We will meet at the Port Hope Town Hall and ride the Hope to Hamilton route.  This route is 50 km but can be shortened to 36 km or skimmed a bit to 48 km if you wish.  Those who would like to ride longer than 50 km can meet and ride in from the Canadian Tire parking lot in Cobourg.  This will add on 8 km each way (total 66 km).  Bring some cash to make the traditional “nutrition stop” in Bewdley.  I hope to see your smiling faces and the sun shining! Please comment to let others know you are riding.

Start Time: 9:15 am at Canadian Tire Cobourg, or 10:00 am at Port Hope Town Hall.
Route: Link on Ride with GPS
Ride Co-ordinator: Deb Parks

This week we start in Centreton for the NHCC Centreton-Morganston-Vernonville route.  Just under 50km of some nice undulating hills. This will be a group ride, meaning we all stay together.  It’ll be warming up again so bring lots of fluids to hydrate!

Date: Friday, July 26th
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Location: Park at the southwest corner of County Roads 22 and 23
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiaszko
Route Map: Link to Ride with GPS

The beef patties are made (homemade!), veggie burgers on standby, the pineapple is ready for the grill. The All Levels Ride tonight is set to go! Here are some last minute details:

• Ride starts at 6:00pm, BBQ at 7:00pm
• Please bring lawnchairs
• Also bring your preferred beverage (lemonade will be provided)

Here is the link to the route map on Ride With GPS if you are interested (though you can just follow the crowd!)

It’s time for some Hills! But don’t worry…. there’s plenty of nice speedy downhill too. This is a self-navigated ride, meaning that you can make it what you want, and that includes pace—no requirement to ride at lightning speed, though the option is there should you wish! That’s why we recommend that you check in with a few others, or leave a comment letting people know your intention in order to ensure there’s a few others coming along with the same mindset regarding speed. Important: Please leave a comment if you intend to ride.

Coordinator: Randy Albon
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:43pm
Route map: 46km Bickle, Jamieson’s and More route map on Ride With GPS
Elevation: 403m
Start location: The Dog Park on Ontario St.

The Monday night group ride is going to leave from the Municipal Office in Hamilton Township, head up to Rice Lake to Gore’s Landing then travel along the beautiful south shore of Rice Lake to Harwood before returning down Harwood Road then a nice long downhill finish on Burnham St. The days are getting shorter! Please ensure you have your headlights on the front and back of your bikes.

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:46pm
Elevation:  397m
Route map: 38km “Rice Lake South” Route map on Ride with GPS
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Office

Tues July 23, Level 2 Ride: Westwood Cobourg

Just a reminder that Level 2’s Tuesday’s rides are a “Steady” Ride (that is, lower end of the average speed and distance, more moderate hills with more frequent stops).

We will start at Westwood Park parking lot and head out west up Theatre Rd and further west to Hamilton Rd. North to Dale, east until Theatre Rd again and loop back the way we came. At Telephone Road the second time we will take the pulse of the group and add a bit of kilometer-age (or not). This is an undulating but manageable course. We will take frequent stops to catch our breath and socialize. Please chime in using the comment button so we can know to expect you! Don’t forget water and helmets.

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

Thurs July 25, Level 2 Ride: St Mary’s Grafton

Just a reminder that Level 2’s Thursday rides are a “Training Ride” (that is, gradually building up stamina for hills and or longer distances or speed within the Level 2 parameters with slightly fewer rest stops so that riders can condition themselves to move to L3 if they wish).

Janine Turk will take us on some hill training stamina building in Grafton. Here is her description of the ride:

“Starting at St. Mary’s Church parking lot, head out Hwy2 to Shelter Valley Rd, Left on Broomfield Rd. Eddystone Rd, Pipeline Rd, King Rd to Shelter Valley, Hwy 2. Gorgeous ride, we will stop periodically to regroup and refuel. There is one tough hill. Not to worry, as you can take your time. Once you reach the top, it will be a huge accomplishment. Bring lots of water, add a bit of maple syrup.”

Chime in using the comments button so Janine can know to expect you.

Start Time: 6:30

Ride Leader: Janine Turk

Start Location: St Mary’s Church parking lot Lyle St South, Grafton.

Tonight’s ride will be in beautiful and historic Port Hope. Cycling for fun, fitness and friendship is the club’s motto. Nobody gets left behind. Come and join us! Please note that Wednesday is the All Levels Ride and BBQ on Smylie Rd.!

Start time: 6:30pm
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start Location: Beatrice Strong Public School (south parking lot) on 90 Roseglen Road North Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3V6.

ICYMI, the “self-navigated” rides mean that you can make it what you want! Choose a fast pace, or a casual pace, depending on preference, and the group may choose to break into smaller groups. This week’s self-navigated ride is a 46km route, starting from the Hamilton Township offices and going to to Bewdley then back. Available daylight is shrinking every day now! Sunset is at 8:50 this week so be sure you have lights on front and back.
IMPORTANT: For self-navigated rides there may or may not be a ride leader present so you must have access to the route map and also be equipped to change a flat tire if required. Please leave a comment that you are riding so that other can plan accordingly.

Coordinator: Randy Albon
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:50pm
Route map: Camborne to Bewdley and Back route map on Ride With GPS
Elevation: 352m
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices on 8285 Majestic Hills Dr. (off Burnham St.)

The ride this weekend will be in Warkworth on Saturday, July 20th and we have options for all levels leaving the Warkworth Arena.
After the ride, if you wish, you can attend a great outdoor concert! In the afternoon, NHCC’s own Carmelo Amenta and his band Hilltop Project will be performing an outdoor concert at Maria’s. Admission is by donation and the proceeds will go to The Help Centre. All friends and family are welcome, and if they don’t ride but will come up with you, they can enjoy the unique artisan shops and some great coffee in the village of Warkworth or nearby Campbellford which is the home of Ferris Provincial Park, Doohers Bakery, Empire Cheese, World Finest Chocolate, and Church Key Brewery. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to eat at Maria’s place afterwards.
For all the details of the concert please leave a comment and we’ll forward them to you.

Here are your ride options:
Level 1: 18km relatively flat route
Level 2: follow the same route as level 1 as far as the chip truck at 29 and 30 then continue on towards Campbellford on the new paved shoulder as far as you desire, then turn and go back the same way to the arena.
Level 3: Link to Ride with GPS – 36 km
Level 4: Link to Ride with GPS – 62km
Please comment or send us a message if you are able to lead one of these rides or they can simply be self guided with our Ride with GPS. If you need help installing the Ride with GPS app on your phone send an email to Webmaster@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com and we’ll get you underway!
Start Time: 10:00 am
Start Location: Warkworth Arena (Percy Township Arena)
Ride Co-ordinator: Maria Siemiaszko

LEVEL 2 RIDE CANCELLED.

Can’t win with this weather! Raining now in Port Hope. Thunderstorms and strong winds in forcast!