It was just one short year ago, on May 1st that the Northumberland Hills Cycling Club officially became a club and it’s been a fabulous year, hasn’t it? Since the one year anniversary falls on a Tuesday this year, we’re going to fudge it a little and do an Anniversary Ride on Sunday April 29th. More details will be posted next week. But in the meantime, mark it on your calendars and plan on splurging a little after the ride. We’re going to head into The Mill for lunch after the ride. No need to RSVP yet….you can do so when we officially post the ride.

Thursday is going to be great! The weather man promises. This “Grafton East” offers three different distances for you to choose from. You may even be able to check out the map and make it even shorter if necessary. This is one of the Freewheeler’s routes, so we can thank Brian Hedney for what’s sure to be a great route.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Grafton Community Centre
Route map: “Grafton East” Freewheeler route map here 

If you take a moment to mention below what sort of distance you want to go, it will help others to also plan ahead. See you on the road! Oh, by the way….print out the map and bring it with you. You never know when you’ll need it enroute.

This Sunday we’ll do it all again: Start at Precious Corners and head straight up toward Rice Lake and then come back again. Please mention below if you are interested in exploring a shorter version—there may be others who might also plan accordingly with you.

Parking Cars:
So that we don’t clog up the parking lot at the store on Dale Rd., let’s park cars around the corner on Theresa St. instead and then mosey on over to the store on our bikes where we’ll meet. If you don’t know where Theresa St. is, someone will probably be there and will point you in the right direction.

Club Jerseys:
By the way, for those of you who want to order jerseys, we’ll start taking orders in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, we have two remaining jerseys available right now. One men’s large, and one women’s medium. If anyone is interested in them they are $65 (tax incl.).

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Dale Rd. Store parking lot
Route map: Precious Corners to Harwood route map here

Please print out a map and bring it with you.

This Thursday we’ll start at Precious Corners and head straight up toward Rice Lake and then come back again. The route is 41km, but there are a couple of places that offer an opportunity to bail out if the distance is just a little too far for you. Please mention below if you are interested in exploring a shorter version—there may be others who might also plan accordingly with you.

Note: We’ve already had a couple of instances of flat tires along the way, so it’s probably a good time to mention that there are a few essential items that you should have with you at all times: a spare tube and also a pump or C02 cartridge to inflate it with.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Dale Rd. Store parking lot
Route map: Precious Corners to Harwood route map here

Please print out a map and bring it with you.

Nothing but sunshine predicted for this week, so we’re riding! This route’s 38.5km but you can shorten it to 19.5km if you wish.  If you think you might want to ride longer, take a look at the route and start discussing your options.

For the faster folks wanting more distance: If you think you might want to add some distance, right around the 25km mark there’s an opportunity—head west on Vimy Ridge, then south to Bethel Grove, then Jibb, and then re-join the group in Camborne and if you’re fast, everyone can still finish together. How way cool is that!  🙂

Start location: The Mill Restaurant parking lot, Cobourg
Route map: “The Big Loop” route map here
Start time: 10:00am

Hey, while you’re commenting below and making that commitment to ride, take a moment also to mention what distance you’re hoping to ride. If you can’t make it, don’t worry, we’ll do it all again on Sunday!

Okay so….uh…..here’s what you missed on this warm and sunny March day.  🙂

Ever heard that saying “Make hay while the sun shines”? That’s what we’re doing. The weather is still supposed to be great on Thursday morning, so we’re riding! This route is 38k but with a shorter option of 23k if necessary. Please print out the route map and bring it with you. We leave at 10am sharp, so if you need a couple of minutes to get your stuff together and get your bike ready, plan to arrive at the park a little earlier.

BTW, I heard on the news tonight that today was the last official day of winter. No way!!  🙂

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park, Cobourg
Route: “It’s all downhill from here” route map

See you all then! (Please mention by commenting below, if you are planning to ride)

This one is for those of you who are a little afraid of speed and hills so early in the season. We’ll head toward Wicklow Beach. We’re limited by daylight hours, so we ride out for a half hour then turn around and come back. If we’re lucky we’ll make it to the Nuwatin conservation area which is quite nice, before having to turn around. This one’s good for riders of all ability, so come on out. Plus, it’s just plain great to have sunny warm 22° weather for an evening ride, isn’t it?

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Donegan Park, Cobourg
Route: Waterfront trail toward Wicklow Beach and back

Please mention below if you are coming.