Tuesday May 28, Level 4 (48k)

This is a 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. We are keeping the rides a little northward due to the abundance of bugs in the air down near the lake.

Ride Leader: Randy Albon
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:43pm
Elevation: 404m
Route map: The Dog Park to Harwood and Back
Start location: Parking lot at Cobourg Dog park on Ontario St.

Thursday May 30, Level 4 (44k)

The route climbs up Harwood Rd. but returns down Burnham for a nice & speedy downhill ride on a great wide-paved shoulder. 

Ride Leader: Jennifer Poole
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:45pm
Elevation: 421m
Route map: Baltimore-Rice Lake-Camborne 44km route
Start location: Parking lot at St. Mary’s school (north side)

Tuesday May 28, Level 2 Ride: Westwood Cobourg

We will do a slightly shorter-than-usual 17 km ride with a few moderate hills and frequent rests. The weather looks to be cold so make sure you have gloves, wind layers and wool/fleece underneath. Wondering what to wear? Forcast says 13, feels like 11, so I will be wearing: Helmet, leather gloves, Hi-vis windproof jacket & pants, wool vest, buff for neck protection, ear grips. Meeting at Westwood Park we’ll ride out to New Amherst, down Hwy 2 to Theatre Rd, then Telephone Rd., Burnham, Danforth, Ontario, then navigate a few in-town roads back to the start point. Please chime in if you using the comment section so we know you are coming and can look out for you.

Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Route map: Find the route using this link to Ride with GPS
Start Location: Westwood Park Parking Lot Carlisle St Between Westwood and Ewing

Thursday May 30, Level 2 Ride: Cobourg to Archers Rd.

We will try again to defy the wind and actually make it out to Archer’s Rd. After a safety discussion we will head out from Sleep Country Parking Lot down Hwy 2 to Archer’s Road as far as the Railway bridge. There is one significant hill over the railroad tracks at the east end of town. There will be frequent breaks for water (bring some) catching your breath and socializing. Clothing FYI:  I will dress similar to Tues but will ditch the leather gloves, wool vest and ear grips, depending on wind. Please chime in if you using the comment section so we know you are coming and can look out for you.

Start time: 6:30pm
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start Location: Diamond Head Industrial Park, 210 Willmott St. Cobourg

Monday May 27: Level 3

Debbie will start and end the route at Port Hope High School, Victoria Street in Port Hope. This will be a 35 km ride to Osaca along some very pretty and quiet roads. We will return along Lakeshore Road.

Ride Leader: Debbie Parks
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:42pm
Route map: Link to map on Ride with GPS
Start location: Port Hope High School

Wednesday May 29: Level 3

We shall try again! Last week it was simply too cold, windy and rainy so we bailed, but this week Mike will try again to get the group out onto a 40 km route along roads East of Grafton.

Ride Leader: Mike Collins
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:44pm
Route map(s): “Grafton East” link to map on Ride with GPS
Start location: Haldimand Memorial (Grafton) Arena

This ride will start at the parking lot on Carlisle St. and head south towards Lake Ontario.  It will be an easy ride with no one left behind.  There will be frequent stops for rest and water.

Monday May 27: Level 1

Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset:  20:42pm
Start location: Westwood Park (Carlisle St., between Ewing and Westwood)

Wednesday May 29th: Level 1

Tonight’s ride starts at the Wicklow Beach boat launch parking lot.  We head towards the hamlet of Lakeport.   Instruction will include in-town riding versus rural riding.
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 20:44pm
Start location: Wicklow Beach Boat Launch Parking Lot, 133 Lakeport Rd, Colborne

Crazy weather! Who the heck knows. But a few people are thinking the weather will clear and want to ride if it does. So, JUST IN CASE it clears by 6:00, Randy and Anita are preparing bikes and getting ready to hit the road if it does.  We will leave a comment right here at 6:00 saying YES or NO ride.

Ride Cancellation Notice for All Evening Rides tonight: Okay, so here’s the deal: We have BIG wind in the forecast (80km), there’s a Special Weather Statement and on top of it all it’s just plain pouring buckets out there. Needless to say, we have yet another ride cancellation. Summer will come….honestly! We just don’t know when.  🙂

This week we are starting the Monday ride in Grafton with Mike Collins leading the way on a nice 40km route east of Grafton and includes Shelter Valley Rd. Wednesday we go a little shorter with a 35km route taking Kennedy, Beavermeadow and Harwood Road.

Level 3: Monday May 20

Ride Leader: Mike Collins
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:35pm
Route map(s): “Grafton East” link to map on Ride with GPS
Optional route choice (in the event of heavy winds): Grafton North then South link to map on Ride with GPS
Start location: Haldimand Memorial (Grafton) Arena

Level 3: Wednesday May 22

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:37pm
Route map: “Kennedy, Beavermeadow, Harwood Rd.” link to map on Ride with GPS
Start location: Hamilton Township Offices

Level 1 Ride: Monday, May 20

This ride will start from the parking lot, in front of Gilmer’s Home Hardware Store at 177 Toronto Road in Port Hope.  We will head east and then south.
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start time: 6:30 pm
Sunset: 8:35 pm
Start location: The parking lot in front of Gilmer’s Home Hardware Store in Port Hope.

Level 1 Ride: Wednesday, May 22

Ride leader: Dennis Benson
Start time: 6:30 pm
Sunset: 8:37pm
Start location:  Parking lot on Albert Street behind the Dutch Oven and Craft Food House

There is very little rain in the forecast so we’ll make up those rides we missed last week. The first one leaves from Welcome and goes to Millbrook and then on Thursday we’ll start from the Beagle Club Trailhead.

Tuesday May 21, Level 4 (45k)

Ride Leader: Randy Albon
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:36pm
Route: “Millbrook and Back” link to route map on Ride with GPS
Elevation Gain: 526m
Start location: George Hamilton Public School parking lot in Welcome

Thursday May 23, Level 4 (44k)

Ride Leader: Randy Albon
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:38pm
Route map: (46km) “Beagle Club, Alderville, Centreton” link to route map on Ride with GPS
Elevation Gain: 387m
Start location: Beagle Club Trailhead parking lot (Northumberland Forest)

Tues May 21 Level 2 Ride: Wicklow Beach

We will build our stamina and group riding techniques out in the quiet county atmosphere of Wicklow Beach Boatlaunch. If you need a lift for your bike to the start at the boatlaunch or if you can offer a lift for another please chime in in the comment section so that we can make sure everyone can participate.

Remember that it is cool still by the lake so you will need wool or fleece under a windproof layer. Bring water. This lovely ride near Lake Ontario is mostly flat so you can practice safe group riding techniques on gentle inclines.

Start Time: 6:30
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start Location: Wicklow Beach Boatlaunch, 133 Lakeport Rd, Colborne

Thursday May 23 Level 2 Ride: Cobourg to Archers Rd.

We will try again to defy the wind and actually make it out to Archer’s Rd. After a safety discussion we will head out from Sleep Country Parking Lot down Hwy 2 to Archer’s Road as far as the Railway bridge. There is one significant hill over the railroad tracks at the east end of town. There will be frequent breaks for water (bring some) catching your breath and socializing.

Start time: 6:30pm
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start Location: Diamond Head Industrial Park, 210 Willmott St. Cobourg