Tuesday June 25th, Level 4 (46k)

Yes indeed, this is a beauty route with fantastic views and plenty of rolling hills. People always say its a good route, so if you haven’t tried it yet, now is the time!

Note for Level 4 rides: In the event that a ride leader is not available, Level 4 participants should be able to ride independently, equipped with the ability to navigate and to change a flat should one occur. IMPORTANT: Please leave a comment if you are anticipating riding so that others can know that there will be others to ride with.

Ride Leader: Looking for a volunteer! Please leave a comment if you are available to lead.
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:58pm
Route map: Beagle Club-Alderville Centerton Route Map Link on Ride with GPS
Elevation gain: 387m
Start location: Beagle Club Trailhead parking lot (Northumberland Forest)

Thursday June 27th, Level 4 (49km)

We’ve done lots of speed, lots of distance, now it’s time to do Bickle Hill. It’s a new route that we haven’t done before and you have almost a full 2.5 hours to complete it, so it’s certainly doable! Btw, it won’t be long before the days start getting shorter, so we’re making the most of available daylight.

Ride Leader: Looking for a volunteer! Please leave a comment if you are available to lead.
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:58pm
Route map: “Roads & Hills Less travelled” 49km route map link on Ride with GPS
Elevation gain: 402m
Start location: Parking lot at Cobourg Dog park on Ontario St.

The Ganaraska Freewheelers have graciously extended the opportunity for members of the NHCC to participate in a weekend cycling tour around St Jacobs the weekend of July 26-28th. For more, please refer to the Details of the St. Jacobs cycling weekend here, or email Randy at nhcycling2010@gmail.com. 

As we celebrate Canada Day this coming long weekend the roads around Northumberland County will be quite busy and many of us go away. It has been decided NOT to schedule any NHCC club rides during our long weekends this summer. Therefore, there will be no scheduled ride on Friday, June 28th, Sunday, June 30th or Monday, July 1st.

Have a wonderful and safe long weekend everyone!

Monday June 24: Level 3 Group Ride

This ride is a nice & easy-ish ride starting at Port Hope High School and heading out to the quiet roads of Hope Township. We’ve got plenty of time to get the distance in with these super-long daylight hours! 35 km ride to Osaca along some very pretty and quiet roads, returning along Lakeshore Road.

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:58pm
Route map: “Osaca Ride” Link to map on Ride with GPS
Elevation gain: 227m
Start location: Port Hope High School

Wednesday June 26: Level 3 Group Ride

We are well into the cycling season and the legs are hopefully feeling a little stronger and a little more confident to take on a few more hills. This is a great route but we’ll not lie there are couple of good climbs. We’ll be cycling as a group, looking out for each other as always and we’ll not leave anyone alone! There is a detour we can take if necessary – once we see how we are all doing. This is the Old Sapper’s first lead of 2019 so come and support the poor old fella!

Ride Leader: Allan Dennis (The Old Sapper)
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:58pm
Route Map:  “Gordon’s Gallivant” Link to route map on Ride with GPS
Elevation gain: 410m
Start Point: Industrial Plaza, Wilmot St, Cobourg East

Monday, June 24, Level 1 Ride:

This level 1 ride will head west through New Amherst and then south and back towards downtown Cobourg, stopping frequently for water and rest breaks. It’s a great, friendly group! Come & check it out!
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start Location: Westwood Park Parking Lot on Carlisle St. Between Westwood and Ewing in Cobourg.

Wednesday, June 26, Level 1 Ride:

After a safety talk we will ride into different neighbourhoods in the western part of Port Hope. Hey, if you are an experienced cyclist you are always welcome to join us and share some cycling knowledge with others. Always cycling for Fun, Fitness & Friendship!
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start Location: King’s Field parking lot, Victoria St. Port Hope

Tuesday June 25: Level 2 Ride

We will start a Donegan Park parking lot at 6:30 have our quick safety chat and make our way through town. By the time we are up to Hwy 2, the Cobourg Cycling Club racing time trials gang will have cleared and we can proceed at a more moderate but Level 2 pace out to Archer’s Road. and back. We will try to take advantage of the daylight to make a little more kilometer-age. Please chime in using the ‘comments’ button so we know to expect you!

Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start time: 6:30pm
Start Location: Donegan Park parking lot, 25 D’Arcy St, Cobourg

Thursday June 27: Level 2 Ride

Janine Turk will be taking us over some of the most scenic bits of the roads north east of Grafton. She will be starting at St. Mary’s church parking lot on Lyle St. South in Grafton. Remember to bring water and keep your tire pressure up. Chime in using comments if you plan to ride so Janine can plan to watch for you. Also chime in if you can sweep for the ride.

Ride Leader:  Janine Turk
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Route Description: Hwy 2 to Shelter Valley Rd., Broomfield Rd and back. Peaceful country ride.
Start Location: St. Mary’s Church parking lot, Lyle St South, Grafton

The strength of the NHCC ride program relies on the commitment of volunteers and we’d really like some more help. We are looking to expand our pool of ride leaders in order to continue offering the quantity and choice of rides the NHCC currently enjoys. Even if you can just be available occasionally, it sure helps to share the load.

You don’t need to be a super-fit cyclist, just willing to pitch in a little. In order to be a ride leader, we ask that:

• You ride at the front of the group to set the pace (except for Level 4 which has no maximum pace)
• You are able to navigate using Ride With GPS or a printed map
• You are familiar with safety protocols, or have the willingness to learn!

With our Ride with GPS club membership and turn by turn instructions it can be super easy to navigate. We’ll show you how if you haven’t figured it out. If you are a fairly regular participant in any of the Club rides please consider helping out.

FYI, these are the weekly scheduled rides to consider volunteering for:
Monday evenings: Level 1, Level 3
Tuesday evenings: Level 2, Level 4
Wednesday evenings: Level 1, Level 3
Thursday evenings: Level 2, Level 4
Sunday or Saturday mornings: any level
Friday mornings: Mixed Levels

Just send off a quick email to Debbie and let her know you can help president@northumberlandhills cyclingclub.com and we’ll connect you up with the ride coordinator who will get you ready to go!

A great big thank you!

This notice affects Level 1: Please note that there is an All Levels Ride on Wednesday. Therefore, the previously posted Level 1 ride in Port Hope will not take place. Ride details for Wednesday can be found here.

This Friday Floater will take place out in the Warkworth area where Maria will lead the way. The route is still under consideration and will be posted by the time Friday rolls around. The Friday Floater rides are a casually paced ride, usually around a Level 3. Please, if you plan to participate do leave a comment to let Maria know you are coming. 

Start time: 10:00am
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiazsko
Route map: 46km “Warkworth Friday Floater” link to route map on Ride With GPS
Start location: Percy Township Arena, at 24 East St., Warkworth

It’s the third Wednesday of the month already and it’s time for our once-monthly All Levels Ride and Social! 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, no problem, just slow down and wait for a group that’s riding at the speed you like. The All Levels Ride is ideal if you think you’d like to feel what the other levels are like without committing.

We ride for 45 minutes (or less depending on your Level) then turn around and head back the same way you went.  Dennis will lead the Level one riders.  Everyone should finish around the same time for the optional social part where we head indoors for drinks, wings, social time and meeting others.

Time: 6:30–8:00pm (ride) 8:00-9:30pm (social)
Route Map: All Levels Ride Out and Back route map link on Ride With GPS
Start location: The Mill Restaurant, Cobourg.