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Here’s what the NHCC is up to!

Thursday Sept. 27: Ride from Donegan Park

It’s the time of year when we leave the route and distance up to group consensus. It’s supposed to be 16° and sunny, so there’s just no reason to sit at home! Let people know where you’d like to ride by using the commenting section below. And if you’re looking to ride at a nice leisurely pace, be sure to mention that too….you might just convince someone else out there to come on out, especially if they know there’s someone who likes to ride at your pace!

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route: To be determined

Please mention below if you wish to ride.

Wednesday Sept. 26th: Easy ride starting at Cycle Transitions

New start time: 5:30pm The start time is moving again, due to limited daylight hours. By starting at 5:30 you should be able to get in a decent ride and still finish with a little daylight.

No hills this time—this is an EASY ride, and it’s flat. Hopefully the rain in the forecast will clear out of here by evening time.

Start time: 5:30pm
Sunset: 7:01pm (lights must be on at 6:31pm)
Start location: Cycle Transitions on D’Arcy St. Click here for Cycle Transitions location
Route: 25 km Pebble Beach Route Map with elevation chart here.

If you’re coming on the ride, please comment below to let us know.

Monday Sept. 24th: Start at Cycle Transitions (Start time 6:00)

There are two routes to choose from, so the group can reach a consensus about which one to take. The Danforth Rd. route has two significant hills to climb and the Pebble Beach route is quite flatt-ish. Regardless of which route is chosen, be sure to have your lights on your bikes for all evening rides.

Start time: 6:00
Sunset: 7:03
Start location: Cycle Transitions on D’Arcy St. Click here for details of their location
Route: 25 km (Danforth Road Route)  or 25km (Pebble Beach Route)

If you’re coming on the ride, please comment below to let us know.

Sept. 23: Century Ride Cancelled: Regular Ride on at 10am

Unfortunately it appears that the weather gods are not working in our favour for tomorrow, so we’ve made the executive decision to cancel the Century Ride. We will however be having our “regular” club ride at 10:00am for anyone who still wishes to get out on their bikes.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route: To be determined by group consensus

Please make mention below if you think you might want to ride and if you have a particular route in mind.

Bicycle Donation Drive at Cycle Transitions (Sat. Sept 29)

Below is an announcement from Cycle Transitions:

We’ll take any bicycle, in any condition.  We’ll refurbish the bicycle, use it for parts or scrap it.  Some of the bicycles will be available for our “Sweat Equity” program – individuals can receive credit by volunteering at CT and in return use that credit to purchase a refurbished bicycle from our stock.

Funds generated from the sale of these bicycles or their parts will go towards the operating costs of Cycle Transitions, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization working to increase safe cycling in Northumberland County.  (www.cycletransitions.org)

If you have one or more bicycles to donate, but don’t have the means to transport them to CT, give us a call (905.377.1278) or send an email (info@cycletransitions.org); we’ll arrange for them to be picked up.

When: Saturday, September 29, 2012
Hours: 9a.m. to 12 noon
Where: Cycle Transitions: 739 D’Arcy St., Cobourg (behind the old NuComm building)

NHCC Century Ride: 160km, 100km or 62km (Sunday September 23rd)

Due to uncertain weather tomorrow, the Century Ride will NOT be happening. There will however, be a regular club ride posted for 10:00am for those who wish to ride. Sorry ’bout that, folks.

It’s here! The First Annual NHCC Century Ride. If you’re ready for the BIG one, we’ve got a route that will take you on an imperial Century (160.9km). For the less crazy folks, there’s the metric Century (100km). And for those who are new to long distances you can still be part of the ride. The 62km route will take you along the first part of the route. (Please monitor weather forecasts: persistent rain may result in postponement)
The Routes
All three distances head out along the Waterfront Trail. The 62k group turns around after the first Rest Stop in Colborne, the 100k group goes to the lighthouse in Presqu’ile then back, and the 160km group exits Presquile then takes a 60km loop that takes you down to Consecon and beyond, returning to the park entrance and then back to Cobourg.

The route is FLAT! The highest elevation is 175m which is baby-stuff when you are used to riding around here.

Rest Stops and Support Vehicle
There will be rest stops in Colborne and Presqu’ile, providing riders with fresh fruit, trail mix, gatorade, ice and water (provided by the NHCC). If you wish to have the support vehicles carry other items for you, please bring them to the start point in a small bag labelled with your name. The designated rest stops and their approximate distance will be as follows:
62km route: Colborne (32km)
100km route: Colborne (31km), Presqu’ile Park Entrance (44km) and Colborne (69km)
160km route: Colborne (32km), Presqu’ile Park Exit (59km) and Consecon (92km), Presqu’ile Park(115km), Colborne (130km)

Start time: 9:00am
Start location: The Arena on Furnace St.
Route Maps: Will be posted soon

In order to ensure enough supplies at rest stops, its important that you respond below and let us know you are coming! Thanks!

Thursday Sept. 20: Ride from Cobourg to Wesleyville (40km)

This ride will be an easy 40km out and back. That’s because we’ve got a BIG ride on Sunday, so we’re taking it easy. (other than the hill climb to get to the other side of Port Hope).

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: The park on Carlisle St. between Ewing and Westwood
Route: Waterfront Trail Westbound to Wesleyville then back. No route map necessary.

Please mention below if you wish to ride.