Ride: Sunday, Oct. 16th (10am) Wicklow Beach and Back

Let’s meet at Donegan Park and head out toward Wicklow Beach and back. Let’s also hope the weather cooperates with us.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route Map and Directions: Not needed, we’ll just follow the Waterfront Trail

Please let us know if you are going to ride. Thanks!

Local Bike Shop bargains this weekend in Port Hope (Oct. 7-8, 2011)

Looking for a bike? Some cycling wear? Accessories? It’s the time of year when bike shops are trying to clear out stock and free up space. One of our club members, George Hussey’s bicycle shop, Port Hope Bicycle, has informed us that he’s having a big blowout sale at his shop on Friday and Saturday. (If you are interested but can’t make it on those days, email George and he’ll work something out for you)

If you’re in the market for a bike, clothing, or other cycling stuff, check it out.
First come, first serve.

1. Price—he’s accepting all reasonable offers
2. Warranty—you get one!
3. Shop Local—support one of our own.
4. Save Time—and maybe even save a trip to Toronto

Date: Friday and Saturday (October 7th and 8th)
Time: 10:00–5:00
Address: 120 Cavan St., Port Hope
Email: ghussey@sympatico.ca

Ride: Thursday, Oct. 6th (10am) Port Hope Lakeshore and back

This Thursday is looking good for weather so far. How about heading over toward Port Hope and down the Lakeshore then back? The distance can be whatever you want…..just turn around and head back when you feel you’ve reached your halfway point.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: The park on Carlisle between Ewing and Westwood
Route Map and Directions: Not needed, we’ll just follow the Waterfront Trail

Are ya comin? Let us know, make a comment below. We’ll be thrilled if ya do!

Wednesday, October 5th: Evening Ride (5:45pm)

Again, an early start. And the weather promises to be great! 5:45 start time

The Monday ride was great, we rode along Telephone Rd. and then throughout town. Prior to our next ride, we’ll take a few minutes on Wednesday night to decide where to go, so if you have any preferences, feel free to offer up your 3 cents worth.

Don’t forget to bring red lights for the back of your bikes.

Start time: 5:45
Start location: The Mill Parking Lot
Route: To be determined
Ride Leader: To be determined. Anyone want to lead?

Please indicate by commenting if you will come out for the ride.


Toronto International Bike Show, Oct. 15 (One day only)

This is your chance. A once-a-year, seven hour sales blitz. If you know what you are looking for, this would be the event to go to. Do your research before you go, though! It can be pretty crazy there.

Visit the website,  http://www.bicycleshowtoronto.com/fallshow.html

Direct Energy Centre
East Annex, Hall F, Door 33
North entrance next to
Ricoh Coliseum (Hockey Arena)
Exhibition Place
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Admission: $5.00. Children 5 and under are free.

Use the comments section to make arrangements with other interested club members if you wish to go.

Monday, October 3rd: Evening Ride (5:45pm)

We’re starting even earlier. 5:45

That will give us a little over an hour to ride. We’ll head out 35 minutes and then turn around and come back, ensuring we’re back by around 7:00. At the moment the weather predicts 60% chance of showers in the evening but we know the weather man lies. In any case, we also know we’ve got some hard-core riders who apparently will ride even if it’s freezing cold and rainy  🙂

Don’t forget to bring red lights for the back of your bikes.

Start time: 5:45
Start location: The Mill Parking Lot
Route: To be determined
Ride Leader: To be determined. Anyone want to lead?

Please indicate by commenting if you will come out for the ride.


Ride: Thursday, Sep 22nd: Cornish Hollow to Harwood (10am)

This Thursday we’ll start at a new spot and do a new route. Meet at the Dale Road Store (Go north on Ontario, turn left at Dale Rd and it’s on the right) This route takes in both some familiar roads as well as a few lesser-travelled ones, and is quite scenic. We’ll make a brief stopover at the Harwood Store.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Dale Rd. Store
Route Map and Directions: Precious Corners to Harwood Route Map Here

Please print out a map for yourself and bring it with you. Also, we’d really like it if you mentioned below that you’re coming!

Wednesday Sept. 21st: Evening Novice Ride (6:00pm)

Again! Yes, we’ll ride again on Wednesday night and hope the rain stays away for us. Novices, Intermediate and also advanced riders, come on out. The evening rides are a lot of fun.

Start time: 6:00
Start location: The Mill
Route: To be determined
Ride Leader: Anyone want to step up to the plate?

Please indicate by commenting if you will come out for the ride.


Sunday Oct. 2nd (Ride and BRUNCH at the Best Western)

**A RESERVATION HAS BEEN MADE FOR 12:30, 25 PEOPLE (Under the name Northumberland Hills Cycling Club**

We’re posting this ride early so you can plan ahead.

October is that time of year again when some people might start to find it too chilly to ride, so we’re going to plan our 2nd Annual Ride and Brunch at the Best Western. Their brunch is awesome. (everything from Chinese to roast beef to belgian waffles). If the weather turns out to be really unpleasant we will re-schedule as the day approaches.

The price for brunch is:
$15.95 (+tax)
$12.95 (if you cut out and take with you the coupon that appears in Friday editions of the Northumberland News)
(With groups over 8 people they add the gratuity to the bill).

Reservations are required and will be made according the numbers that RSVP by commenting below. The restaurant fills up very fast on Sundays! Please mention how many will attend.

Everyone is welcome regardless of whether or not you choose to ride beforehand. Bring your partners etc. if you wish, they are also most welcome. Hope everyone can make it!

NOTE: THE RIDE STARTS AND ENDS AT THE YMCA, NOT AT THE MILL

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: YMCA parking lot
Route: Route to be determined
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin

Ride: SATURDAY Sep 17th: 100km (or part thereof) to Presqu’ile and back

SATURDAY RIDE. NO SUNDAY RIDE DUE TO THE TERRY FOX RUN.

Don’t worry, you don’t need to ride the whole distance if you just want to do a small portion of it, turning around and returning as desired. Departure time will be 9:00 because of the distance.

Those wanting to do the whole distance, we’ll go all the way to the lighthouse in the park, then we’ll stop for lunch at the Harbourview Cafe before returning home.

LUNCH: Harbourview Cafe

It’s a nice easy, flat(ish) route, so for those of you worried about the distance challenge, have no fear, it can be done much easier than the 106km around Rice Lake was!

Start time: 9:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin

Please comment below if you are coming and the approximate distance you might be interested in. Also, please mention if you wish to join in as a group for lunch.