Bike Snow Tires+Clothing For Winter Riding-Coldest Day of the Year Bike Ride 2009-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.
On average there will be 16 'wet days' in Toronto in January. Wet days are defined as days when there is 0.25 mm of precipitation or more.

WHO?:
All cyclists are welcome

WHERE?:
Meet at the back doors of City Hall (100 Queen Street West) near Elizabeth St. The ride will go across Armoury Street, south/left on University Avenue, west/right on Front Street to the Fairmont Royal York.

WHAT?:
Come out to City Hall at noon for a group ride to the Fairmont Royal York on the statistically coldest day of the year. Warm up at the Fairmont Royal York with free hot drink and snacks. Riders will also receive free turtle lights thank to our sponsor Mountain Equipment
Co-Op, and the first 50 riders will receive a limited edition Bike Winter 25 oz thermos.

WANT A BOOTH?:
If you would like a table or to be a part of this event, please e-mail: cyclingevents@toronto.ca

WHY?:
This event is to draw attention to the feasibility of using bikes for utilitarian transportation in the winter.

http://torontopolice.on.ca/

PROTECT YOUR BICYCLE. REGISTER YOUR BICYLE ONLINE WITH THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICE BY CLICKING ON THE ABOVE URL THEN CLICKING ON THE PICTURE OF THE BICYCLE AND THE BAR CODE ON THE HOME PAGE.

Registering your bicycle will greatly assist in its recovery if stolen. There are two methods of registration: online by clicking on the bar code with the bicycle picture at www.torontopolice.on.ca or by completing the form and mailing it to BIKE REGISTRATION Toronto Police Service Records Department, 40 College St, Toronto, ON. The form is accessible online at http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/bike/registrationform.pdf or in person at any Toronto Police Service station.

Anonymous reporting of 'shady' PAWN SHOPS who you suspect of fencing stolen bicycles can be reported to Toronto Crime Stoppers in 3 ways:

Talk: 416-222-8477 (TIPS)
Type: http://222tips.com/
Text: TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637)

Your anonymity is guaranteed by the Supreme Court of Canada. Any information will be used to investigate the suspected 'fences' with the goal of reducing bicycle theft in Toronto.

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[Axbent]

I always admired the Canadian flag ever since I was a child, such a nice looking flag! The suspension fork is very important for winter riding here in Sweden, where road maintenance is minimal, keeps the tyres on the raod instead of bouncing off and losing grip.

[captaincough]

@JonesJack95 ? quick reply to what I commented on 7 months ago... shit I must have been right fucked up when I wrote that.

[JonesJack95]

@captaincough did u died?

[ben092582]

@firstling1 wow! I rode in -5 and the reported wind chill was -30, actual air temp of -37 is crazy! Winnipeg commuters are hard core.

[captaincough]

While riding a bike on winter roads I slipped, fell and the car behind me drove over my head because she did not have enough time to stop.

[firstling1]

-9 degrees? coldest day of the year?

try doing this in Winnipeg

The coldest day I rode last winter was - 37 not counting the wind chill

[TimontheRoller]

Regards from Saint-Pete, we also ride here in winter! thumbs up!

[BeeRich33]

5 people showed up?

[Porgot138]

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