Not quite as hilly as last week but about as long.

Definitely not as scenic. All asphalt and no gravel.

We will start out at the Westwood Park in Cobourg on Carlisle St., head out through New Amherst and along the Waterfront Trail to Theatre Rd. a gradual climb up Theatre Rd, to Telephone Left (west) to Hamilton (moderate hill here). Up Hamilton to Dale Rd. (Dale Rd is busy but we will have a proper bike lane), East on Dale Rd. (big hill to get to Danforth) Down Danforth, across Burnham to Ontario (ups and downs but moderate and mostly downs. Back into town south on Ontario St, Margaret, King and up Westwood back to the park. 24.6km total ride.

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

The Bicycle Opera Project is a group of professional opera singers from Toronto who spend each summer touring completely self sufficient by bike. They will be performing in Cobourg this Tuesday at Trinity Church. For those who are not riding with the Level 2 ride that evening, you will want to check this out!

Our second Prince Edward County offering this year, this spectacular route will take us from quaint Bloomfield to Sandbanks Provincial Park and back through flat backroads. We will meander through West Lake stopping briefly at the Dunes Beach for a peek. There will be a longer stop at the main park to allow riders a chance  to check out the famous sandy Outlet beach.

We’ll return to Bloomfield where home made ice cream from Slickers or a craft beer at Agrians Pub awaits you.

Starting Point: Bloomfield Main Street, departing from Bloomfield Bike Shop.

Time: 10:00
Distance: 36 km
Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20667934
Leader: Roberto

Starting in Grafton at 615 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: 615 PM
Distance: Approx 35-50 km
Speed: 19-23 kph
Leader: Roberto (no Sapper this week)

This summer needs more riding and more ice cream and Dennis will address both needs with an ice cream run. Bring along some money if you’d like to indulge in ice cream or a milkshake. Socializing and fun company already included in your membership!

Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: Diamond Head Industrial Mall at 210 Wilmott Street
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson

One of our newest members Tom Herd recently raved about a ride he did along Lilac Valley and Beagle Club. Having taken scenic Scully road  to Harwood recently I figured exploring Tom’s recommendation just to east sounds like a good idea. As such this route was born.  We’ll meander up to Harwood up Burnham, Beaver Meadow and Scully.

We’ll break for delicious butter tarts and refreshments at the Harwood store before continuing on county road 18 to Lilac Valley. From there it’s on to Beagle Club all the way to County Road 45 which we’ll take back to Dale Rd. There’s a generous shoulder on 45 all the way to Dale. Like any other level 3 ride there will be frequent stops (in addition to Harwood) and no one will be dropped. Lots of time for selfies too.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there! Please leave a comment below if you plan on riding.

Starting Point: Dale Road Public School on Dale Road, just west of Precious Corners
Start time: 9:00 AM
Distance: 50-60km
Leader: Roberto and Allen

It is once again time to flatten the route out.
We will ride out to Wicklow Beach and return to Cobourg via Grafton.

Start Time: 6:30
Start Location: Industrial park on Willmott Street
Ride Leader: Mike Mclellan

It’s starting to rain and there’s a risk of a thunderstorm early this evening so I’m calling the ride off

If you’re speedy we’ve got 59km for ya! Or, just do 44km, it’s your choice. Sunset isn’t until 8:40pm you have a little over two hours. Best to make sure you have lights on your bike and nighttime sunglasses cuz we’re heading up to Bewdley. Lights are required as of 8:10pm.

Time: 6:30pm
Level of Difficulty: Level 4
Start Location: the arena on Furnace Street
Ride Leader: To be determined
Route Maps:
(59km): Printable route map here or link to it on Ride with GPS
(44k): Printable route map here or link to it on Ride with GPS

So, how ’bout it? How about letting us know which distance you lean toward so others can do some mental planning.

In another of the NHCC’s out of town excursions we are meeting in Peterborough at Beavermede Park and heading out to explore new areas.

Levels 1 & 2: A super nice, scenic, flat and easy ride from Beavermede to Lakefield along the Peterborough Rotary Greenway Trail. The first half is paved so if you turn around at Trent University you’ll do 14km, all paved. Continue to Lakefield along crushed lime screening for a total of 40km round trip. The incentive to continue to Lakefield is the fabulous ice cream shop, so bring a little $$.

Levels 3 & 4: We’ll modify the route slightly so that everyone starts at Beavermede Park and travels the first 7k together on the paved Rotary trail. Choose either the Ptbo Route 1a – Lakes, Rivers and Cafes 45. Or, for 60km, we’ll follow the Route 1 – Lakes, Rivers and Cafes 60

Date: Saturday July 29
Start time10:00am
Start Location: Beavermede Park
Ride Coordinators Randy and Anita