It’s time for our monthly All Levels ride, but this time we’ll start and finish at Franks Pasta and Grill in Cobourg. An All Levels ride means that every person in the club can ride on the same ride because go for time not distance. There’s just one route out-and-back route and everyone starts and finishes together allowing all to congregate on the patio at the same time. It’s an opportunity to see what everyone actually looks like without helmets!

There will be a designated Leader for each of the Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4. They are like pace-bunnies, maintaining the appropriate pace for your chosen level of difficulty. That way you can see what it feels like at the next level! But if you can’t keep up there’s no worry because you just slow down and the group behind you will just catch up.

Time: 6:30–8:00pm (ride) 8:00-9:00pm (Brouhaha)
Start location: Frank’s Pasta and Grill, 426 King St E, Cobourg
Route: Waterfront Trail Eastbound (no map required)

Important: Please RSVP so that we can ensure adequate reservation for space at Franks.

Roberto will lead the gang on a mishmash of Theatre, Telephone, and Danforth Roads. It’ll be a nice mix, the company is always good, and we’re enjoying a brief respite from the humidity, so come on out!
Date: Tuesday, July 19th
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: Westwood Park
Ride Leader: Roberto Almeida

For anyone who is off Thursday and would like to get in some more cycling during the day, Dale is heading off on the Lang Hastings Trail and welcomes some company. The trail consists of hard packed crushed limestone and can be negotiated on pretty much any bike but it’s best suited for something that doesn’t have super skinny tires. There are very limited chances to get more fluids or food along the trail so make sure you bring lots to drink and a lunch/snacks with you.

Depending on who comes along and what their capabilities or goals are, the riders can go right to Peterborough (about 30km one way) or turn around at any point before that.  There’s an opportunity to go for ice cream or to Banjos for other food and a drink afterwards is anyone wants.

Date: Thursday, July 21st

Time: 10:00

Meeting Place: Park Lane in Hastings. We’ll meet near the west end of the street before it turns up to meet River Road. Look for the other cyclists

Level: this one can be suitable for all levels. It depends on what you want to make of it

 

It’s Dennis’ turn to lead again so he’ll meet the group at Donegan Park for another of his enjoyable rides. As usual, he’ll offer some safe cycling tips before setting off, so listen up and have a safe and fun ride!
Date: Monday, July 18th
Time: 6:30pm
Level of Difficulty: 1
Meeting Location: Donegan Park
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson

No rain, just sunshine and 27c! So, the Hellacious Hilly 100 is a go. It’s not flat….there are a few little hills to overcome but it’s actually quite fun and you’ll see some new scenery on some further away roads. This ride is a Level 4 for difficulty and we expect the pace to be that of Level 3/4. It’s not necessarily recommended for those wanting to do their first 100k ever.

In Orono there are a few spots to re-load drink bottles and grab a quick bite.

Start time: 9:00am
Start location: The arena parking lot on Furnace St.
Route map: “Hellacious Hilly 100k” printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS

Please use the comment section to discuss the ride, anticipated pace and other such valuable conversation pieces etc.

It’s hot hot out there, but hey….if you ride fast you’ll create your own breeze! So that’s what we’ll do, starting from Cycle Transitions. It’s got some uphills, but some really groovy downhills that you can yell yeeeeeeeehaaaaaaa going down. Choose your distance and make sure you have access to the map on the ride. We’ll be heading out to the Centreton and Grafton areas. Don’t forget the new start time is 6:30.

Start time: 6:30pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start Location: Cycle Transitions parking lot on D’Arcy St.
Route Map (56k): Printable Route Map (56k) or link to it on Ride With GPS
Route Map (44k): Printable Route Map (44k) or link to it on Ride With GPS

Allan will take the group out for a nice route which will start at the arena on Furnace Street, head north on Ontario, west on Danforth, north on Williamson, east on Jibb, down Smylie across to Cornish Hollow and then back home on Ontario. Leave a comment below and let him know you’re coming!

Date: Tuesday, July 11th
Time: 6:30
Distance: 26km
Meeting Location: car park, Furnace Street, Cobourg
Ride Leader: Allan Dennis

This weather screams for ice cream so bring along some money if you’d like to enjoy a cool treat after the ride!

Date: Monday, July 10th
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind Dutch Oven
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiaszko

It’s forecasting 26C and sunshine. All the weird weather seems to have passed! There’s a lot of construction happening on roads in Hope Township so we’ll take the Waterfront Trail westbound along the lakeshore. It’s a nice and easy route that allows for any distance you wish by just turning around and coming back to the start any time you wish. And no route map required! Note the new start time of 9:00am.

There is no designated ride leader for Sunday. Although it’s a group ride, it’s expected that smaller groups will break off according to pace and distance. It’s recommended that prior to the start you discuss your intentions with others so that nobody rides alone. In fact, if you leave a comment here letting others know your plans regarding distance and pace it will be helpful for others!

Start time: 9:00am
Start location: King’s Field (baseball field) in Port Hope (Victoria St. just south of the lights at Toronto Rd. and Ridout St.)

We like hills…the more the merrier, right? This time the route will go in reverse and see if Bickle Hills or the Jamieson’s feel any better. 39k, easy peasy everyone! Don’t forget that since it’s July our new start time will be 6:30pm.

Start time: 6:30pm
Route map: 39k printable route map here or link to it on Ride with GPS
Start location: Westwood Park

Leave a comment to let others know you will ride. If you plan to meet up with the group at a different location other than Westwood park, remember we are doing the course in reverse.