It’s the usual ride from Port Hope. The distance and pace will be determined by those participating, but all will be accommodated. We’ll start at Gilmers, which means one less hill to climb.

Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Parking lot of Gilmers Home Hardware
Ride Leader: George Hussey

*If you are riding over from Cobourg, meet at Canadian Tire at 6:00. Use the comments to let others know you are riding over from Cobourg.

This one you should mark on your calendar. A lot of folks enjoyed this trip last year, hence our Second Annual Ride, Picnic and Swim. Here’s how it works:

NHCC Members drop off coolers, swim suits towels etc. at 9am at Donegan Park where Paul’s wife Jill will kindly transport it all to Presqu’ile Park while we hop on our bikes and cycle there. We take a big long break for a couple of hours to enjoy a swim, a picnic, and a little relaxation time before riding back to Cobourg.Continue reading→

Cycle Transitions is looking for interested cyclists who would like to become an instructor for their various Can Bike courses and school clinics. There will be opportunities to work with cyclists of all ages and abilities. You’ll be doing significant work in helping increase the level of safe cycling in our community. They have funding to cover the costs for your certification which includes Can Bike and First Aid training. If you’re interested, please contact Paul Mills or Rick Nonnekes. Once a group of participants is confirmed they’ll coordinate a training schedule.

By the way, the Northumberland Hills Cycling Club currently has five Can-Bike instructors among it’s membership. I (Anita) am committing to taking the course too, so hopefully there are others out there to join me!

It’s going to be HOT and sunny……isn’t it great! 32°C. We’ll start at the parking lot of the park on Carlisle St. and do a cruise around town, stopping for a little ice cream (or something cold and refreshing) at that little ice-cream parlour downtown by the pier. Optional, of course, but always yummy. Also, if you are interested in a groovy NHCC T-shirt, they’ll be on hand too at the beginning of the ride. $15 and you’ll look like like you’re part of a Bike Club!

A little water bottle tip: half fill the water bottle and lay it down horizontally in the freezer, then fill the remainder with water just before the ride and you’ll have cold water all the way.

Start time: 7:00pm
Start location: The park on Carlisle, between Ewing and Westwood

View The Park on Carlisle St. in a larger map
Sunset: 8:52 (lights required at 8:22)
Ride leader: Anita Macklin

This Sunday we will join both the Ganaraska Freewheelers and the TBN (Toronto Bike Network) for a new route that Brian Hedney has developed, the “Shelter Valley Shuffle”. There are three options to choose from and if you wish to stop in Grafton for a small lunch break, be sure to throw a sandwich (or something) in your back pocket. It’s important that everyone print out a map and bring it with you.  (For this ride, we’ll depart at 10:00 with the others, rather than 9am)

Start time: 10am
Start location: Parking lot on Covert St. in Cobourg
Route map (54k): Printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS
Route map (84k): Printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS
Route map (103k): Printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS

Ride Leader (54k): Being determined
Ride Leader (84k): Being determined
Ride Leader (103k): Being determined

Additional NHCC ride: 74km Rice Lake Rumble Medium
Start Time: 9am
Start Location: Donegan Park
Ride Leader: Vivian VandenHazel
Route map: Rice Lake Ramble Medium

Please comment below what route you plan to ride you are able to lead one of the four distances.

This is a shorter version of the Thursday morning. If you are riding, please use the comment section to let others know. The map shows that this ride is starting from the Marina but it will start from Donegan Park instead. Although it doesn’t really get dark until 9:00 it would be prudent to have lights on your bike (since they are required as of 8:28pm).

Updated route map

Start time: 6:30pm

Start location: Parking lot Donegan Park

Route map: Printable route map here

Ride Leader: Vivian VandenHazel

Sunset: 8:58pm (lights required at 8:28pm)

We need volunteers to lead the Level 3 ride. Please use the comment section if you can lead one of the routes. The map shows this ride starting at the Marina but it will start at Donegan Park instead.

Important note: For July and August, the morning ride start time is 9:00am. 

Start time: 9:00am

Start location: Parking lot Donegan Park

Route map: Printable route map here

Ride leader(Level 3): TBD

Ride leader (Level 4): Vivian VandenHazel

Yeah, I know it’s officially a “Level 2 night” but we’ve been getting rained out enough! This Wednesday night will be an All Levels ride night. We’ll all head out, do our respective routes and then for those who have a little time afterward can convene at The Mill for Wings and socializing. That’s the best part! And if you just don’t want to ride but you’ve got a hankering for some wings, feel free to come out for just the wings.

Important: Please comment below if you plan to ride tomorrow night so that we can make sure The Mill sets aside enough space for us.

Time: 6:30pm
Level 1/2 Ride Leader: Maria Garrett/Mike Mclellan
Level 3 Ride Leader: Being determined
Level 4 Ride Leader: Vivian Vandenhazel

Level 1/2 Route Map: Printable route map with elevations

Level 3 Route Map: Printable route map with elevations

Level 4 Route Map here: printable map with elevations
Just so ya know, the Level 4 group is going to take on Bickle Hill and the Jamiesons. Bwaaaah ha ha ha!

Meet at 6:30 at the Port Hope Town Hall. Route and pace will be determined by those who are in attendance.

Start time: 6:30pm

Start location: Port Hope Town Hall

Ride Leader: George Hussey

Sunset: 8:58 (Lights required at 8:28pm)

After a break for Canada Day, we will resume our Level 1 ride this week.  For those who are curious as to what a Level 2 ride is like, we’ll offer a chance for you to try it at your own pace this Wednesday (we’ll discuss this more at the ride on Monday). It’s always important to stay hydrated, especially with the hot weather we’ve been having so don’t forget to bring a drink – and your lights.

Time:  7:00 pm

Location:  Parking lot behind the Dutch Oven

Ride Leader:  Maria Garrett