This ride is for those folks who are experienced, aren’t afraid of speed, and want a little challenge early in the season. If you are riding, please remember to bring your headlights in case you’re still on the road near sunset, and red lights for the back of your bikes.

What does “Advanced” Mean?
Advanced rides typically include hills and/or speed and is designed to allow riders to challenge their own limits if they wish. Although riders may head out in group fashion initially, it’s not a “group” ride—All riders are expected to be self-sufficient in the event of  mechanical failure, and should also be equipped with a good understanding of the route in the event that the group becomes separated.

**Since it’s the first advanced ride of the season, there will be no permanent drop. If you fall off the back we will eventually wait or pair you up. No lone riders.

Start time: 6:00pm sharp!
Start location: St. Mary’s School parking lot, northern end
Distance and Route: To be announced at the start point
Ride Leader: Jamie Barnes

We’re still in “off-season” but it’s sure looking like awesome cycling weather, so there’s no reason to sit indoors. This route is only 29.7km but if you want to cut off some distance, you can make it about 20km by taking a shortcut at Danforth Rd.  And hey, if you want to go longer, you could freestyle it and extend the route at the northern end.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: The park on Carlise St. between Ewing and Westwood
Route: Town and Country route map here.

If you might ride, let us know. Hopefully the forces of nature will be kind and work out for us. Let us know if you’re thinking of 30k or 20k. (or even longer)

It’s looking like it will be cloudy but warm, so dig out that bike and meet at Donegan Park for 10:00am. We’ll head out somewhere, depending on wind pattern. There’s no snow or ice to be found on the roads so we can head north if we want to. Maybe we’ll see another pack of deer like we did on the last ride. 😀

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route: To be determined

Think you’ll ride? And if so, how far?

Hey there folks. Yeah, we know it’s a boring matter, but one that we’ve had a few questions about lately. Insurance. So we’d like to take a moment to share with you what the Club and OCA policies are.

ALL riders must be OCA insured by the Ontario Cycling Association (OCA). If non-members join in for a ride and are un-insured, it places the entire Club insurance at risk of having their Club insurance policy permanently revoked.

Guest Rider Policy
If a rider is OCA insured through another club and wishes to participate in a NHCC ride as a guest, the club policy for 2012 will be to allow 3 rides per year. New for this year: we’ll be asking guest riders for a $5 fee per ride. (Just keepin it fair for club members).

Tryout Days for members of the public.
The OCA has established a Tryout program for clubs, allowing clubs an opportunity for non-members* to ride before committing to joining the club. This program allows clubs to recruit new members without the previous insurance burden. These Tryout Days must be approved in advance with the OCA and necessary paperwork submitted.

*The OCA rules state that it is only for people who have never been OCA insured before, and is for one single ride only.

To join the Northumberland Hills Cycling Club: If a rider wishes to ride with the club and has filled out the necessary membership form and waiver, feel free to bring them along with your payment to the beginning of a ride and hand them to an executive member.

Download 2012 MemberApplication
Download OCA Waiver Form

That’s about it! No more boring stuff for you. 🙂

Its maple syrup time, and weather permitting, we’re going to ride from Baltimore to Sandy Flat Sugar Bush, eat some pancakes then pedal home. The route is approximately 60km—but you can cut that distance in half by starting in Centreton at the library if preferred. If weather makes the cycling impossible, it’s their Maple Syrup Festival, so we’re still going to meet at the sugar shack for Pancakes even if it means arriving by car!

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Check out the route: Sandy Flats Breakfast route map

Starting place (for the 60k): Baltimore Community Center (10:30am)
Starting place (for the 30k): Centreton Library (11:15)
Anticipated arrival at the Sugar Shack: 12:30pm

Admission to the Festival is $4.00 and another $7.00 if you are partaking in the pancake breakfast.

Location of Sandy Flat Sugar Bush map here

Five folks took advantage of the awesome weather and showed up to ride. We went north up to Cornish Hollow about 30km in total, and it was fabulous! Little bit of wind heading south, but great riding. So that means we’ve got our February ride in! 🙂

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One of our club members is working on a possible cycling trip to North Carolina, leaving on March 17th, returning on March 24th. Depending on the number of people wanting to go, this will determine the lodging requirements.

If there is interest, George will provide more info and details. Feel free to ask questions and express your interest by commenting below. Let’s get the conversation started! Or if your prefer, you could email George Hussey directly.

Short notice again, but tomorrow looks like a great day for a ride. 5° and sunny. A ride is called for! Plus, this will mean we could check off a “February ride” and say that we’ve rode at least once every month. If anyone’s interested, meet at 1:00 at Donegan Park and head out from there. Please mention below if you think you’ll be riding.

Distance and route to be determined by those wanting to ride.

While you’re thinking about it, check out this video that we found. Very well done.