This is it, the final ride in the “official” cycling season before we switch over into off-season mode, so it’s a chance to fulfill a goal! On Sunday we will have three routes to choose from, a 25,  50, 100 or 160km route, starting from the Keeler Center for the 50, 100 and 160, and Presqu’ile Park for the 25k. It’s all pretty darn flat, so you can likely cover more distance than usual! Be sure to bring plenty of water, & stuff snacks in all your pockets, and some moolah $$ in case you see a place to grab a snack or a coffee. (Note: Should the forecast change Saturday looks substantially better than Sunday there’s a possibility we may switch days)

IMPORTANT: please reply and let us know which distance you want to do so that ride leaders and others can plan accordingly. Leave a comment and get the conversation started!

25km Route

Date: Sunday September 29th
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start time: 10:00am
Start Location: Parking just outside the entrance to the park, at the corner of Lakehurst St. and Lakeshore Rd.

50, 100 or 160km Routes

Date: Sunday September 29th
Ride Leaders: TBA
Start time: 9:00am
Route Maps:
50km–Colborne, Presqu’ile Link to Ride with GPS
100km–Colborne, Presqu’ile, Consecon Link to Ride with GPS
160km–Colborne, Presqu’ile, Consecon, Wellington, Bloomfield Link to Ride with GPS
Start location: The Keeler Center in Colborne

Level 4: Tuesday Sept. 24 (36k)

Nice long not-too-steep-ish climb (it’s not flat, Brent….just sayin!) then a nice beauty ride downhill all the way back in the big ring! We’ll make it back much faster than we make it there!
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 5:30
Sunset: 7:05pm
Route: Straight up County Rd. 10 for 45 minutes or to Millbrook whichever comes first, then back again (out and back)
Elevation: 450m
Start location: Hope Township Municipal Offices in Canton

Level 4: Thursday Sept. 26 (38k)

This is the last “scheduled” Level 4 ride of the season. From here on, rides will be posted on days when weather permits and ride leaders are available. Let’s make it count! This is a nice quick, rolly route. 
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 5:30pm
Sunset: 7:02pm
Elevation: 397m
Route: 38km “Rice Lake South” Link to Ride With GPS
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices on Majestic Hills Rd.

NOTICE OF CHANGE: It looks like sporadic light rain on the radar for this morning but clearing in the afternoon. Currently raining at Smylie Rd. We are going to delay the start time until 1pm and hope it’s better!

Just so you can start thinking about it, we are planning a 100km ride next weekend, marking the end of the “official” riding season before switching to off-season mode. It will be your chance to do your first ever 100k, (or your hundredth!) and we’ll choose a route that’s easy-ish for you! There will also be a 50km option, with Colborne the start point for either distance. It will be either Saturday or Sunday, depending on which is better in the forecast. More information will be posted mid-week.

Just in case the rain holds off till afternoon we’ll plan a Sunday Ride starting from Golden Beach Resort. The route will be posted sometime tomorrow, but expect something around 40k and at a touristy type pace (that means Level 3)  if you are interested in getting a bite to eat afterward at Golden Beach, bring a few $$  Let is know if you plan to ride! It helps with planning  

Start Time: 10:00am
Ride Leader: Randy & Anita
Route Map: Golden Beach Sunday Tour route map on Ride with GPS
Start Location: Golden Beach Resort on Rice Lake, 7100 Northumberland County Rd 18, Roseneath

IMPORTANT—New start time! The days are shorter than ever so we’ll start at 5:30 in order to allow a little more time to squeeze a decent ride in.

Level 4: Tuesday Sept. 17 (34km)

Nice fast, rolly route along Danforth Rd. Short & sweet!
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 5:30pm
Sunset: 7:18pm
Start Location: Cobourg Community Centre parking lot
Route Map (34k): ”Danforth there and back” link to route map on Ride with GPS

Level 4: Thursday Sept. 19 (44km)

This is a nice route, without crazy elevations (315m over 44k). Starting in Grafton at the arena, we will head out to Colborne and up to Telephone Rd. We’ll leave promptly and ride swiftly to get back by sunset! You’ll need lights, both front and back for this one!
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 5:30pm
Sunset: 7:15pm
Start location: Grafton Arena on Hwy 2
Route Map (44K): Link to route map on Ride with GPS

Level 4: Tuesday Sept. 10

This Tuesday night is self-navigated but simple. Meet at the Industrial Park on Wilmott St. for 6:00 and follow the Waterfront Trail eastbound for 45 minutes then return. It’s an opportunity to give it all you got and get some speed going (or not). 

Start time: 6:00pm
Sunset: 7:31pm
Route: no map required, take Waterfront Trail Eastbound
Start location: Industrial Park on Wilmott St.

Level 4: Thursday Sept. 12

We have lost 13 minutes of daylight in just one week! We have exactly one hour and 27 minutes to ride! Enough to squeeze in the same route as last Thursday except this time we will do it in reverse just to be a little different. See how our time and speed compares to the other direction!

Ride Leader: To be determined (any volunteers?)
Start time: 6:00pm
Sunset: 7:27 pm
Route map:  (35km) “Kennedy, Beavermeadow, Harwood Rd. (reversed)” link to map on Ride with GPS
Elevation: 332m
Start location: Hamilton Township Offices

Level 4: Tuesday Sept. 3

There’s no ride leader for Tuesday night so the ride will be self-navigated. Keeping it simple—meet at Kings Field in Port Hope and head westbound on the Waterfront Trail for 40 minutes and return. That’s makes for 80 minutes of riding at the speed you like!

Start time: 6:00pm
Sunset: 7:44pm
Route: no map required, take Waterfront Trail West
Start location: Kings Field, Port Hope (Victoria St.)

Level 4: Thursday Sept. 5

We are losing daylight fast! Therefore, the routes are getting shorter. With only 332m of elevation, this 35km route will be one of the faster ones. (Well…faster than climbing Bickle Hill!)

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:00pm
Sunset: 7:40 pm
Route map:  (35km) “Kennedy, Beavermeadow, Harwood Rd.” link to map on Ride with GPS
Elevation: 332m
Start location: Hamilton Township Offices

Note: Regular Tuesday and Thursday Level 4 rides will resume for the balance of the 2019 season, and will have designated ride leaders. Anita Macklin will assume the role of L4 Coordinator.

Tuesday August 27: Level 4 ride

We will squeeze in a 44km ride on Tuesday (cuz it’s a favourite route!). We have a little under two hours to get the distance done, so we’ll be moving along at a fairly speedy pace!
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:00pm
Sunset: 7:56pm
Route: 44km “Beagle Club, Alderville, Centerton” route
Elevation: 387m
Start location: Beagle Club Trail Head (Northumberland Forest)

Thursday August 29: Level 4 ride

Time to climb Bickle Hill! We’ll throw in the Jameson’s too, for a little added fun! 
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:00pm
Sunset: 7:53pm
Route map: 37m “Bickle and the Jamiesons B” route map on Ride With GPS
Elevation: 373m
Start location: The Dog Park on Ontario St.

Note: Effective this Wednesday, Allan Dennis will be assuming the responsibilities of Level 3 Ride Coordinator for the balance of the 2019 season.

Monday August 26: L3 Group Ride

This Mondays’s ride is a 44km route that provides for a short cut if necessary. Make sure you have lights on both front and back and that they are actually charged!
Ride Leader: Allan Dennis
Start time: 6:00pm
Sunset: 7:58pm
Route: 44km “Bailey’s Crossing” link on Ride with GPS
Elevation: 396m
Start Location: Cobourg Memorial Arena on Furnace St.

Wednesday August 28: L3 Group Ride

Mike will lead the group on this 37km route that starts and finishes in Grafton. Only 227m of climbing, making this a nice & easyish route.
Ride Leader: Mike Collins
Start time: 6:00pm
Sunset: 7:54pm
Route: 37km “Ince’s Inspiration” route map on Ride with GPS
Elevation: 227m
Start location: The parking lot in front of St. Mary’s Church in Grafton