We’re going to attempt the ride to Millbrook and back, hoping that the roadwork north of County Rd. 9 has been completed. It’s a nice route all the way up to Millbrook on County Rd. 10 and coming back, with some nice rolly-type hills. The route should be about 45k approximately (route map to follow), and we’ll start at the Township of Hope offices on County Rd. 10.

Start time: 6:30pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start location: Hope Township Office parking lot
Route map: to come

This Sunday we’re off to Wolfe Island, an area highly recommended for cycling due to relatively few cars on the roads. The terrain should be fairly flat and those wanting to get in a few kilometers can probably get in at least 70km if you ride to the east and back as well as south and back.  Because it’s an out and back ride on the same roads, you can turn back any time and make what you want of the ride so it can be suitable for all levels. There won’t be designated ride leaders so those wishing to do the same level should stay together as a group.

There are opportunities to purchase some food at the convenience store or at the one or two restaurants in Marysville, (and Slickers ice cream is sold in town!), but the rest of the island doesn’t provide that chance. Either plan on buying something in Marysville, and/or bring fluids, snacks, and lunch with you. Leigh Thompson will be driving onto the island and will have a cooler with her if you wish to have her transport something for you.

We’re planning on catching the 10:30 ferry so make sure you allow time to park, get your stuff together, and be ready to board by then. There is some free parking available, as well as paid parking so be prepared to pay, just in case! The ferry is free and takes 20 minutes to cross.

Because this ride involves driving to Kingston, please let us know if you are planning to come. Maybe riders can arrange car pooling amongst yourselves, and we’d like to make sure we don’t miss anyone who wants to be part of the day. It’s also helpful if you indicate the distance you’re interested in.

Date: Sunday, August 7th

Time: please get to the parking lot around 10:00, be ready to catch the 10:30 ferry

Level: suitable for all

Meeting Location: near the dock of the ferry to Wolfe Island

This route was originally developed by Roberto for Level 2. I have added a couple of more hills to make it a Level 3 route. The ride will start at the parkette on Carlisle street (Westwood Park).

A few reminders: Helmets are mandatory, and please bring your membership card with you. We’re still getting to know everyone!

Start time: 6:30 am
Start location: Westwood Park (Carlisle St., just east of Ewing)
Route Map: 30 km Dale Rd. 
Difficulty: Level 3
Ride Leader: Mike McLellan

Dennis will lead a ride from Wicklow Beach heading west to Grafton. The pace will be slow, easy, and true to Level 1 policy, no one gets left behind. This is a pretty ride and we’re always happy to enjoy the views!

Date: Monday, August 1st
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: boat launch parking lot at Wicklow Beach
Level of difficulty: 1
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson

If you haven’t left town for the weekend and want to get out for a ride at 9am, we’ll head along the Waterfront Trail Eastbound. No route map is necessary since it’s a signed route. This will be a group ride (no ride leader), and the pace will be determined by group consensus. If you are interested in riding, please leave a comment indicating your preferred distance and what level you wish to ride at (Level 2, Level 3 etc.) By doing so, others will know that there’ll be someone to ride with at their pace. Also, since it’s out-and-back you’ll be able to turn around at any given point. As a guide: riding to Colborne and back will be about 50km total, and riding to Wicklow Beach round trip will be about 36km. If you just want to go short and sweet, turn around at Nuwatin for a round trip of 27k.

Mark your calendar for next Sunday! The NHCC will be heading out of town to Kingston in order to tour Wolfe Island. Road trips are fun! More details to follow later in the week.

Start time: 9:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route: Waterfront Trail Eastbound

Allan Dennis is going to lead us from the Parking lot on the east side of Cobourg 210 Willmot (Old Coke Plant). If there are enough riders, we may continue to have 2 groups, a level 2 and a level 2+. Allan is going to use the comment section below to describe the ride when he gets back from Toronto, so keep a sharp eye, for the details below and chime in if you wish a level 2 ride or a level 2+. Geoffrey is hoping to get back from Montreal in time to help with Sweep or leading the slower group.

Start time: 18:30 (6:30pm)
Ride Leader: Allan Dennis
Start Location: 210 Willmot St. Parking lot, industrial plaza just south of Hwy 2 (Old Coke Plant)

It was a great route last week, lots of rolling hills and plenty of downhill (we won’t talk about the uphills) so we’ll do the same route this week but in reverse. We saw some fabulous scenery over Rice Lake and some excellent pavement along Rice Lake scenic drive, some of the best in the area! We’ll stop briefly in Harwood to re-load water bottles. Even in reverse, there’s a really nice long downhill finish.

Start time: 6:30pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start location: Hamilton Township Offices parking lot (Burnham and Majestic Hills Rd.)
Route Map: Level 4, Rice Lake South (reversed) 38k route map here Link to route on Ride with GPS

We will be riding the Freewheeler’s  “Glorious Ganaraska” route. The ride will leave from the Port Hope Town Hall parking lot. This 30 Km route and is described as “a delightful, relatively flat ride that frequently crosses the Ganaraska River”.

Start time: 6:30pm
Ride Leader: Debbie Robertson
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall Parking lot
Route map: Printable 36k route map here

Pam will be leading us around the Glorious Ganaraska region of Canton. We will start again from the parking lot of the Canton United Church parking lot. Take the Sylvan Glen road north from Dale Rd as it bends into the 4th line to the west and you are there. Geoffrey will lead a level 2 group and will have a map to keep him on track. Pam says “No one left behind. Smiles mandatory.”

Start time: 18:30 (6:30 pm)
Ride leader: Pam Tate
Start Location: Canton United Church Parking lot. 4th line Hope twp.