The sun is shining, snow is melting and cycling season will be upon us. We are ready to take memberships for 2014 and the good news is that you’ll be able to get your membership for just $35 (Savings of $10) at our Membership and Wings Night. You’ll also be able to order some wings, sip some beer and talk to others who are undoubtedly anxious to get their bikes out too. Even if you’ve already got your membership, come on out and talk cycling with others. Friends and family are most welcome.(After Feb 27th the regular cost for membership will be $45).

Meet your new NHCC executive for this new 2014 season who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the club:
President: Anita Macklin
Vice-President: Vivian Vandenhazel
Secretary: Pamela Tate
Treasurer: David Pollack
Director-at-Large: Randy Albon

New for 2014: Can-Bike
This year we will be offering CanBike instruction to all NHCC club members in April/May/June, ensuring that as a club we ride safer than any other out there. CanBike is a program that covers many aspects of cycling safely and enjoyably on the road.

Jerseys and T-shirts
We’ll start taking orders for snazzy club jerseys and you will be able to pick up T-shirts that night too. Jerseys will be approximately $68-$75, and T-shirts $15.

Date: Thursday March 27th
Time: 7:00pm
Place: The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant, Upstairs

See you all there! If you have any questions in the meantime, use the comment feature and we’ll respond lickety split.

Anyone want to check this one out? At the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre you can see an award-winning feature film about the world’s toughest mountain bike race, which traverses over 2700 miles along the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains. The film weaves the story of three characters’ experiences with immense mountain beauty and small-town culture as they attempt to pedal from Banff, Canada to a small, dusty crossing on the Mexican border.

Date: Tuesday March 18th, 2014
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St. Peterborough
Cost: Pay what you can

If you’d like to attend, leave a comment to let others know. Perhaps we can get some carpooling together!

Take a look at the trailer!

Even though it’s shivery frosty cold outside, Spring is surely just around the corner and we’ll be getting out the bikes soon enough. In the meantime, this Saturday is the Cycle Touring workshop and we need to anticipate numbers of attendees. If you want to reserve a spot for the workshop, please RSVP by dropping us a quick email and letting us know. Email: nhcycling2010@gmail.com

This snow and ice just never seems to end! So, why not embrace winter? Learn how to create your own studded tires for winter cycling here in the great white north! Get some hands on practice during the workshop.

Registration: Email: info@cycletransitions.org space is limited.
Date: Tuesday, February 18
Time: 7–9pm
Where: Cycle Transitions Shop at 739 D’Arcy Street, Cobourg.
Cost: $5 for NHCC or Cycle Transitions members, $10 for non-members

A whole bunch of NHCC’ers enjoyed the theatre last week so we’re going to do it again, taking in the Northumberland Players, Jesus Christ Superstar production at the Capitol theatre in Port Hope. Those wishing to dine at the best darn pizza place in town are meeting at Jim’s pizza for some pre-show conversation and fun.

Date: Friday, February 28th
Time: 8:00pm
Place: Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, Port Hope
Cost: $29 (HST included) Tickets available online at the Capitol Theatre Website: http://capitoltheatre.com

Dinner RSVP: Please comment to indicate if you wish to dine at Jim’s. Seating is quite limited so a reservation will be essential. We’ll reserve for those who reply by leaving a comment.

Cycle touring—what to bring, where to go, and how to plan for anything. Manfred will be sharing his experiences and answering your questions about cycle touring, sharing experiences from his recent 41-day tour where he cycled what National Geographic rates as a top 10 cycling route, the Underground Railroad from Mobile, Alabama to Owen Sound in Ontario for a total of 3,700kms. No support vehicle, totally self-sufficient, and riding in rain, shine, or cold—it takes planning, it takes the right bike and equipment, but most of all it takes commitment. The best news of all is that it is totally doable and a rewarding experience unlike any other adventure. Bring your questions and your curiosity to our informal workshop.
Date: Saturday, February 15
Time: 1:00–3:00pm
Where: Cycle Transitions Shop
Cost: $10

Calling all those who are heading over to the Capitol on Saturday night to see Carlos Del Junco perform! If you want to meet at Jim’s Pizza at the bottom of Walton St. in Port Hope for 6:30, please RSVP by commenting to say you are joining us there and we will make the necessary reservation. It’s a tiny place and fills up really fast, so don’t wait.

Hellooooooooo NHCC members! We just wanted to bring your attention to the really fabulously talented, spectacular musician Carlos Del Junco who is not only one of our very own NHCC members but also a world-class harmonica player. Some of us travelled down to Picton recently to hear Carlos Del Junco and the Blues Mongrels (quartet) and we were mesmerized! So much so, that we want to let everyone know that he’s playing at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope. It’s not entirely Jazz, not always Blues, but always a whole lotta fun! There are several of us planning to make an evening out of out, and hopefully you will too.

Date: Friday, February 1st
Time: 8:00pm
Place: Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, Port Hope
Cost: $33 (Tickets available online at the Capitol Theatre Website: http://capitoltheatre.com

Among Carlos’ many recognitions are two Gold Medals from the Hohner World Harmonica Championship in Trossingen, Germany, as well as multiple national awards in Canada which includes Carlos’ eight time Harmonica Player of The Year wins out fifteen years of the Maple Leaf Blues Awards.

If anyone wants to meet at a local restaurant beforehand and enjoy a bite to eat, let’s use the comment feature to start that conversation!

Just a quick reminder about the Winter Cycling Workshop, just 8 days away. If you are planning to attend, Cycle Transitions is asking that you please RSVP by sending an email so that the organizers can reserve a spot just for you. info@cycletransitions.org

Just because it’s cold, doesn’t mean you can’t ride your bicycle. Come out for the Winter Cycling Workshop for a great opportunity to learn how others do it. A sharing of winter riding best-practices from experienced local riders. Effective clothing, gear, and winter bicycle maintenance will be discussed and you can ask questions!

Date: Saturday, January 25
Time: 10 am to noon
Where: Cycle Transitions Shop
Cost: $5 for NHCC or Cycle Transitions members, $10 for non-members