In case you missed it on Thursday, we’ll do it again on Sunday. Two distances, so take your pick. Ride either distance at a Level 3 or a Level 4 pace, the only difference being that Level 3’s should ride together in a group and Level 4’s may (and usually do) start off in a group but typically break off into smaller groups according to pace.

Start time: 9:00am
Start location: The arena on Furnace St. in Cobourg
48km Route map: Printable route map here or view it on Ride with GPS
65km Route map: Printable route map here or view it on Ride with GPS
Level of Difficulty: Level 3/4

Please leave a comment….people really appreciate knowing in advance that there’s someone heading their way at their pace, someone to chat with….someone to ride with you know….just sayin. 🙂

We’ve been getting some good mileage in this month, which is great if you want to work toward participating in the 100k on Labour Day weekend (or 50k is also an option). Tonight we will venture along the Waterfront Trail eastbound from Donegan Park for 45 minutes then turn around and return. Easy, and no hills! You just gotta love it! Since Mike is still vacationing waaaaay over there in Italy, Dennis will be your esteemed ride leader for this ride.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Donegan Park
Route: Waterfront Trail Eastbound (no route maps necessary)
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson

If you’ve missed some of the rides in Cobourg, why not bike on over to Port Hope, get a few extra kilometres in, and join the Port Hope crowd as they pedal around the countryside over there where the scenery is beautiful and the hills aren’t as crazy as you think!

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall
Ride leader: Pamela Tate

Think you’ll ride? Please leave a comment letting Pam know.

Time to head out of town for a little change of scenery. We are starting at the Wicklow Beach main parking lot (south side of Lakeshore). From there we’ll ride east of town on a quiet and pretty part of the Waterfront Trail. It’s a great opportunity to try a little rural riding!

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Wicklow Beach main parking lot
Ride leader: Maria Garrett

It’s an ALL LEVELS ride night! That means one route that everyone rides, but at their respective paces, Levels 1-4.

The route is what we call a 1.5 hour out and back–You ride out for 45 minutes with your group and then turn around and come back. Everyone finishes at the same time. But on an All Levels night we encourage those who want to progress to the next level of difficulty to try it out. For instance, if you are Level 2 but want to try Level 3 you head out with the Level 3 group. If you find you just can’t keep up the pace and you want to drop back to level 2 it’s okay…they’ll be coming up behind you along the route and you just re-join if you wish.

And then, when it’s all done anyone who wishes can head into The Mill afterward and order up some wings, beer, and partake in some yakkity yak with other NHCC’ers and talk about how moving up a level was awesome!!

Club Jerseys: We will not have a Fit Kit for trying on, however we will be taking jersey orders at The Mill after 8:00pm. Short sleeve only. $68 including all taxes. Hopefully for September delivery.

Tour de Northumberland Hills: George from Port Hope Bicycle will be making the draw for Week 1 of the Tour.

Time: 6:30–8:00pm (ride) 8:00-9:30pm (social)
Start location: The Mill parking lot
Route map: 36km printable route map here, or view it on Ride with GPS
Ride leaders: Maria, Pam, Anita, and George

If you are planning to come to The Mill afterward, please leave a comment to RSVP and we can make sure they hold enough space for us.

The tree tour was a huge success during Bike Week and people have been requesting it again. Sue Throop and Gina Brouer will guide a special 10 km ride around Cobourg for NHCC members, stopping to learn about ten different trees of interest, distinction and/or historical significance. All members are welcome for this special event, but we would like to know how many  plan to participate so please leave a comment to let us know you are coming.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Lions/Lioness Pavilion, Victoria Park
Ride Leader: Maria Garrett
Leave a comment now!

About Sue and Gina: Sue is a cyclist and a tree lover/hugger. When she heard about the “Cucumber Tree” she was intrigued and through research found Gina. Through Gina she discovered that Cobourg has many beautiful, many of which are heritage and/or endangered. They feel a responsibility to care for them and let others know what’s out there.

Today’s NHCC ride is cancelled. Too much precipitation happening out there!

This Sunday is a little different. The TBN (Toronto Bike Network) will be riding in our area and we, along with the Ganaraska Freewheelers will also join them for a route that Brian Hedney developed, the “Shelter Valley Shuffle”. There are three options to choose from and if you want to, you could bring a few bucks and stop for a small lunch break in Grafton. (For this ride, we’ll depart at 10:00 with the others, rather than 9am) By the way, it’s not too crazy hilly, so the shorter 54k distance is very doable for many. There will be lots of folks, riding a lots of different speeds.

Start time: 10am
Start location: Parking lot on Covert St. in Cobourg
Route map (54k): Printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS
Route map (84k): Printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS
Route map (103k): Printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS

People really appreciate and like when you leave a comment letting us know you plan to ride. It’s the best way to see that there are others thinking of doing the same distance and pace you expect to ride!

Don’t forget that the morning rides now start at 9am. This one heads north, we’ll reach Gore’s Landing and then follow Rice Lake Scenic Drive almost to Harwood, turning south on Sully. If you need water or want to take a quick stop at the store you can follow through to the Harwood store and the water re-loading spot. It’s a total of 59k.

Note: We will not be repeating this route on Sunday like we usually do. Sunday we’ll be doing the Shelter Valley Shuffle as a joint ride with the TBN (Toronto Bicycle Network)

Start time: 9am
Start location: The arena on Furnace St.
Route Map: 59k Printable route map here or view it on Ride with GPS

As usual, we will continue to start at 6:30 at Port Hope’s town hall. But this week we will have two options to choose from: The usual 30km route that Pam will lead, plus George will lead a faster crowd up north all the way to Millbrook. (That one of course being a little speedier than the 30k). If anyone doing the 30k wants to avoid the hill going west from town hall at the very beginning of the ride, you can meet us at the corner of Ridout and Toronto Rd (at Winchester Arms).

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall
Ride leader (30k): Pamela Tate
Ride leader (to Millbrook and back, approx 60k): George Hussey

Hey folks, let Pam know if you are planning to ride. It’s really quite handy (and appreciated) if she knows how many to expect. Thanks!