Author Archives: Anita Macklin

Bike Show, Cycle touring, Training and other fun stuff

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Anita Macklin

The spring Toronto International Bike Show is coming up, so mark your calendars. It’s an opportunity to hunt for great bargains on bicycles, accessories, and clothing. Dates: March 1-3, 2013 Location: Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place (Click here for … Continue reading →

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Novice Ride Program—Planning & Brainstorming Meeting

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Anita Macklin

Spring is coming and we’ve got work to do! As promised at our Annual General Meeting we are assembling a few people to brainstorm, plan, and structure a really great Novice (Easy) Ride program this year. If you are one … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Sept. 18: NO Tuesday ride in Port Hope

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Anita Macklin

Lots of rain….and more rain to come. There will be no ride in Port Hope tonight, so leave the bikes at home and stay warm & dry. See you all next time!

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24km Ride on Sunday (In case 100km isn’t in your plans)

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Anita Macklin

For those who prefer something significantly less than 100km on Sunday, why not join Klaus (fellow club member) and others to make a 24 km ride by riding to Port Hope and back again? Read about the Ride for Hope … Continue reading →

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No Tour de France at 9pm tonight, but we ride & eat wings anyways

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Anita Macklin

Apparently, tonight of all nights, TSN won’t be airing the Tour de France until 12am. That’s a real downer, and changes the Ride, Wings, and Tour de France to just a Ride & Wings. Ahhhh…..don’t you just love TSN? We’ll … Continue reading →

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Sunday June 17th ride: (37, 55 or more km) Start time: 10:00am

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Anita Macklin

Just like the Thursday ride—Heading out to Wicklow Beach and beyond then returning. Easy riding, so it’s a good opportunity to do some longer distance. The map shows about 37km but if you go into Colborne and back,  you’ll get … Continue reading →

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EASY RIDE: Monday June 4, 7:00pm (parking lot at St. Mary’s School)

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Anita Macklin

After the big ride that all the Ride for Heart-ers did (without the rain), and the 60k that the Butter Tart people did (with the rain for part of it), an easy ride will be a welcome ride. We’ll start … Continue reading →

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EASY RIDE: Monday May 28, 7:00pm (The Mill parking lot)

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Anita Macklin

Easy Ride! We will add a little “country” this time and go out to Cornish Hollow and Racetrack Rd. No crazy hills, just slight inclines. By the way, Monday is “Ride your Bike to Work” day in Cobourg, so we … Continue reading →

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EASY RIDE: Monday May 21, 7:00pm (The Mill parking lot)

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Anita Macklin

Easy Ride! (and I’ll bet you’re happy to hear that if you’re one of those who did the hills on the other side of Hwy 28 today) It’s the long weekend, and while all those people are battling it out … Continue reading →

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Sunday May 20, Ride from Bewdley (35, 48 or 94km)

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Anita Macklin

Just like Thursday. That’s how we do it in these parts…..we sort of “preview” the Sunday ride by doing it on Thursdays. So if you miss it one day, you can catch it on the other. Or, better yet, ride … Continue reading →

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