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Coldest Day of the Year Ride

Come out for a group ride on the statistically coldest day of the year.

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Public Event · Organized by City of Toronto

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Who: All cyclists are welcome

What: Come out for a group ride on the statistically coldest day of the year. If you would like a table or to be a part of this event, please e-mail: cyclingevents@toronto.ca.

Where: This year, the ride will highlight the Martin-Goodman Waterfront Trail. Start Location is the Grenadier Cafe in High Park. We will then ride along the waterfront to Coronation Park, and discuss some of the challenges and successes of winter snow maintenance for cyclists. Hot Chocolate for riders will be served at the Grenadier Cafe.

Last year, the City ran a pilot project to plough the Martin-Goodman Waterfront Trail for cyclists. The pilot was a success, and this year the City will continue testing various winter road maintenance options on the trail. The ride will be a great chance to learn more about winter road maintenance, and to talk with City Staff about winter riding in Toronto.

About Toronto’s ”Coldest Day of the Year”.

* The day for the coldest day of the year ride was chosen based on weather averages for Toronto.

* The average temperature range in Toronto for January is -1 degree to -9 degrees.

City Website:
http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/bikewinter/coldest-day-ride.htm

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Duncan H wrote on the wire of the event Coldest Day of the Year Ride: 7 months ago

I just posted a few photos from the ride here: http://bikingtoronto.com/duncan/scenes-from-the-cold-torontos-coldest-day-of-the-year-ride-2010/
Joe T. wrote on the wire of the event Coldest Day of the Year Ride: 7 months ago

Just posted all my photos on the Joe Bikes blog… I'll put some on the main blog eventually along with some from Duncan when he get's his up.
http://bikingtoronto.com/joebikes/coldest-day-ride-photos/
HappyStuffing wrote on the wire of the event Coldest Day of the Year Ride: 7 months ago

Duncan said, ". . . actually see their faces instead of just goggles and scarves."

Hangon, i can take off my goggles and scarves? Thus, leaving bike mode 24/7? I can do that?! ohhhh!
Joe T. wrote on the wire of the event Coldest Day of the Year Ride: 7 months ago

Okay… who's coming? I see a bunch of you in the "attendees" section. Who do I get to meet (or re-meet)?
Joe T. wrote on the wire of the event Coldest Day of the Year Ride: 7 months, 1 week ago

Well, it may not be the coldest day of the year *this* year… but Friday looks like the coldest day of the fortnight, with a daytime high of -8. Saturday is still forecast to hit -5.

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/fourteenday/caon0696?ref=qlink_st_14day

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On January 30, 2010 Duncan H said:

I just posted a few photos from the ride here: http://bikingtoronto.com/duncan/scenes-from-the-cold-torontos-coldest-day-of-the-year-ride-2010/
On January 30, 2010 Joe T. said:

Just posted all my photos on the Joe Bikes blog… I’ll put some on the main blog eventually along with some from Duncan when he get’s his up.
http://bikingtoronto.com/joebikes/coldest-day-ride-photos/
On January 29, 2010 HappyStuffing said:

Duncan said, ”. . . actually see their faces instead of just goggles and scarves.”

Hangon, i can take off my goggles and scarves? Thus, leaving bike mode 24/7? I can do that?! ohhhh!
On January 29, 2010 Joe T. said:

Okay… who’s coming? I see a bunch of you in the ”attendees” section. Who do I get to meet (or re-meet)?
On January 26, 2010 Joe T. said:

Well, it may not be the coldest day of the year *this* year… but Friday looks like the coldest day of the fortnight, with a daytime high of -8. Saturday is still forecast to hit -5.

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/fourteenday/caon0696?ref=qlink_st_14day

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