Although not indicated on the map, there are plenty of opportunities for shortening this route as desired. Consistent with the Monday/Wednesday rides we will send people out in packs of 6–8 people. The first pack will be the Non-stoppers, the last pack will be Scenic-Leisurely, and the packs in the middle will be Regular Groups.

We’ll need pack leaders—If you are able to keep a reasonably consistent pace and maintain a safe distance from the pack in front, feel free to volunteer to be a pack leader. We’ll need about 4. (One for Non-stoppers, one for Leisurely and the others for Regular groups)

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route Map: Shelter Valley Route Map here
Pack Leaders:
Non-Stoppers: Vivian Vandenhazel
Regular: Glen Fitchett
Regular: Brian Neale
Scenic/Leisurely: Volunteer needed

Let the volunteering start by commenting below. It helps us do some advance organization.

There are still many who want to ride in the morning, so we will also be having our regular ride in the morning time at 10:00. (The afternoon start time will provide for those who can’t ride in the morning), and the morning start time will be the usual 10:00am.

We will start at Donegan Park as the map indicates.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route Map: Shelter Valley Route Map here
Ride Leader: To be determined (Anyone want to volunteer?)

Please indicate if you are planning to ride in the morning so we can anticipate numbers.

This week as a trial, we’re going to try a new start time for the Thursday ride. We’ll leave at 3:30 and ride the Shelter Valley route, starting and ending at St. Mary’s School. The entire route would be 50k, but there are options for making it shorter if necessary.

Note that the map indicates we start at Donegan Park, but we will start at St. Mary’s School and modify the route accordingly.

Start time: 3:30pm
Start location: St. Mary’s School
Route Map: Shelter Valley Route Map here
Ride Leader: Jen Poole

School should be out by that time, but there are events happening at the school. Therefore, we will park in the south parking lot, leave the car behind and ride your bike up to the North parking lot where we will depart.

It has come to our attention that the folks at Bloomfield Cycle are in urgent need of some volunteers for this Sunday’s Kids of Steel Triathlon. If you think you are able to give a little time to help out, please contact Rick at wrenchmonkey@bloomfieldbicycle.ca.

Thanks, George for passing along the message.

It’s time to order club jerseys again. For those of you who are interested in an NHCC jersey the cost for this order will be $68 (including taxes). There’s a full zipper down the front which by all reports, people really like. They are manufactured by Louis Garneau and take approximately 6 weeks to deliver from the time the order is placed. We will place the order on June 15 which should ensure deliver by the end of July.

If you want a jersey, Anita will accept accept either cash or cheque (payable to the Northumberland Hills Cycling Club). Please put your payment inside of a sealed envelope with your name and size indicated. (It helps to keep it all organized)

Sizes available:
Mens:  3XS, XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL
Womens: XXS, XS, S, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL

If you aren’t quite sure what size you might be, click here for the Louis Garneau sizing chart, and also ask around within the club and see what others are wearing.

George Hussy, fellow club member and also owner/operator of Port Hope Bicycle will be sharing some basic bicycle knowledge at our first ever Bicycle Maintenance 101 presentation. Learn about all those very basic yet simple things that you should do with your bicycle to keep it running smoothly and prevent costly repairs. And if you were wondering about something, don’t be afraid to ask. That’s what we’re doing it for!

While you’re at it, George and his bicycle shop in Port Hope have been making news. Check it out in Northumberland Today “Hussy Shares his Passion for Cycling”

Time: 7:00pm
Location: Lions Pavillion at Victoria Park, Cobourg

Please take a moment to RSVP by commenting below. Knowing how many to expect can better help us to choose the most suitable location.
NOTE: Please bring your bicycle, a tire lever. If you don’t have a tire lever, you can purchase on from George. (between $5-$6)