Wednesday November 2: Level 3/4 Mountain Biking (Afternoon)

Short notice, but we make hay while the sun shines (or so they say).  Meet at the Northumberland Forest Beagle Club parking lot for a mountain bike ride in the forest with Wayne.  

Time: 1:00pm
Event Host: Wayne
Distance: undetermined at the moment 🙂
Start location:
 Northumberland Forest (Beagle Club)

RSVP: Members should RSVP using their cycle club account  

The 2022 NHCC AGM & Social Festivity: Thursday November 17

It’s our 2022 AGM & Social Festivity! We conduct a little official club biz just to get it out of the way, then get down to the good stuff—Social Festivities! We can reconnect with friends both old and new and just celebrate a fantastically successful 2022 season! You’ll elect & meet the Directors for 2023 and you’ll get a chance to ask whatever Club questions might be on your mind in an informal setting! And hey, there’ll be free refreshments (that alone makes it worthwhile!). Best of all, you can renew your memberships for next year at the special AGM rate of just $35.

Date: Thursday November 17th, 2022
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Baltimore Recreation Centre
Agenda: Click here for the Agenda

RSVP (important): We need to know how many people are coming so that we can adequately plan refreshments! The best way to RSVP—use your Cycle Club account! Leave a comment in the Discussion section to advise us if you plan to bring a guest.  Alternatively, you can email us a secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com

NHCC Weekend Activities for October 29 & 30

Cooler weather means mountain biking or hiking, so that’s what we have in store for you this weekend. If you have a mountain bike and are free on Saturday afternoon, Helmut has plenty of exploring for you on the forest roads and trails. Maria has a  Sunday hike planned at the fabulous Presqu’ile Park, where you can go short or go long—there are options!  Guests—including newly arrived Ukrainians—are welcome for the Sunday hike!

Level 3/4 Mountain Biking: Saturday October 29 (afternoon)

Time: 1:00pm
Event Host: Helmut 
Distance: 15-20 kms of forest road and trails
Start location:
 Beagle Club Trailhead (Northumberland Forest)

Hike at Presqu’ile Park: Sunday October 30 (afternoon)

We will meet at the Boat launch and then head into Presqu’ile Park by car to a start location for the hike.  Park day passes for each car that enters will be required—they can be purchased online, by phone, or by the Parks reservation service. Once we meet at the boat launch we can car-pool into the park together, if people want to.

Time: 1:00pm
Event Host: Maria
Length of time: 1.52 hours, approximately with options to lengthen it! 
Start location:
 Presqu’ile Park (at the Brighton Boat Launch)

RSVP: Members should RSVP using their cycle club account  
Guests are welcome:
 Please bring a signed waiver that you can printout here. 2022 Non-cycling waiver  NHCC non-cycling activities are free for Guests!

NHCC Activities: Thursday October 20 to Sunday October 23

The weather forecast is just too fantastic to sit around these next few days! So we have a few activities–Gravel riding, mountain biking, road riding or hiking.  Something for everyone!  FYI, this Sunday we are extending the opportunity for newly arrived Ukrainians to join the hike so that they can discover our wonderful Northumberland Forest trails too.

Level 3/4 Gravel Ride: Thursday October 20 (morning)

Time: 10:00am
Event Host: Helmut 
Distance: 45km
Start location: The Warkworth Millennium Trail parking lot (on Main St north of Concession St E)

Level 3/4 Mountain Biking: Saturday October 22 (morning)

Time: 10:am
Event Host: Helmut 
Distance: undetermined at the moment 🙂
Start location:
 9193 Racetrack Rd.

Level 3/4 Road Ride: Saturday October 22 (afternoon)

Time: 1:00pm
Event Host: Maria 
Distance: 53km
Start location:
 Marias house, Shelter Valley Rd, Grafton (exact address provided on the Cycle Club Event calendar)

Fall Colors Forest Hike: Sunday October 23 (afternoon)

We will be welcoming Ukrainian guests for this hike. Come on out and meet our newest community members and help us introduce them to our wonderful Northumberland Forest Trails.

Time: 1:00pm
Event Host: Randy and Anita 
Length of time: 1.52 hours, approximately with options to lengthen it! 
Start location:
 Northumberland Forest, Woodland Trailhead

RSVP: Members should RSVP using their cycle club account  
Guests are welcome:
 Please bring a signed waiver that you can printout here. 2022 Non-cycling waiver  NHCC non-cycling activities are free for Guests!

Sunday October 16: Fall Colors Hike at 1:00pm

Join us Sunday afternoon for an approximately 2 hour hike, meeting at the Woodland Parking Lot in Cty. Rd. 45. As always, it’s advisable to wear layers, bring fluids for hydration, and maybe a snack for along the way.

Date: Sunday October 16
Time: 1:00pm
Event Host: Maria Siemiazsko
Start location: Woodland Parking lot (Northumberland Forest) on County Rd. 45
Estimated length of time: 2 hours

RSVP: Members should RSVP using their cycle club account  
Guests are welcome:
 Please bring a signed waiver that you can printout here. 2022 Non-cycling waiver  NHCC non-cycling activities are free for Guests!

Gravel Ride Friday, and Mountain Biking Saturday (October 14 and 15)

Friday October 14: Gravel Ride

Description: This is a great 50k gravel loop, going through all sorts of terrain and nice not too rugged roads
Time: 10:00am
Event Host: Helmut
Level: 3&4
Distance:
 50km 
Start location:
  Goodrich-Loomis parking lot

RSVP: Members should RSVP using their cycle club account  

Saturday October 15: Mountain Bike Ride

Description: We’ll take the back forestry roads and ROWs to the Northumberland Forest then though the forest and back a different way.
Time: 10:00am
Event Host: Helmut
Level: 3&4
Distance:
 Who knows! Come on out and see! 
Start location:
9193 Racetrack Rd. Corner of Crossen and Racetrack

RSVP: Members should RSVP using their cycle club account  

Wednesday October 12: Level 3/4 Road Ride at 1:00

CANCELLED due to strong winds and possible thunderstorms in the forecast.

Description: More gorgeous weather, so let’s ride!  Road Ride from Grafton (53km) along what we tend to refer to as “Deanas Lovely Route”
Time: 1:00pm
Event Host: Anita
Level: 3&4
Distance:
 54km 
Start location:
  Grafton Arena

RSVP: Members should RSVP using their cycle club account  

Thursday October 6, 1:00pm: Level 2 Road Ride

Description: The weather just keeps on giving, so we’ll make hay while the sun shines (or so they say). Janine will take the Level 2s out on the Cornish Hollow Route to see some fall colours.   
Time: 1:00pm
Event Host: Janine
Level: 2
Estimated time:
 undetermined! 
Start location:
  Parking lot at The Mill on Ontario Street

RSVP: Members should RSVP using their cycle club account  

Thursday October 6, 1:00pm: Level 3 & 4 Road Ride

Description:We’ll make the most of the gorgeous temperatures and fall colours.  Road Ride up to Rice Lake & area! 
Time: 1:00pm
Event Host: Anita
Level: 3&4
Distance:
 53km 
Start location:
  Hamilton Township Municipal Offices

RSVP: Members should RSVP using their cycle club account  

Thursday Oct. 6 Gravel Ride, and Saturday Oct. 8 Mountain Biking

Thursday October 6: Gravel Ride

Description: We’ll head west on McBride and explore the trails and gravel roads (and there are lots) between Burnham and Hwy 28.
Time:
10:00am
Event Host: Helmut
Estimated length of time: 2 hours
Start location:
Parking on McIntosh St just east of Burnham Rd and S of Minifie.

Saturday October 8: Mountain Bike Ride

Description: We’ll start at 10 and hopefully the motorized crowd won’t come out until afternoon.
Time:
10:00am
Event Host: Helmut
Estimated length of time: 2 hours
Start location:
Start at Northumberland Forest McDonald Rd parking lot just N of Centreton

RSVP: Members should RSVP using their cycle club account