Our annual social event of the year, the AGM & Social is a little over two weeks away. There will be a great buffet at the Best Western, and we’ll take the evening to celebrate cycling with the NHCC, discuss new directions for next year, get a great deal on membership for 2017, and purchase a jersey too! We’ll also elect a few new directors and do a little official but necessary biz.

By the way, friends and family are welcome. Tickets must be purchased in advance! Cost: $30

Buy them in person in Port Hope or Cobourg:
From: Debbie Parks-Robertson
Where: Smiths Creek Antiques, 27 Walton St. Port Hope
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays, 10:30-5:00

From: Jim Berg in Cobourg
Where: 261 George St., Cobourg
When: Monday – Thursday, 9:00–3:00

Mail (takes a little time): Print out and send the following form with your payment:
2016 AGM Ticket order form

With the changing of the seasons we’re transitioning from biking to hiking. It’s going to be warm but wet tomorrow so Roy is inviting whomever would like to go for a hike to meet him at the Yacht Club parking lot at 9:00 followed by coffee and social time at Harden and Huyse. Just comment below to let him know to expect you
Date: Tuesday, October 18th
Time: 9:00
Meeting Location: parking lot at the marina
Hike Leader: Roy Martin

Not much in the way of cycling is happening on our roads lately, but there is a cycling film, Murphy’s Law at The Loft in Cobourg on Sunday evening. It would be great if a number of us were to make it out to the event and maybe even meet for dinner beforehand! Check out the information here.

Yes indeed, the timing is just perfect, NHCC jerseys have arrived! We have sleeveless, short sleeved and long-sleeved versions. If you reserved one last month, just get in touch and make arrangements to pick it up. We also have a few extras in case you somehow missed it. There are fabulous long-sleeved ones that are going to be ideal any day now as the evenings are going to be cooling down significantly.
Sleeveless: $60
Short sleeved: $65
Long sleeved: $80

Contact: Anita at 905-269-6815 or email us at nhcycling2010@gmail.com

The weather is way to nice to put the bikes away. I have moved up the start time so we can get the route in with plenty of day light left. There will be a ride leader provided for the L2 and L3s.

RSVP: Please leave a comment to let us know you plan to ride.

Ride Start: Parkette on Carlisle
Start time: 5:30pm
Ride Leaders: Level 3, Mike; Level 2, TBD
Route: 25km route map here

This is the first unofficial fall ride for 2016.
The forecast isn’t looking very good (weather permitting) but you never know it might clear-up.

Ride Leader:  Mike
Ride Start: Parkette on Carlisle
Time: 9:30
Route: Route map

Hey NHCC members, it’s the time of year when a number of people are looking to sell bikes, upgrade, or otherwise make changes to their cycling gear. If you send us a few pictures, information about the bike and your preferred contact information we’ll get it posted for you right here on our website!

If any member is interested in upgrading their hybrid to a road bike, here’s a 2012 Specialized Allez Sport. It has an aluminum frame with carbon fibre front forks, has only been on the road for about 180km, and is a 54cm bike. Likely suitable for someone who is 5’6″-5’8″, give or take a little. Price: $750

Contact: Rebecca at 289-251-0393 (call or text)

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This is it folks, the final evening ride of 2016 season! We’re gonna make this one count, make it fun, and if you want we can head into Boston Pizza afterward to eat a little something. Limited daylight hours mean just a 60 minute ride. By the way, we won’t be going super fast or speedy, so if level 3 riders will be quite suited for this ride too if you want to squeeze in one last evening ride!

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Boston Pizza parking lot
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Route: We’ll surprise ya!

Now that Fall is here, it’s a great time to think about a little bike maintenance to keep that trusty bicycle in great shape for next season. Cycle Transitions is offering a series of workshops that you might want to add to your calendar!

Thursday, September 29: Gearing: How to gear properly for road conditions.
Thursday October 13: Electric Bikes: A demonstration model and discussion of electric bike merits. Doug Radford, president of Go Pedelec Canada will present a model of his locally based company.
Thursday October 27: Bottom Brackets: Identify the types, and learn how to maintain, repair and change.
Thursday November 3: Winter Prep: Prepare your bike for winter storage, or better yet, usage!

Start time: 7:00pm
Refreshments: cookies/doughnuts, juice/coffee/tea, fruit
Cost: FREE for Cycle Transitions members and $5 per workshop for non-members.

About Cycle Transitions:
Cycle Transitions is a Do-It-Yourself Bicycle Shop right here in Cobourg that is more than just a shop! There are mechanics on-hand to assist you and help you to learn how to do it yourself, there are educational courses and workshops throughout the year, and you can order cost-effective bicycle parts through them. It’s a great value! $35 for a yearly single membership, or sign up the whole family for just $55.

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment and we’ll get that answer to you lickety split!