Well, sort of a century ride…..a century ride plus 7km (107km total). We leave from the Bewdley Arena at 9am and travel around the lake starting with the south side. We’re not having an “official” lunch stop, but Hastings is the half-way point so folks can organize amongst themselves if anyone wants to pause and eat in the restaurant or grab something on the go. Being such a long ride, note that the start time is at 9:00am

This one isn’t quite as flat and fast as the Presqu’ile route was…..it’s got some hills. Up and down, pretty much all the way.

Start time: 9:00am
Start location: Bewdley Arena parking lot (Lake St. in Bewdley)
Route map: Printable route map here here or link to Ride with GPS

No ride leader is designated this time. Although we will generally ride as a group, it’s possible that smaller groups may break off. Each of us should print out a map and be sure to buddy up on the ride so that nobody rides alone. If you want to stop in Hastings for lunch, use the commenting section below to make plans with others.

There will be no Level 1 ride this Monday, July 1st.  In trying to keep our routes as flat as possible we can’t avoid the downtown area and it will be very busy with Waterfront Festival and Canada Day celebrations.  We’ll resume our Monday evening rides the following week.  Of special note for those wondering if they can do a Level 2 ride, we’ll have a special opportunity for you to try what it’s like on Wednesday, July 10th.  Watch for more information on this ride.

Happy Canada weekend!

Two rides tomorrow! One in the morning and one in the evening to accommodate those who are working during the day. We will ride from Port Hope, leaving from Gilmer’s Home Hardware parking lot. There are three routes to choose from, each of them the same for the first 7km and the last 10km. It’s the “in-between” part that is longer for each of the other distances.

And if you really want to add more distance to the route, depart from Canadian Tire at 9:20am and you’ll add an extra 22km total to your route.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Gilmer’s Home Hardware parking lot in Port Hope
Level of difficulty: Level 3 and Level 4
Route Maps: 
28km (Level 3) Printable Route map or link to Ride with GPS
42km (Level 3 or 4) Printable Route map or link to Ride with GPS
58km (Level 3 or 4) Printable Route map or link to Ride with GPS

The evening ride is the same as the morning ride with the exception that we don’t do the longest distance. Meet in the parking lot of Gilmer’s Home Hardware. There are two routes to choose from. We’ll need ride leaders for the ride tomorrow night, so if you are able to do so, please volunteer by commenting below. It’s really easy….you’ve just got to print out the map and be able to read it, and of course stay with the group.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Gilmer’s Home Hardware parking lot in Port Hope
Level of difficulty: Level 3 and Level 4
Route Maps: 
28km (Level 3) Printable Route map or link to Ride with GPS
42km (Level 3 or 4) Printable Route map or link to Ride with GPS

Ride Leader (Level 3): Being Determined
Ride Leader (Level 4): George Hussey

The weather is only showing a small chance of rain for tonight, so the ride is still on. Hey, at least it’s warm and the days are long. The sun doesn’t even set until 8:59 so there’s plenty of time to get in a decent length ride.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall
Ride Leader: George Hussey
Sunset: 8:59 (lights required at 8:29pm)

With another warm day forecast for Monday, we’ll fit in an ice cream run so bring a little money if you’d like a treat.  We’ll create our own gentle breeze while enjoying a nice ride in our lakeside community – what better way to celebrate summer?

Start time:  7:00 pm

Start Location:  The arena on Furnace Street

Ride Leader:  Maria Garrett

Pre-announcing our CENTURY RIDE (100km) around Rice Lake next Sunday, June 30th.. It’s a hilly one! Mark your calendars. Complete details will come later this week.

It’s gonna be a hot one tomorrow! 30°C and that’s before humidex. Bring lots of water. Three distances to choose from. Regardless of what distance you choose, it’s primarily uphill for the first half and downhill for the second half. All three routes are the same for the first part and the last part. The difference being in the middle:

36km riders turn right at 17k onto Speechly, everyone else goes left.
56km riders turn right at 26km onto Broomfield, 69km riders continue straight.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: The Arena on Furnace St. in Cobourg
Route Maps:
–36km printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS
–56km printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS
–69km printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS

Ride Leaders:
-(36km): Being Determined
-(56km): Mike McLellan
-(69km): Randy Albon

Please indicate below if you are willing to be the ride leader for any of these distances. See you all then!

In case you can’t make the morning ride, no worries. We’re trying it out to see if an evening ride will work for the Level 3 and 4s too. Same route as the morning group, but we start at 6:30 at the Town Hall! Lights on your bikes will be required. (Note: There is no 64km option for this ride, due to daylight hours)

The difference between the Level 3 and Level 4 is that the Level 3 takes a short cut by turning south on Morrish Church Rd and heading down to the Lakeshore, while the Level 4 continues West until they turn south on Newtonville Rd to travel south to the Lakeshore.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall
Route map, Level 4 (48km): 48km printable route map or link to Ride with GPS
Route map, Level 3 (31km): 31km printable route map or link to Ride with GPS
Ride leader (Level 3): Pam Tate
Ride leader (Level 4): George Hussey

We need volunteers for ride leaders. Anyone want to take that on? It’s easy stuff! If you are riding on this EVENING ride, it’s important that you comment below that you are coming so that we can plan accordingly.