The regular NHCC Level 1 ride still takes place on Monday night (weather dependent of course), but because it’s Bike Week we are doing things a little differently. We are opening up the Monday night ride to members of the public who may wish to join us for a fun, easy, family-oriented ride ride at a casual pace, hence the term “Casual Cruise” ride. This ride starts at the Bandshell in Victoria park.

Members of the public will be allowed to ride with us, free of charge, but they will be required to sign a guest waiver and wear a helmet.

Date: Monday, June 2, 2014
Time: 6:30pm
Start location: The Bandshell in Victoria Park, Cobourg

See you all there!

For something a little different we’re riding on the Lang Hastings Trail, a former rail line that has a new life as a crushed limestone multipurpose trail. The ride will start and end at Jim and Sue’s home in Hastings. Road bikes can manage the trail but it’s easier on a hybrid or mountain bike. The first three kilometers from Jim and Sue’s will be the roughest. Since we come back the same way we head out, there isn’t a map and everyone can ride out as far and fast or slow as they wish.

Jim and Sue have generously offered to fire up the BBQ and cook up some burgers (meat and veggie) after we return so please indicate if you wish to partake and if you want the veggie option. Bring your beverage of choice and a lawn chair. Plenty of parking is available.

Time: 10:00 am
Meeting Place: Jim Paré and Sue Léger’s place, Hastings
RSVP: This event requires an RSVP so that Jim and Sue can prepare. When you email us to say you are coming, we’ll let you know their address.

It’s Bike Week starting tomorrow, and Bike for the Planet takes place downtown Cobourg in the morning. The NHCC will have an information booth set up and plenty of folks will be volunteering their time. Others are volunteering at the ParaSports games, so it’s a very busy day! Because so many are fulfilling volunteer commitments in the morning, we are moving our regular Sunday ride to 2:00 in the afternoon so that they don’t miss out. It’s going to be like summer! Warm, sunny, and superb!

All riders should have a route map. Level 3s ride together in a group, Level 4s may separate into groups according to ability.

Start time: 2:00pm
Start location: The Arena on Furnace St. in Cobourg
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

Overall not so bad tomorrow. 21° and at least there’s no rain. Regardless of what distance you choose, it’s gonna be mostly uphill for the first half and downhill for the second. The three routes share the same first part and then re-join each other again for the last part. It’s difference happens in the middle:

36km riders turn right at 17k onto Speechly, everyone else goes left.
56km riders turn right at 26km onto Broomfield, 69km riders continue straight.

As is the expectation for all level 3 and 4 rides, bring a route map with you. Level 3s will stay together in a group, Level 4s will break off into different speeds according to ability.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: The Arena on Furnace St. in Cobourg
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

This time we’ll depart from the parking lot of the Winchester Arms again and head out for a relatively easy ride, about 25 or 30km – no one will be left behind! The 40% chance of showers leaves a 60% chance that it won’t rain on us!
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Parking lot of Winchester Arms in Port Hope
Ride Leader: Pamela Tate

This route is 20k long. It has a few more hills than last week ride but you are all stronger cyclists compared to three weeks ago. It’s a no-drop ride, we work together and support each other. Notes: Helmets are mandatory. Please bring your membership card with you. Start Time: 6:30pm
Start Location: Donegan Park
Ride Difficulty: Level 2
Route Map:  View the link on Ride with GPS
Ride Leader: Mike McLellan

This week we are starting in a new location. The Cycle Transitions parking lot is located on D’Arcy St., behind the building. Enter by travelling south on D’Arcy. It’s right across the street from the Cobourg Community Centre.

Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Difficulty: Level 1
Sunset: 8:43pm (lights required at 8:13)
Start location: Parking lot at Cycle Transitions
Ride Leader: Maria Garrett

Bike Week is scheduled to take place from June 1-8 and the NHCC is always a big supporter. We are looking for some volunteers to cover a number of our commitments including:

• Leading 30 minute short Family Bike Rides (June 1st)
• Manning our NHCC information booth on (June 1st)
• Leading longer Community Bike Rides at other times during the week
• Other events too!

There are also other events taking place could certainly benefit from an extra hand. If you are able to volunteer your time for some activities, please email us and we’ll put you to great use!

23C and Sunshine….what more could we ask for? The weather is promising! As we did Thursday, Levels 3 and 4 take the same route until Kennedy Rd where they take different turns, meeting up again on Cavan Rd. Level 3 riders are expected to stay together in a group, but each should carry a map. Level 4 riders may (or may not) remain together throughout the ride, but each rider is expected to be self-sufficient and able to navigate independently if necessary.

Start time: 10am
Start location: The arena on Furnace St.
Route Map (Level 3): 44km Printable route map
Route Map (Level 4): 59km Printable route map

Route Note: The start location is on Furnace St. at the Arena, not where shown on the map.

With all the sunshine in the forecast we anticipate a great turnout for this ride. 🙂