The Northumberland Hills Cycling Club is six years old and we’re going to celebrate with an Welcome/Anniversary Ride for all NHCC members followed by a BBQ afterward at Randy and Anita’s home. The ride will be out-and-back style (90 minutes total) that means everyone rides at their own pace and finishes at the same time. Afterward we’ll have hamburgers (either beef or veggie) and other such goodies to nibble on, compliments of the NHCC, while we lollygag around the yard and deck, hopefully take in some sunshine and time with friends both old and new. All members are welcome!

The route will be suitable for all levels, from Level 1 to Level 4.

Date: Sunday May 7, 2017
Start time (Ride): 10:00am
Start time (BBQ): NOON
Start location: Smylie Rd. and Burnham St. (Park along Smylie Rd.)
Route map: not required, you’ll just follow the crowd!
RSVP (IMPORTANT): Please leave a comment or email us to let us know your preference for either beef or veggie burger, and let us know if you need the exact address: nhcycling2010@gmail.com.

The NHCCs 1st Anniversary Ride in 2012.

First Level 4 ride of the season, so we’ll go easy on you. We’ll do a nice 37km route called “It’s all Downhill from Here”. It tends to be uphill-ish in the first half, but then lots of downhill to make it fun. Not sure if this ride level is for you? Read about the expectations just to be sure. 

Level 4: At this level, you will need to be prepared—have access to the route map, and have a tire changing kit as well as a spare tube in the event of a flat. Level 4 departs as a group and usually stays together, but sometimes may break into smaller groups according to ability. The pace is expected to average about 22km+. Road bikes are required for Level 4 and you need to be prepared for a little speed and/or hills on any given route.

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30pm
Route Map: “It’s All Downhill From Here”, 37km route map or link on Ride with GPS
Start location: Donegan Park (D’Arcy St.)

So how ’bout it? You coming to ride? Leave a comment, let us know. It’s kinda nice when we know how many to expect.

Meet your Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Anita is a certified CanBike instructor and current president of the NHCC. She’s also a volunteer with the Bicycle Action Committee of Sustainable Cobourg. She’s been with the NHCC since inception and is a founding member.

Morning Ride:
Another ride along the lakeshore, but this time we’ll be heading west towards Wilmot Creek. It’s a beautiful ride with lots of views of Lake Ontario and moderate hills. We end up at Bondhead Parkette for a break and a snack before heading back. There are no shops around there so bring something with you. To keep the ride within a reasonable distance we will start in Port Hope.
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Start Location: Gilmer’s Home Hardware Parking Lot, 177 Toronto Rd Port Hope
Distance: 53Km
Level of Difficulty: 3
Ride Leader: Carmelo Amenta

Evening Ride:
This is a great route! Lots of rolling ups and downs, with plenty of downhill (we won’t talk about the uphills). You’ll see some fabulous scenery over Rice Lake and some excellent pavement along Rice Lake scenic drive. We’ll stop briefly in Harwood to re-load water bottles. Just a measly 38km for you, but we’ll make it speedy!
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Hamilton Township Offices parking lot (Burnham and Majestic Hills Rd.)
Distance: 38km
Ride Leader: Debbie Parks
Route Map: Level 4, Rice Lake South (reversed) 38k route map here Link to route on Ride with GPS

Just in case any fabulous NHCC women are interested, we are passing along the following information about an event at Wild Rock in Peterborough for women only.

Welcoming all Women to Wild Rock on Monday, April 24th for our 2017 Wild Rock Women’s Night event!

Come on down to 169 Charlotte St. for an evening of food and drinks by Brio Gusto, shopping, and schmoozing with all the most interesting women of Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Exclusive one-night only discounts and spend-to-win prizes!

Rebecca Christensen, Wild Rock’s Trek Women’s Advocate, will be there to launch women’s cycling season in Peterborough, and we will be holding clinics on how to change a flat, women’s specific bike-fitting, and information on women’s specific bikes and clothing.

It’s our casual evening hike night. There are lots of Christmas lights to see while we hike the up and downhills of Port Hope and then we’ll pop into somewhere for a hot chocolate.

Planning to join the walk? Let us know!

By the way, you don’t need to be a member and there’s no fee to participate. But if you are not a member we ask that you bring a signed waiver with you (for insurance reasons).

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall parking lot
Hike leaders: Anita Macklin and Randy Albon

The big event is coming up this Wednesday. If you haven’t secured a ticket, fear not! You can call and reserve your space now.
It’s just $30 (per person) for a fabulous buffet at the Best Western, an opportunity to get your 2017 membership at the lowest price, ($35) and help us to celebrate a successful 2016 cycling season. You’ll also get a chance to vote in some new Directors to replace two whose terms have expired, and even get your two cents worth in about how we might shape next season! Friends and family are all welcome!

Here’s the number: 905-269-6815 (Anita)

Not much in the way of cycling is happening on our roads lately, but there is a cycling film, Murphy’s Law at The Loft in Cobourg on Sunday evening. It would be great if a number of us were to make it out to the event and maybe even meet for dinner beforehand! Check out the information here.

Yes indeed, the timing is just perfect, NHCC jerseys have arrived! We have sleeveless, short sleeved and long-sleeved versions. If you reserved one last month, just get in touch and make arrangements to pick it up. We also have a few extras in case you somehow missed it. There are fabulous long-sleeved ones that are going to be ideal any day now as the evenings are going to be cooling down significantly.
Sleeveless: $60
Short sleeved: $65
Long sleeved: $80

Contact: Anita at 905-269-6815 or email us at nhcycling2010@gmail.com

Another mystery route…we’ll just decide as a group among those who are at the start. We’ll keep it to 75 minutes or less, but nevertheless make sure you have lights on the front and back of your bike. The sun sets at 7:21pm so lights are mandatory as of 6:51pm.

Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start location: Westwood Park (Carlisle St.)
Route: Mystery route to be determined

So, let me know you plan to ride. Leave a comment. It’s helpful for me to know how many will be there.

Short notice, but if there’s anyone interested in doing a level 2+ ride tomorrow, I’ll lead a ride at 10am leaving from the Westwood Park on Carlisle. If you’d like to go out for a ride (about 90 minutes), let me know by leaving a comment. If there’s no interest, I’ll just stay home and pull weeds in the garden. Just saying…. 🙂

Start time: 10am
Start location: Westwood Park (on Carlisle St.)
Ride leader: Anita Macklin
Route: to be determined