Congrats, David.

Here's a timely exerpt for us mortals:

http://tour-de-france.velonews.com/article/93750/an-exclusive-excerpt-from-the-n\
ew-book--graham-watson-s

--
>
>
> That is an awesome achievement David!
> That is one of the toughest, if not the toughest climb in France... see
profile here
> - avg gradient of 7.1, max of 11 (read the various stories jst under the graph
and you can see how daunting this climb
> really is..) - from km 7 to the top is very, very challenging - 22 km of
climbing..
> - did you find it to be the hardest climb of your life?
> Congratulations!
>
> That would be one heck of a descent...
> Was it harder than the climb up?
> Where there lots of switchbacks?
>
> Has anyone else climbed Ventoux?
> Anyone planning on climbing it this year?
> Maybe you can ask David some questions and get some feedback for your trip...
or let him know what you thought of the
> climb
>
> David,
>  - What tour group did you go with, or are you on your own?
> - Keep us posted, we are more than glad to live vicariously through others
ventures to Europe for cycling
> - any other massive climbs planned?
> - the Oakville jersey looks good on you!
>
>
> cheers and safe riding!  :)
>
> Rob
> Narejko
> OCC President 2009
>
>
>
> From: davidsharris@...
> To: occ_rob@...
> Subject: Mont Ventoux
> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:45:31 -0400
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi Rob - I did the Mont Ventoux climb yesterday and here's the proof attached-
it was a 23 km climb to 1910m in the
> middle of a 107km ride.  Perhaps you would like to send this to the group and
ask if anyone else has done it this year
> - we could compare notes.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Dave.
>

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Subject: RE: last minute  emergency spot open, 24-hour race this weekend...

Steve Shikaze (sjshikaze@...) needs a person for his 5 person team for Chico’s Summer Solstice 24-hour race this weekend. Contact Steve if you’re interested. I would love to do it but have other commitments this weekend.



Regards...Greg



Greg Andre-Barrett
Service Management Lead
IT Service Management Branch, Health Services I&IT Cluster
5700 Yonge Street, 9th floor, Toronto, ON M2M 4K5
Off: 416-327-9396 Cell: 647-287-4907
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________________________________

From: sjshikaze@... [mailto:sjshikaze@...]
Sent: June 16, 2009 5:28 PM
To: Andre-Barrett, Greg (MOH); info@...
Cc: hal.judd@...
Subject: last minute emergency spot open, 24-hour race this weekend...



Hey Greg,

I know you're occupied this weekend, but I DID manage to fill my team soon after we corresponded via email.  However, one of my teammates had to bow out yesterday because of sudden health issues.  As a result, a spot has opened on our 5-man team.  Do you know of anyone who might be interested?  I've been sending the word out to people here in the club, in Waterloo, and have received quite a few "no's", and a couple of "maybes".   If you know of anyone, can you let me know?  Thanks...

Steve

All

I've signed up for this ride.  If any other OCC members have also signed up feel
free to drop me a note and we can ride as a team.

Keith

I'll just fw this one newsletter. The subsçribe link is at the end. The Toronto Bike Union is an example of the growing gta cycling community and advocacy -- Jarvis bike lanes, money raised for injured cyclist, 2000 cyclists ride along Bloor etc.
Regards...Greg

Lead, Service Level Management,
IT Service Management Branch, Health Services I&IT Cluster, 
Off: 416-327-9396 Cell: 647-287-4907
Greg.Andre-Barrett@...

	Cyclists fill the gallery of Council Chambers on Monday, May 25th for the Jarvis St. redesign debate. photo: Y. Bambrick
	Table Of Contents Toronto’s downtown just became more bike-friendly, thanks to you Our first Annual General Meeting and 1 year Anniversary Celebration!! E-Bikes: What do bike union members think? Valet Bike Parking - new service from the Toronto Cyclists Union Cycling Outreach Campaign Launch: Cycling is affordable, healthy, and convenient Happy Anniversary - Pee-wee Herman Picture Show video now online! Bike Summit 2009 - what a great day! Update from TCAT's Nancy Smith Lea Ward 29 Community Meeting for those who cycle (and those who’d like to) Bells on Bloor Ride Fundraiser for Chris Kasztelewicz - For the Love of Cycling Bike Month kick-off Cruiser Ride - update photos Job Posting Events
	Map of the Jarvis St. vote. Where does your Councillor stand? photo: Dave Meslin Toronto’s downtown just became more bike-friendly, thanks to you by, Yvonne Bambrick, Executive Director It’s official: our collective efforts to include bikes in Toronto’s transportation plans are paying off! To kick off Bike Month in style, City Council voted 28-16 in favour of including two bike lanes in their plans for changes to Jarvis Street. The victory came with a hard fight. Councillor Kyle Rae, Mayor David Miller, and the cycling community championed consideration of cycling traffic in the planned redesign of Jarvis Street. Hundreds of helmeted cyclists showed up the day of the vote to lend support, and our strong presence made a tremendous impact. That day, every major newspaper in the city covered the issue and mentioned the Toronto Cyclists Union as a key player. Read more… >Now over 700 members strong, your bike union has a powerful voice with which to influence public policy and make improvements for cyclists across the city. And we are getting stronger. From Scarborough to Mississauga, from downtown to uptown, your membership dollars are fuelling key changes that make our roads safer for cyclists, every single day. >If you believe Toronto can be a world-class city that supports a range of sustainable transportation options, including cycling, please lend your voice to the Toronto Cyclists Union and Join or Renew as a member today! Thanks again for your support. We couldn't do this without you.
	Our first Annual General Meeting and 1 year Anniversary Celebration!! by Karey Iron, Board President Mark your calendars! On June 18, 2009, at 7:00pm, the Toronto Cyclists Union will hold its first Annual General Meeting at our office in the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) - 215 Spadina Ave., Suite 120. During this meeting, we will review our financial standing over our first year and will ratify the expansion and enhancement of our board. The meeting agenda and list of board members can be viewed online. You will have the opportunity to meet volunteers who tirelessly contribute their time to bike union initiatives – from keeping the website up and running and keeping the communications up-to-date to organizing and managing special projects and events. You will meet the past and new members of the Board of Directors, our Executive Director, Yvonne Bambrick, and other members like you. You will hear about the bike union’s successes over the past year and you will have the opportunity to add your voice to the strategic thinking for the bike union as we move into our second year. All members are encouraged to attend the AGM – our continued success rests on our critical mass and your vibrant voices. *RSVP required for AGM - info@.... The meeting will be followed by a party at 8:00pm (also at CSI - in Suite 400) to celebrate our successes and our current members and to welcome future members. See event listings below for further details.
	This is not a bicycle Credit: Yvonne Bambrick E-Bikes: What do bike union members think? As the spokesperson for our organization, Executive Director Yvonne Bambrick has put forward a public position about the heavy scooter/moped-style e-bikes and wants to get your feedback to make sure this position accurately reflects the position of the majority of our members. Please take a moment to complete this mini-survey. Our current position statement can be found here. Thank you for your time and feedback on this issue. The results of the survey will inform our position moving forward.
	Valet bike parking photo: Yvonne Bambrick Valet Bike Parking - new service from the Toronto Cyclists Union by, Craig Barnes, Valet Bike Parking Coordinator What do you do when you're expecting hundreds of cyclists at your event and there is not enough bicycle parking in sight? You call on the Toronto Cyclists Union Valet Bike Parking team. Valet bike parking works like a coat-check and is a service for cyclists that offers secure, hassle-free parking at events. At the recent dandyhorse launch party, bike union staff and volunteers parked over 175 bikes. The response to this service was overwhelmingly positive: as cyclists rode up to drop off their bikes, they were heard saying "This is awesome", "This is such a treat", and "Valet parking makes me feel great for riding my bike." Valet bike parking has been building momentum and popularity across North America and was a feature of the recent presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. The Vancouver Folk Festival parks 3000 bicycles, and San Francisco offers valet bike parking at all San Francisco Giants home games. Toronto is so ready for this valet bike parking! Ask for it the next time you go to a festival or large sports event. Event organizers need to know that cyclists like you want this service. Valet bike parking services were provided at the recent Bike Summit (May 28) and St. Lawrence Market Criterium bicycle race (May 29). Watch for valet bike parking at the upcoming Toronto Cyclists Union AGM and party (June 18)
	Leehe Lev on her first day at the new Culturelink office photo: Yvonne Bambrick Cycling Outreach Campaign Launch: Cycling is affordable, healthy, and convenient Over the past year, volunteers at the Toronto Cyclists Union have been working in partnership with staff at CultureLink to secure funds and prepare a cycling outreach campaign for newcomers. Culturelink's Ajith Aluthwatta, one of the core volunteer team members, firmly believes that cycling is affordable, healthy, and convenient. He's been riding his bike for about 20 years, ever since arriving in Toronto. Ajith has thought for many years about how to promote cycling amongst newcomers, and when he heard about the Toronto Cyclists Union, he knew the time was right. He has been involved since the inception of the bike union, helping to make this happen. On April 29th, the Cycling: From back home to our new home campaign had its first major milestone - hiring its first staff member. Cycling Outreach Coordinator Leehe Lev comes to the project with diverse skills, a life-long love of cycling, and a great deal of enthusiasm. Leehe has experience working at a shelter serving refugees, where she became familiar with how sustainable living habits are sometimes forgotten as newcomers assimilate in Toronto. "I came to Canada when I was two years old, and my earliest memories of bicycling were with other new Canadians my family connected with. Bicycling was very much a part of my parents' lives in the countries where they grew up. As much as my parents loved cycling and understood the importance of it in terms of health and the environment, owning a car was still something they they strived for. Part of the 'North American dream' includes owning a car. In my new position, I'd like to help change that myth." When Leehe is not working on cycling issues, she keeps busy by running her own company, Whole Self Fitness, and working on several art projects. We're thrilled to have Leehe on board and we look forward to sharing the developments of this project with you. Please join us as we officially launch the campaign at the CultureLink offices on June 17th (details in events listing below).
	Happy Anniversary - Pee-wee Herman Picture Show video now online! In celebration of the one-year anniversary of the fabulous Fundraiser show that really got the bike union kickstarted last May, founder Dave Meslin has edited a ten-minute highlight reel, and thrown it up on YouTube for us all to enjoy! Enjoy, and please share! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co758ORLrqY
	Full house at this year's Bike Summit photo: Yvonne Bambrick Bike Summit 2009 - what a great day! Update from TCAT's Nancy Smith Lea The second annual Bike Summit on May 28th, 2009 was a great success. Again this year, despite a bigger venue, this one-day bicycle policy conference sold out in advance. About 220 registrants representing government, the private sector, non-profit organizations and the general public were in attendance. The purpose of the day was to share best practices and challenges in implementing bicycle policy, research, technical designs, and advocacy campaigns. We have received very positive feedback on the overall event, our lineup of speakers, and the networking opportunities. We will be posting the speakers' presentations online soon and will also publish proceedings from the Summit in the coming months. Podcast interviews with eight of the 23 speakers produced by New Social Media are now available on-line: Eric Anderson, Joshua Benson, Ralph Buehler, Adolfo Hernandez, Megan Jamieson, Kevin Krizek, Martijn J. te Lintelo, and Dave Meslin. Thanks to all of our sponsors who made the day possible, to our speakers for providing engaging presentations and ideas, and our attendees for participating. Summit photos by Toronto Cyclists Union Executive Director Yvonne Bambrick can be viewed here.
	Ward 29 Community Meeting for those who cycle (and those who’d like to) Ward 29 Bikes invites all interested cyclists to join us on June 17, 2009 to share information and ideas about cycling in and around Ward 29 (Toronto-Danforth). We're hosting a public meeting at the East York Community Centre with the participation of the City of Toronto, the Toronto Cyclists Union, and other community groups. We're looking for input and want you to help shape the future of cycling in our neighbourhood. Local cyclists and city staff will be on hand to discuss cycling in Ward 29 and successful cycling advocates will share their stories. Please join us on June 17 if you're interested in improving the cycling realm in our community. Contact us at info@... for more information. What: Ward 29 Community Meeting for those who cycle (and those who’d like to) When: Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Open House at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Where: East York Community Centre (1081 Pape Avenue at Torrens, between O'Connor and Cosburn). Who: City of Toronto staff, local cyclists, cycling advocates, and you! Why: Because we want your input and we want you to get involved in cycling activities in our community. About us: Ward 29 Bikes formed as the local advocacy group for Ward 29 following the Toronto Cyclists Union's Advocacy Workshop last spring. Our goal is to promote all forms of cycling within and around our neighbourhood by encouraging people to bike to work, to school, to shop, and to play. We believe that cycling is a convenient and practical mode of transportation, as well as being just plain fun. Some of our activities to date have included authoring a report about cycling safety on the Bloor Viaduct, running a bicycling information night at Diefenbaker Public School, engaging Ward 29 Councillor Case Ootes, and supporting projects and advocacy in adjoining wards.
	2000 cyclists riding East from High Park to Queen's Park photo: Martin Reis Bells on Bloor Ride Written by Albert Koehl, Bells On Bloor Coordinator The bells were again happily ringing along Bloor Street on Sunday, May 31st when the Bells on Bloor ride took over the road. The estimated 2 000 participants - along with a friendly police escort - were part of Toronto's biggest-ever cycling advocacy parade. This year's parade, again sponsored by Take the Tooker, Curbside Bikes, and the Toronto Cyclists Union, featured prizes for best costumes and free bells donated by Sweet Pete's and the Bike Joint. A video of the event can be viewed here. The parade made a big impression on onlookers along Bloor St. and inspired many hoots of support. Unfortunately, this throng of cyclists has not yet convinced city councillors that Bloor St. needs a bike lane to keep cyclists safe. On May 25, 2009, just prior to a scheduled discussion of the issue, the City quietly pre-empted the publication of a feasibility study of a Bloor-Danforth bikeway that had been ordered in October 2007. The issue of a bikeway on Bloor-Danforth will now be studied anew by an outside consultant - 17 years after a consultant first identified Bloor-Danforth as the preferred east-west cycling route.
	bike parking in front of Toronto Free Gallery photo: Yvonne Bambrick Fundraiser for Chris Kasztelewicz - For the Love of Cycling On May 23rd, the cycling community came together to party in support of Chris Kasztelewicz, the cyclist who was severely injured in a road rage incident involving a hit and run by a taxi driver in November of last year. The Toronto Free Gallery hosted 150 cyclists, two amazing DJ's, and an incredible video-enhanced GoldSprints roller race for a fun night celebrating The Love of Cycling. Chris was not able to attend due to his ongoing recovery, but his lawyer David Levy stopped in to raise a glass and say a few words about his client, and his appreciation of the strength of the cycling community. We raised $1800 for Chris, but more importantly, we showed him that hundreds of fellow cyclists are behind him and wishing him well. Big thanks to all the event sponsors who donated items for the raffle: Amsterdam Brewery, The Bike Joint, Cervélo, Duke's Cycle, GoldSprints by Navid, Janet Bike Girl, La Palette, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Push the Envelope, Steel Wool Bicycles, Toronto Cyclists Union, Toronto Free Gallery, and Urbane Cyclist. Thanks to all the folks who came out in support of Chris, and who worked hard to make the party come together so nicely! Photos of the party can be viewed here.
	Cruising to the Leslie Spit lighthouse. photo: Yvonne Bambrick Bike Month kick-off Cruiser Ride - update photos About 45 cyclists joined us for our cruiser ride to the Leslie Spit on Saturday, May 30 - and what a ride! We began our outing with a tour of the new bike station now open at Union Station, and then hit the road southbound on York from Bremner. Just our luck, there were giant pylons set up for construction work, so we had a nice open lane to gather in before heading off on the green light. The weather was fantastic, but turned a bit on us as we were approaching the ferry docks, so only about a third of our group ended up heading over to the island for the Bikes Without Borders event. Good times were had by all participants - thanks for coming out!! We'll do another ride soon and suggestions are welcome. Cruiser ride photos can be viewed here.
	Job Posting Consultant Services - Cycling Master Plan for Kitchener The City of Kitchener requests that the Consultants undertake a Study to create a Cycling Master Plan for the City of Kitchener. The Cycling Master Plan will provide the necessary policy and guidance to Council, staff and the Cycling Advisory Committee in terms of the design and construction of infrastructure, budgeting, establishment of programming and initiatives, as well as serving to ensure the ongoing promotion and support of cycling as a mode of transportation. http://www.kitchener.ca/tenders/tender.asp
	Events
	Newcomer Cycling Outreach - Program Launch (June 17th) Please join us for the launch of the Cycling: from back home to our new home campaign. Together with Culturelink, the Toronto Cyclists Union created a partnership for integration and sustainable transportation. The launch will be followed by open house activities celebrating Culturelink’s new location. When: June 17th, 2009 at 2 PM Where: 2340 Dundas St.W, Suite 301 (Bloor/Dundas - Crossways Mall/Entrance by the Toronto Public Heath office) Campaign Launch Agenda Welcome and opening remarks- Leehe Lev, Bicycling Outreach Coordinator (5 minutes) Yvonne Bambrick – Executive Director - Toronto Cyclists Union (5 minutes) Yu Li – A Newcomer Cyclist Perspective (5 minutes) Peter Dorfman – Toronto Public Health – Keeping Good Habits from Back Home (5 minutes) Keynote Speaker – Dr. Chris Cavacuiti - Cycling: An Inner City Physician’s Perspective (15 minutes) Ibrahim Abriye – Final remarks about Culturelink going green and invites public to cut ribbon of new office (5 minutes) For more info, please call Leehe Lev, Cycling Outreach Coordinator at 416-588-6288 (x229) or email cycling@.... Toronto Cyclists Union AGM Anniversary Party (June 18) The Toronto Cyclists Union will be holding our first Annual General Meeting (AGM), followed by a party in celebration of our one-year anniversary. The AGM is intended for our members, but anyone interested in becoming a supporter of the bike union is welcome. Party is open to all - rsvp to info@.... What: Toronto Cyclists Union AGM & Anniversary Party When: Thursday, June 18, 2009 Where: Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Ave. (N of Queen) AGM: doors at 6:30pm, meeting at 7:00pm - Suite 120 Anniversary Party: 8:00pm - Suite 400 Please feel free to Bring Your Own beverage of choice - wine, beer, anything goes :) Snacks will be provided. DIY Bike Beautification Workshop (June 20) Join Toronto Cyclists Union Executive Director Yvonne Bambrick for a DIY bike beautification, arts & crafts session. BYO inspiration & supplies: stickers, flowers, fun fur . . . anything goes! Zip-ties and tools will be supplied. Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009 When: 2:00pm to 4:30pm (*Rain date: Sunday, June 21st, same time) Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park - Bandstand in the pit For more information, contact 416-826-2964 Bike Union's Monthly Cinq à Sept (June 25) Want to hear what the bike union is up to? Do you have ideas for current projects or future campaigns? Want to share stories of the road or current events that are of interest to your community? Then come on out to the Victory Cafe and raise a glass with your union! Our monthly cinq à septs are intended to provide a space where bike union board, executive, management team, ward captains, volunteers, and members can come together and converse over a refreshing beverage. A cinq à sept is an informal gathering to bring us together for casual conversation, outside of a meeting context. It's a space where the union can meet, just for the sake of getting to know each other. Join us for the next cinq à sept - all are welcome! What: Monthly Bike Union Cinq à Sept When: Thursday, June 25, 2009 (and the last Thursday of every month) Hours: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Where: The Victory Cafe at 581 Markham St.

I'll just fw you this one issue.
To subscribe, visit: http://www.toronto.ca/e-updates

Btw if you care to join us there are now up to nine of us who are commuting into
Toronto together. We usually meet at 7:10 at royal windsor and ford drive.

Regards...Greg

Lead, Service Level Management,
IT Service Management Branch, Health Services I&IT Cluster, 
Off: 416-327-9396 Cell: 647-287-4907
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Sent: Fri Jun 12 17:04:18 2009
Subject: June edition #155

IN THE CURRENT ISSUE OF Cyclometer (Issue #155 June 2009):
__________________________________________________________________

Welcome to Cyclometer, a monthly newsletter to keep cyclists informed about
cycling issues and
programs in the City of Toronto.  We are still in the midst of Bike Month and
many new developments
are underway in Toronto's cycling infrastructure planning.

Contents:

1. Toronto’s Bicycle Station Opens For Business
2. Toronto Bike Plan - New Strategic Directions
3. 2009 Bikeway Network Program Update
4. Brimorton Drive Bicycle Lane Installed
5. City of Toronto Employee Bike Sharing Launched
6. TTC Bicycle Infrastructure Initiatives
7. Crothers Woods Trail Management Strategy
8. Bike Train schedule and tickets now available
9. Ward 29 Community Meeting 17 June at East York Community Centre
10. Bike Month Events Calendar


1. Toronto’s Bicycle Station Opens For Business

It is exciting to announce that on May 26th Toronto’s first Bicycle Station
officially opened for business. The Grand Opening was a proud occasion which
hosted Mayor David Miller, Councillor Adrian Heaps and the City Staff who worked
so hard to implement this major step as part of Toronto’s Bike Plan. The
Bicycle station is an indoor secure bicycle parking facility that protects your
bike from theft, vandalism and bad weather. The station is located on York
Street in the West York Street Teamway of Union Station. The station’s 180
bicycle parking spots and close proximity to the TTC, GO Trains, Via Rail and
downtown core makes commuting by bicycle much easier and safer.

The station includes a change room, a mechanic's stand and a variety of tools
for customer use as well as a vending machine with emergency bike necessities
such as tubes, tire levers, patch kits, and of course refreshing beverages.
Security measures include staffed hours from 7am to 7pm as well as 24 hour video
surveillance. Park your bike for the day and pay only $2.

Benefits of membership (i.e., lifetime $25 + $20/month) include a free Bicycle
Station t-shirt printed on organic cotton, a free copy of Dandyhorse Magazine
and a 10% discount at participating Bike shops. Once you register for a parking
plan you get 24 hour access to the station via electronic key fob and are
guaranteed a parking spot for the duration of your plan.

If you are interested in more information including prices and registration,
visit the website at http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/bicycle-station or call
416-338-3666. Hope to see you there!


2. Toronto Bike Plan - New Strategic Directions

A recent staff report presents six new strategic directions for achieving the
Bike Plan’s goals for the period 2009-11. The new directions for the Bike Plan

are to:

• launch a Toronto Public Bicycle System by Spring 2010;
• expand the downtown bikeways to support the Public Bicycle System;
• accelerate construction of the Bikeway Network trails;
• expand high-security bicycle parking facilities;
• develop a comprehensive research and evaluation program; and
• develop a new promotion and communications strategy.

The Toronto Bike Plan New Strategic Directions report was received by the Public
Works and Infrastructure Committee on June 3rd. View the full document:

http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-21588.pdf


3. 2009 Bikeway Network Program

On June 3rd, the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee considered a report
on the Bikeway Network Program for 2009. The Committee recommended City Council
approve 20.6 km of new bike lanes. City Council will consider these bike lanes
at their next meeting on July 6-7. View the list of bike lane projects at
http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/bikeplan/network-project-status.htm

The next batch of proposed bike lanes is expected to be submitted to Public
Works in the fall.  These bicycle lanes include several contra-flow bicycle
lanes and short connecting bike lanes which are an integral part of the West End
Bikeways Project.  With the approval of these bike lanes Transportation will be
installing 16km of connected bikeways and shared roadways to complete the
Bikeway Network in this area.


4. Brimorton Drive Bicycle Lane Installed

The installation of the Brimorton bicycle lane (from Brimley Road to Scarborough
Golf Club Road) was completed last week. This installation adds 4.1 km to the
City's Bikeway Network, for a total of 105 km of bike lanes.  The painting crews
are now hard at work completing the Annette Street bicycle lanes in the west
end.


5. City of Toronto Employee Bike Sharing Launched

On Friday, 12 June the City of Toronto Environment Office launched an employee
bike sharing program as part of its Smark Commute initiative and the Live Green
campaign.  A pool of bikes has been made available for employees.  This is a
voluntary program for City employees with the main location at Nathan Phillips
Square.

For further information about the Employee Bike Share Program or information
about the launch, please contact:

Marco Iacampo,
Smart Commute Toronto-Central
Toronto Environment Office
416.392.6063


6. TTC Bicycle Infrastructure Initiatives

Eighteen additional bike rack-equipped bus routes became operational effective
May 25 (coinciding with the start of Bike Month), resulting in bike rack service
on 89 of 167 bus routes, meaning just over half of all routes in the city now
have bike rack service.  TTC expects that over 85% of all TTC bus

routes will have bike rack service by the end of 2009.

In addition, TTC has committed to enhanced bicycle parking facilities in all new
subway stations to be built and all renovations to current stations.  An array
of possible bicycle enclosure and bicycle station designs are being looked at
for a number of locations in the years to come, as well as the
development of a Bike Plan by the Transit Commission.


7. Crothers Woods Trail Management Strategy

This year we will be continuing with trail improvements in Crothers Woods as
outlined in the Crothers Woods Trail Management Strategy. Our focus over the
next few months will be to continue to improve degraded sections of intermediate
single trail throughout the area. Please be aware of all construction in
Crothers Woods and respect all trail closures during this time.

Unilever Support
NETP would like to thank the Unilever Canada Foundation for generously
supporting sustainable trail use and ecological protection in the Don Valley
through it's Community Vitality Fund this year. Unilever and it's staff have
been very supportive of the project through donating staff resources and time in
Crothers Woods for several years and have been a key partner in supporting the
NETP.

This year Unilever staff will be working with NETP to help replant areas of
trails in the Lower Don that need to be restored after recent construction and
closures.

Trail Building Workshop
This year the NETP will be hosting a public trail building day in Crothers Woods
on October 10, 2009.  The day will be led by IMBA staff and will include all
training and tools and is open to all members of the community. Please mark this
date on your calendar and plan to join us to do your part in improving the
natural environment trail system in the Don Valley.

Trail Stewardship Opportunities
We are currently working with several community groups who have volunteered
their services for Trail Stewardship Days in Crothers Woods. You will be seeing
these teams of volunteers out on the trails this summer and fall helping
maintain the trail system and protect the natural environment through trail
building, garbage cleanup, ecological restoration, trail maintenance and
monitoring.


8. Bike Train schedule and tickets now available

The Bike Train is a unique way to experience a cycling getaway. Getting to the
destination is made easy as passengers travel in comfort on the train while

their bicycles are safely secured in a baggage car with bike racks. The Toronto
- Niagara Greenbelt Express takes place over 8 weekends, with a special launch
event June 27th. The Toronto-North Bay Route has been confirmed for the weekend
of August 7-10. Space is limited. Visit our website at
www.biketrain.ca for more information.


9. Ward 29 Community Meeting 17 June at East York Community Centre

Things are shaping up for the Wednesday, June 17 Ward 29 Community Meeting for
those who cycle (and those who’d like to)  Although 29 Bikes is based in

Toronto-Danforth, residents from adjacent Toronto wards are encouraged to come
out and help advance the cycling agenda.

The meeting will be held on the main floor of the East York Community Centre
(1081 Pape Ave, 2 blocks south of O'Connor Dr., north of Danforth).

Registration begins at 6:30, refreshments are served, meeting starts at 7pm.

Daniel Egan, Manager of Pedestrian and Cycling Infrastructure Unit with the City
of Toronto, and other city folks, plus Yvonne Bambrick, Executive Director

of the Cyclists Union, and others will be there to answer all our questions
about the future of cycling in this part of town. For updates, check the website
www.29bikes.ca.

If you think you’d like to attend, please confirm to info@... with your
name and postal code, or simply show up.


10. Bike Month Events

Find out about all the Bike Month events still happening in our online calendar:
http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/uds/cyclingcal.nsf/AllEvents?OpenView



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1. Ottawa Road Race - June 21st
1. what a great reason to visit the Capital City and friends you may have there
   
2. CHIN Race - downtown Toronto - this is a huge, colourful and flamboyant event
   
1. race is Wed, July 1st
2. they need people in the background for the TV promos June 21 and June 28
   
3. 2009 Nationals - in Quebec City - an amazing venue - bring the family!
   

----- Original Message -----

From: Andre-Barrett, Greg (MOH)

To: maureen_balling@... ; oakvillecyclingclub@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 6:31 PM

Subject: **OCC** Re: Niagara Frontier Bike Club's Can-Am Bike Event

Fyi
Regards...Greg

Lead, Service Level Management,
IT Service Management Branch, Health Services I&IT Cluster, 
Off: 416-327-9396 Cell: 647-287-4907
Greg.Andre-Barrett@ontario.ca

---

From: Maureen Balling
To: dan@beachescycling.com ; club@aboveth.com ; will@algonquinoutfitters.com ; julianna2@sympatico.ca ; gmcmknights@gmail.com ; info@brokenspokes.ca ; kpower4@cogeco.ca ; bikesports@bellnet.ca ; mdelnin@tbaytel.net ; bob.beale@rogers.com ; nbucci@brantcycle.ca ; crbicycles@yahoo.ca ; ciclosportracing@cogeco.ca ; info@ciclowerks.com ; chris@coachchris.ca ; jmcm1990@yahoo.ca ; cycle@cyclecambridge.com ; "angry johnny07"@sympatico.ca "angry johnny07"@sympatico.ca>; Andre-Barrett, Greg (MOH); cyclepat2@bellnet.ca ; cycleslondon@rogers.com ; thcoppola@rogers.com ; paul@hellovelo.ca ; racingteam@dornellas.com ; idawes@cogeco.ca ; roromcdonagh@hotmail.com ; osmond.bakker@gmail.com ; fmb.cubello@sympatico.ca ; bananaseatproductions@rogers.com ; freshair@magma.ca ; rory@fullcycle.ca ; bikeclub@gearhead.ca ; info@gearsandgrinds.com ; ira@gearsbikeshop.ca ; admin@haliburtonrealeasyryders.com ; cyclist@hamiltoncycling.com ; peter.au.thompson@gmail.com ; contactus@invitasport.com ; jjcycle@jjcycle.com ; info@... ; spokesforfolkes@amtelecom.net ; info@lapdogs.ca ; howard@topdrawercreative.com ; d.bell@carbonsports.com ; info@... ; longshots2009@gmail.com ; contactmlcc@msn.com ; PAKHO01@GMAIL.COM ; Mmazur2327@hotmail.com ; peter@misfitpsycles.com ; jim@bikemuskoka.ca ; kirkdouglas@fcibroadband.com ; jeffbayani@yahoo.ca ; membership@oakvillecc.com ; obcadmin@cyberus.ca ; president@ownsoundcycling.ca ; bikes@pedalperformance.com ; pedales@kapfin.com ; president@peterboroughcc.com ; josee@teamracepro.com ; stephenp@pathcom.com ; stash@vaxxine.com ; mihaelQu@gmail.com ; sdilella@hotmail.com ; info@soigneurraceservice.com ; emakarch@soundsolutions.ca ; sportx@....com ; president@stcatherinescc.com ; thecyclery@rogers.com ; ddangelo@vianet.ca ; chris.cousineau@roger.com ; thom@talltreecycles.ca ; info@hardwoodskiandbike.ca ; c-goncalves1@hotmail.com ; mcore@rogers.com ; royz43@yahoo.com ; communications@teamrace.com ; c.capaldi@ldcsb.on.ca ; david@hypernet.ca ; clifford@hubbicycleshop.com ; tbaycc@tbaycc.ca ; mark@tricycle.com ; info@timminscycling.com ; tracy@tjfit.com ; barry@... ; andrew@velocitybicycle.com ; jlsketchley@sympatico.ca ; info@waterloocyclingclub.org ; wgwheelers@gmail.com ; jp@abovethreshold.com ; teamzuck@hotmail.com
Sent: Wed Jun 03 17:46:53 2009
Subject: Niagara Frontier Bike Club's Can-Am Bike Event

Hi -    I'm Maureen Balling, in charge of publicity for this great bike event with the Niagara Frontier Bike Club.  It features 3 rides on Sunday August 16th, 2009, 100 miles which goes from the US to Canada and back, a 62-mile ride and a 35-mile ride.  There are also rides on the Saturday before.  I have attached some info for you.  Could you please pass the info on to the members of your clubs.  I know anyone who comes for this event will love it!!!  There is also a website which has complete info: www.CanAmRide.com.     If you have any questions pls feel free to e-mail me back or you can contact the Ride Chairpersons Mike and Brenda Fischer at 716-683-3961 or write to them at Info@CanAmRide.com.     We sure hope you will join us!!    Sincerely,       Maureen

Fyi
Regards...Greg

Lead, Service Level Management,
IT Service Management Branch, Health Services I&IT Cluster, 
Off: 416-327-9396 Cell: 647-287-4907
Greg.Andre-Barrett@...

Fyi.



Regards...Greg



Greg Andre-Barrett
Service Management Lead
IT Service Management Branch, Health Services I&IT Cluster
5700 Yonge Street, 9th floor, Toronto, ON M2M 4K5
Off: 416-327-9396 Cell: 647-287-4907
Greg.Andre-Barrett@...
<blocked::mailto:Greg.Andre-Barrett@...>



________________________________

From: Josh Verch [mailto:events@...]
Sent: May 28, 2009 10:34 AM
To: Josh Verch
Subject: Malvern Road Race - Saturday, May 30, 2009
Importance: High



ATTENTION ALL RIDERS:



The Malvern Bicycle Classic is rapidly approaching and we need
participants.  There are two components to the day that are open to
members.  The first is the open race at noon hour for UCI licenced
cyclists, Junior through Master, Male and Female.   This is another one
of those rare events in Toronto where we have closed roads and a
challenging circuit.  It is one hour of racing plus one lap.  If we have
full entry there is a great prize board and even a prime or two.  The
second event is the first stop on the Ontario Youth Series.  Both races
are held on a great urban circuit with distances suitable for our youth
participants.  We ask racers to bring old racing gear for us to donate
to the up and coming youth racers from the city of Toronto.

Racing opportunities within Toronto, on a closed circuit, do not come
often and right now the event is at risk due to a lack of registration
for both the youth and open race.

Please consider coming out to this race.  Pre-Registration
<http://www.integratedsports.net/oca/ocaeventregistration.asp>  is
through the OCA on line system and we will be taking entries up until
noon on Friday, May 29, 2009.  Entry to the open race is limited to 100.



Sincerely,



Josh Verch

Development Coordinator



Ontario Cycling Association

307-3 Concorde Gate

Toronto, ON M3C 3N7

P: 416.426.7241

F: 416.426.7349

www.ontariocycling.org



  <http://www.ontariocycling.org/>

For more information see: www.bikerally.org <http://www.bikerally.org/>



Regards...Greg



Greg Andre-Barrett
Service Management Lead
IT Service Management Branch, Health Services I&IT Cluster
5700 Yonge Street, 9th floor, Toronto, ON M2M 4K5
Off: 416-327-9396 Cell: 647-287-4907
Greg.Andre-Barrett@...
<blocked::mailto:Greg.Andre-Barrett@...>



________________________________

From: Jenni Willes [mailto:jwilles@...]
Sent: May 28, 2009 12:17 PM
To: Andre-Barrett, Greg (MOH)
Subject: Friends For Life Bike Rally!



Dear Greg;





The 11th Annual Friends For Life Bike Rally is taking place this year
from July 26th-31st. Limited spaces are still available! This is your
chance to join 300 riders and take on the challenge of riding from
Toronto to Montreal in 6 days. Don't miss this life changing experience!
All proceeds support the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA).  For
more information visit us online at: www.bikerally.org
<http://www.bikerally.org/> . Please feel free to forward this email to
the members of your cycling association. If you would like someone to
come and speak with your bike group about this amazing opportunity
please call us at: 416-506-8606 ext 238.