It’s just around the corner, everyone! Cycling Season is almost here, and with that comes NHCC Membership Night at The Mill Restaurant. Bring a friend (or several), or just come on your own, everyone is welcome. We’ll have jerseys on hand for sale, you can get your membership for just $40 and you can meet and yak with our ride leaders. They’ll be on hand to answer questions and let you know what to expect. Everyone is welcome….members, non-members, friends, etc. Drop in for a drink, order up some munchies, and just be social!

NHCC Jerseys will be available! Sleeveless ($60), Short Sleeve ($65), Long sleeve ($80). This is your chance to get one early in the season and be ready to roll.

After Membership Night the special membership rate will end and the regular rate will apply ($45)

Date: Thursday, March 30, 2017
Place: The Mill Restaurant, upstairs
Time: 7–9pm

Date: Tuesday, March 7th
Start time and place: 9:30 am, parking lot behind Dutch Oven
Hike leader: Colin Banfield
Route: East Cobourg residential streets between King East and Lakeshore, and Victoria Beach area
Distance: 7.5km

Social at Craft House cafe to follow

You never know what or who you will run into.

Here ya go, your opportunity to make a difference! The strength and variety of our NHCC ride schedule is 100% reliant on volunteers. We are looking to for ride leaders for the 2017 cycling season. More ride leaders means more variety and more rides for everyone. What we really want to establish is a pool of ride leaders for each of the given levels that we can call upon to make sure that all the rides are covered.

You don’t need to be a super-fit cycling phenom. What makes you qualified? Heck, just a willingness to help out a little, and have a little safety training behind you (kinda essential, and which we’ll provide). Even if you can lead just an occasional ride here and there, we’d be thrilled. The proposed ride schedule for 2017 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 skilled and confident yet—we’ll get you there! It’s not a big deal to be a ride leader: you just think about a route in advance then lead the way!

So, how about it? There’s no obligation at this point, we’re just seeking an expression of interest on your part!

The Toronto International Bicycle Show is this weekend! It’s that time of year, when we all start to think a little (or a lot) about getting the bike out, checking it all over and getting it ready to ride. Maybe you wanna pick up another bike to add to your growing stash of bikes! Hey, there are bargains to be had at the Bike Show and there are usually a few people heading to it and would be happy to travel together so if you think you might go, leave a comment and see if anyone’s interested in carpooling.

Date: Friday, Saturday and Sunday March 3–5, 2017
Location: Better Living Center, Exhibition Place, Toronto
Buy Tickets online (save $2 before Friday): Buy Tickets Here

Bruce plans to lead the group along a creek and through some parkland in the west end so be prepared for some mud! The distance for the hike will be approximately 6 to 7 km. Social time to follow at Craft.
Date: Tuesday, February 28th
Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind Craft Food House
Hike Leader: Bruce Bellaire

The hike will head north after leaving the parking lot behind Craft Food House, then veer west before returning along the board walk. Coffee and social time at Craft to follow
Date: Tuesday, February 21st
Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind Craft Food House
Hike Leader: Roy Martin

It’s supposed to get pretty warm over the weekend. The base is terrific in the forest but the going may get sluggish then but it should be good tomorrow.
Date: Friday, February 17th
Time: 1:15
Meeting Location: parking lot at Beagle Cub
Ski Organizer: Maria Siemiaszko

There should be plenty of nice new snow in the forest today! This afternoon’s ski doesn’t have a designated ski organizer so it’s up to everyone who shows up to figure out where they want to ski (which is pretty much what we do all the time anyway). Since without an organizer there is no guarantee that anyone will be there, please comment below if you plan to come out so that others will know that someone will be there for them to ski with, otherwise they may not come out.
Date: Sunday, February 12th
Time: 1:00
Meeting Location: parking lot at Beagle Club
Organizer: none – please respond below if you are coming

Make your Valentines Day happy by starting the day off with some fresh air, exercise, and good company! This 5.5km hike will take in the Oliver’s Lane-Forest Hill area, then adjourn to Craft Food House for coffee.
Date: Tuesday, February 14th
Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: 401/45 commuter parking lot
Hike Leader: Colin Banfield

A Swing Dance is being organized by The Road Show committee from the All Canadian Jazz Festival and the Cobourg Swing & Lindy Hop Dance Group. Featuring Big Rude Jake and his band.

If you don’t know how to dance Swing, then fear not. The Cobourg Swing & Lindy Hop Dance Group will provide free lessons from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

There is no dress code for this event. Come as you are. Or feel free to retro dress for a 40s, or 50s, feel. It’s up to you. So put on your glad rags, bring your dancing shoes, and come out to enjoy this community event at the Port Hope Lions Club, 29 Thomas Street, Port Hope. Saturday, Feb. 11th at 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:15 pm.

Tickets are $15 on-line if bought in advance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swing-lindyhop-dance-with-big-rude-jake-tickets-30910870245

Or $18 at the door – cash only. Tickets can also be bought at three Port Hope locations: Acanthus Interiors, Furby House Books, and Facey’s.

For more information, please contact The Road Show, ACJF (http://allcanadianjazz.ca) or Rae Lawwrence (Cobourg Swing & Lindy Hop, W: cobourgswing.ca or E: cobourglindyhop@gmail.com)