The route for tonight is 20km with a few smallish inclines. (baby hills) If you are a Level 3 or 4 rider it’s an ideal opportunity to come out to meet and support newer riders and enjoy a nice social ride.
Start Time: 6:30pm
Start Location: Cycle Transitions – Back Entrance (Darcy Street opposite CCC) Ride

Difficulty: Level 2+

Route Map: Printable route map with elevations 

Ride leader: Paul Mills

At the moment the forecast calls for 30% chance of rain, so we’re still on schedule!

For all participating in the Century 100/160k ride this weekend, fellow club member Dennis Benson has kindly offered his time and his vehicle to offer support.  At the start point each rider can put a small backpack or bag into the vehicle prior to departure. You may wish to drop off a lunch (please ensure you include any necessary chill-packs). The following support will be offered:

100k: Support vehicle will be present at the Lighthouse in Presqu’ile when riders arrive. The following will be provided to all riders: Trail mix, bananas, fig newtons, gatorade and fresh, cold water. Take as long a break as you wish, enjoy some snacks, and re-load water bottles before heading back to Cobourg.

160k: Same as the 100k. PLUS, after the riders depart the park for their additional 60k, they return to the park entrance where Dennis will be available once more with the same food, gatorade, and water. Dennis will then “sweep” as the riders continue back to Cobourg.

The morning ride will be a shorter easier one than usual. That’s because we are in a “taper” mode in preparation for Sundays Century Ride. This route will take the same roads as will the upcoming United Way charity ride that’s taking place in September.

Please ensure that you print out a map and have it with you. There may not be a ride leader for this ride!

Start time: 9:00am
Start location: Cycle Transitions on D’Arcy St.
Route map: 38km route map here (printable) or link to Ride with GPS

Please use the comment section to let others know you are riding. At this time of the season there are many folks away on holidays so there are far fewer riders.

Looking for a volunteer: Is there a anyone in the NHCC who is willing to drive a vehicle along the route of the Century Ride on Sunday to provide support? (Gas will be reimbursed) Please Email for further details of what’s required.

This is it, the Big Distance ride for our club. Choose your distance, make sure your bike is in good working order, and be ready to ride far! Both routes will depart from the Arena on Furnace St. and ride all the way to the lighthouse in Presqu’ile Park, then the 100k riders head back to Cobourg while the 160k riders proceed out the Park and then do a 60k loop around the Lake Consecon area before heading back to Cobourg.

Be prepared! It’s essential to have a tire changing kit with a spare tube, a little $$ in case you need something along the way, I.D., route map, and a PLAN. A plan includes having a phone number of someone to call in case you need to bail out, some trail mix or something in your pocket for food, or an idea about where you will stop for lunch and with whom.

It’s a long way to go. Plan to set aside your day for it, ride at a comfortable pace. Use the commenting feature here to let others know you are riding and try to “buddy up” with others who will be riding around your pace.

Start time: 9:00am
Start location: The Arena on Furnace St.
Route map: Printable route map here or link to Ride with GPS

This ride will start at Donegan Park and we will head east out of town on the “Waterfront Trail”. This is a nice flat-ish route.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Donegan Park parking lot
Ride Leader: Paul Mills

Maybe the rain will stay away for tonights ride. 40% chance of rain, leaving a 60% chance that it WON’T rain!

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall
Lights required at: 7:24pm
Ride leader: George Hussey

The long awaited shipment of NHCC jerseys has finally arrived. If you ordered a jersey, please email Anita in order to arrange pickup. If you did not order one but wish you had, we have a few extra sizes on hand. First come, first served. $68 including tax. Email Anita now.

Ride Cancelled due to weather

If the weather holds out, we’ll do our evening ride at 6:30pm this evening. The days are getting shorter all the time, thus necessitating the earlier start.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: The Arena on Furnace St.
Ride leader: Anita Macklin

Please monitor the weather situation. If the 70% chance of thunderstorms appear to be materializing the ride may be cancelled. Otherwise, see you all there!