The sun should be shining and the weather (at the moment) is forecasting 20C, so it’s looking like a fine day to ride. There are three distances to choose from, making this a ride with options for almost everyone. The fall colors are just getting started, so it should be nice out there! Note that Sunday rides don’t have an assigned ride leader and the group generally breaks off into smaller groups of similar speeds so it’s essential that everyone has a map with them. What would be realllllllly nice would be if you’d leave a comment letting others know that you plan to ride, and which distance you are interested in. Really! It encourages others to come on out and ride, knowing someone else will be riding along with them.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: The Arena on Furnace St. in Cobourg
Level of difficulty: Level 2+, 3, and 4
Route Maps:
–36km printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS
–56km printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS
–69km printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS

Pick your route, and be sure to have a map with you.

Tonights ride will start at the industrial complex on Wilmott St. Please make sure that you have lights on both the front and back of your bikes. The ones on front should be white, and red on the back. Sunset occurs at 7:23 requiring lights to be on 30 minutes prior, at 6:53pm.

Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start location: 210 Wilmott St. (Industrial Complex parking lot)

Dennis will take the group out for a nice ride this evening. Don’t forget your lights for your bike!

Date: Monday, September 14

Time: 6:00 pm

Start Location: industrial complex parking lot, Wilmot St.

Ride Leader: Dennis Benson

The days are becoming shorter so ensure that you have lights on your bike – it’s the law!

Date: Wednesday, September 9th
Time: 6:00
Start Location: Industrial Complex, Wilmot Street, Cobourg
Level: 3
Distance: 30km
Ride Leader: Roberto

It’s hot hot hot out there! All the more reason to get out the bike and ride, creating that nice cooling breeze. Days are getting shorter however, so be sure to have your lights on your bikes.

Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena on Furnace St.
Start time: 6:00pm

We don’t have a Level 1 ride for this evening. Stay cool and enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Special Event: NHCC member Richard Thompson has kindly offered to host a ride from his home in Hastings, to be followed by a potluck in his backyard. There will be a 47km Level 3/4 ride with some challenging hills, or a Level 1/2 option on the Lang Hastings Trail. Bring your drinks of choice, lawn chairs, and a dish to contribute. Fridge and cooler space will be limited so please bring your own cooler if possible. Plates and cutlery will be provided.

Richard will have maps available for the Level 3/4 ride, and the Level 1/2 will head to the near by trail to ride out and back (you can determine your own distance by turning around whenever you like).

Non-cycling friends, partners etc. are welcome to participate in the after-ride potluck that starts at 1:00pm

RSVP: It’s important that we anticipate numbers. Also, when you let us know you’re coming we can provide you and address where to meet! Email Maria here to RSVP.

Date: Saturday, September 5th
Start Time: 10:00am
Potluck: 1:00
Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Location: To be provided upon RSVP

The days are getting shorter like crazy now that September is approaching! Sunset is occurring approximately 1 or 2 minutes earlier each day and by Sunday the sun will set at 7:52pm, meaning that lights will be required on bicycles as of 7:22pm. By the way, you can check the sunrise and sunset time each day by using the handy link in the right hand column of the website.

Tuesday August 25: Level 2+ Ride
We’re are going to do some hills with rest stops. Please bring your lights as evenings are getting shorter.
Ride leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St., Cobourg

Wednesday August 26: Level 3 Ride
This is a 30km route, and we’ll approach Bickle Hill from the East
Ride leader: Mike McLellan
Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St., Cobourg

Thursday August 27: Level 3/4 combined Morning Ride
Two distances to choose from, both leaving from Gilmer’s Home Hardware parking lot in Port Hope. By leaving a little earlier and riding over to Port Hope from Canadian Tire in Cobourg, you can add an extra 24k to whatever route you choose.
Ride leader: Self-Guided. Please print and bring a route map with you.
Start time: 9:00am (8:20 if you are starting at Canadian Tire)
Start location: Gilmer’s Home Hardware parking lot in Port Hope
Route Maps:
42km (Level 3 or 4) Printable Route map or link to Ride with GPS
58km (Level 3 or 4) Printable Route map or link to Ride with GPS

Thursday August 27:: Level 4 Evening Ride
Ride Leader: George Hussey
Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: The parking lot at Canadian Tire

Sunday August 30: Level 3/4 combined Morning Ride
Like Thursday’s ride there are two distances to choose from. Want more distance? Add 24km to the route by starting in Cobourg at Canadian Tire.
Ride leader: Self-Guided. Please print and bring a route map with you.
Start time: 9:00am (8:20 if you are starting at Canadian Tire)
Start location: Gilmer’s Home Hardware parking lot in Port Hope
Route Maps:
42km (Level 3 or 4) Printable Route map or link to Ride with GPS
58km (Level 3 or 4) Printable Route map or link to Ride with GPS