Tues July 30, Level 2 Ride: Donegan Cobourg

Just a reminder that Level 2’s Tuesday’s rides are a “Steady” Ride (that is, lower end of the average speed and distance, more moderate hills with more frequent stops).

After meeting up at Cobourg’s Donegan Park parking lot, Petra is taking us out east along Lakeshore Drive  and up to Hwy 2 along the Waterfront Trail to Archer’s Rd and south to the second railway bridge and depending on people’s stamina and weather conditions, further east along the Waterfront Trail, then coming back the way we came. Remember lights for safety if you have them!

Please chime in using the ‘Comment’ button if you can make it so Petra and others know you are coming! Remember water and helmets too.

Start Time: 6:30

Ride Leader: Petra Hartwig

Start Location: Donegan Park parking lot, D’Arcy St Cobourg

Thurs Aug 1, Level 2 Ride:King’s Field Pt Hope

Pam is taking on a spectacular ride that starts as we have before but has a great new twist ending. Here is her description: “We will head west on Lakeshore Rd as we have done before but this time we will turn north and climb up the hill on Willow Beach Rd and ride all the way up to the 4th Line. From there, we’ll head east again and eventually turn south down Sylvan Glen Rd back to our starting place. This will be the most challenging ride we’ve done so far this year but if you think you are up to it (and I know you are!), come on out for some fun riding through gorgeous countryside.”

Start Time: 6:30

Ride Leader: Pam Tate

Start Location: King’s Field parking lot Pt Hope (South-West Corner of Ridout St and Victoria St.)

Level 1 Ride: Monday, July 29th
This ride will begin at Donegan Park and we will head east along Lakeshore Dr. There will be frequent stops for hydration and rest.

Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start time: 6:30 pm
Start Location: Donegan Park at the south end of D’Arcy Street.
Sunset: 8:38 pm

Level 1 Ride: Wednesday, July 31st

This ride will start from the parking lot of the Port Hope High School.  Make sure you bring water and your tires are pumped up. After some safety instruction we will head north and then west.
Cycling safely is always our top priority!

Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start time: 6:30 pm
Start location: The parking lot of the Port Hope High School at 130 Highland Dr, Port Hope ON L1A 2A3.
Sunset: 8:36 pm

We will meet at the Port Hope Town Hall and ride the Hope to Hamilton route.  This route is 50 km but can be shortened to 36 km or skimmed a bit to 48 km if you wish.  Those who would like to ride longer than 50 km can meet and ride in from the Canadian Tire parking lot in Cobourg.  This will add on 8 km each way (total 66 km).  Bring some cash to make the traditional “nutrition stop” in Bewdley.  I hope to see your smiling faces and the sun shining! Please comment to let others know you are riding.

Start Time: 9:15 am at Canadian Tire Cobourg, or 10:00 am at Port Hope Town Hall.
Route: Link on Ride with GPS
Ride Co-ordinator: Deb Parks

This week we start in Centreton for the NHCC Centreton-Morganston-Vernonville route.  Just under 50km of some nice undulating hills. This will be a group ride, meaning we all stay together.  It’ll be warming up again so bring lots of fluids to hydrate!

Date: Friday, July 26th
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Location: Park at the southwest corner of County Roads 22 and 23
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiaszko
Route Map: Link to Ride with GPS

The beef patties are made (homemade!), veggie burgers on standby, the pineapple is ready for the grill. The All Levels Ride tonight is set to go! Here are some last minute details:

• Ride starts at 6:00pm, BBQ at 7:00pm
• Please bring lawnchairs
• Also bring your preferred beverage (lemonade will be provided)

Here is the link to the route map on Ride With GPS if you are interested (though you can just follow the crowd!)

It’s time for some Hills! But don’t worry…. there’s plenty of nice speedy downhill too. This is a self-navigated ride, meaning that you can make it what you want, and that includes pace—no requirement to ride at lightning speed, though the option is there should you wish! That’s why we recommend that you check in with a few others, or leave a comment letting people know your intention in order to ensure there’s a few others coming along with the same mindset regarding speed. Important: Please leave a comment if you intend to ride.

Coordinator: Randy Albon
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:43pm
Route map: 46km Bickle, Jamieson’s and More route map on Ride With GPS
Elevation: 403m
Start location: The Dog Park on Ontario St.

The Monday night group ride is going to leave from the Municipal Office in Hamilton Township, head up to Rice Lake to Gore’s Landing then travel along the beautiful south shore of Rice Lake to Harwood before returning down Harwood Road then a nice long downhill finish on Burnham St. The days are getting shorter! Please ensure you have your headlights on the front and back of your bikes.

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:46pm
Elevation:  397m
Route map: 38km “Rice Lake South” Route map on Ride with GPS
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Office

Tues July 23, Level 2 Ride: Westwood Cobourg

Just a reminder that Level 2’s Tuesday’s rides are a “Steady” Ride (that is, lower end of the average speed and distance, more moderate hills with more frequent stops).

We will start at Westwood Park parking lot and head out west up Theatre Rd and further west to Hamilton Rd. North to Dale, east until Theatre Rd again and loop back the way we came. At Telephone Road the second time we will take the pulse of the group and add a bit of kilometer-age (or not). This is an undulating but manageable course. We will take frequent stops to catch our breath and socialize. Please chime in using the comment button so we can know to expect you! Don’t forget water and helmets.

Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start Location: Westwood Park parking lot, Carlisle St, between Ewing and Westwood.

Thurs July 25, Level 2 Ride: St Mary’s Grafton

Just a reminder that Level 2’s Thursday rides are a “Training Ride” (that is, gradually building up stamina for hills and or longer distances or speed within the Level 2 parameters with slightly fewer rest stops so that riders can condition themselves to move to L3 if they wish).

Janine Turk will take us on some hill training stamina building in Grafton. Here is her description of the ride:

“Starting at St. Mary’s Church parking lot, head out Hwy2 to Shelter Valley Rd, Left on Broomfield Rd. Eddystone Rd, Pipeline Rd, King Rd to Shelter Valley, Hwy 2. Gorgeous ride, we will stop periodically to regroup and refuel. There is one tough hill. Not to worry, as you can take your time. Once you reach the top, it will be a huge accomplishment. Bring lots of water, add a bit of maple syrup.”

Chime in using the comments button so Janine can know to expect you.

Start Time: 6:30

Ride Leader: Janine Turk

Start Location: St Mary’s Church parking lot Lyle St South, Grafton.

Tonight’s ride will be in beautiful and historic Port Hope. Cycling for fun, fitness and friendship is the club’s motto. Nobody gets left behind. Come and join us! Please note that Wednesday is the All Levels Ride and BBQ on Smylie Rd.!

Start time: 6:30pm
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start Location: Beatrice Strong Public School (south parking lot) on 90 Roseglen Road North Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3V6.

ICYMI, the “self-navigated” rides mean that you can make it what you want! Choose a fast pace, or a casual pace, depending on preference, and the group may choose to break into smaller groups. This week’s self-navigated ride is a 46km route, starting from the Hamilton Township offices and going to to Bewdley then back. Available daylight is shrinking every day now! Sunset is at 8:50 this week so be sure you have lights on front and back.
IMPORTANT: For self-navigated rides there may or may not be a ride leader present so you must have access to the route map and also be equipped to change a flat tire if required. Please leave a comment that you are riding so that other can plan accordingly.

Coordinator: Randy Albon
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:50pm
Route map: Camborne to Bewdley and Back route map on Ride With GPS
Elevation: 352m
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices on 8285 Majestic Hills Dr. (off Burnham St.)