It’s that social time again!  We keep having a great turn out so we are again repeating our venue and route.   All Levels Rides are a monthly opportunity for all NHCC members to ride together, with the option to try out one of the other levels on an out-and-back route where nobody gets lost.

There will be 4 designated pace-setters among the group, riding at each of the NHCC defined Levels (1-4). Just pick the level you want to try, and follow that pace setter to see what riding at that level really feels like. If you change your mind mid-ride, simply slow down and wait for a group that’s riding at the speed you like. It’s a great chance to try out a new level.

We will ride for 40 minutes (or less depending on your level) then turn around and head back to the start. This ensures everyone finishes at the same time for the optional social part where we head to Frank’s patio for drinks, wings, social time and meeting others. Hope to see everyone there!

Time: 6:30–8:00pm (ride) 8:00-9:30pm (social)
Start location: The parking lot at Franks Pasta and Grill

Level 2+ Ride
Baltimore and Back Version 2
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Jim Berg
Start Location:  Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy Street, Cobourg
Route:  North on D’Arcy, to Elgin, East to Greer Road, North to Danforth, East to Nagel, North to Hircock, back on Nagel, East on Van Luven, loop through Baltimore and then South on Meadowvale, Nagel, Hircock, Nagel, East on Danforth, South on Jarvis, East on Elgin, South on Workman, from Highway 2 follow Waterfront Trail back to Donegan Park. About 23 to 25 km Link on Ride with GPS
On the way back on Danforth instead of going down Workman, there is the option of continuing on Danforth and doing Hill 60.

Level 3 ride
Twilight Traverse
Start Time: 6:30
Ride leader: The Old Sapper
Start location: Kings Park, just off Ridout St, west side of Port Hope
Route: west bound on Waterfront Trail to E Townline, north to Conc Rd 1, west as far as Morgan’s Rd, south to Lakeshore and back to start
Distance: 41 km Link on Ride with GPS
Description: Gentle ride west bound for a change of scenery. Rolling countryside between the lake and 401.

Remember: this is a no drop ride and catering to a wide range of abilities but within the Club Level 3 parameters.

Wednesday, July 18th is our All Levels Ride & Social – stay tuned….

Deb will lead the route she planned for June 18th which got rained out. Bring some money for a possible ice cream stop!
Date: Monday, July 16th
Start Time: 6:30
Start Location: south parking lot at Beatrice Strong School, Port Hope
Ride Leader: Debbie Parks

Wednesday is All Levels Ride night so watch for that post.

The Ganaraska Freewheelers are hosting a joint ride with the NHCC on Sunday, July 15th starting at the Cobourg Community Centre at 10:00 am.

There are choices to shorten the route to either 25km or 48km, by choosing interconnecting roads along the route, or doing the full 55+km.

After the ride come and relax, refresh and refuel at Boston Pizza at the Northumberland Mall.

Ride Host: Ganaraska Freewheelers
Start time: 10am
Route map:  printable route map or Link on Ride with GPS
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre

Please leave a comment to let us here at the NHCC know that you plan to ride.

The Friday Floater Ride is heading out of town. Starting in Peterborough at Beavermede Park, we’ll do a classic Peterborough Cycle Route, with either a 45 or a 60k option.  We will modify the official routes slightly so that everyone starts at Beavermede Park. Bring along a little $$ in case we happen to find a patio or an ice-cream joint. Preview the routes here: Route 1a – Lakes, Rivers and Cafes 45. Or, for 60km Route 1 – Lakes, Rivers and Cafes 60

Please leave a comment to let me and others know you plan to ride.

Start time: 10am
Ride Coordinator: Anita Macklin
Start location: Beavermede Park parking lot

We’ve still got enough time in the evening to pull off 50km rides. Please remember to bring your lights. Just a little reminder about how Level 4 operates: We average about 22km+ per hour depending on route, elevation, and wind and we don’t drop anyone (your fearless ride leader will make sure of that). This is the ride where you can go as fast as your hear desires, with no need to stick with the main pack.

Tuesday July 10: Level 4, 52km

Shelter Valley Road! Lots of downhill!
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start Time: 6:30pm
Start Location: Donegan Park
Route Map: 52km Shelter Valley Route map link on Ride with GPS

Thursday July 12: Level 4, 48km

Starting at the Hamilton Township Offices and heading up to Rice Lake, returning on Harwood Road.
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Hamilton Township Offices parking lot (Burnham and Majestic Hills Rd.)
Route Map: Link to route on Ride with GPS

We will flatten it out for this ride. Hwy. #2 to Station Street Grafton -> Wicklow -> Home via Waterfront Trail.

Start Time: 6:30
Start Location: Donegan Park
Ride Leader: Mike
Route: 38km Wicklow

The Ganaraska Freewheelers are extending an invitation to join them for a weekend tour to Ottawa, August 10 to 12, 2018.

They have put together a wonderful 2-day exploration of our National Capital Region on scenic bike paths. You’ll enjoy beautiful scenery and some fine Canadian architecture in one of Canada’s greatest cities.  Join your friends from the Freewheelers for this fun-filled weekend!

Remember too that friends and family members are welcome – they’ll just need to sign a waiver and pay a small fee if they plan to ride.

The 2-day tour is fully described on their main page: https://ganaraskafreewheelers.com/ottawa-2018/.

Tues July 10, Level 2 Ride

The average speed is inching up to 17 to 18 kph for July. Leave comments in the comment section if you can sweep and to let us know you plan to ride.

Pam is taking us west of Port Hope to view the breathtaking Waterfront Trail. Her description: “We will meet at King’s Field in Port Hope and go out along Lakeshore Rd as usual. We’ll be going a bit faster – but not much, don’t worry – and stops will be a bit shorter. Everyone is getting stronger so we’re also going to go a bit farther this time. No one will be left behind and we are going to have a blast now that the heat has lifted. Bring water, a smile and a sense of adventure.”

Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Pam Tate
Start Location: King’s Field, Victoria St. Port Hope.

Thurs July 12, Level 2 Ride

Let’s try again to do the Plainville to Bewdley via Cavan route and see if the weather lets us this time! Once again:

Geoffrey will start at Plainville Public School up in the north of the County so we can take in the country air, some lovely shaded country roads and a view of Rice Lake from Bewdley. Bring some pocket money in case of a ‘food emergency’ like the chip truck on Burnham N and Cty 9 or something in Bewdley. We will head south on Burnham N, turn right along Cavan to Bewdley, loop around Bewdley and head back the way we came. A flatish route of 22 klms so that we can up our rate to the new 17-18 average Kilometers per hour for this month.

Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start Location: Plainville Public School Parking Lot, 4618 Burnham St N, Gore’s Landing  K0K 2E0

Meet at the boat launch parking lot at Wicklow Beach for a ride outside of town. If you’d like to join this ride but don’t have a way to transport your bike out there, leave a comment in case someone can offer you a ride.

Monday, July 8th

Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: boat launch parking lot, Wicklow Beach
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiaszko

Wednesday will be a regular Level 1 ride, but in addition to it, Mike Collins will also offer a Level 1 plus option for those who want to try a few small hills. This is ideal for those wondering if they could also do Level 2 rides. Both rides will start at the same place and after a bit of a warm up comes decision time as the whether you want to try a notch above in difficulty.

Wednesday, July 11th

Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: parking lot at 210 Willmott Street
Ride Leader Level 1: Dennis Benson
Ride Leader Level 1+: Mike Collins