On Tuesday, Pam will lead and we will head west along Lakeshore Road, same as last week, but this time we’ll add a short (about 3km) loop on the way back right after the long and mostly downhill swoosh from the turn around point to Wesleyville Road. You know the drill…a few stops for hydration, nobody left behind, gorgeous views, great company, lots of smiles.

Tuesday, June 26th

Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: King’s Field, Port Hope
Ride Leader: Pam Tate

It’s back to Cobourg with Jim on Thursday, where we’ll do the Normar Road Loop to Highway 2, to Gully Road, to Danforth Road, to McEwan Road, and back onto Highway 2 to the start location. About 20 km.
This route has a couple of long but not steep hills. Two weeks ago we had no problem with the hills so I am adding another long but not steep hill. For these hills, slow and steady works very well.

Thursday, June 28th

Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: 210 Willmott Street (Sleep Country parking lot), Cobourg
Ride Leader: Jim Berg

Monday, June 18th

Let’s have a repeat of last week’s fun ride. Debbie will be leading a Port Hope ride that goes from Beatrice Strong Public School down to the lake and back on quiet residential streets.
Ride Leader: Debbie Parks
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: Beatrice Strong Public School, note this change to the SOUTH parking lot since the north parking lot was busy with ball games going on in the park, 90 Roseglen Road North, Port Hope

Tuesday June 12: Level 2 ride

Rick will do a “Cornish Hollow Run” this week. The route starts at The Mill, then goes:
-north on Ontario to Dale Road
-north on Cornish Hollow Road to Ball (a “training hill” just before the turn onto Ball
-east on Ball Road to Ferguson Road
-south on Ferguson Road to Rose Road
-east on Rose Road to Leach Road
-south on Leach Road to Racetrack Road
-south on Racetrack Road to Dale Road
-south on Division Street to Olivers Lane
-west on Olivers Lane to June Avenue
-west on June Avenue to Ontario Street
-south on Ontario Street to the Mill

Total distance: 19km
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: The Mill Restaurant
Ride Leader: Rick Nonnekes

Thursday June 14: Level 2 ride

Jim will take the group on a ride to Grafton and back on Thursday. We’ll go out along Hwy 2 to Grafton, south on Old Danforth and Station Street, then taking the Waterfront Trail back to the starting location.
This route has one longer hill near Gully Road. We will go up 100 feet (34 m) over 1.5 km. For this hill, slow and steady works very well.

Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: 210 Wilmott Street (Sleep Country parking lot)
Ride Leader: Jim Berg

Monday, June 11th

Debbie will be leading a Port Hope ride that goes from Beatrice Strong Public School down to the lake and back on quiet residential streets.
Ride Leader: Debbie Parks
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: Beatrice Strong Public School, north parking lot, 90 Roseglen Road North, Port Hope

Wednesday, June 13th

Dennis is taking the group down to the Cobourg Harbour from the parkette behind the mall. Nobody will be left behind as is our policy for each and every Level 1 ride, and there will be rest and water breaks, also as usual.
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: park at Westwood and Carlisle, Cobourg

Our immediate past president, Anita, will lead the level 1 ride this week, leaving from Donegan Park. Anita has coordinated our safety program for a number of years (since she founded it!) and is passionate about safe and fun riding.

Level 1: Monday, June 4th

Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: Donegan Park
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin

Petra has been helping with the Can Bike courses at local schools for several weeks but will lead another Wednesday evening ride for us. Another very busy and involved lady that cares greatly about this club and the people in it!

Level 1: Wednesday, June 6th

Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind Dutch Oven
Ride Leader: Petra Hartwig

David and Carol will lead the group on the ever popular Dead End Tour, west edition. Come see what lies along those quiet roads just outside of town!
Date: Monday, May 28th
Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: park at Westwood and Carlisle
Ride Leaders: Carol Banks and David Hutzel

Meet Petra at the parking lot behind the Dutch Oven and follow her eastward to Lucas Point. The pesky little flies are gone so it should be beautiful pedaling along the lake!
Date: Wednesday, May 30th
Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind the Dutch Oven
Ride Leader: Petra Hartwig

This week’s floater ride is on Thursday morning at 10am, starting at the Hamilton Township Municipal office parking lot. We’ll ride for about 2 hours at a level 3. Please leave a comment to let Randy know you’ll ride so that he can do a little pre-planning.

Start time: 10am
Ride coordinator: Randy Albon
Start location: Hamilton Township municipal office

If anyone wants to get out for a flat ride on Sunday, any level can come out for a ride on the Lang Hastings Trail. This is a there and back ride on the trail so there are no leaders and you ride out as far as you want then turn back. If you’d like to make Peterborough your destination, the distance is about 32 km one way for a 64 or so km ride. Bring fluids and some food, and money if you want to stop at the Tim Hortons for those who go the distance. Ice cream will likely also be available in Hastings or at Dreamland Resort. The riding surface is crushed limestone which is better suited for wider tires but doable on most bikes.

Start Time: 11:00
Ride Organizer: Maria Siemiaszko
Start Location: parking lot just south of the Lang Hastings Trail off of Asphodel 7th (which is west of Park Lane, on the left)

This Monday we’ll ride in Port Hope on a new route developed and led by our club president Debbie Parks!

Monday, May 14th

Start Time: 6:30
Ride Leader: Deb Parks
Meeting Location: Peter Street Plaza, Port Hope. Gather at the west end of the parking lot at Hope St. S. and Peter Street

Petra is taking the group in an easterly direction this week. You can also look forward to a themed route that she has planned for later this month!

Wednesday, May 16th

Ride Leader: Petra Hartwig
Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind the Dutch Oven, Cobourg

For Women Only
Learn how to clean your bike, clean and lubricate your chain, and change a tire. This is a hands on workshop being conducted by Cycle Transitions. You will get an opportunity to practice some of these skills right away. Bring your bike and don’t wear your good clothes!

Date: Tuesday, June 5th
Time: 6:30-9:00 pm
Location: Cycle Transitions, 390 King St. W., Cobourg
Cost: free for Cycle Transitions members. Worskshop Special: Non-members can sign up for a CT membership at a reduced cost of $25 (single).
Leaders: Maria Siemiaszko, Sue Throop, Freda Dong

How to sign up: send an email to cycletransitions@gmail.com
There is a limit of 12 persons for the workshop. If there are more than 12 that sign up, a second evening may be scheduled for Tuesday, June 19.