RIDE in Port Hope—Tuesday September 4th Easy Ride (6:30pm)
Let’s hope the weather cooperates (even though our gardens could use a little rain) If you are riding, please make sure you have a light on both the front and back of your bike because it’s getting darker earlier now. This will be an Eeeeeeeeaaaaassy ride. 🙂
Start time: 6:30 pm (6:00 from Canadian Tire Cobourg)
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall
Ride leader: Heather and Brendan (Thanks, guys!)
Please comment below if you are riding, especially if you are wanting to meet and ride from Canadian Tire.
Grand Opening of Cycle Transitions, Saturday Sept. 8th, 2012 (10:30am)
Below is an invitation from the fabulous folks at Cycle Transitions.
“Cycle Transitions, a project of Go Green Together and Sustainable Cobourg’s Bicycle Action Committee, will open its doors to the public for the first time on Saturday, September 8 at 10:30am You are invited to attend! (Please bring along your own coffee mug to enjoy some fresh coffee!)
Cycle Transitions does two things: conducts skills training courses for cycling safely (Can-Bike Instruction), and operates a Do It Yourself workshop for bicycle repair. Our goal is to get as many people riding their bicycles, both safely and on bikes in good repair. We are a non-profit organization staffed completely by volunteers. Start-up funding has come in part from the Healthy Communities Fund of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
At our grand opening, we’ll do the “ribbon-cutting” to officially open the doors, share our project goals with you, and give you a tour of our new facilities. See our classroom (shared with Go Green Together) and our spacious, well-equipped workshop. Learn how you can sign up for courses and how you can become a member of Cycle Transitions.
Cycle Transitions is located at 739 D’Arcy St. across from the Cobourg Community Centre. Take the first driveway south of the north round-about, then turn right to access parking behind our building. See you there!” (The Staff at Cycle Transitions)
Monday Night Easy Ride: Sept 3rd: (6:30 Donegan Park)
We promise to make this ride easy. Easy means we’ll make sure that the speed of the group stays between 16 and 20 kph and we’ll also stay on in-town roads. Bring a couple of bucks with you in case we stop for ice-cream in the event of a hot evening.
Start time: 6:30
Start location: Donegan Park
And for a little viewing fun, here’s a fun video that some may relate to.
NHCC Jerseys ready for pickup
There are several jerseys that still haven’t been united with their owners. They are ready for pickup at Anita’s house. Please email Anita to make arrangements, or leave a comment on one of the rides that you are attending and she’ll bring it with her. There are still a few extras, so if you want one they are $68 including taxes.
Sunday September 2nd: Ride from Port Hope (31, 42, 51, or 73km) 10:00 Start time
NOTE: September means that the regular start time for morning rides will be 10:00am
This ride has distance options. The 51 and 42 km routes go along the 7th Line which has some significant hills. But the 31 km route is a little more tame. If you want to make it 73km (extra long), then leave from Cobourg Canadian Tire a half hour before the start time. Thanks to Marshall from the Ganaraska Freewheelers who developed the route and has generously allowed us to use his map & directions
Start time: 10:00am (9:30 from Canadian Tire in Cobourg)
Start location: Port Hope Gilmer’s Home Hardware (under the big sign)
Route Map: Marshall’s Route map here
Please comment below to let others know what you’re up to and if you are starting from Canadian Tire.
Thursday August 30th: Ride from Port Hope (31, 42, 51, or 73km)
This ride has multiple distance options. The regular route has a short, medium and long route. If you want to make it 73km (extra long), then leave from Cobourg Canadian Tire a half hour before the start time.
Start time: 9:00am (8:30 from Canadian Tire in Cobourg)
Start location: Port Hope Gilmer’s Home Hardware
Route Map: Will be provided
Please comment below to let others know what you’re up to and if you are starting from Canadian Tire.
EASY RIDE: Wednesday August 29th, 6:30 pm
More sunshine! We promise to go easy on you if you come out for this ride. Easy will be the operative word here. Regardless of skill level, an easy ride is good for everyone. If you have any route suggestions, please feel free to mention it too. We’re always looking for new ideas.
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: The park on Carlisle between Ewing and Westwood
Route: To be determined
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Please use the comment section to mention if you are riding.
RIDE in Port Hope—Tuesday August 28th Easy Ride (6:30pm)
Nothing but sunshine, that’s what the forecast says. (hasn’t it said that pretty much all summer long?) The weather’s still good, so no excuses. Let’s get out the bikes and head on over to Port Hope and do an easy ride.
If you wish to ride over there from Cobourg, meet at Canadian Tire at 6:00.
Start time: 6:30 pm (6:00 from Canadian Tire Cobourg)
Start location: Port Hope Town Hall
Ride leader: To be determined (Volunteer needed)
Please comment below if you are riding, especially so if you think you could volunteer to be the ride leader.
EASY RIDE: Monday August 27th, 6:30pm
What can we say? Mondays are EASY nights, so no stress involved—Just hop on your bike, pedal on over to the arena, and join others for a casually paced friendly ride. Talk about all your summer adventures, complain about school starting soon, and who knows what else. The important thing is that you get your legs moving have fun at the same time.
Start time: 6:30pm
Location: Cobourg Memorial Rink and Recreation Centre on Furnace St.
Route Map: “Easy Route 2” 24 or 32 km route map here
Ride Leader: Volunteer Needed
Are there any volunteers to lead the ride?
No official Club ride on Sunday August 26th
The official ride for this week is taking place on Saturday August 25th, the Interclub Ride. If you still want to put together a plan to ride on Sunday too, feel free to use the commenting section below to exchange information and put together some ideas for routes and start times, as well as designating someone to be a “Ride Leader”