Here’s a lovely 36km Ganaraska Freewheeler’s route that we’ll borrow, leaving from the Port Hope Town Hall parking lot and takes you out through Mastwoods Rd., one of our favourites. It’s a great night to ride, nothing but sunshine today! (But hey, we got rain last night while everyone was sleeping! Yippee)

Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Leader: Debbie Robertson
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall Parking lot
Route map: Printable 36k route map here

Apparently June is a busy month for people and this weekend is just too busy for most! There aren’t enough participants to proceed with the Adolphustown Cycle Tour this coming weekend, so we are going to refund deposits to those who paid already. We are still looking forward to the two-night Township Tour in September, so there’s still another opportunity for those who want to try touring!

It was hot, it was windy, and it was a great day for a ride! We just wanted to take a moment and recognize a few people who completed their first 100k ride ever! Deanna Thistlewaite, Margaret Kelderman-Cooperand Chris Miller(not shown) all completed 100k ride to Presqu’ile and back. It was not an easy task, with 40km headwinds on the return trip. We’re proud of everyone who came out and supported the Sharon Ingle Memorial Ride, regardless of distance! We have a very supportive Club.

Richard, Deanna, Rodger, and Margaret sharing a moment of success!

Pam Tate will be our ride leader. We are starting again at the lovely Canton United Church Parking Lot. The address is 4850 4th Line which is just north of Welcome. If there are enough riders, as previous rides we could ride in two groups, say a faster Level 2+, and a true Level 2 pace group. Don’t forget sunscreen and make sure someone has tubes for your tires and a pump if you don’t have one. That said, someone is sure to have something so don’t let that stop you but being prepared is safer. Let us know with your comments, what ride level you would prefer. We will have a Level 2 for sure, so come out and enjoy the bliss that is Northumberland by Bike!

Start time: 18:00 (6 pm)

Ride Leader: Pam Tate

Start Location: 4850 4th Line (just north of Welcome)-

Celebrate Summer Solstice with a route that is brand new for Level 1! You may also catch a glimpse of the full moon.

Date: Monday, June 20th
Time: 6:00
Meeting Location: in front of the Baltimore Arena
Level of Difficulty: 1
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson

This Sunday we honour a past NHCC club member Sharon Ingle who lost her fight to cancer at the end of 2013 riding season.

In June of 2013 Sharon sought support from the NHCC as she was still “Riding to Survive”, never planning to give up. She fully planned to become a CanBike instructor at the time of her passing. Sharon left a significant impact on those who met her and everyone admired her spirit and optimism.

Donations: We are asking Sunday’s participants to make a voluntary donation that the NHCC will forward along to this year’s Bike Up! Northumberland fundraiser  in support of Northumberland’s two hospitals.

The route: It’s a simple out-and-back along the Waterfront Trail Eastbound so there are no route maps or ride leaders needed. We will break into groups according to ability and everyone can ride as long (or short) as desired. Make it just 25k, or go all the way to Presqu’ile for a 100k return trip.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park

Guest riders are welcome. Please leave a comment letting others know approximately what level of difficulty you wish to ride at (Levels 1 – 4). That way, others can plan to ride with you!

We cannot lie….there are some hills, but it should scare off any Level 4s. It’s actually quite a nice route all the way up to Millbrook and coming back there are plenty of downhills to make it a blast. We’ll start some place different this time, Sylvan Glen. The route is about 50k.

*Due to reports of roadwork on a significant portion of County Rd 10 we have changed the route and will still leave from Sylvan Glen but will head out toward Osaca and back.

Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start location: Sylvan Glen Conservation Area (Port Hope)
Route map: *New, alternate Printable route map, or link to it on Ride with GPS

It’s the third Wednesday of the month which means an All Levels ride, this time followed by beer on the Patio at The Cat ‘n Fiddle in Cobourg. The rides starts and finishes at parking lot on Covert St. and after the ride portion is complete, we’ll mosey on over to the patio for beer and snacks. The forecast is for overcast skies but warm!

All Levels Rides: There’s just one route out-and-back route. You ride for time instead of distance so everyone can start and finish together regardless of speed. It’s your chance to try out the next level up. There’s really no risk because if you can’t keep up you can just drop back and people from the other levels will be coming up behind you. There will be a designated Leader setting the pace for each of the Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 so you can just choose your level and ride!

Time: 6:00–7:30pm (ride) 7:30-9:00pm (Social)
Start location: The parking lot on Covert St. in Cobourg
Route map: printable route map here, or view it on Ride with GPS

Important: Please RSVP so that we can ensure adequate patio space for everyone! RSVP by leaving us a comment….just tell us you’re coming!

We move a bit out into the country again to take in some spectacular views in Baltimore. There are hills but they are manageable. Reminder to all riders that in order to ensure the proper Level 2 pace for the whole group, NO ONE RIDES IN FRONT OF THE LEADER.  Since there have been wonderful enthusiastic new riders each ride, I am hoping someone can provide ‘sweep’ duties to cheer them on to the finish.

Start time: 18:00 (6 pm)
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start Location: Baltimore Recreation Centre (Arena) parking lot Community Centre Rd. just in from HWY 45 in Baltimore.
Route map: Out Community Centre Rd to the end, turn around and back to Meyer’s Road South. Out to HWY fourty five using paved shoulder back south to Baltimore and in to the Community Centre using Community Centre Rd.

It’s time for the Dead End Tour – West Edition! We’ll ride west onto Cty Road 2 and explore the dead end roads along the way. The dead end roads are nice and quiet and we usually make a few discoveries during our rides!

Time: 6:00
Meeting Location: park at Westwood and Carlisle
Level of Difficulty: 1
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiaszko