Queer cycling season starts April 27 in Toronto




(This photo was taken on Sunday June 17, 2007 at Toronto Harbourfront at Second Cup cafe, during the annual Pride Ride. 25 gay, lesbian,Bisexual and transgendered cyclists from the Queer West Bicycle Club took part in the event, during 2nd annual Queer West Fest.)


The GWBC is only dedicated Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered bicycling club in the Province of Ontario.


We will now be entering our fifth year in 2008 with close to 100 registered members. We are the only GLBTQ dedicated bicycling club in Ontario. We have a growing membership with 2007, being our most successful year to date. Over 25 cyclists, all genders, took part in last years 4th., annual Pride Ride


Our member's range in age from 20 to 60, both male and female. Although we are based in the west end of Toronto Ontario, our members are from all parts of the Greater Toronto Area(GTA) and beyond. Volunteers keep the wheels of our club turning, and one of the more visible ways to volunteer is to lead a ride or tour. We're always looking for new leaders. Fortunately, anyone can lead a ride or tour if given enough help beforehand.


Are you ready to join the fun this year? Happening on the last Sunday of every month. 2008 cycling opener. Sunday April 27th – Spring Has Sprung Ride. Sunday May 25th – Queen’s Birthday Ride.Sunday June 15th – 4th Annual Pride Ride . Sunday July 27th – Summer Heat Ride. Sunday August 31st – Labour Day Weekend Ride. Sunday September 28th – End of Summer Ride and Sunday October 26th – Fall Colours Ride. For more information visit the: Queer West Bicycle Club




Gay West Bicycle Club -Presents the 5th. annual Pride Ride 2008 Sunday June 15th, 12 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.


Join us for a leisurely ride along Toronto ’s waterfront from Sunnyside to the Eastern Beaches (about 25k). We are a non-profit bike club dedicated to providing a safe cycling experience for riders of all levels. We have participants of all ages and genders, and our mandate is to have fun and meet new friends. There is no membership fee and we strongly encourage members to be actively involved in planning our various itineraries. Please join us as we explore Toronto’s great waterfront trail system. It’s recommended to bring water, snacks/picnic lunch, and a helmet. The meeting point is south High Park below Colborne Lodge north side of the Queensway. Free.


RSVP / Info: gwbikeclub@hotmail.com Phone: 9am to 9 pm 416-551-1709 For more information visit the: Queer West Bicycle Club

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