Saturday, September 9th marks the 3rd annual Bike Up Northumberland ride. This ride for all ages and levels is a fundraiser for both the Northumberland Hills and Campbellford Hospitals. Monies raised are split evey between the two hospitals and proceeds are used to purchase life saving equipment. NHCC has had a strong showing of riders each year of which we are proud. We have also provided an incredible number of volunteers which make this event possible.

As volunteer coordinator for Bike Up, I am once again asking for NHCC members and anyone that you know who would be interested (family, friends, students in need of volunteer hours…) to help out. We require 2 people to take care of each of the refreshment/turnaround stations at 5, 10, 50, and 100km, as well as 2 riders to act as sweep for each ride distance of 5, 10, 25, 50km. (100km is already taken care of. Big thanks to Jim Keill and Tara Smith Wilson!)

It’s a fun day for a worthwhile cause and if you can help out, please contact me through the comments, emailing the club, or me directly if you have my number (which I don’t post on this public page!)

Thanks!

Maria

This will be the first time I have ridden this route. We will make our way up to Dale Rd. and then north on Burnham to Smylie Rd.. We will make our way back into Cobourg via Ferguson and Division.

Ride Leader: Mike
Ride Start: Parkette on Carlisle
Ride Time: 6:15
Route: L3 – 35km

Not quite as hilly as last week but about as long.

Definitely not as scenic. All asphalt and no gravel.

We will start out at the Westwood Park in Cobourg on Carlisle St., head out through New Amherst and along the Waterfront Trail to Theatre Rd. a gradual climb up Theatre Rd, to Telephone Left (west) to Hamilton (moderate hill here). Up Hamilton to Dale Rd. (Dale Rd is busy but we will have a proper bike lane), East on Dale Rd. (big hill to get to Danforth) Down Danforth, across Burnham to Ontario (ups and downs but moderate and mostly downs. Back into town south on Ontario St, Margaret, King and up Westwood back to the park. 24.6km total ride.

Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start Location: Westwood Park parking lot on Carlisle between Westwood and Ewing.

The Bicycle Opera Project is a group of professional opera singers from Toronto who spend each summer touring completely self sufficient by bike. They will be performing in Cobourg this Tuesday at Trinity Church. For those who are not riding with the Level 2 ride that evening, you will want to check this out!

Our second Prince Edward County offering this year, this spectacular route will take us from quaint Bloomfield to Sandbanks Provincial Park and back through flat backroads. We will meander through West Lake stopping briefly at the Dunes Beach for a peek. There will be a longer stop at the main park to allow riders a chance  to check out the famous sandy Outlet beach.

We’ll return to Bloomfield where home made ice cream from Slickers or a craft beer at Agrians Pub awaits you.

Starting Point: Bloomfield Main Street, departing from Bloomfield Bike Shop.

Time: 10:00
Distance: 36 km
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20667934
Leader: Roberto

Starting in Grafton at 615 once more we will head to Colborne via Lakeshore. From there the route will go up Durham and Herley to Telephone. Returning to Grafton along Telephone and Shelter Valley. A mostly flat loop with one significant climb on Durham and a couple smaller bumps on Telephone. As always this Level 2/3 is a no drop ride with frequent rest breaks.

Starting Point: St. Mary’s Church/School on Lyle Street, Grafton
Time: 615 PM
Distance: Approx 35-50 km
Speed: 19-23 kph
Leader: Roberto (no Sapper this week)

This summer needs more riding and more ice cream and Dennis will address both needs with an ice cream run. Bring along some money if you’d like to indulge in ice cream or a milkshake. Socializing and fun company already included in your membership!

Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: Diamond Head Industrial Mall at 210 Wilmott Street
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson

One of our newest members Tom Herd recently raved about a ride he did along Lilac Valley and Beagle Club. Having taken scenic Scully road  to Harwood recently I figured exploring Tom’s recommendation just to east sounds like a good idea. As such this route was born.  We’ll meander up to Harwood up Burnham, Beaver Meadow and Scully.

We’ll break for delicious butter tarts and refreshments at the Harwood store before continuing on county road 18 to Lilac Valley. From there it’s on to Beagle Club all the way to County Road 45 which we’ll take back to Dale Rd. There’s a generous shoulder on 45 all the way to Dale. Like any other level 3 ride there will be frequent stops (in addition to Harwood) and no one will be dropped. Lots of time for selfies too.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there! Please leave a comment below if you plan on riding.

Starting Point: Dale Road Public School on Dale Road, just west of Precious Corners
Start time: 9:00 AM
Distance: 50-60km
Leader: Roberto and Allen

It is once again time to flatten the route out.
We will ride out to Wicklow Beach and return to Cobourg via Grafton.

Start Time: 6:30
Start Location: Industrial park on Willmott Street
Ride Leader: Mike Mclellan

It’s starting to rain and there’s a risk of a thunderstorm early this evening so I’m calling the ride off