We’re going to start adding a bit of distance, heading out along the Lakeshore and back. Not too hilly but just as beautiful (once you get out there a bit) as our ‘regular’ route. Depending on the group, we may even shake things up a bit and throw in a few loops on other roads. Days are getting shorter, which means that lights will be required if you are still on the road after 30 minutes before sunset.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall
Lights required as of: 7:59pm
Ride Leader: Pamela Tate

Leave a comment, letting Pam know you plan to ride. It’s helpful for her to know so she can make suitable plans for additional loops etc.

This ride will start out at the arena on Furnace Street and we will then head north on Ontario Street. There is a long gradual climb from Kennedy Rd to Williamson Rd. but the downhill portion back to Ontario Street makes it all worth it.

Start time: 6:30pm Start location: Arena Furnace Street

Route Map:Printable route map with elevations Difficulty: Level 2 (+ a smidgen) Ride

Leader: Mike Mclellan

This ride will start at Donegan Park and will then head east on the Waterfront Trail. Our turn around point will be Cobourne.

Start time: 9:00 am
Start location: Donegan Park
Difficulty: Level 3
Ride Leader: Mike Mclellan

CANCELLED: due to a lousy weather forecast…again

It’s the long weekend Century Ride again! This one’s got hills and ain’t for the squeamish. And we might have lied a smidgen—it’s actually 104k. The second half is easier though, you’ll get a break as we take the Waterfront Trail. People say though, that it’s not as hard as the Rice Lake Century ride. It’s actually quite a pleasant ride, and we see some new scenery.

In Orono there’s a quaint little restaurant called the Firehall Bistro. Their menu seems to be pleasing to cyclists as we often hear about folks stopping in to grab a bite to eat.

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 below to get the conversation going about who’s riding, who’s planning to stop for a quick lunch break etc.

The forecast says there’s a chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon, so that means we are clear for the morning! We’ll do the “Le Tour de Port Hope” (a Ganaraska Freewheeler’s route). If you choose the longer distance you’ll get to do Bickle Hill, the shorter route sorta bypasses it. Note however, that the start point is at the arena on Furnace St., contrary to what’s indicated on the map. This will add a 3k to the distances indicated on the route map.

Start time: 9:00
Start location: The arena on Furnace St.
Route Map: “Le Tour de Port Hope” printable route map here

Use the commenting feature….it lets people know you are riding. Seriously, people wanna know that there are others going too 🙂

This week your ride leader Mike will be back and he will be taking you up Cornish Hollow to Baltimore. Nice and winding, beautiful scenery, and a few hills but nothing to scare you away.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: The arena parking lot on Furnace St.
Ride Leader: Mike McLellan

We’re half way through the best two months of summer, and the days will start to get shorter soon enough. But there is still plenty of time to get evening rides in. The Port Hope ride accommodates riders of all ability and Pam will go easy on you…she won’t make you climb Bickle Hill or anything crazy.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall
Ride leader: Pamela Tate

Leave a comment letting Pam know you want to ride….helps her to anticipate numbers!

The ice cream rides are always the best, don’t you think? It really makes it feel summery when you can ride your bike with others and stop for some yummy delicious ice cream. Don’t forget to bring a couple of bucks with you!

Note: Due to the civic holiday next week there will be no Monday night ride on August 4th.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: The parking lot behind the Dutch Oven
Ride leader: Maria Garrett