Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo—March 8, 9, and 10

The Toronto International Bicycle Show is this weekend! It’s that time of year, when we all start to think a little (or a lot) about getting the bike out, checking it all over and getting it ready to ride. Maybe you wanna pick up another bike to add to your growing stash of bikes! Hey, there are bargains to be had at the Bike Show and there are usually a few people heading to it and would be happy to travel together so if you think you might go, Members—start a Discussion on your Cycle Club Event calendar.

Location
International Centre Hall 5

6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8, Canada
–Free parking & Easy access
–GO Transit to the Show Door
 
Buy your Tickets online $17 (save $3 before Thursday): Buy Tickets Here

Tuesday Night Hike: Feb 6, 6:00pm

We are hitting the streets of Port Hope for the Tuesday Night Hike. Best to bring a flashlight and wear good hiking shoes. We’ll head into Turtle Johns for Wings afterward (optional, of course). Estimating about 8-10km.

RSVP: Members, please RSVP using your Cycle Club account. Guests are welcome as always, but need to bring a signed waiver which is available on the website.

Call for 2024 Ride Leaders

The success of our ride season is entirely built on volunteers. The NHCC needs at least  Four (4) Primary ride leaders and four (4) Substitute Ride Leaders for each Level to best deliver a consistent reliable Ride Schedule.  We have about 220 rides needing leaders. We’re not looking for commitments to ride every single week—just some times, so others don’t have to do it every time at the expense of their enjoying some of the other club rides! 🙂

We have lots of routes and maps, mentors to help you out. We’ll develop a list of Primary Ride leaders and also a stash of Substitute Ride Leaders to fill in!

Think you could pitch in this year? A little or a lot, we’ll take it! Please RSVP by completing the form below. If unable to view form, you can email secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com to indicate you’ll be an NHCC hero!

 

Tuesday Night “Wing Walk” (January 30)

Their time we will walk in Baltimore. Park on Cap Wilson Rd beside Baltimore John’s. For a change we’ll walk up Cap Wilson Rd and explore the top of the hill and down McCarty Dr. Depending on time we’ll extend this as desired.

RSVP: Members, please RSVP using your Cycle Club account. Guests are welcome as always, but need to bring a signed waiver which is available on the website.

Skiing or Hiking….take your pick, Tuesday January 23

The weather is fine for skiing. Some fresh new snow fell today and it’s gorgeous out there in the forest.  If skiing isn’t your thing, we have the Evening Hike & Chicken Wings afterward (optional for the wings, of course).  

Morning Skiing
Start time: 10:30am
Location: Beagle Club Trailhead, Northumberland Forest

Evening Hike
Start time: 6:00pm
Location: Best Western, Cobourg (Meet in the lobby)

RSVP: Members, please RSVP using your Cycle Club account. Guests are welcome as always, but need to bring a signed waiver which is available on the website.

 

Skiing! Wednesday January 17, 2:00

First club ski of the season. We’ve had some reports that conditions are fantastic. bring a drink, dress warm and prepare for some happy skiing in the forest. 

Date: Wednesday January 17, 2:00pm
Start location: Beagle Club Trailhead, Northumberland Forest

RSVP: Members please use your Cycle Club account to say you are going. Guests are welcome but will need to bring a signed waiver (available on the website). 

Evening Hike in Cobourg! Tuesday December 19th

We are going to explore Cobourg and see all the lovely Christmas decor. We even wear Christmas lights on ourselves as we walk. It’s always a great adventure and we find places you didn’t know existed. Wing Night afterward!

Date: Tuesday December 19
Start time: 6pm
Start location: Park outside of the Best Western and meet in the lobby

 

Sunday Morning Hike, 9:30am

This Sunday Paul will lead the group along forest roads, starting at McDonald Road Trailhead in Centreton.  Estimating about 10km, mostly flat on forest roads with a small section of single track at the end on the Barred Owl Trail.

Date: Sunday December 10, 9:30am
Start location: McDonald Trailhead, Northumberland Forest

RSVP: Members, please let Paul know you’ll come using your Cycle Club account.
Guests are welcome (please bring a signed waiver, available on the website)

Hiking & Biking this week!

Tuesday Night Hike:

Date: Tuesday December 5
Start time: 6pm
Start location: Park outside of Baltimore John’s on Cap Wilson Rd

Exploring Baltimore (Helmut says you’ll be amazed—that alone should be enough to make you come out!) After the hike we can go inside for some beer & wings & fries.  Btw, the wings there are fantastic. Flashlights will be required. 

Rouvy Thursday Ride:

Riding in Italy this week. And to make it super-awesome, it’s a nice flat ride. All are welcome. No worries about getting dropped—Rouvy performs magic to keep everyone together on the big screen so that it’s truly a group ride regardless of your individual pace & effort. Here are the details:

Date: Thursday December 7
Start time:
6:30pm
Route: “Lao di Garda” Italy
Distance: 27km
Average grade: 0%
Ascent: 95 ft
Max grade: 4%

 

Sunday Morning Forest Hike, 9:30am

Paul will lead a nice 5-6 Km hike on a portion of the Elderberry and Dragonfly trails and Split Rail Rd. The trail portion of the hike is single-track and will have some up and down. The entire hike should take between 1.5 to 2 hrs so everyone should be back home in time for lunch. If anyone wants to go longer, you can add on the easy Carstairs loop afterwards.

Date: Sunday November 26, 9:30am
Start Location: Carstairs Parking Lot (north side of Bowmanton Rd just west of the Donkey Sanctuary @ Bowmanton/9)

RSVP: Members, please use your Cycle Club account to indicate you are coming. Guests are welcome.