The NHCC has been asked by Ed’s House Hospice to join in their annual fundraiser event Hike Bike and Bark for Hospice. We have created an NHCC Team to help out—Registration is $30 to which includes a tee-Shirt and a post ride BBQ. If you wish to fundraise, even better, but not required. If you aren’t available to ride but just want to support the cause, every donation is gratefully appreciated. There are 5k or 10k route options that you can choose to ride your bike or even walk! 

Register for the NHCC Team or simply Donate here!

Date: Sunday September 29, 2024
Location: Victoria Park, Cobourg

Times:
9:00 am: Arrival at the Lion’s Pavilion
9:40 am: Opening Remarks
9:50 am: Warm Up
10:00 am: Hike/Bike Begins
12:00 pm: BBQ at Victoria Park

Level 4 typically regroups at pre-defined meeting points to let everyone catch up

Just three weeks remain before the Club switches to off-season mode.  In the meantime, we have mountain biking on Friday evening in addition to our regular rides.  On Sunday the 1s will explore the Waterfront Trail on an unusually spectacular portion of the Trail starting in Whitby.  The 2s will be roaming around Presqu’ile Park for some scening flat riding, while the 3s will be on the roads of Hope Township.  Level 4s have re-scheduled their Century ride and most will be riding 160km on Sunday from Cobourg to Colborne to Consecon & back.

The Quick Facts: Upcoming Activities (Monday, September 9th to Sunday, September 15th)

Tuesday September 10th: Evening Ride
(5:30pm start) Level 1 Start location: Cobourg Public Library, 200 Ontario Street
(6pm start) Level 2 Start location: Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy St., in Cobourg (1.5 hours)
(5:30pm start) Level 3 Start location:St. Pauls Church, County Rd. 10 in Perrytown (35km)
(5:30pm start) Level 4 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd, Baltimore (42km)

Thursday September 12th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd, Baltimore (Length: 1.5-2 hours)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location: Haldimand Memorial Arena, 10766 County Road 2, Grafton (31km)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Newtonville Carpool, 1389 Newtonville Rd, Newtonville (39km)

Thursday September 12th: Evening Ride
(5:30pm start) Level 4 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd, Baltimore (39km)

Friday September 13th: Evening Mountain Biking (Levels 3/4)
(5:30 start) Start location: Woodland Trailhead (Northumberland Forest): Intersection of Hwy 45 and Woodland Rd.—a few kms north of Beagle Club Rd. (Length: 1.5-2 hours)

Sunday September 15th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: 249 Water Street, Whitby, Waterfront Trail Parking (Length: 1.5-2 hours)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location: Keeler Centre, 80 Division St, Colborne (42km)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location:Keeler Centre, 80 Division St, Colborne (42km)
(7:45am start—160km) Level 4 Start location:Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy St., in Cobourg (160km)
(9:00am start—100km) Level 4 Start location:Keeler Centre, 80 Division St, Colborne (100km)

The 2nd Annual Really Big Potluck was a Really Big Success!

September is upon us, and that means the return of some occasional Mountain Biking in addition to our regular rides. On Thursday the Level 2s are heading up to Castleton and will be seeking out ice-cream along the way while the 3s are taking the Shelter Valley to Little Lake Loop. This Sunday the Level 4s are doing their monthly Century Ride with a 100 or 160km option, the Level 1s are heading up to Lakefield for ice cream along the Rotary Greenway Trail in Peterborough.

Saturday is the return of Mountain Biking—Helmut will be taking people on an adventure, either on trails or fire roads at the Woodland Trailhead in practice for a planned future ride to Warkworth using forestry and back roads. Get your forest legs on, and have fun!

Note: Evening rides are now starting as early as 5:30, so please watch start times on the Events calendar carefully.  

The Quick Facts: Upcoming Activities (Monday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 8th)

Tuesday September 3rd: Evening Ride
(5:30pm start) Level 1 Start location: Cobourg Public Library, 200 Ontario Street
(6pm start) Level 2 Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace Street (1.5 hours)
(5:30pm start) Level 3 Start location: The old George Hamilton Public School in Welcome, 3200 County Rd 10, Port Hope (34km)
(5:30pm start) Level 4 Start location: Westwood Park, 665 Carlisle St., Cobourg (40km)

Thursday September 5th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: Sylvan Glen Conservation, 3634 Sylvan Glen Rd, Port Hope (18km)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location: Haldimand Memorial Arena, 10766 County Road 2, Grafton (approx. 2 hours)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Haldimand Memorial Arena, 10766 County Road 2, Grafton (48km)

Thursday September 5th: Evening Ride
(5:30pm start) Level 4 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd, Baltimore (39km)

Saturday September 7th: Morning Mountain Biking (Levels 3/4)
(10am start) Start location: Woodland Trailhead (Northumberland Forest): Intersection of Hwy 45 and Woodland Rd., (a few kms north of Beagle Club Rd.) (15-20km)

Sunday September 8th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: Beavermead Park, 2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough (approx 1.5-2 hours)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location: Haldimand Community Memorial Arena, 10766 County Rd. 2, Grafton (approx 2 hours)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Northumberland Hills Public School, 2246 Spring St, Castleton (41km)
(7:45am start—160km) Level 4 Start location:Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy St., in Cobourg (160km)
(9:00am start—100km) Level 4 Start location:Keeler Centre, 80 Division St, Colborne (100km)

The Labour Day Ride & Big Potluck is on Sunday!

This coming Sunday it’s our 2nd Annual Labour Day Ride & Really Big Potluck. We have the usual out-and-back route (just like Canada Day) that everyone completes at the same time because we simply ride out for 45 minutes then turn around and come back.  Then, it’s a fun Potluck style social event. That means everyone brings a little something or other to share—it can be anything—salad, dessert, sandwiches, chili, potato chips, cheese, fruit—you name it! True to traditional potluck style, it will all be a wonderful surprise. Also, please bring a lawn chair and your favourite drink. Address & times are found in your Cycle Club events calendar. (Rain date: Monday, September 2)

Note: Evening rides have begun starting as early as 5:30, so please watch start times on the Events calendar carefully.  

The Quick Facts: Upcoming Activities (Monday, August 26th to Sunday, September 1st)

Tuesday August 27th: Evening Ride
(6pm start) Level 1 Start location: 426 King St E, Cobourg (23km)
(5:30pm start) Level 2 Start location: Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy St. Cobourg (1.5 hours approx.)
(5:30pm start) Level 3 Start location: Haldimand Community Memorial Arena, 10766 County Rd 2, Grafton (42km)
(5:30 start) Level 4 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd., Baltimore (33km)

Thursday August 29th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: Grafton Public School parking to, 654 Station Rd, Grafton (15km or 1.5 hours)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location: In front of Century Cycle, 17 Toronto St, Colborne (40km)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Vernonville Community Centre, 112 St. George St., Vernonville (44km)

Thursday August 29th: Evening Ride
(6:00pm start) Level 4 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd, Baltimore (39km)

Sunday September 1st: Annual Labour Day Ride & Really Big Potluck
(10am—Ride) (11:45—Potluck) Level 1, 2, 3, and 4 Start location: 8303 Smylie Rd., Cobourg

The Level 3 group is looking fine—photo credit: Chris Robert

EVENING START TIMES: With the sun setting earlier by the day, some ride leaders are adjusting start times—Please check carefully!.

The Quick Facts: Upcoming Activities (Monday, August 19th to Sunday, August 25th)

Tuesday August 20th: Evening Ride
(6pm start) Level 1 Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St., Cobourg (20km +)
(6pm start) Level 2 Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St., Cobourg (25km)
(5:30pm start) Level 3 Start location: Newtonville Car Pool Lot, 1645 Newtonville Road, #1503, Newcastle (42km)
(6:00 start) Level 4 Start location: Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D’Arcy St, Cobourg (44km)

Thursday August 22nd: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: King’s Field Park, Victoria and Sullivan St. Port Hope (18km)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices, 8285 Majestic Hills Dr. (39km)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy St. Cobourg (49km)

Thursday August 22nd: Evening Ride
(6:00pm start) Level 4 Start location: Pauls’s Place (exact location provided in the Cycle Club Events Calendar) (46km)

Sunday August 25th: Morning Ride
CHANGE: (9am start) Level 1 Start location: *Dit Clapper Park at 5 Dit Clapper Dr, Hastings (1.5 to 2 hours)
CHANGE: (9am start) Level 2 Start location: Dit Clapper Park at 5 Dit Clapper Dr, Hastings (2-hour ride)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Dit Clapper Park at 5 Dit Clapper Dr, Hastings (63km)
(9am start) Level 4 Start location: Orono Park, 61 Princess St, Orono (78km)

12 days till the Labour Day Weekend All Levels Ride and Potluck!

Who: All Levels! All members (plus your significant other)
What: Labour Day Weekend Ride & Potluck
When: Sunday September 1st, 10am Ride, 11:30 Potluck (Rain date: Monday Sept. 2nd)
Where: Randy & Anita’s home

Wondering what to bring? We’re going true pot-luck style and everyone is free to simply choose a dish to share.  Should we end up with all desserts—we celebrate! All salads—we go home healthier for it! All main courses—nobody cooks dinner that day! It all works out like magic. And hey, cheesies & chips are legit too!  🙂

Rail Trail Ride, 2024

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT EVENING RIDES: The days are getting shorter quickly.  After this week Ride Leaders may choose to either a) shorten the ride distances or b) adjust the start time to as early as 5:30.

The Quick Facts: Upcoming Activities (Monday, August 12th to Sunday, August 18th)

Tuesday August 13th: Evening Ride
(6pm start) Level 1 Start location:Donegan Park
(6pm start) Level 2 Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St, Cobourg (25-30km)
(6pm start) Level 3 Start location: Cycle Transitions 4th St. off D’Arcy Building 17 Northam Industrial Park Cobourg (39km)
(6:15 start) Level 4 Start location: Beagle Club Trail Head, 101 Beagle Club Rd, Harwood (44km)

Thursday August 15th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: Westwood Park, 655 Carlisle Street, Cobourg (18km)
CANCELLED (10am start) Level 2 Start location: Ray Benns Memorial Park, 2360 Northumberland County Rd 23, Centreton (distance TBD)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Haldimand Community Memorial Arena, 10766 County Road 2, Grafton (41km)

Thursday August 15th: Evening Ride
(6:15pm start) Level 4 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd, Baltimore (51km)

Sunday August 18th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: *PENDING A RIDE LEADER* Sylvan Glen, 3634 Sylvan Glen Rd, Port Hope (25km)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location: Haldimand Community Memorial Arena, 10766 County Rd. 2, Grafton (30km)
CHANGED (10am start) Level 3 Start location:Newtonville Car Pool Lot, 1645 Newtonville Road, #1503, Newcastle, Ontario (35km)
(9am start) Level 4 Start location: King’s Field Park at 28 Victoria St., South, Port Hope (75km—100km for the keeners of the group)

20 days till the Labour Day Weekend All Levels Ride and Potluck!

Who: All Levels! All members (plus your significant other)
What: Labour Day Weekend Ride & Potluck
When: Sunday September 1st, 10am Ride, 11:30 Potluck (Rain date: Monday Sept. 2nd)
Where: Randy & Anita’s home