The hikes have been popular in past years! We typically meet in the parking lot at the Port Hope Town Hall where we’ll gather around 6:00 then do a semi-urban hike where we’ll enjoy a lot of friendly laughs and stretch out those legs. We usually cover about 5-8kms then afterward we sometimes pop into a local establishment for hot chocolate (or other such things).

Time: 6:00
Start Location: Port Hope Town Hall parking lot
Hike Leader: Jim Berg

To let us know you are coming, please leave a comment.

We’ll hike up to the old fire tower then just take it from there for a couple of hours or so for a 10 to 12km hike. Last week we had a porcupine sighting, who knows what we’ll see this week?

Meeting Location: parking lot on 45 across from Morris Road (right side of road before Beagle Club road if you are coming from Cobourg)
Start Time: 1:00
Hike Coordinator: Maria Siemiaszko

Craft Food House is hosting Indian Night again next month and if I can fill the restaurant Friday, December 8th they will add that date and consider it a private party. Someone from Top Chef will be there that evening checking them out for a pitch to the producers.

Dinner is family style and for those who like their food nice and spicy Chef Z will make up some hot chutney on the side that you can add on your own to boost the heat!

Dinner is $35 per person, and we are the entertainment 😁 Wear your bangles and any other Indian style clothing you may have! Craft is licensed.

This is not an official NHCC event but quite a few of us have been to Craft for Tuesday morning socials as well as an earlier Indian Night and is an opportunity to make them look good and get together for some fun!  Space is limited and I already have some spaces filled so let me know ASAP if you’d like to join us. Send Maria an email via the club email address: nhcycling2010@gmail.com

It’s a new year (almost), and with that it means change! Anita has wrapped up 7.5 years since founding the Club, and Jim Berg has completed 4 years on the Board as our trusted treasurer. Although they are moving off the Board as directors, they aren’t moving far and they’ll be keeping busy in other Club capacities! And just so we won’t keep you in suspense any longer, here is your new Board of Directors!

President Extraordinaire: Debbie Parks
Vice-President: Maria Siemiaszko
Secretary: Roberto Almeida
Treasurer: Shabbir Maju
Director: Dennis Benson
Director: Raff Melito
Director: Freda Dong

We look forward to Debbie’s strong leadership as she takes the Club into 2018. She’s got a fabulous support crew around her so the NHCC is in good hands as the NHCC continues to ride for Fun, Fitness and Friendship.

Petra has a nice route planned out in the west end, and in case conditions are too wet and muddy in spots she will reroute the section down New Amherst to the lake. At any rate, wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring water. Social time at Craft to follow.

Start Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: parking lot at Westwood and Carlisle
Hike Leader: Petra Hartwig
Distance: approximately 7km

We had a bunch of people take advantage of the special $35 membership rate at our recent Annual Meeting. If you missed out on that opportunity, there is an early bird rate of $40 until Members’ Night in March (date to be announced). After that the price goes up to $45.

Besides saving some money, renewing early means that you won’t have to bring a signed waiver any time you want to participate in any of the off season activities. Our club insurance for 2017 ends in January so we are not covered if you aren’t a member. There is no charge to take part in the the off season activities so if you wish to bring along some friends or family members they also just need to provide the signed waiver form, which can be printed off here.

Evening Hikes! Good news for those missing the Wednesday evening hikes in Port Hope! Jim Berg has offered to lead them again beginning soon. Watch for the post.

Cycle Transitions, our beloved do-it-yourself bicycle shop and cycling safety centre is homeless. We need your support tomorrow night as fellow club members Bruce Bellaire and Rick Nonnekes present their case to the Committee of the Whole meeting at the Town of Cobourg, advocating for the future of CT.

We in the NHCC have all benefitted from Cycle Transitions—whether it’s been a little mechanical assistance to repair your own bike, a venue for some valuable cycling safety training, or to take some winter bicycle maintenance workshops. CT has been instrumental in the NHCC certifying so many Can-Bike safety instructors!

Can you spare a little time tomorrow night to show up at the meeting at the Town Hall? We want the Town of Cobourg to recognize the importance of CT and the value it brings to the citizens of our community. 

Date: Monday November 13
Time: 6–7pm
Location: Cobourg Town Hall, Committee of the Whole meeting

It’s a little chilly for riding but it’s just fine for a hike in the Northumberland Forest. We’ll do the Sweet Fern Loop. Layers work best clothing wise, and bring a drink and snack.

Start Time: 1:00
Meeting Location: Woodland parking lot (east side of 45 north of the boy scout camp)
Distance: 9km
Hike Leader: Maria Siemiaszko

Meet behind Craft Food House for a hike through the east end neighbourhoods with Paul. Coffee and social time at Craft afterwards!

Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind Craft Food House
Hike Leader: Paul Mills
Distance: 6 to 7km

Rick is going to take the group out to the east end this week before everyone is welcome to reconvene at Craft Food House for coffee and socializing

Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: parking lot at Donegan Park, D’Arcy Street
Hike Length: 6 to 7 km
Hike Leader: Rick Nonnekes

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