This ride goes out into Hope Township. Since Hwy. 2 has construction, we will meet at the parking lot at Port Hope Town Hall and take off from there. There are two distances to choose from: 46k or 62k. In either case, it’s going to be a little hilly….just can’t be helped! Level 3’s ride at a slower pace, shorter distance, and stay together in a group. Level 4’s ride faster, longer and may break off into smaller groups according to ability.

If you are really wanting to leave the car at home and bike over from Cobourg, meet at the Park on Carlisle at 9:30. You might however, have a little wait at the construction site. If you choose to meet here, leave a comment to let others know.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall
Route map (Level 3): Printable 46k route map, or link to Ride with GPS
Route map (Level 4): Printable 62k route map, or link to Ride with GPS

Whatever you are planning to ride, please leave a comment and let others know. People really appreciate knowing there might be others riding at their pace.

We going to meet in the parking lot behind the Dutch Oven and head out for our fabulously fun, most incredibly exciting Level 1 ride. 🙂 For those who have never come out for a Monday night ride, why not give it a try? You’ll truly see where the “fun” and “friendship” portion of our NHCC motto comes from.

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

This coming Wednesday will be a little different. It’s the NHCC “Welcome” Social where we welcome all club members to our 2014 riding season. It’s an All Levels ride night. That means everyone heads out for their respective rides (about an hour long) and afterward we get to mix and mingle together at the Pavillion in Victoria Park where the NHCC will be providing sandwiches, snacks, etc. for all club members. If you are riding your bike home afterward, please ensure you have lights on your bike! If you can’t make it out for the ride portion you are more than welcome to come to the Social anyways…..just let us know you are coming!

Inclement weather plan: If the ride portion is rained out, the Social at the pavillion takes place, rain or shine, starting at 6:30pm.

Start location: The parking lot behind the Dutch Oven
Start time (Ride): 6:30pm
Start time (Social): 7:30
Route maps: (coming soon)

RSVP: It’s important that we know how many members are attending so we can ensure enough food for everyone. Please leave a comment to say you are coming if you plan to attend.

There is something for everyone–a swim, a walk or a bike ride. That’s where we come in! To raise funds for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research, Jesse’s Journey is organizing a 100k bike ride around Rice Lake for Saturday August 23rd. It’s an important event for fellow club member Sharon Lynn Weese whose 16-year old nephew Tyler Lynn suffers from this disease. Sharon is hoping that we can get as much participation as possible and raise both funds and awareness.

About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne MD is a fatal disease that only affects boys, symptoms usually appearing before age 6. Those affected are typically wheelchair-bound by age 10-12. Life expectancy is approximately 25 years and there is no cure. A club member, Sharon Lynn-Weese’s 15-year old nephew Tyler Lynn has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Sharon will be participating in the 100k Ride and her nephew in the 6k Walk portion in his wheelchair.

For more information, or to Register to participate, visit Brian Connor’s Rice Lake Challenge While no entry fee is required, a minimum of $100 funds raised per participant would be greatly appreciated.

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2014
Start time: 6:00am (morning)
Start location: Gore’s Landing Dock, Gore’s Landing

All participants receive a t-shirt, drinks and refreshments

This week’s ride will again start at the industrial park on Willmott Street. We will east on Highway #2 to Gully Rd..  The top of Gully Rd. is the high point of this ride and from then on it is down hill. The Gully Rd. Hill can seem daunting but a low gear and a slow pace will beat it. There is an optional hill climb near the end of this ride (Hill 60). We will all meet up again at Workman Rd, before we head back to the car park.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Parking lot industrial park east end. Willmott and Dodge streets.
Route Map:Printable route map with elevations 
Difficulty: Level 2 (+ a smidgen)
Ride Leader: Mike Mclellan