The NHCC will be offering the Can-Bike2 safety training course for interested members of the NHCC. The course is intended for those who want develop safe cycling habits, those wanting to improve bike handling skills, for future ride leaders, and for any who need it as a prerequisite to become a CanBike instructor in the future. You will learn to ride defensively and develop a set of skills and attitudes including:

• good traffic judgement and anticipation
• assertiveness in traffic
• knowledge of the rules of the road
• understanding potential hazards
• communication techniques
• collision avoidance techniques

It is not a maintenance course nor will it teach you how to ride faster. It’s about riding confidently, enjoyably, and most importantly safely—both individually and within a group. If you think you have nothing to learn because you’ve been riding for years, we challenge you to attend. The certified Can-Bike instructors delivering the course are confident that no cyclist, regardless of experience, will complete it without learning something new. In fact, we have a few members who believe in the training so much they’ve taken the course every time we’ve offered it!

The course is a three-part series and takes place on the following dates:

Tuesday April 5th: evening, 7:00
Tuesday April 12th: evening, 7:00
Saturday April 16th: full day, 9:00am
Location: Cycle Transitions, 739 D’Arcy St., Cobourg
Instructors: Anita Macklin and Rick Nonnekes
Cost: $25 to register (NHCC members receive full refunds on course completion). ($10 fee will apply if candidates wish to write the CanBike2 certification test upon course completion)
RSVP Registration: Email us to reserve your spot. nhcycling2010@gmail.com

Got questions? Leave a comment and we’ll reply lickety split.

Dennis will meet everyone in front of Victoria Hall for this week’s Tuesday walk and head in the direction of Monk’s Cove. Of course there’s coffee and socializing at Harden and Huyse afterwards so come on out and let the group know to expect the pleasure of your company!

Date: Tuesday, March 29th
Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: in front of Victoria Hall
Walk Leader: everyone’s best friend, Dennis Benson

This is your opportunity! The strength and diversity of the NHCC ride program relies on the commitment of volunteers like you. We are looking to for ride leaders for the 2016 cycling season. The more ride leaders, the better we can offer variety to our membership.

You don’t need to be a super-fit cycling hero. Just willing to commit to showing up and leading the way and not necessarily every week either. You could just be an “occasional” leader who wants to go out on a Saturday, or some weekday morning. And if you are one of those speed demons who love hills, why not volunteer to lead a ride and take others with you? The proposed ride schedule for 2016 is as follows:

Monday evenings: Level 1
Tuesday evenings: Level 2
Wednesday evenings: Level 3
Thursday evenings: Level 4
Sunday mornings: Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4
Weekday and other rides: scheduled based on ride leader availability. Just let us know what you want!

You don’t need to be all confident yet. Just tell us you are in and we’ll get you ready to lead! Submit your name and a few details then you’ll hear from us to plan what’s next.

There’s no commitment or obligation at this point….just an expression of interest

Th long sleeved ones are super fantastic! They feel warm and cozy. If you pre-ordered we have reserved your size and will hold it until Membership Night. You can pick one up anytime between now and March 31st. Any that are not picked up will be offered for sale to any members with cash in hand on Membership Night on a first come first served basis. If you reserved but can’t pick it up, let us know so we can make oher arrangements. Email nhcycling2010@gmail.com to let us know when you want to pick yours up! Sleeveless ($60), Short sleeve ($65), Long sleeve ($80). Taxes in!

This week’s walk will start at the post office and head east for a 6 or 7 km loop before enjoying a coffee and social at Harden and Huyse. Leave a comment below to let Dave know you’ll be there.

Date: Tuesday, March 22nd
Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: outside the post office
Leader: Dave Singfield

It hasn’t entirely sprung yet, but it sure will feel like it for tomorrow evening’s hike! Bring a rain jacket just in case and meet us all at the parking lot for 6:00. We’ll head out for our usual Port Hope adventures.

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall parking lot
Hike leader: Pam Tate and/or Jim Berg

Let us know you are coming! Leave a comment.

Colin Banfield will lead the group on a lovely walk in the Oliver Lane and Forrest Hill area. As usual, everyone can enjoy a coffee and social at Harden and Huyse afterwards, and please comment below to let others know that you plan on joining them

Date: Tuesday, March 8th
Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: commuter parking lot at 45 and 401
Walk Leader: Colin Banfield

It’s a little short notice, but we wanted to wait and see what the weather would present….apparently nothing! That famous snowstorm never materialized so we are going to proceed with our regular Wednesday night hike in Port Hope. Please let Jim know if you plan to participate so he’ll know to expect you. Just click on “Leave a comment” and take it from there!

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall parking lot
Hike leader: Jim Berg

Cycling Season is almost here, and that means Membership Night at The Mill Restaurant. Come out & see everyone, bring a friend (or two), pickup a jersey, get your membership. Meet some ride leaders, ask questions and see what’s in store for the NHCC for this upcoming cycling season. Everyone is welcome….members, friends, etc. Drop in for a beer, order up some wings, and just be social!

NHCC Jerseys will be available for purchase!  We’ll have the regular short sleeve style and for those who have been asking we’ll have a limited number of sleeveless as well as long-sleeved warmer jerseys all ready to take home that night! Sleeveless ($60), Short Sleeve ($65), Long sleeve ($80). If you have already pre-ordered yours we have it reserved for yo and you can pick it up that night.

Memberships: For this night only, memberships will be $40. After that the regular rate will apply ($45)

Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016
Place: The Mill Restaurant, upstairs
Time: 7–9pm

It’s already March! Cycling season is almost here, but in the meantime we’re still pursuing our off season activities. Bruce Bellaire will lead the usual suspects and anyone else who’d like to join them for a 6 to 7 km walk in town, followed by coffee and socializing at Harden and Huyse. Let Bruce and the gang know to expect your company by leaving a comment below. They’d love to see you come out and explore parts of Cobourg they didn’t even know existed.

Date: Tuesday, March 1st
Time: 9:30 am
Meeting Location: in front of Harden and Huyse
Walk Leader: Bruce Bellaire