We’re trying something new on a three week trial basis! A Tuesday night easy ride in Port Hope. This is a *new* ride for the NHCC, and is in addition to all of our other rides. This ride will be the same in format as our Monday/Wednesday night easy rides, the only difference being that it will be in Port Hope. If the trial basis goes well, we will incorporate it into our regular schedule.

Start time: 7:00 pm
Start location: Port Hope, Gilmer’s Home Hardware
Ride leader: George Hussey

Since it’s a new ride, please take a moment to comment below whether or not you plan to ride so that George can anticipate numbers. Thanks folks!

Weather forecast: 20° and windy. So it won’t be hot, but it will be windy. We’ll need a ride leader for this one. Anyone want to take that on? Just make a comment below. And onn another note:

The 100km Presqu’ile Ride Pre-notice. For those who don’t know, sometime in August or September we do a club ride from Cobourg to the lighthouse at Presqu’ile and back. It’s a 100km ride and almost all flat. It’s easy enough riding that it’s doable for all members of the club including new members. It’s a goal to work towards—so there’s an incentive to put in some mileage and try and stretch out the distance on some longer rides.

Start time: 7:00pm
Location: Cobourg Memorial Rink and Recreation Centre
Route Map: “Route 1” 23km with optional 5km or 7km extensions 

The days are good and long at this time of the year, so we should take advantage and do a little extra distance. Come on out! We will go easy on you so don’t worry about the added distance. It will only be about 3-5 km more than usual and we are already doing about 22 km on the evening rides.

Start time: 7:00pm
Location: Cobourg Memorial Rink and Recreation Centre
Route Map: “Easy Route 2” 24 or 32 km route map here 

Please comment below to say you’re coming to the ride.

Calling all procrastinators—if you want to get one of those babies this season and haven’t yet ordered one, mention it below and if you’re quick to drop off a payment of $68 tomorrow (or over the weekend), we’ll make sure your order gets put in. Otherwise, you’re looking at next season. You gotta admit we look pretty groovy when a whole bunch of us are going down the road in our club jerseys!

Port Hope again…..here we go! Here are some options:

32km (Scenic/Leisurely Group):
Start at 10:00 at Home Hardware and go along the Lakeshore to Newtonville Rd and turn back.

52km (Regular Group):
Start at Home Hardware at 10:00 and follow the complete map.

75km (Non-stoppers):
Start at Canadian Tire in Cobourg at  9:15 and ride to meet the regular start group at 10:00 in Port Hope.

Start time: 10:00am (regular group) or 9:15 (75km group)
Start location: Gilmer’s Home Hardware
Route Map: Port Hope Lakeshore Route map here
Pack Leader (Non-stoppers): Volunteer needed
Pack Leader (Regular Group): Volunteer needed
Pack Leader (Scenic/Leisurely Group): Volunteer needed

Please indicate if you are planning to ride and where you will start from so others can plan too. If you are willing to volunteer to be a pack leader, please also make mention of it here. Thanks, everyone!

Last week we went East, this week we go West. Port Hope, here we come!

32km:
If you only want to do 32km, start at 10:00 with the others, at Home Hardware and go along the Lakeshore to Newtonville Rd and turn back.

52km:
Start at Home Hardware at 10:00 and follow the map in its entirety.

75km:
Start at Canadian Tire in Cobourg at  9:15 and ride the 11.5 km to meet the regular group at the 10:00 starting point. (Note that there’s quite a big uphill to get to the other side of Port Hope)

Start time: 10:00am (regular group) or 9:15 (75km group)
Start location: Gilmer’s Home Hardware
Route Map: Port Hope Lakeshore Route map here
Ride Leader: To be determined (Anyone want to volunteer?)

Please indicate if you are planning to ride and where you will start from so others can plan too.

Sooooo…..some people want a little more “speed” on their Easy Ride. All righty then! On Wednesday night we’ll send out two groups like usual — but the first group will go just a little faster. No crazy neck breaking speed, just a little faster than usual. We’ll do a repeat of the Monday route since everyone liked that one, plus there seems to be some shady parts of the route which might be very welcoming on the hot hot evening that’s predicted. If you want, bring a loonie for a popsicle at the Dale Road Store.

Start time: 7:00pm
Location: Cobourg Memorial Rink and Recreation Centre
Route: Same as Monday
Pack Leader #1: Pam Tate
Pack Leader #2: Volunteers, anyone? (directions will be provided)

Please comment below to say you’re coming to the ride.

The weather is forecasting that it’s going to be hot hot hot this week. But Monday night should be bearable provided the rain holds off. We’ll meet at the new “usual” place and if people are feeling a little hill-ish we’ll go north up to Racetrack Rd area where we can enjoy some nice roads and a few hills.

Start time: 7:00pm
Location: Cobourg Memorial Rink and Recreation Centre

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Route: To be determined

Please comment below to say you’re coming to the ride.

Just like the Thursday ride—Heading out to Wicklow Beach and beyond then returning. Easy riding, so it’s a good opportunity to do some longer distance. The map shows about 37km but if you go into Colborne and back,  you’ll get about 55km. Or if you’re really enthusiastic, stretch it all the way out to Brighton. Please make sure you print out a map and bring it with you if you need it.

Several club members will be away this weekend, so it might be smaller numbers on this ride. It also means that many of the “usual” pack leaders will be away, so it’s time to see some new folks step in to take on that role! Wanna volunteer, anyone?

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route Map: Wicklow Beach and Back route map here
Ride Leader: To be determined (Volunteers?)

Please indicate if you are planning to ride and especially if you think you could be a pack leader.