Here’s what the NHCC is up to!
Wednesday July 17: Level 2 ride 7:00pm
CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER WATCH
It’s hot and humid so we’ll take it easy. We’ll leave from the park on Carlisle and weave through town before heading out toward Archers Rd. and down to Lakeshore. Easy, flat riding, no crazy hills. Just what we need in this heat.
Start time: 7:00pm
Start location: The park on Carlisle St. (between Ewing and Westwood)
Route map: Not needed
Ride leader: Anita Macklin
Bring a couple of bucks with you in case we decide to stop at a place that offers cold drinks or popsicles.
Tuesday July 16: Ride from Port Hope
It’s the usual ride from Port Hope. The distance and pace will be determined by those participating, but all will be accommodated. We’ll start at Gilmers, which means one less hill to climb.
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Parking lot of Gilmers Home Hardware
Ride Leader: George Hussey
*If you are riding over from Cobourg, meet at Canadian Tire at 6:00. Use the comments to let others know you are riding over from Cobourg.
2nd Annual Presqu’ile Ride, Picnic, & Swim. Thurs. July 25th
This one you should mark on your calendar. A lot of folks enjoyed this trip last year, hence our Second Annual Ride, Picnic and Swim. Here’s how it works:
NHCC Members drop off coolers, swim suits towels etc. at 9am at Donegan Park where Paul’s wife Jill will kindly transport it all to Presqu’ile Park while we hop on our bikes and cycle there. We take a big long break for a couple of hours to enjoy a swim, a picnic, and a little relaxation time before riding back to Cobourg.Continue reading→
Become a Can-Bike Instructor with Cycle Transitions
Cycle Transitions is looking for interested cyclists who would like to become an instructor for their various Can Bike courses and school clinics. There will be opportunities to work with cyclists of all ages and abilities. You’ll be doing significant work in helping increase the level of safe cycling in our community. They have funding to cover the costs for your certification which includes Can Bike and First Aid training. If you’re interested, please contact Paul Mills or Rick Nonnekes. Once a group of participants is confirmed they’ll coordinate a training schedule.
By the way, the Northumberland Hills Cycling Club currently has five Can-Bike instructors among it’s membership. I (Anita) am committing to taking the course too, so hopefully there are others out there to join me!
Monday July 15th: Evening Ride and Ice Cream (7:00pm)
It’s going to be HOT and sunny……isn’t it great! 32°C. We’ll start at the parking lot of the park on Carlisle St. and do a cruise around town, stopping for a little ice cream (or something cold and refreshing) at that little ice-cream parlour downtown by the pier. Optional, of course, but always yummy. Also, if you are interested in a groovy NHCC T-shirt, they’ll be on hand too at the beginning of the ride. $15 and you’ll look like like you’re part of a Bike Club!
A little water bottle tip: half fill the water bottle and lay it down horizontally in the freezer, then fill the remainder with water just before the ride and you’ll have cold water all the way.
Start time: 7:00pm
Start location: The park on Carlisle, between Ewing and Westwood
View The Park on Carlisle St. in a larger map
Sunset: 8:52 (lights required at 8:22)
Ride leader: Anita Macklin
Sunday July 14: “Shelter Valley Shuffle” route with the TBN
This Sunday we will join both the Ganaraska Freewheelers and the TBN (Toronto Bike Network) for a new route that Brian Hedney has developed, the “Shelter Valley Shuffle”. There are three options to choose from and if you wish to stop in Grafton for a small lunch break, be sure to throw a sandwich (or something) in your back pocket. It’s important that everyone print out a map and bring it with you. (For this ride, we’ll depart at 10:00 with the others, rather than 9am)
Start time: 10am
Start location: Parking lot on Covert St. in Cobourg
Route map (54k): Printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS
Route map (84k): Printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS
Route map (103k): Printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS
Ride Leader (54k): Being determined
Ride Leader (84k): Being determined
Ride Leader (103k): Being determined
Additional NHCC ride: 74km Rice Lake Rumble Medium
Start Time: 9am
Start Location: Donegan Park
Ride Leader: Vivian VandenHazel
Route map: Rice Lake Ramble Medium
Please comment below what route you plan to ride you are able to lead one of the four distances.
Thursday July 11 Evening Ride Rice Lake Ramble Short
This is a shorter version of the Thursday morning. If you are riding, please use the comment section to let others know. The map shows that this ride is starting from the Marina but it will start from Donegan Park instead. Although it doesn’t really get dark until 9:00 it would be prudent to have lights on your bike (since they are required as of 8:28pm).
Updated route map
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Parking lot Donegan Park
Route map: Printable route map here
Ride Leader: Vivian VandenHazel
Sunset: 8:58pm (lights required at 8:28pm)
Thursday Morning July 11 Rice Lake Ramble Medium 74km
We need volunteers to lead the Level 3 ride. Please use the comment section if you can lead one of the routes. The map shows this ride starting at the Marina but it will start at Donegan Park instead.
Important note: For July and August, the morning ride start time is 9:00am.
Start time: 9:00am
Start location: Parking lot Donegan Park
Route map: Printable route map here
Ride leader(Level 3): TBD
Ride leader (Level 4): Vivian VandenHazel
“All Levels Ride” Wednesday July 10
Yeah, I know it’s officially a “Level 2 night” but we’ve been getting rained out enough! This Wednesday night will be an All Levels ride night. We’ll all head out, do our respective routes and then for those who have a little time afterward can convene at The Mill for Wings and socializing. That’s the best part! And if you just don’t want to ride but you’ve got a hankering for some wings, feel free to come out for just the wings.
Important: Please comment below if you plan to ride tomorrow night so that we can make sure The Mill sets aside enough space for us.
Time: 6:30pm
Level 1/2 Ride Leader: Maria Garrett/Mike Mclellan
Level 3 Ride Leader: Being determined
Level 4 Ride Leader: Vivian Vandenhazel
Level 1/2 Route Map: Printable route map with elevations
Level 3 Route Map: Printable route map with elevations
Level 4 Route Map here: printable map with elevations
Just so ya know, the Level 4 group is going to take on Bickle Hill and the Jamiesons. Bwaaaah ha ha ha!
Port Hope, Tuesday July 9
Meet at 6:30 at the Port Hope Town Hall. Route and pace will be determined by those who are in attendance.
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall
Ride Leader: George Hussey
Sunset: 8:58 (Lights required at 8:28pm)