Might as well go Big! And with that, Randy and Anita are inviting ALL members (Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4) of both the NHCC and the Ganaraska Freewheelers for a Ride and Really Big Potluck on Sunday September 2.  (Rain date will be the following day, Monday).  If there is no fire ban in effect we’ll get the ole Bonfire burning. We’ll ride at 4:00pm and there will be distance options for everyone. We’ll ride an out-and-back route so that everyone finishes at the same time. 

Route map right here! Click here.

Here’s what you need to bring: 

• A shareable dish of some sort (don’t forget serving spoon etc.), and in true potluck style we aren’t organizing who-brings-what. Please make sure it’s ready-to-eat. We will have a number of power outlets if you need to plug in a slow cooker.
• Bring your favourite beverage, plates and utensils
• Bring a lawn chair

We’ll set up some tables outside and there are plenty of shady spots in the yard to sit and be social. If you can’t make it for the ride portion but want to partake in the Potluck you are welcome to do so. Feel free to bring your significant other.  If you are hesitating because you didn’t ride much and feel a little shy, don’t be, we’d love to have you there for some or all of the planned activities!

Ride time: 4:00pm
Potluck time: 6:00pm

RSVP: Please send us (Randy and Anita) a quick email nhcycling2010@gmail.com or simply leave a comment to let us know you’ll be there so we can plan a little. 

Consider joining our Club team for the upcoming MS Ride Ottawa to Cornwall. This is a 2 day event coming up the weekend of August 18th & 19th. There are options for different distances for each of the days . This is a fully supported event that organizes overnight accommodations between the 2 days and has rest stops and food along the way. Non riders are also welcome to join the event, with transport options available to meet at the overnight spot . Registration Fees as well as a minimum fundraising amount are applicable .

We are currently registered as the “Cobourg NHCC Riders” if you’d like to join the team. Some of you may be aware that one of our new members , Harry Harrison, lives with MS and we are honoured to have him ride alongside for this epic weekend.

Here’s a link to the site that has more info and details. For those already registered, feel free to mention in the comments below as it may encourage others to join in the fun.

Tuesday August 7: Level 4 (44k)

Ride Leader: TBD
Start time: 6:00
Sunset: 8:27pm
Route map: Baltimore-Rice Lake-Camborne 44km route option
Start location: Parking lot at St. Mary’s school (north side)

Thursday August 9: Level 4 (44k)

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:00
Sunset: 8:24pm
Route map: Centerton and Grafton 44km route option
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre

If Cobourg is experiencing the thunderstorm that I’m currently getting, ot’s obvious why today’s ride is canceled!

I’m cancelling the L2+ ride for today due to the severe threat of thunderstorms

Note: Earlier Start Time

Level 2+

The route (24km.) follows the Waterfront Trail to Station Road in Baltimore. We will make our way up to Highway 2 and follow it back to the start point.were we will .

Start Time: 6pm
Start Location: Industrial Park on Willmott
Ride Leader: Mike

Level 3

The route Roberto has selected for this ride is “To County Rd 9 and back”. He intends to shorten the route by not going all the way to Hamilton and by avoiding Williamson.

Start Time: 6pm
Start Location: Arena on furnace Street
Ride Leader: Roberto
Route: To Follow

Note earlier start times: 6pm

Tues. Aug. 7, Level 2 Ride

Pam is taking us on another Port Hope adventure. Her description: “We will repeat the same loop as last time but hopefully more people will be able to attend. We’ll head west along Lakeshore Rd but then turn north into some hills before circling back to the start at King’s Field. Everyone is becoming stronger each week and this ride will prove it! It may be a bit more challenging but nothing you can’t handle. As always, we will take some short pauses for rehydration and nobody will be left behind. This is gonna be great!”

Start Time: 6pm
Ride Leader: Pam Tate
Start Location: King’s Field, Victoria St. Port Hope

Thurs. Aug. 9, Level 2 Ride

David will be taking us on a wonderful tour north of Grafton. His description:”Hills – it’s a love hate relationship.  We’ll be starting from St Mary’s Church parking lot and along #2 then heading up Shelter Valley Rd to Broomfield then north on Broomfield to Centerton Rd. where we turn around and a quick return to the start. Water and lights, a must.”

Start Time: 6pm
Ride Leader: David Hutzel
Start Location: St. Mary’s Church Parking Lot, Lyle St. South, Grafton

The days are getting shorter so we’ll be starting the rides earlier, at 6:00. Make sure you have your lights anyway!

Level 1: Monday, August 6th

MONDAY RIDE CANCELED DUE TO THUNDERSTORMS
Time: 6:00
Meeting Location: parking lot at Diamond Head Mall, 220 Willmott Street, Cobourg
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson

Level 1: Wednesday, August 8th

Time: 6:00
Meeting Location: boat launch parking lot at Wicklow Beach
Ride Leader: David Hutzell