This week we will do the same as we did last week except that when we near the end of the route and turn north on D’Arcy, those who want to add some more distance will continue along King St. all the way out to Pebble Beach. Should add up to a total of around 31k! Just like last week, Anita is going to be your ride leader again. It’s not particularly hilly, so if there are any Level 1’s who are feeling strong enough, feel free to give it a try!

Start time: 6:30pm
Route Map: Printable route map here or view it on Ride with GPS
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start location: Parking lot behind Cycle Transitions

New start location tonight. We’ll meet in the southwest corner of the No Frills Parking lot and head out from there. If you’ve been riding the other levels and haven’t tried a Level 1 ride why not come out? If you did the “Cold Springs Canter” (Level 3 & 4) on Sunday surely your legs will welcome some nice easy spinning. Plus it’s just a great way to meet other members of the NHCC.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: southwest parking lot at No Frills
Ride Leader: Maria Garrett

Sponsored by: Port Hope Bicycle “The Spirit of Cycling”

The 3rd Annual Tour de Northumberland Hills begins tomorrow! It’s a special event spread out over three weeks and coincides with the Tour de France. This 21-stage ride parallels the distances covered by participants in the Tour de France but on a 1:10 distance ration. With every stage completed you enter your name on our spreadsheet and for those who complete half of the stages each week will qualify for the weekly prize draw. Ride all or just a few stages—it’s your choice. Don’t worry about fitness or gear—this is designed for every level of fitness, and the distance is manageable!

Prize for Week 1: Wellgo clipless pedals
Prize for Week 2: Wellco clipless pedals
Prize for Week 3: LAS Helmet (Value $135)

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NOTE: Morning rides for July and August will begin at 9:00am.

Take your pick: either 37, 51k, or if you bike over to Port Hope from Cobourg it can be either 51 or 65k. In any case, the weather shows sunshine and nothing but for Sunday. You just can’t go wrong!

Start time: 9:00am (Port Hope Town Hall)
Start time: 8:30am (The Park on Carlisle Ave.)
Route map: “Cold Springs Canter” Printable route map here
Level of difficulty: Level 3/4

As usual, Level 3s are expected to ride together in a group and have maps with them, and Level 4 will break off into groups according to ability.

If you haven’t tried using the “comment” feature, why not give it a try? People really appreciate knowing others who will be riding and where they will start from. 🙂

NOTE: Regular morning rides for the months of July and August start one hour earlier. The regular start time is now 9:00am.

This one is either 37 or 51k, and it’s one of the Freewheelers’ routes. If you want to stretch it out a little longer, start from Cobourg at the Park on Carlisle a half hour earlier then bike over to the Port Hope start location, adding an extra 14k round trip.

Start time: 9:00am (Port Hope Town Hall)
Start time: 8:30am (The Park on Carlisle Ave.)
Route map: Printable route map here
Level of difficulty: Level 3/4

Hey! We’ve got the “comment” feature for you to let others know you are riding. Seriously, it really helps when others know in advance who is going and where, so they can plan to ride with you, especially if you are planning to start in Cobourg. 🙂

The Port Hope ride will be about 30k at a pace that’s not too crazy fast, not too neck-breaking hard, but lots of fun. Meet at the Town Hall, and Pam will take you out on all the coolest roads that Port Hope and area have to offer.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall
Route: approximately 30km
Level of difficulty: varies
Ride Leader: Pamela Tate

You riding? Pam would love to know how many to expect, so please leave a comment.

Summer is here! And it’s looking like the warm weather will continue through tomorrow night. We’ll meet at the parking lot behind Cycle Transitions and head out for a 21k ride. We’ll be heading out around the Baltimore way and back again. Your regular ride leader Mike is vacationing for the month of July so Anita is going to be your ride leader for this one. It’s not a very hilly ride, so if there are any Level 1’s who are feeling strong enough, this would be a good one to try!

Start time: 6:30pm
Route Map: Printable route map here or view it on Ride with GPS
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start location: Parking lot behind Cycle Transitions

The first participants of the NHCC Cycling Skills and Safety wrapped things up last night and by all reports everyone learned a lot. In fact, Jan “will never think of a sidewalk the same way again”, Geoffrey “thinks of intersections in a whole different way now”, and Josie and Claudia just know that Anita is proud of them! 🙂

It’s a great group of people who committed themselves to cycling safely! The instructors, George, Maria, and Anita really do feel proud to see everyone signalling, shoulder checking, and positioning themselves correctly as they cycle in town and beyond.

See, Be Seen, Be Predictable! Cycle on!

Well, it’s sort of a century ride…..a century ride plus 7% tax (for 107km total). We meet at the Bewdley Arena at 9am and head out for a tour around Rice Lake starting with the south side. There’s no planned lunch stop, but Hastings is about half-way so feel free to use the comments feature to organize if you wish to pause and eat somewhere. Or, just grab something on the go. As usual, Century Rides start at 9:00am.

The route is not exactly flat. There are a few (okay, a lot) of hills. Up, down, repeat…most of the way. On the northern portion after Hastings we’ll follow part of the Lang Hastings Trail just to keep us off the busy road. This ride is a little on the challenging side. If you are Level 3 and want to give it a try, be sure to allow yourself plenty of time and have a plan B if the hills become too much.

Start time: 9:00am
Start location: Bewdley Arena parking lot (Lake St. in Bewdley)
Route map: Printable Route map here or view it on Ride with GPS
Level of difficulty: Levels 3+ or 4