Media release- BIke Up Northumberland! 2018 – FinalBike Up Northumberland Poster 2018 (1). Bike Up Northumberland! is returning for the 4th year. This is a suppported charity bike ride with 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100km options raising money for life saving equipment for our local Cobourg and Campbellford hospitals. Our club has been closely involved since the beginning of this event with many members participating in the ride, working with Cycle Transitions in ensuring bikes are ride-ready, or volunteering as sweeps or manning the refreshment stations. David Pollack was co chair for the first year and Randy Albon succeeded him as co chair for the following two years.

One of our members, Liz Pollack will be riding on the Way to Go CMH team in memory of David. She’s participating in the 10km ride. If you are not riding, please support her or any participants raising money for our local hospitals.

Sign up today! Registrants raising $300 or more will receive an event jersey. Check out the Bike Up Northumberland website or facebook page for more information.

Call for Volunteers

I am also putting forth a call for volunteers for those not riding or any family and friends who would like to help out. This event is not possible without the fantastic support of those handing out refreshments and cheering on the riders, and the sweeps for each ride distance who make sure that everyone makes it back and receives medical or mechanical aid if required. If you can help please comment below or send an email to nhcycling2010@gmail.com.

We’re heading out of Northumberland County to explore new frontiers! Join us in Bath Ontario to ride some of the Lennox and Addington routes. There is something for every level, from enjoying the flat bike lane on Loyalist Parkway right beside the water, to a 71km route that also heads up to Napanee then to Hay Bay. There are also 109km and 76km options that we can discuss. This is Route D on the L&A County Trails guide at www.CountyTrails.com. There won’t be assigned ride leaders but it would be a huge help to know who plans to ride so that a) we know we are supposed to expect you and will watch for you in case you get a little lost or delayed getting there, and b) know that everyone has someone to ride with and knows where they are going.

The Bath Sunday Market will also be in full swing in the park from 9:30 to 2:00. Bath also hosts a grocery store and a couple of restaurants so there are opportunities to refuel.

We’ll meet north of the public washrooms in Bath Centennial Park.

Date: Sunday, August 26th
Start Time: 10:00
Meeting Location: 341 Main Street, Bath (aka #33, Loyalist Parkway) Centennial Park (South), north side of the public washrooms

Maps: Bath-Long Route printable route map, Link to long route on Ride with GPS
Bath- Medium Length Route printable route map, Link to medium route on Ride with GPS
Let us know if you hope to join us and what level you are planning to ride.

Level 2+

We will follow the L3’s up to Danforth Rd We will head head from there to Gully Rd. and will follow Highway #2 back to the start point. This route is 20 km long.

Ride Time: 6pm
Ride Start Industrial Park on Willmot
Ride Leader: Mike
Route: TBD

Level 3

Depart from Willmott Street and the route traverses the hills north-east of Baltimore

Ride Time: 6pm
Ride Start: Industrial Park on Willmot
Ride Leader: Raff or Roberto
Route: L2/3 Gabion Gaboon

Tuesday August 21: Level 4 (35k)

Time to climb some hills! That includes the Jamieson Twins. But hey, it’s late in the season, so you are strong! We have 126 minutes of daylight, so we’re going for some speed too! And, this one doesn’t include Bickle Hill so it’s all good.
Start time: 6:00
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Sunset: 8:06pm
Route map: 35km “Hills o Plenty” route map link on Ride with GPS
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices on Burnham St.

Thursday August 23: Level 4 (44k)

Ha! We skipped out on Bickle Hill on Tuesday but we re doing it Thursday. Approaching from the East side so it’s a little less steep. 🙀
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:00
Sunset: 8:02pm
Route map: link on Ride with GPS
Start location: Parking lot at Cobourg Dog park on Ontario St.

Monday Aug 20

David will meet everyone at Wicklow Beach for what is always a pretty ride. Since this ride starts outside of town and some people can’t transport their bikes in their vehicles, use the comment section below to see about carpooling (and to let David know that you plan to join him!). Don’t forget your lights!

Start Time: 6:00
Meeting Location: boat launch parking lot at Wicklow Beach
Ride Leader: David Hutzell

Wednesday Aug 22

Check back shortly to learn where the meeting location is for Wednesday’s ride. Better yet, leave a comment and check the box to be notified of further comments and we’ll let you know!

Start Time: 6:00
Meeting Location: parkibg lot at at St.Mary’s Church, Grafton
Ride Leader: Mike Collins

Mike is going to take the group on a route new to Level 1 rides. The group will head over to Shelter Valley Road on an out and back route. The way back is a nice gentle downward slope!

Tues Aug 21, Level 2 Ride:

Pam is taking us out Port Hope way with another beautiful ride. Here is her description: “We’ll have another go at a sweet 24km loop that starts along Lakeshore Rd, then turns north and goes into the (small-ish) hills before circling back to the start point. Bring water and make sure your lights are in working order.”

Please chime in with the comments section if you are planning to ride or if you can sweep so we may expect you.

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

Thurs Aug 23, Level 2 Ride:

Jim is taking us on “Baltimore and Back Version 2” His description: “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, 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 20 km.

This route has a couple of hills but they are not steep. For these hills, slow and steady works very well.
On the way back on Danforth instead of going down Workman, there is the option of continuing on Danforth and doing Hill 60.

Reminder: Make sure you have working lights.” Please chime in using the comments section if you are planning to ride or can sweep so we will know to expect you.

Start Time: 6 pm
Ride Leader: Jim Berg
Start Location: Donegan Park, Parking Lot, 25 D’Arcy St. Cobourg

Please RSVP if you plan to ride

Level 2+

We will head out of town to Baltimore via Darcy and then make our way back by Workman. This route is 20 km in length.

Ride Start: Donegan Park
Time: 6 pm
Ride Leader: Mike

Level 3

The route for this ride is a mystery that only Allan knows. It should be good!

Ride Start: Saint Mary’s Church parking lot Grafton
Time: 6pm
Ride Leader: Allan
Route: TBD

The Floater Ride is moving to Thursday this week, and Maria will lead everyone to an area north of Brighton. Nice ‘n casual, the total distance will be 52km. Meet at the commuter parking lot off the 401. And bring a little $$ cuz there’s an opportunity to stop for coffee (or yummy delicious western sandwiches!) at Lolas in Brighton.

Start time: 10:00am
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiaszko
Route map: “North of Brighton Longer Route” Link to map on Ride with GPS
Start location: 401 commuter lot off the 401, across from McDonalds

Tuesday August 14: Level 4 (44k)

We have just two hours and 17 minutes of daylight (yep, 7 minutes shorter than last week).  So, be sure your lights are charged and ready to go!

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:00
Sunset: 8:17pm
Route map: Centerton and Grafton 44km route option
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre

Thursday August 16: Level 4 (37k)

This is a really nice route with rolling hills and some fun & fast downhill. If you are a fairly strong Level 3 rider you’ll likely be able to do this! We’ll make a brief stop in Harwood to re-load water bottles. It’s a great 37km route and the hills won’t kill you!
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:00pm
Sunset: 8:14
Route Map: Link to route on Ride with GPS
Start location: Hamilton Township Offices parking lot (Burnham and Majestic Hills Rd.)