Pam Tate will be our ride leader. We are starting again at the lovely Canton United Church Parking Lot. The address is 4850 4th Line which is just north of Welcome. If there are enough riders, as previous rides we could ride in two groups, say a faster Level 2+, and a true Level 2 pace group. Don’t forget sunscreen and make sure someone has tubes for your tires and a pump if you don’t have one. That said, someone is sure to have something so don’t let that stop you but being prepared is safer. Let us know with your comments, what ride level you would prefer. We will have a Level 2 for sure, so come out and enjoy the bliss that is Northumberland by Bike!

Start time: 18:00 (6 pm)

Ride Leader: Pam Tate

Start Location: 4850 4th Line (just north of Welcome)-

Celebrate Summer Solstice with a route that is brand new for Level 1! You may also catch a glimpse of the full moon.

Date: Monday, June 20th
Time: 6:00
Meeting Location: in front of the Baltimore Arena
Level of Difficulty: 1
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson

This Sunday we honour a past NHCC club member Sharon Ingle who lost her fight to cancer at the end of 2013 riding season.

In June of 2013 Sharon sought support from the NHCC as she was still “Riding to Survive”, never planning to give up. She fully planned to become a CanBike instructor at the time of her passing. Sharon left a significant impact on those who met her and everyone admired her spirit and optimism.

Donations: We are asking Sunday’s participants to make a voluntary donation that the NHCC will forward along to this year’s Bike Up! Northumberland fundraiser  in support of Northumberland’s two hospitals.

The route: It’s a simple out-and-back along the Waterfront Trail Eastbound so there are no route maps or ride leaders needed. We will break into groups according to ability and everyone can ride as long (or short) as desired. Make it just 25k, or go all the way to Presqu’ile for a 100k return trip.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park

Guest riders are welcome. Please leave a comment letting others know approximately what level of difficulty you wish to ride at (Levels 1 – 4). That way, others can plan to ride with you!

We cannot lie….there are some hills, but it should scare off any Level 4s. It’s actually quite a nice route all the way up to Millbrook and coming back there are plenty of downhills to make it a blast. We’ll start some place different this time, Sylvan Glen. The route is about 50k.

*Due to reports of roadwork on a significant portion of County Rd 10 we have changed the route and will still leave from Sylvan Glen but will head out toward Osaca and back.

Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start location: Sylvan Glen Conservation Area (Port Hope)
Route map: *New, alternate Printable route map, or link to it on Ride with GPS

It’s the third Wednesday of the month which means an All Levels ride, this time followed by beer on the Patio at The Cat ‘n Fiddle in Cobourg. The rides starts and finishes at parking lot on Covert St. and after the ride portion is complete, we’ll mosey on over to the patio for beer and snacks. The forecast is for overcast skies but warm!

All Levels Rides: There’s just one route out-and-back route. You ride for time instead of distance so everyone can start and finish together regardless of speed. It’s your chance to try out the next level up. There’s really no risk because if you can’t keep up you can just drop back and people from the other levels will be coming up behind you. There will be a designated Leader setting the pace for each of the Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 so you can just choose your level and ride!

Time: 6:00–7:30pm (ride) 7:30-9:00pm (Social)
Start location: The parking lot on Covert St. in Cobourg
Route map: printable route map here, or view it on Ride with GPS

Important: Please RSVP so that we can ensure adequate patio space for everyone! RSVP by leaving us a comment….just tell us you’re coming!

We move a bit out into the country again to take in some spectacular views in Baltimore. There are hills but they are manageable. Reminder to all riders that in order to ensure the proper Level 2 pace for the whole group, NO ONE RIDES IN FRONT OF THE LEADER.  Since there have been wonderful enthusiastic new riders each ride, I am hoping someone can provide ‘sweep’ duties to cheer them on to the finish.

Start time: 18:00 (6 pm)
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start Location: Baltimore Recreation Centre (Arena) parking lot Community Centre Rd. just in from HWY 45 in Baltimore.
Route map: Out Community Centre Rd to the end, turn around and back to Meyer’s Road South. Out to HWY fourty five using paved shoulder back south to Baltimore and in to the Community Centre using Community Centre Rd.

It’s time for the Dead End Tour – West Edition! We’ll ride west onto Cty Road 2 and explore the dead end roads along the way. The dead end roads are nice and quiet and we usually make a few discoveries during our rides!

Time: 6:00
Meeting Location: park at Westwood and Carlisle
Level of Difficulty: 1
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiaszko

This ride will be on the sort-of-easyish side, meaning relatively flat (but not totally). We’ll start in Port Hope at Gilmer’s Home Hardware parking lot which means we won’t have to climb the big hill before heading out along the Lakeshore. If you want to add an extra 20k to the route you could leave from Cobourg Canadian Tire at 9:30. This is one of Brian Hedney’s Ganaraska Freewheeler routes, so it’s sure to be a good one!

A note about Sunday rides: These are considered “mixed level” rides which means you can expect a variety of skill levels. Be prepared to break off into smaller groups according to ability. All participants must carry a route map or have it accessible by mobile phone, have a tire changing kit on-bike, and consider a short route plan in advance if you don’t wish to do the entire distance. While groups will naturally form, there are no designated ride-leaders for the different levels as expected on regular weeknight rides.

Start time: 10:00am (9:30 from Canadian Tire)
Ride Coordinator: Anita Macklin
Start location: Gilmer’s Home Hardware parking lot (under the big sign)
Route map: Printable route map here

Please leave a comment if you are planning to leave from Cobourg at 9:30 so that others can meet up with you and plan accordingly. See you all there!

If any NHCC ride leader is interested in learning how to use Ride with GPS to plot route maps, I will offer some training this coming Monday June 13th. It’s not difficult, and a little tutorial could go a long way! You’ll learn how to plan a route, some pitfalls to look for, and how to generate the PDF so that people can print it out. Please reply via email to let me know you are interested and I’ll provide the address. If you are coming, and have a laptop please bring it with you for training purposes. nhcycling2010@gmail.com

We’re excited to offer our first club tour of 2016 to Adolphustown! This overnight tour is appropriate for any level of difficulty from Level 1 to Level 4. We will gather at the United Empire Loyalist Campground (UEL), 54 Park Road, Adolphustown, Saturday morning and leave for a day of riding at 10:00am, returning to the campground at any point during the day for overnight camping and either more cycling the following morning, or head home. The groups will organize into smaller groups according to preferred distance, pace, and route choice.

The campground is on Loyalist Parkway (Highway 33) which is fantastic for cycling. Both sides of the road have a wide paved shoulder, and the road runs along the scenic shores of the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario so there are water views to enjoy along the way. There is a minor incline as you head east, but that means an easier ride back! We have all day so you can choose how far as you want to ride. Go just up the road to Bath for a nice and easy ride, and head back for a relaxing time at the campground or head all the way to Kingston and have lunch on a patio then head back covering over 100km. Please note that lunch is not included on Saturday.

SAG (Support and Gear) Support
Hopefully you won’t need it, but there is the comfort of knowing that there will be a SAG (support and gear) vehicle available Saturday to deal with minor mechanical issues while  out cycling or we can pickup and transport you and your bike if something goes wrong and you can’t make it back!

Self-supported option
For that “self-supported” experience, some riders will be loading all their gear into panniers on touring-specific bikes, departing Cobourg by bicycle on Friday (112km one way), arriving at the campground Friday night and then riding home on Sunday.  If this option is of particular interest to you but you don’t have the necessary touring bike and panniers, please contact us and special arrangements to carry your gear may be possible. If you and/or a guest are interested in being the SAG support people, please let us know.

Cost of the tour: $30 (payable to the NHCC— does not include camping)
Included: two breakfasts (Saturday and Sunday), one dinner (Saturday night), pre-ride fluids & snacks, campfire wood, and SAG support if needed. Non club members are welcome to join us for this weekend. If they plan on riding, we’ll just need a signed waiver and an additional $5 for insurance.
Not included: evening beverages (i.e. beer, wine, soft drinks), lunch on Saturday, or camping.

Camping and other accommodations (not included)
For convenience, the NHCC has reserved the group camping area Friday and Saturday nights. If there are at least 10 occupants, the cost for camping will be $6 a person per night. With less than 10, it will be $13 a person per night. For those arriving by vehicle, there is a parking lot near the group camp site. Group camping is for tents only—RV trailers would require a separate campsite at the regular rate of $46 for a serviced site, $36 for non serviced. All camping fees are payable to the campground, not the NHCC.

Should you prefer alternative accommodations, there are a number of Inns and Bed & Breakfasts in nearby Picton.

Registration & Payment for the Adolphustown Tour deadline is Monday, June 20th
All payments for the tour must be received by Monday June 20th in order to allow adequate time for food planning and shopping. Please give your payment to a ride leader who will forward it along. To drop it off in person or make some other arrangement, please email us at nhcycling2010@gmail.com.

If you placed a deposit for the tour at Membership Night you’ll get a confirmation shortly that you’ve paid and the balance can be paid at the tour weekend.