Please join us on Sunday, June 16th as we will ride to honour the memory of NHCC club members who have passed. At the start of the ride we collect voluntary donations for the Heart and Stroke Foundation in honour of Mike Sonosky. We will also remember former NHCCers Sharon Ingle and David Pollack.

The route: It’s a simple out-and-back along the Waterfront Trail Eastbound so there are no route maps or ride leaders needed. We will break into groups according to ability and everyone can ride as long (or short) as desired. Make it an easy 25k, or go all the way to the lighthouse in Presqu’ile Park for a 100k return trip.  Please leave a comment letting others know approximately what level of difficulty and distance you wish to ride.
Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park

ADVANCE NOTICE:  Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 23rd when Richard and Leigh Thompson are hosting a fundraising ride for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.  There will be puppies, cycling, swimming, and a BBQ.  What more could you want? The ride will start and end at Leigh and Richard’s Home in Hastings and the route will be along the trail to Peterborough.  Please see our Facebook post for additional information or our calendar for a voluntary pledge sheet. More information to follow.

Note: the start time has been postponed until 2:00pm due to weather 

We’ll try this route again this week and hope that more people are around to see new stuff! We start in Newcastle and head north to Tyrone then loop around and back again. We’ll seek out somewhere for ice cream or coffee or something so bring a little $$. The pace of this ride is anticipated to be about Level 3. IMPORTANT: If you are planning to ride, please leave a comment. Randy would really appreciate it, especially since the ride starts out of town! To reach the start location you can just head out of town westbound along the Waterfront Trail to Newcastle. 

Start time: 2:00pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Route map: 46km route map Link to Ride With GPS
Start location: Bondhead Parkette near the Newcastle Marina

Tuesday June 11, Level 4 (48k)

We’ll try yet again! Weather keeps postponing this nice route that takes us up Ferguson and Sully (with a few other roads in between), toward Harwood. Then we return all the way back down Harwood Rd. Hey, with 2 hours and 23 minutes we’ll have enough time to squeeze out 48km!

Ride Leader: Randy Albon
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:53pm
Elevation: 404m
Route map: 48km “The Dog Park to Harwood and Back” Link to map on Ride with GPS
Start location: Parking lot at Cobourg Dog park on Ontario St.

Wednesday June 12: (44k)

This ride has been re-scheduled and now taking place on Wednesday.  It doesn’t get dark until almost 9:00! Leaves time for a 44km ride with time to spare. And since this route doesn’t have any crazy climbs, you should get a nice & speedy ride in!
Ride Leader: Randy Albon
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:54pm
Elevation:  351m
Route map: 44km Camborne to Bewdley and Back Link to route on Ride with GPS
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Office

Monday June 10: Level 3

Lots of daylight to work with! With 2 hours 23 min of available daylight we’ll have plenty of time for a 40km distance. This route will introduce you to Bickle Hill, but have no fear! We will approach if from the east and make sure we take it nice & slow and everyone will re-group at the top. Make sure you have lights on the front and backs of your bike since the law requires them commencing at 30 minutes before sunset.
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:53pm
Elevation:  338m
Route map: 40km “Bickle from the East” Route map on Ride with GPS
Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena on Furnace St.

Wednesday June 12: Level 3

Ride Leader: Mike Collins
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:54pm
Elevation:  397m
Route map: 38km “Rice Lake South” Route map on Ride with GPS
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Office

Level 1: Monday June 10 (Rain date: June 11)

This ride has been re-scheduled to Tuesday June 11 due to rain:

 This ride will start at Donegan Park on D’Arcy St. Cobourg and head east along Lakeshore Drive.   As always, no-one will be left behind and there will be lots of water & rest breaks as needed.

Start time: 6:30pm
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start Location: Donegan Park on south D’Arcy, Cobourg

Level 1: Wednesday June 12

Tonight’s ride will be in beautiful and historic east side of Port Hope. In keeping with our club motto, “Cycling for fun, fitness and friendship,” come on out and help make this happen with a relaxing level one ride.

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

Tues June 11, Level 2 Ride: King’s Field Pt. Hope

Pam Tate will be taking us from King’s Field in Port Hope out west on the Waterfront Trail and back. This ride offers breathtaking views of Lake Ontario and an amazingly rural climate. Bring your Helmet and enthusiasm. Chime in using comments so Pam can know to expect you. Chime in too if you can sweep.

Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Pam Tate
Start Location: King’s Field parking lot, Port Hope

Thurs June 13, Level 2: St. Mary’s Grafton

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. 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.

Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader:  Janine Turk
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 Ont.

No replies/comments = no Friday Floater ride today  

Friday Floater: RSVP if you are coming. A number of folks have previous commitments tomorrow and so far there hasn’t been any comments that anyone is planning to participate in the Friday Floater Ride. Randy and Anita are asking that if you are planning to come, leave a comment to let us know….it’s a long way to go to the ride start to find nobody there! 

RIDE CANCELLATION NOTICE FOR LEVEL 1: It’s raining, it’s pouring, it’s  gloomy. The Level 1 ride for tonight (Wednesday June 5) is cancelled. Stay home and stay dry!

RIDE CANCELLATION NOTICE (Tuesday June 4th): Due to weather, all rides for tonight are cancelled.

IMPORTANT RIDE RE-SCHEDULING NOTICE (Level 3): To maximize the sunshiny forecast, we are moving the Level 3 ride to Thursday night (this week only) when the forecast actually shows some positive improvement. Both the Level 3 and the Level 4 group will head out together on Thursday night, leaving from the same start point at Cobourg Community Centre. Read the new details about route and start location here.