes wonderful milkshakes.  The ice cream shop opens at
1:00 so don't hurry to get there!

There are two other stores en route for the long ride - one before
and one after the lunch stop; there is one store for the short and
medium route and it's after the lunch stop.  If it's a hot day, be
sure to bring extra water to stay hydrated.

I hope to see you out on Sunday.

Fingers crossed for good weather!

Catherine