Being the third Wednesday of the month means it’s an All Levels ride! This will actually be the final All Levels ride of our official 2016 cycling season, though there will be plenty of other rides to look forward to. As usual, we have one route, one start time. Since daylight hours have shrunken to the point where sunset is at 7:09pm, we’ll just do a simple 60 minute ride. 30 minutes out, turn around and ride 30 minutes back at whatever pace you feel like doing! By the way, friends and family are more than welcome to join us at The Mill after the ride for the social!

Start time: 6:00pm (Ride), and 7:15pm (pub social)
Start location: Parking lot at The Mill
Ride Coordinator: Anita Macklin

RSVP: We need to make sure they reserve enough space for us, so please leave a comment to let us know you’ll be around for the social portion.

It’s your opportunity to help shape the NHCC! At this year’s AGM we’ll be seeking a few individuals for the Board of Directors who want to work  alongside a great bunch of individuals whose primary goal is to make the NHCC as awesome as it can be. Enthusiasm makes you eligible!

How much time is involved?
We meet 3-5 times a year, and often we talk while on a ride and use email (when appropriate) to exchange ideas. When we meet, we typically establish amongst ourselves the best meeting times that all can attend.

What do Directors do on the Board?
We make decisions about ride leader training, put together the ride calendar, organize off-season activities, plan safety training, organize Membership Night and make decisions about membership fees and policies among other things. The secretary takes notes, the treasurer takes care of finances, and the remaining directors pitch in with planning of all activities.

How many Directors are there?
The Board has the capacity for 7 directors and currently has 6 members. Two board positions will expire at the Annual General Meeting, leaving space for up to three more for 2017. A director’s term is up to three years and a director can run for two terms.

How to nominate someone for the Board

If you feel that either you (self-nomination is permitted) or someone else you know has the spirit to help the NHCC grow and prosper, please complete the nomination form below: (no worries, the only information that we’ll publish is the name of the nominee and who nominated them). Please note that it’s highly recommended that you consult with your nominee prior to ensure they are in agreement.

Got any questions? Feel free to ask, just leave a comment or email Anita at nhcycling2010@gmail.com

Here’s a date for the calendar! On Wednesday November 9, 2016 we’ll be having our year-end AGM (Annual General Meeting) & Social. We’ll be celebrating a hugely successful cycling season and of course conduct a little official AGM business. There will be a super buffet dinner at The Best Western in Cobourg, a few presentations to be made, there will be a new shipment of jerseys for sale, and you’ll have the opportunity to renew memberships for 2017 at a special rate for one night only, $35.

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Pam will be leading the Level 2 ride out west from the top of Port Hope, an amazingly scenic route. She says:”for my ride on Tuesday, I’d like to meet at King’s Field at the south-west corner (almost) of Victoria and Ridout at the west end of Port Hope. From there, we will head west along Lakeshore Rd. Depending on who shows up, we will either do an out-and-back or a loop north on Willow Beach Rd to the 4th line, east again and back down Choate Rd and Victoria St.”

Geoffrey adds: Remember we will need our lights. Also, remember that “Car Back!” really means “Single file to the right!” To keep us all safe when we are stopped and taking a break, please make sure you are off the pavement and on the shoulder. That way we are safe and not blocking traffic.

Enjoy this glorious riding weather! Chime in with comments so we know who is coming.

Ride Leader:  Pam Tate

Start Time: 6pm (18:00)

Start Location: King’s Field (Southwest corner of Victoria & Ridout) Port Hope

We’ll take a tour of the Grafton area this week on a route Mike S. has created for us. It is mostly flat but there are some ascents that we don’t normally do in Level 1, thus the plus designation. It’s getting dark awfully early so make sure you have your lights!
Our club’s annual meeting will be held at the Best Western on Wednesday, November 9th. The cost is $30 and if you’d like to save your spot, you can bring your money when you show up for the ride. Next week will be the last evening ride so you’ll have to track us down after that! There will be a post with more details for the social, dinner, and meeting coming soon.
Date: Monday, September 19th
Time: 6:00
Meeting Location: parking lot at St. Mary’s School, Station Road, Grafton
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson

For this ride, Roberto will lead the way on one of the Club’s favourite routes, “It’s all Downhill from here”. The route is 38km long, but if you want to take advantage of some lovely September riding and to longer, feel free to use the comments feature here to discuss with others.

Start time: 9:00am
Start location: Donegan Park, Cobourg
Route: “It’s all downhill from here” route map

We probably won’t be doing regular rides in October, but that doesn’t mean that we aren’t going to try to get out! Cross your fingers for a gorgeous day Saturday, October 22nd because we want to go for a ride in the Milbrook area followed by a visit to the Pastry Peddlar ( a unique bike shop and restaurant owned by a cyclist) for a bite to eat, then kill a little time before participating in “A Shadow Walk of Milbrook”, put on by the 4th Line Theatre. Whew, that sounds like a busy but fun day!

“A Shadow Walk of Milbrook” weaves a chilling and hilarious tale as we are led through the streets and pathways of Milbrook to explore the paranormal and local stories of ghosts and demons. That should get us ready for Hallowe’en! (boo!).  Tickets are $20, available at: www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca or 705 932 4445 or 800 814 0055.

Join us for any or all of the activities, but if you want to go on the ghost walk it’s recommended that you purchase your ticket as soon as possible before they sell out. Some dates for the walk are already 50% sold out.

The Pastry Peddlar may close at 5:00 that day but they haven’t actually decided yet and may stay open until 6:00. We’re hoping a healthy number for a reservation will help persuade them to do so which would tie in nicely with the walk starting at 7:00. A ride time hasn’t been established yet as we are still working out these details.

So, although this is still a ways off, if you do get a ticket and would like to go for dinner, please comment so we can think about making that reservation!

Last year Richard and Leigh Thompson hosted an all levels ride from their home in Hastings followed by a potluck lunch. They have kindly offered to do so again this fall, and those who were fortunate to previously attend can attest that it was a great time!

Richard has created a 50km ride with a possible 38km option (depending on road conditions), and for those wishing to do a shorter, flatter ride, the Lang Hastings Trail is just meters away from their home. We’ll all try to ride for about the same amount of time and meet for the delicious potluck. Bring a chair, your beverage of choice, potluck contribution, as well as the usual bike stuff. Guests are welcome. Please let us know if you plan to attend, and we’ll send you the address.

Date: Saturday, September 24th

Time: 10:00 (ride start, so please get there earlier to drop off your food and get ready to ride). Lunch probably by 1:00

Place: Richard and Leigh Thompson’s home, Hastings

Level: suitable for all levels

Another mystery route…we’ll just decide as a group among those who are at the start. We’ll keep it to 75 minutes or less, but nevertheless make sure you have lights on the front and back of your bike. The sun sets at 7:21pm so lights are mandatory as of 6:51pm.

Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start location: Westwood Park (Carlisle St.)
Route: Mystery route to be determined

So, let me know you plan to ride. Leave a comment. It’s helpful for me to know how many will be there.