Level 1: Monday September 16th

Monday’s ride will start at Gilmer’s Home Hardware in Port Hope. As always, no-one will be left behind and there will be breaks for rest and hydration. Front and back lights must be on 30 minutes before sunset.

Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start Location: Gilmer’s Home Hardware at 177 Toronto Road, Port Hope, Ontario
Sunset: 7:20 pm

Level 1: Wednesday September 18th

Monday’s ride will start at the Diamond Head Industrial Park on Willmott St. As always, no-one will be left behind and there will be water & rest breaks. Front and back lights must be on 30 minutes before sunset.

Start time: NEW—5:30pm
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start Location: Diamond Head Industrial Park, 210 Willmott St. Cobourg
Sunset: 7:16 pm

Sigh… Another Tuesday… Another forecast with off and on showers throughout the ride. Dwindling Daylight, Cold and Rain. We can’t win with the weather this season.., but at least, unlike parts of Nova Scotia, we have power. Better luck next ride. Stay safe, dry and warm,

Geoffrey, Level 2 Ride Co-ordinator, NHCC

Level 1 Ride: Monday Sept. 9th

After some safety instruction, we will wind our way south down to the shore of Lake Ontario. Our ride will be approximately an hour in length.
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start time: 6:00 pm
Sunset: 7:37 pm
Start Location: The park on Carlisle St., between Ewing and Westwood

Level 1 Ride: Wednesday Sept. 11th

This Lakeshore Ride will be a relatively easy flat ride along the lakeshore. We will leave from the Grafton Public School and head south to Lakeshore Rd. and turn right. Heading in a westerly direction we will visit the Nawautin Nature Sanctuary. Cycling further west we will discover some side roads along Lakeshore Rd. Then we will turn around and head east to Orchard Grove Road and cycle to the bottom of the hill.
Ride Leader: Carol Banks
Start time: 6:00 pm
Sunset: 7:33 pm
Start Location: The parking lot at the Grafton Public School on 654 Station Rd.

Tues Sept 10, Level 2 Ride: Westwood Cobourg

Just a reminder that Level 2’s Tuesday’s rides are a “Steady” Ride (that is, lower end of the average speed and distance, more moderate hills with more frequent stops).

We will start at Westwood Park parking lot and head out west up Theatre Rd and further west to Hamilton Rd. North to Dale, east until Theatre Rd again and loop back the way we came. At Telephone Road the second time we will take the pulse of the group and add a bit of kilometer-age (or not). This is an undulating but manageable course. We will take frequent stops to catch our breath and socialize. Please chime in using the comment button so we can know to expect you! Don’t forget water, helmets and lights!

Start Time: 6:00 pm
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start Location: Westwood Park parking lot, Carlisle St, between Ewing and Westwood.

Thurs Sept 12, Level 2 Ride: Donegan Park Cobourg

Jim Berg will be leading us in Thursday’s “Training Ride” (fewer stops, bit quicker pace and total klms to build to Level 3)

Here is his description: “Baltimore and Back Version 2

Route: North on D’Arcy, to Elgin, East to Greer Road, North to Danforth, East to Nagel, North to Hircock, back on Nagel, East on Van Luven, loop through Baltimore andthen South on Meadowvale, Nagel, Hircock, Nagel, East on Danforth, South on Jarvis, East on Elgin, South on Workman, from Highway 2 follow Waterfront Trail back to Donegan Park. About 20 to 25 km.The ride length will be determined by how light it is.

On the way back on Danforth instead of going down Workman, there is the option of continuing on Danforth and doing Hill 60.

Reminder: Make sure you have working lights.”

Start Time: 6:00 pm
Ride Leader: Jim Berg
Start Location: Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy Street, Cobourg

Tues Sept 3, Level 2 Ride: Donegan Park Cobourg

Tuesday nights rides are “Steady Rides”, a more moderate Level 2 pace, more frequent stops for catching breath, having water and socializing. Level 1 riders who have been wanting to expand, may try our Level 2. We will take care of you!

Petra will take us out along Lakeshore and the Waterfront Trail to Grafton. Depending on stamina maybe as far as Station Rd.

Start Time: 6pm
Ride Leader: Petra Hartwig
Start Location: Donegan Park, parking lot, D’Arcy St Cobourg

Thurs Sept 5, Level 2 Ride: Sylvan Glen Pt. Hope

Thursday’s Level 2 Rides are “Training Rides”. While staying within the Level 2 parameters, they are on the upper range of speed and distance, there are fewer stops, but we continue to stay in a group.

Pam is taking us to beautiful Port Hope countryside. Hereis her description: “We’ll do a nice loop, distance to be determined by who shows up, through gorgeous countryside, enjoying the evening light and one another’s company. We will ride our hearts out (but not too fast!) until the sun starts sinking in the west. Don’t forget your lights!”

Start Time: 6pm
Ride Leader: Pam Tate
Start Location: Sylvan Glen Conservation Area Parking Lot, Sylvan Glen Rd, Port Hope, just north of the Dale Rd.