Lost & Found from the AGM
Someone went home from the AGM and left their coat behind. A photo of it can be seen in the Announcements section of your Cycle Club account. Let us know if it’s you, shivering in the cold & getting wet. We’ll reunite you with your coat!
Gear Swap Pictures!
If the Gear Swap pictures didn’t show up on your mobile device you can click on this link here: https://northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com/sneak-peak-of-thursdays-bike-and-ski-gear-swap-and-agm/
Gear Swap (Cycling and Skiing), Night Hikes and Biking
The weather has turned cool and many rides have winded down but we still have an active off-season calendar. There are evening Hikes (Tuesdays) at 6:00pm, followed by some beer & wings social time. Indoor Rouvy rides are taking place on Thursday evenings—a great way to cycle in far-away places from the comfort of your home for those who are smart trainer equipped. Mountain/Gravel bike have been rolling on Saturday mornings, and Level 4s are still riding on Sunday mornings. It’s all on your Cycle Club Events Calendar (Members).
The Gear Sale/Swap—for Cycling AND Cross-country Skiing!
The AGM is coming up on Thursday November 21st, along with our Gear Sale/Swap—we are inviting members to round up bicycles, cross-country skis, and any related gear. It’s an open opportunity to sell or trade your equipment, no fees. You set your price, then collect & keep all proceeds. You may have items you are happy to give away—and that’s welcome too! Note: If you plan to bring a bicycle, please let us know so we can provide stands. (Secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com)
The 2024 AGM & Social PLUS—Bike & Gear Swap: Thursday November 21, 2024
It’s our 2024 AGM & Social Festivity PLUS new for this year’s AGM—our first ever Bike & Gear Swap!
Reconnect with friends you’ve made over the past year of NHCC activities and help us celebrate a successful 2024 season! We start of the evening with 2025 membership renewals for a one-night-only rate of $35, plus you can check out our new (hopefully annual) Bike & Gear Swap. We’ll conduct a little legally required “official” business where we elect Directors for next year, and delve a bit into plans for off-season activities and also next year’s cycling season. All NHCC members & their guests are welcome.
NEW—NHCC Bike & Gear Swap!
Looking to sell, buy or trade a bike? Got some surplus cycling gear that you could sell/trade? Let’s make our first ever Bike & Gear Swap a success. It’s simple—just bring your cycling related gear to the AGM where we will provide table space, or floor space/bike for bicycles that members can browse and potentially buy/trade! Make sure your items have a tag or label identifying it’s yours so that people know who to pay. Including your price is helpful! Tables will be set up for placement of items and all sales & payments are handled between individuals directly, so bring a little cash or be prepared to e-transfer should you find something you want! Big or small, it doesn’t matter—bikes, cycling wear, tubes, tires, you name it! Note: please advise us if you plan to bring a bicycle so we can ensure a bike stand is available (text Randy: 905-376-8696)
Date: Thursday November 21st, 2024
Time: 6:30
Location: Baltimore Recreation Centre
Agenda: The Agenda is available to download in the Cycle Club Events Calendar
Financial Statement: Available upon request from secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com
RSVP (important): We need to know how many people are coming so that we can adequately plan refreshments. RSVP on your Cycle Club Events Calendar. Leave a comment in the Discussion section if you plan to bring a guest (is we can keep track of numbers).
Link to the Membership Survey
SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED
In the event that the link to the survey did not appear on your device or in your email, here is the link you can click that will take you to the page where you can start the survey.
Help shape the NHCC next year: Take the Membership Survey
MEMBERSHIP SURVEY (members only)
SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED
Notice of Change: Level 3 start location
NOTICE OF CHANGE: The level 3 start location for tomorrow, Sunday September 15th has been changed to the Keeler Centre in Colborne (10am start time).
“Hike, Bike and Bark for Hospice” Sunday Sept. 29th
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
NHCC Activities for the week of: Monday September 9 to Sunday Sept. 15
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)