EASY RIDE: Monday May 28, 7:00pm (The Mill parking lot)
Easy Ride! We will add a little “country” this time and go out to Cornish Hollow and Racetrack Rd. No crazy hills, just slight inclines.
By the way, Monday is “Ride your Bike to Work” day in Cobourg, so we might even see a few more cyclists on the road on Monday! It’s also Ride Your Bike to School day.
Start time: 7:00pm
Location: The Mill restaurant parking lot
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Route: To be determined
The weather is forecasting thunder storms & rain, but we know it’s a lie. We’ve all got browning lawns and sprinklers going to prove it. So, let’s hope it’s dry for the ride!
Bike Week Events
The following are a selection of the activities planned for Cobourg Bike Week. Some require pre-registration as spaces could be limited.
Saturday, May 26th (1:00pm)
DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL WITH OPTO-JUMP
Do you want to cycle faster, harder, longer, and pain-free either competitively or recreationally? Do you want to increase your ability to sustain high speed riding, powering through sprint stages of each ride? Do you want to power through every hill climb? If you answered yes, We-Fix-U invites you to come in to our Cobourg location for an information based presentation on how Optojump Next Technology will strengthen your riding. For more on the Optojump Next system please visitwww.optojump.com.
Date: Saturday May 26th
Time: 1:00pm
Location: We Fix U Physiotherapy
Admission: FREE (Pre-registration recommended: Drop us an email to reserve your spot)
FREE CYCLEFIT CLASSES (WITH A GUEST PASS) ALL WEEK LONG
A number of guest passes to the Y will be handed out to participants at the Bike For the Planet Event on Saturday May26th. Use your pass to find out why those spinning classes at the Y are so popular. Get a cardiovascular workout on the brand new Keiser bikes! Your instructor will guide you through varying intensity levels on this state-of-the-art equipment that monitors your heart rate and RPMs, and allows you to adjust resistance with precision. CycleFit is guaranteed to increase your heart rate and make you sweat! Best of all, NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED for Bike Week only. (Hint: Please arrive for Cyclefit class 15 minutes early, these classes fill up fast!) Check the schedule here.
Date: Various days and times (check schedule)
Admission: Free! (With a guest pass, available at the Bike for the Planet Event)
Bikeathon on CHEX News
A really BIG thank you to the Northumberland Hills Cycling Club, the Cobourg Cycling Club, and the Ganaraska Freewheelers who came out today to make the Bikeathon the phenomenal success it was! We’ve never had so much fun pedalling so fast going nowhere!
Bikeathon Thurs. May 24th Victoria Hall (8am to 8pm)
It’s all set to go. The Second Annual Bike Week starts on May 26th with Bike for the Planet. As most know, the awareness event, the Stationary Bikeathon takes place tomorrow in front of Victoria Hall. A really big Thanks goes out to those who will be pedalling, and especially to Roy Martin who has given tireless effort to make it all happen.
Here are a few points to remember:
- Times: 8am – 8pm
- Helmets are required (we want to raise awareness here!)
- Wear your NHCC jersey if you have one
- Water will be available to riders
- Please arrive 5 minutes early for your time slot
Even if you aren’t riding, come on down with friends and family and bring a camera. Besides, the guys (and girls) on bikes could use a little friendly chatter.
Here is a link to the spreadsheet with the times and volunteers! If you haven’t yet volunteered for a time, don’t let that stop you. There are a few extra bikes available on the scene and it wouldn’t be a bad thing to see a few NHCC jerseys pedalling at any given time.
This event is an initiative of Sustainable Cobourg’s Bicycle Action Committee.
NOTE: THERE IS NO REGULAR THURSDAY RIDE, DUE TO THE BIKEATHON
EASY RIDE: Wednesday May 23, Donegan Park 7:00pm
An easy, casual group ride. We travel along at a pace that everyone can do, enjoying some conversation and scenery. These are the rides where you see beautiful rainbows and sunsets like we did on Monday’s ride! Quite a different experience from the Thursday/Sunday rides. If you haven’t tried one of our evening rides before, come and check it out.
Start time: 7:00pm
Location: Donegan Park
Ride Leader: Vivian Vandenhazel
Route: To be announced
Please comment below to say you’re coming!
EASY RIDE: Monday May 21, 7:00pm (The Mill parking lot)
Easy Ride! (and I’ll bet you’re happy to hear that if you’re one of those who did the hills on the other side of Hwy 28 today) It’s the long weekend, and while all those people are battling it out on the 401 trying to get back home from the cottage, we’ll be out riding our bikes and eating ice cream (or frozen yogurt if that’s your style). Yes, that’s right, ice cream! Bring a few toonies with you on this ride because we’re going to take a break down near the pier at that wonderful little ice cream joint. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope the rain holds off.
Start time: 7:00pm
Location: The Mill restaurant parking lot
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Route: To be determined
Please comment below to say you’re coming!
Ride, Dine, & Filmfest! Sunday May 27th starting at 2:00pm
It’s almost here. Bike Week in Cobourg! And to celebrate, we’re doing something a little different. A Joint Ride between all three cycling clubs in Cobourg is in the planning process (Thanks to Maria Garrett). We will ride at 2:00, then head over to the Ginger Thai Cuisine restaurant (film goers receive a 15% discount on their meals) then on to the Bike Shorts Filmfest at the Park Theatre across the road. Friends and family are welcome at both the restaurant and also the theatre portion of the day!
Start location: The parking lot behind the Dutch Oven (Cobourg)
Start time (Ride): 2:00pm
Route map: Tour de Baltimore 2 route map here
Distance: 27, 45, or 63 km
Start times:
Ride: 2:00
Dinner: 5:00
Filmfest: 7:00
Sunday May 20, Ride from Bewdley (35, 48 or 94km)
Just like Thursday. That’s how we do it in these parts…..we sort of “preview” the Sunday ride by doing it on Thursdays. So if you miss it one day, you can catch it on the other. Or, better yet, ride both times and try it at two different speeds.
Choose what suits you the most. The 48km regular route starts in Bewdley, with a 25km short & leisurely option. There’s also an extended option**, (see below).
The Scenic Group:
Ride slower, enjoy the sunshine and the scenery—the 35km route is recommended for you if that’s your style. This group is usually small, but riders stay together, and nobody gets left behind. Care to slow it down a little and lead this ride? It doesn’t require any special skill, just a little desire to ride & keep others company. Please comment below if you can do this on Sunday.
Regular Group:
The 48km route is for those of you who want to ride a little longer. Bring a little $ if you want to grab a snack or two at the Harwood Store.
The Non-Stoppers
If you wish to be a non-stopper, expect to go a little faster. If you find yourself dropping behind, that’s okay too—you can join up again with the regular crowd when they catch up.
Start time: 10:00am
Start location:Bewdley Arena
Route Map: “The Scenic Route” (35, 48, or 94km options) route map here
UPDATE: The route map shows 35, 48 and 94km options. (not 25 as previously planned). Also, please be forewarned that the short route is not flat—it’s hilly enough to be challenging for some.
**Extended option (96km)
Start at The Mill Restaurant at 8:30. That will give you 75 minutes to ride the 23 km required to reach the start point in Bewdley. And of course you’ll need to ride back again afterward. 🙂
UPDATE: The Thursday group needed 15 minutes more in order to arrive in Bewdley on time, so plan to leave The Mill at 8:30 instead of the originally planned 8:45.
Please reply below and mention which group you might choose to ride with.