The forecast for Saturday looks spectacular with 14c and sunshine so it means just one thing—our Annual Sandy Flats Pancake Ride! There are hills and it’s the first ride of the year so may be challenging for some, making it best suited for strong riders. Never fear though, if 60k is a little intimidating for you there is a 30k option. This is a pre-season ride meaning it’s weather dependent so do keep an eye out for changing forecasts.

Here’s how it works: We meet at the Baltimore arena then bike to Sandy Flats Sugar Bush. After stuffing ourselves silly with pancakes, maple syrup and sausages we pedal home again. Hills, baby, hills! No flatness on this route.

NOTE about starting in Centreton (30k option): Be sure to have your bike ready to go as soon as the 60k group arrives—they won’t stop for more than a minute or they’ll chill super-fast.

Route Map: Link to it on Ride with GPS

Date: Saturday April 6, 2019
Ride Leaders: Anita and Randy
Starting place (for the 60k): Baltimore Community Center (10:00am)
Starting in Centreton (30k): Main intersection (10:30-10:45, approx. Be ready to ride!)
Anticipated arrival at Sandy Flats: 12:00-ish

Don’t forget to bring some $$ with you if you plan to feast on pancakes.

Please let us know you are coming by leaving a comment below, indicating where you plan to start from (Baltimore or Centreton). It really helps us to plan ahead!

The NHCC has a new website with a new look and new functionality as a few have already noticed. The most exciting change is that the NHCC now takes memberships online with a credit card! You may also notice that the Comments feature has moved. Comments now appear directly underneath the main heading of the post as shown on the image below:

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Please be on the lookout for a stolen bicycle. Last night Paul Mills had his Giant Defy Bicycle stolen out of his garage in the east end of Cobourg, along with a new pair of clip-less shoes, grey in colour with orange soles. If Club members could pay attention to local buy/sell sites, or any other possible venues it would be much appreciated. If anyone has any information that could be helpful, please email nhcycling2010@gmail.com Let’s keep our fingers crossed that his bicycle can be found!

New start location this Tuesday, just to be different. Meet at the corner of Smylie Rd and Burnham St, where Randy and Anita will lead us on a route that’s about 9 or 10 km. Coffee and donuts afterward at their house.

Start time: 9:30am
Start location: Smylie/Burnham St.
Distance: 9-10km

What better way than to start off 2019 than a Hike & Potluck? We know you’ll all be recovering from your celebrations the evening before so we won’t start until 2:00pm.

If you are around and are feelin social, meet at Randy & Anita’s home at 2:00 where we’ll head out for 1.5 – 2 hour hike. We’ll return around 4:00ish and share in a Potluck. If you can’t make it out for the hike but can make it to the Potluck, you are most welcome. And of course, you may bring a friend! All NHCC and Ganaraska Freewheelers members are welcome, just let us know you are coming so we can plan accordingly! 

Date: January 1, 2019
What to bring: A yummy shareable dish, your own utensils and favourite drink
Start time for Hike: 2:00pm
Start time for Potluck: 4:00pm
RSVP: Please let us know you are coming by either leaving a comment or sending us a quick email for our address at nhcycling2010@gmail.com. 

This time we’ll start and finish at Rick and Maaike’s home where we’ll enjoy some post-hike refreshments. The hike will be in Cobourg’s east end. These Tuesday morning hikes are always a good source of lively conversation and exploration, so come on out! Please leave a comment that you are coming so we can anticipate numbers.

Start location: Maaike and Rick’s place (contact for directions if needed) nhcycling2010@gmail.com.
Start time: 9:30am

More exploring! Somehow we always manage to find new discoveries. This week Anita will lead the way to somewhere…about 7-8km. We’ll pop into the Dutch Oven afterward for coffee. We usually finish around 11am, so if you aren’t up for the hike, you can always join us for the social coffee time.

Start time: 9:30
Hike leader: Anita
Start location: Parking lot behind the Dutch Oven

Short notice, but we are going to meet at Beagle Club and go out for a ski today, Wednesday, November 21. Nothing too crazy, sticking to the easy routes. It’s a perfect opportunity to get a feel for those skis if you need a little practice.

Start time: 2:00pm
Difficulty Level: Beginner!
Location: Beagle Club Trailhead
Ski leader: Anita Macklin

If you think you can make it, leave a comment to let us and others know to expect you. Honestly, leaving a comment really does encourage others to come out!

Last week we began exploring the far western end of town, and this week we will continue along some of the paths beyond Pebble Beach. Wear boots, we may go off-road a bit, aiming for about 7km. Then of course, there’s the optional (but you wouldn’t want to miss it) opportunity to head out for a coffee & bite to eat afterward.

Start time: 9:30am
Start location: Westwood Plaza (Westwood Dr. near Burnham St.)
Hike leader: Anita Macklin

Please let us know you are coming by leaving a quick comment. See you Tuesday!