This all levels ride will head east along the Waterfront Trail, veering north east of Grafton, as far as each rider would like to go.

Level 1 riders can stay in town or venture out to Archers Road and back.

Level 2’s may wish to go as far as Wicklow Beach Road, whereas 3’s and 4’s may complete the 80 km  loop at their respective speeds and usual rules (e.g. No drop, frequent stops).

One of those stops may be at Lola’s Coffee shop in Brighton.

Please leave a comment if you are coming, and indicate the level and distance you’re hoping for, it often encourages others who would like to come out but don’t know whether they’ll have someone to ride with.

After all, most of us join a club to ride with others! As it’s an all levels Sunday ride, there won’t be leaders for each group.

Date: Saturday August 12, 2017
Time: 9:00
Meeting Location: Donegan Park
Levels: all
Ride Organizer: Roberto

Route Map: Brighton Loop

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/8086468

Everyone thinks the Level 4 ride is super crazy fast and hard, and we’re here to tell you it’s just not! This is a groovy Level 4 ride, but also one that Level 3s should also be able to manage if you don’t mind a few hills! This route has those rolling hills of Danforth, but also some really great downhills, especially Lyle St. in Grafton where you can yell “yeeeeeeeehaaaaaaa” while going down. Two distances to choose from, both starting at Cycle Transitions. The deciding point about which distance you’ll take doesn’t happen until we are around the 18km point, near St. Anne’s spa. Note the 6:00 start time!

Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start Location: Cycle Transitions parking lot on D’Arcy St.
Route Map (56k): Printable Route Map (56k) or link to it on Ride With GPS
Route Map (44k): Printable Route Map (44k) or link to it on Ride With GPS

Mike is out of town this week leaving the Wednesday night ride in capable hands. Then it was learned that Allen is not available leaving things up to a 3rd stringer.

We’ll start at the Hamilton Twp. offices heading north to Vimy Ridge either through Kennedy or Jibb depending on the state of the former. We’ll take Morton to Cavan heading back on Beaver Meadow and Harwood Road. Time permitting we might try to tack on a couple extra clicks.  Bring your lights just in case.

Please comment below to let us know if you’re coming out. Hearing from others is a great motivator. Lets have some fun!!

Total Distance: 33km +
Start Time: 6:00 (note earlier start time for August)
Ride Leader: Roberto
Meeting Location: Hamilton Twp Offices, Majestic Hills, off of Burnham

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10832991

Colin is leading the Level 2 ride this week. Here’s his description of the route:

• Leaving Wilmot Street
• East on Hwy 2 to Brookside Road N (4.9km)
• North on Brookside to Danforth East (partly uphill) then undulating east over to Gully Road (4.5km)
• Downhill south on Gully Road to Hwy 2 then east to Brimley Road South (3.2km)
• Brimley south to Lakeshore Road across tracks rail tracks (3.6km)
• Return via flat Lakeshore Road, Archers Road (over railway bridge) and Hwy 2 back to start point (11.4km)

Total Distance: 28km
Start Time: 6:00 (note earlier start time for August)
Ride Leader: Colin Banfield
Meeting Location: Wilmot Street (Diamond Head Industrial Mall parking lot)

Now that August is upon us and the days are getting shorter, we generally start the evenings rides at 6:00pm unless otherwise posted. This allows us to get a little more distance in! Also, please note that all bicycles are required to have lights on the fronts and backs starting at 30 minutes prior to sunset. Official sunset times are found by clicking on the “Sunrise and Sunset” link in the right hand column of our website (right below those handy weather links)

The weather isn’t looking good for Saturday so please check the website on Saturday morning for updates. This ride will start from the parking lot in front  the Staples. This ride is a Level 2/3 route. A sweep will be provided

We will head west on Highway #2 to Theater Hill, north to Dale, north on McCelland, west on Bethel Grove/Concession Rd 5, South on Barrie Rd. to Sylvan Rd./Cranberry Rd. and Highway 2 home. We will then sojourn to Arthur’s for re-hydration.

Please RSVP (so i can let them know how many for beer)

Start Time: 10 am
Ride Location: Parking lot in-front of Staples
Ride Leaders: Mike/Roberto
Route: Beer Run 38 km

If the thunder and lightning hold off, it’s Big Hilly Ride night! That means Bickle Hill and some little Jamieson Twins thrown in for good measure. Don’t worry about all that climbing…there’s also plenty of downhill to make it fun. 

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30pm
Route map: 39k printable route map here or link to it on Ride with GPS
Start location: Westwood Park

Looking to finish the long weekend on a fun note? This a repeat of last weekend that was missed by most.

Starting in Grafton once more we will head to Colborne via Lakeshore. From there the route will go up Durham and Herley to Telephone. Returning to Grafton along Telephone and Shelter Valley.

A mostly flat loop with one significant climb on Durham and a couple smaller bumps on Telephone. As always this Level 2/3 is a no drop ride with frequent rest breaks.

Starting Point: St. Mary’s Church/School on Lyle Street, Grafton
Time: 6:00 PM
Distance: Approx 35-50 km
Speed: 19-23 kph
Leader: Roberto (& The Sapper????)

Saturday, September 9th marks the 3rd annual Bike Up Northumberland ride. This ride for all ages and levels is a fundraiser for both the Northumberland Hills and Campbellford Hospitals. Monies raised are split evey between the two hospitals and proceeds are used to purchase life saving equipment. NHCC has had a strong showing of riders each year of which we are proud. We have also provided an incredible number of volunteers which make this event possible.

As volunteer coordinator for Bike Up, I am once again asking for NHCC members and anyone that you know who would be interested (family, friends, students in need of volunteer hours…) to help out. We require 2 people to take care of each of the refreshment/turnaround stations at 5, 10, 50, and 100km, as well as 2 riders to act as sweep for each ride distance of 5, 10, 25, 50km. (100km is already taken care of. Big thanks to Jim Keill and Tara Smith Wilson!)

It’s a fun day for a worthwhile cause and if you can help out, please contact me through the comments, emailing the club, or me directly if you have my number (which I don’t post on this public page!)

Thanks!

Maria

This will be the first time I have ridden this route. We will make our way up to Dale Rd. and then north on Burnham to Smylie Rd.. We will make our way back into Cobourg via Ferguson and Division.

Ride Leader: Mike
Ride Start: Parkette on Carlisle
Ride Time: 6:15
Route: L3 – 35km