We’ve got a 44 and a 46k ride going this week. The sun is setting later and later, so we’re able to squeeze in longer rides in the evening! We new start locations for each of these rides, so take note of those.

Tuesday May 22, Level 4 (44k)

Ride Leader: Jen Poole
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:38pm
Route map: (44k) “Jens-Y-Ride” Printable route map or link on Ride with GPS
Start location: Parking lot at Cobourg Dog park on Ontario St.

Thursday May 24, Level 4 (46k)

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:40pm
Route map: (46km) Beagle Club-Alderville-Centerton printable map or link on Ride with GPS
Start location: Beagle Club Trailhead parking lot (Northumberland Forest)

Allan is back from his trip to BC and he will be leading this ride. The route for this ride is a shortened version of (31 km) “Its All Downhill from Here”.

Ride Leader: Allan Dennis
Start time: 6:30
Start Location: Industrial Park on Willmott Street
Route: It’s all downhill from here (shortened)

Its the first of our once-monthly All Levels Ride and Social (Cobourg)! So, what does that even mean? All Levels Rides are a monthly opportunity for all NHCC members to ride together, with the option to try out one of the other levels on an out-and-back route where nobody gets lost.

There will be 4 designated pace-setters among the group, riding at each of the NHCC defined Levels (1-4). Just pick the level you want to try, and follow that pace setter to see what riding at that level really feels like. If you change your mind mid-ride, no problem, just slow down and wait for a group that’s riding at the speed you like. The All Levels Ride is ideal if you think you’d like to feel what the other levels are like without committing.

It’s easy: We ride for 45 minutes (or less depending on your Level) then turn around and head back the same way you went. This ensures everyone finishes at the same time for the optional social part where we head indoors for drinks, wings, social time and meeting others.

Time: 6:30–8:00pm (ride) 8:00-9:30pm (social)
Start location: The parking lot at Franks Pasta and Grill

If anyone wants to get out for a flat ride on Sunday, any level can come out for a ride on the Lang Hastings Trail. This is a there and back ride on the trail so there are no leaders and you ride out as far as you want then turn back. If you’d like to make Peterborough your destination, the distance is about 32 km one way for a 64 or so km ride. Bring fluids and some food, and money if you want to stop at the Tim Hortons for those who go the distance. Ice cream will likely also be available in Hastings or at Dreamland Resort. The riding surface is crushed limestone which is better suited for wider tires but doable on most bikes.

Start Time: 11:00
Ride Organizer: Maria Siemiaszko
Start Location: parking lot just south of the Lang Hastings Trail off of Asphodel 7th (which is west of Park Lane, on the left)

The “Floater Ride” is the weekly daytime ride, and for the time being it will be different days and times. This week it’s Friday morning. A great way to start the long weekend! We’ll start in Port Hope, head out along the Lakeshore for a ride, distance to be determined as we go. This is a mixed level ride so we generally have a little discussion at the start of the ride to establish how fast and how far people want to go. Better yet, leave a comment to let Randy and others know you are riding.

Start time: 10am
Ride Leader: Randy Albon
Level of difficulty: Mixed Levels
Start location: Kings Field in Port Hope

We really enjoyed last week’s route except for the darn wind that made us cut it short. Therefore, we’ll try again for the whole route on Tuesday. On Thursday we’ll start from Grafton and head north for a looooong climb then a loooooong downhill back. The days are getting longer, in fact we have 7 more minutes of daylight than we had last week!

Tuesday May 15, Level 4 (38k)

Ride leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:30pm
Route map: (38k) Rice Lake South Printable route map here, or link to it on Ride with GPS
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Office

Thursday May 17, Level 4 (34k)

Ride leader: Maria Siemiaszko
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:32pm
Route: (34k) starting in Grafton. (Details of route to come)
Start location: Arena Grafton (Haldimand Memorial Arena)

Level 2 Ride Tues May 15

We will Start at Wicklow Beach Boat-launch, and head first east on Lakeport Rd then loop back and head west to Hartop Conservation area on Lakeshore Rd. It is a relatively flat ride with beautiful views of Lake Ontario.

Start Time: 6:30
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start Location: 133 Lakeport Rd, Colborne, ON K0K 1S0

Thurs May 17

Pam Tate will be taking us through some of Port Hope’s finest views! Geoffrey will be on the ride and will sweep. Here is her description of the ride
We will do a loop through the peaceful rural beauty just north of the town of Port Hope. I’m not going to lie, there will be a few hills but nothing you can’t handle. We will go at a slow and steady pace, make a few stops along the way and nobody, but nobody will be left behind. Think of this as your “before” ride out of Sylvan Glen because we will do this same loop again later in the season so that you can see how much stronger you are becoming! Bring your sense of adventure and be prepared to feel really good about riding your bike with a nice gang of people who know how to have a good time.
Start Time: 6:30
Ride Leader: Pam Tate
Start Location: Sylvan Glen Conservation area parking lot, Sylvan Glen Rd. Port Hope

This Monday we’ll ride in Port Hope on a new route developed and led by our club president Debbie Parks!

Monday, May 14th

Start Time: 6:30
Ride Leader: Deb Parks
Meeting Location: Peter Street Plaza, Port Hope. Gather at the west end of the parking lot at Hope St. S. and Peter Street

Petra is taking the group in an easterly direction this week. You can also look forward to a themed route that she has planned for later this month!

Wednesday, May 16th

Ride Leader: Petra Hartwig
Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind the Dutch Oven, Cobourg

Monday May 14

Monday looks like it will be a beautiful day for a ride.

The is one of the “Old Sapper’s” (aka Allen Dennis) routes but Roberto will be leading it. This route is 33 km long with a few hills.

Ride Leader: Roberto
Start Point: Industrial Park on Willmott Street
Time: 6:30
Route: L2/3 Sapper’s Circle

Wednesday May 16

This route is 32 km in length. We will head north out of Cobourg and for part of the ride we will follow Monday’s route except in reverse.

Ride Leader: Mike
Start Point: Arena on Furnace Street
Time: 6:30
Route: L3 – 32km North Baltimore (2)

For Women Only
Learn how to clean your bike, clean and lubricate your chain, and change a tire. This is a hands on workshop being conducted by Cycle Transitions. You will get an opportunity to practice some of these skills right away. Bring your bike and don’t wear your good clothes!

Date: Tuesday, June 5th
Time: 6:30-9:00 pm
Location: Cycle Transitions, 390 King St. W., Cobourg
Cost: free for Cycle Transitions members. Worskshop Special: Non-members can sign up for a CT membership at a reduced cost of $25 (single).
Leaders: Maria Siemiaszko, Sue Throop, Freda Dong

How to sign up: send an email to cycletransitions@gmail.com
There is a limit of 12 persons for the workshop. If there are more than 12 that sign up, a second evening may be scheduled for Tuesday, June 19.