Bicycles for Ukrainians
“Bicycles for Ukrainians” is a project to outfit newly arrived Ukrainian families with bicycles. Randy Albon (your NHCC prez) is collaborating with Cycle Transitions to collect, repair and distribute approximately 40 new or gently used bicycles for newly arrived families in our area. We are asking for donations of bicycles (particularly adult sized) or cycling related items, as well as financial donations.
To make a donation of a bicycle or bike parts:
Contact Randy Albon: by email at president@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com or text to 905-376-8696
To make a financial donation for the Ukrainian Project:
E-transfer to the following email address mentioning “Ukrainian Project“: membership@cycletransitions.org
Rides for this week: Monday July 25 to Sunday July 31
Tuesday night is an All Levels Ride & Patio Time. That means the whole club starts and finishes at the same time, riding out for 40 minutes then returning back for a total of 80 minutes of riding. Afterward, we have reserved some outdoor patio space, 8:00 pm at Arthurs Pub for whoever wants to make it a social event. Bring a little $$ for beer, wings, nachos….whatever! The Level 1s are going to test out an earlier start time (9:00am) for the morning rides this week and see how it goes. The Level 3&4s are heading out of town this week—Thursday for a rail trail ride, starting in Lindsay and Sunday in Campbellford—Time to see some new scenery! Apparently the Level 2s likes Pie—so Richard’s now famous pie will be featured after the Level 2 ride on Sunday.
The Quick Facts: Upcoming Rides
IMPORTANT: Please note Start Locations may vary for each Ride Level, as well as Start times
RSVP: All the details are on your Cycle Club account. If you plan to ride, please locate the Event in your Cycle Club account and click “Going” so the ride leader knows how many to expect.
Tuesday July 26: ALL LEVELS Evening Ride
Level 1, 2, 3 and 4:
Start time: 6:30pm (Ride), 8:00pm (Patio time at Arthurs)
Start location: The parking lot in front of the Fleming Building in Cobourg, at 1005 Elgin St., W
Thursday July 28: Morning ride, 10am
Level 1:
Start time: 9:00am
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D’Arcy St., Cobourg
Level 2:
Start location: Kings Field, at 28 Victoria St., South, Port Hope
Level 3 and 4:
Start location: OPS Township Community Centre, Lindsay, 2569 Hwy 7, Lindsay
Click here to see it on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/sDXrnTgfoc2S6JzEA
Sunday July 31: Morning Ride, 10am
Level 1:
Start location: Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy St., Cobourg
Start time: 9:00am
Level 2:
Start location: On the street near 145 Park Lane, in Hastings
Click here to see it on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/DVWUeEJw1RXnnVAA7
Level 3 and 4:
Start Location: The parking lot on Saskatoon Avenue, which is at the north entrance to Ferris Provincial Park
Ride Cancellation Notice (Sunday July 24)
RIDE CANCELLATION NOTICE: Thunderstorms—although fun & exciting present a safety concern, so unfortunately all morning rides are cancelled for today. Hey, at least weeds are easier to pull when the ground is wet…so there’s that.
Rides for this week: Monday July 18 to Sunday July 24
We’re keeping it local for the evening ride! On Thursday the Level 2s are starting out in Port Hope and the 3/4s are expanding the exploration of the Waterfront Trail by starting out in Darlington and heading toward Whitby which is always a fantastic experience. On Sunday, the Level 3/4s are doing the Lang-Hastings Trail toward Peterborough and back for something a little different. The Level 1s Sunday Ride needs your input! Use the Discussion feature on the Cycle Club app to indicate what you’d like—in town, out of town, big adventure, ride & picnic—it’s your call.
Weather this week looks iffy—we’ll see how it goes. In the event that Thursday is a washout, it’s possible some rides may be re-scheduled to Friday if ride leaders are available, so stay tuned.
The Quick Facts: Upcoming Rides
IMPORTANT: Please note Start Locations may vary for each Ride Level, as well as Start times
RSVP: All the details are on your Cycle Club account. If you plan to ride, please locate the Event in your Cycle Club account and click “Going” so the ride leader knows how many to expect.
Tuesday July 19: Evening Ride
Level 1:
Start time: 6:15 pm
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre on D’Arcy St., (park in the northwest corner if possible)
Level 2:
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: St. Mary’s Church parking lot, at 103 Lyle St., South in Grafton
Level 3 and 4:
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices
Thursday July 21: Morning ride, 10am
Level 1:
Start location: Donegan Park, D’Arcy St., in Cobourg
Level 2:
Start location: Kings Field, at 28 Victoria St., South, Port Hope
Level 3 and 4:
Start location: Darlington Lower Hydro Fields, 312 Crago Rd., Courtice
Click here to see it on Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/zbXMBwhKztwVbdXq6
Sunday July 24: Morning Ride, 10am
Level 1:
Start location: To be determined by you! Use the discussion feature on your Cycle Club account to help work out a fantastic ride experience!
Level 2:
Start location: Parking lot just West of the boat launch, bottom of Ontario St. in Brighton at 162 Harbour St.
Click here to see it on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/NSgmnR45MTSzfLFA9
Level 3 and 4:
Start location: Hastings: Parking lot at the SOUTHWEST intersection of Bridge and Water Streets
Rides for this week: Monday July 11 to Sunday July 17
Yay for the rain we have had, but let’s hope it doesn’t interfere with our rides this week (Tuesday evenings seem to be cursed!). It’s that time of year when many are vacationing and out of town, and there are fewer people on rides, so we are keeping things local (meaning start locations in Port Hope, or Grafton) For Level 1 and 2, be sure to arm yourself with a little ice-cream $ because you never know where you’ll end up, and at this time of year ice-cream seems to crop up frequently. For the 3/4s, it’s a Century Ride on Sunday, but there are choices—50, 100 or 160km options!
The Quick Facts: Upcoming Rides
IMPORTANT: Please note Start Locations may vary for each Ride Level, as well as Start times
RSVP: All the details are on your Cycle Club account. If you plan to ride, please locate the Event in your Cycle Club account and click “Going” so the ride leader knows how many to expect.
Tuesday July 12: Evening Ride
Level 1:
Start time: 6:15 pm
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre on D’Arcy St., (park in the northwest corner if possible)
Level 2:
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Kings Field on Victoria St. south, in Port Hope
Level 3 and 4:
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Northumberland Forest parking lot on McDonald Road in Centreton, about 2km north of Centreton Rd (County Rd. 22)
(Drive to Centreton, then proceed north on McDonald Rd to the parking lot on the right.)
Click here to see it on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/62xxawkgFejtbVor5
Thursday July 14: Morning ride, 10am
Level 1:
Start location: Westwood Park, on Carlisle between Ewing and Westwood
Level 2:
Start location: St. Mary’s church parking lot, 103 Lyle St., South in Grafton
Level 3 and 4:
Start location: Sylvan Glen Conservation area in Port Hope
Click here to see it on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/gHwaAU7B5gCZ5usz5
Sunday July 17: Morning Ride, 10am
Level 1:
Start location: Oliver’s Lane in Cobourg
Level 2:
Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St., Cobourg
Level 3 and 4:
Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St., Cobourg
Bikes for Ukrainians here in Northumberland: Can you help?
Randy (your NHCC Prez) and Dave from Cycle Transitions are collaborating to provide bicycles for newly arrived (and arriving) Ukrainian families in our region—about 30 families. There are adults, teens and children who could certainly benefit from the utility, adventure and independence that a bike could bring. They could sure use and appreciate whatever help we in the NHCC community can offer:
- Do you have a bike that you could donate? Utilitarian, hybrid, mountain?
- Bike parts and accessories: Bike racks, chains, wheels, tires, spare tire changing biz, lights, you name it!
- Pannier bags, bells, mirrors?
- Bottle cages, new unused water bottles?
- Bike locks! So they don’t go missing….
- Helmets….to protect their noggins
- Cash donations!! (Cuz sometimes the necessaries like chains and cables just need to be purchased)
Also, we could use a little team of volunteers to help put the bikes in good mechanical working condition. Cleaning bikes, drivetrains, etc. will also be a valuable contribution! Lubing things so they don’t squeak—we could put you to use if you have a little time!
Drop Randy a line to let home know you can pitch in! President@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com
If you can spare a little cash, please let us know and we’ll give you the e-transfer email address to send it to.
Ride Cancellation Notice
RIDE CANCELLATION NOTICE: It’s grey. It’s drizzly. It’s overall not really nice at all out there. Therefore we are cancelling tonight’s rides (Tuesday July 5). Just think! Now you can stay home and vacuum. And empty the dishwasher. And all those other fun, yet rewarding things.
Rides for this week: Monday July 4 to Sunday July 10
Hey Level 2s, Richard’s got Pie on Sunday!! And for the lucky Level 3 and 4s you’ll be seeing the wonderful market in Rednersville on Thursday. And the Level 1s are going to explore the Wicklow area and wherever the wind may blow them—but its always fun. If you are one of those super-early-crazy-people-who-can’t-sleep-in, you can join Pam Tate and some cyclists she’ll be hosting at her house who are riding from Halifax to Vancouver in support of MS—departing Pam’s house at 7:30am on Sunday. Of course all of the details are found in your Cycle Club account, where you can also RSVP.
The Quick Facts: Upcoming Rides
IMPORTANT: Please note Start Locations may vary for each Ride Level, as well as Start times
RSVP: All the details are on your Cycle Club account. If you plan to ride, please locate the Event in your Cycle Club account and click “Going” so the ride leader knows how many to expect.
Tuesday July 5: Evening Ride
Level 1:
Start time: 6:15 pm
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre on D’Arcy St., (park in the northwest corner if possible)
Level 2:
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Diamond Head Industrial Mall parking lot, 210 Wilmott St., Cobourg
Level 3 and 4:
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Northumberland Forest parking lot on McDonald Road in Centreton, about 2km north of Centreton Rd (County Rd. 22)
(Drive to Centreton, then proceed north on McDonald Rd to the parking lot on the right.)
Click here to see it on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/62xxawkgFejtbVor5
Thursday July 7: Morning ride, 10am
Level 1:
Start location: Donegan Park, D’Arcy St., Cobourg
Level 2:
Start location: St. Mary’s church parking lot, 103 Lyle St., South in Grafton
Level 3 and 4:
Start location: Parking lot at the bridge in Carrying Place (Murray Canal)
Click here to see it on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/hMqiQaeiuZL9mnz49
Sunday July 10: Morning Ride
The Super Early Morning Ride, 7:30am
Start location: 4599 Massey Rd., Port Hope
Click here to see it on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/95L2Kx79XSovwXKR7
By the way, our NHCC Canada Day ride and Pancake Breakfast is now famous. It was such a success that we hope to make it an annual event.
Pancake Breakfast: RSVP cuz we’re going shopping!
We’re doing the shopping (this afternoon) for the Famous Pancake Breakfast on Canada Day, so please if you haven’t already done so, please RSVP with your Cycle Club account to let us know you are coming! That way we can make sure we purchase enough provisions so we don’t run short. See y’all on Friday (Rain date: Saturday). If we haven’t enticed you already, we’re planning on pancakes with all the fixings (baked beans, fruit, sausages, strawberries & cream!)
If you have a significant other that you’d like to bring, just email and let us know! Secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com
Rides for this week: Monday June 27- to Sunday July 3
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It’s Canada Day this coming Friday! (We ride on Friday instead of Thursday this week) To celebrate, it’s the NHCC Canada Day Ride and Pancake Breakfast for all club members (no cost)! The event It’s an out-and-back-ride for 45 minutes in each direction for 1.5 hours total, then we re-group at Randy and Anita’s for pancakes & the fixings! (sausage, strawberries & whipped cream, baked beans, fruit!). We ride at the usual time and we’ll be all wrapped up by 1pm so you can catch all the other local Canada Day festivities. RAIN DATE: Saturday July 2
IMPORTANT: Bring a lawn chair to sit on.
The Quick Facts: Upcoming Rides
IMPORTANT: Please note Start Locations may vary for each Ride Level, as well as Start times
RSVP: All the details are on your Cycle Club account. If you plan to ride, please locate the Event in your Cycle Club account and click “Going” so the ride leader knows how many to expect.
Tuesday June 28: Evening Ride
Level 1:
Start time: 6:15 pm
Start location: Cobourg Public Library parking lot, at 200 Ontario St.
Level 2:
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Donegan Park, D’Arcy St., Cobourg
Level 3 and 4:
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Cobourg Dog Park Parking Lot, at 777 Ontario St., Cobourg
Friday July 1: Canada Day Ride & Pancake Breakfast, 10am
Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4:
Start location: Smylie Rd. (Exact address is found in your Cycle Club account)
Saturday July 2: Mountain Biking, 10am
Levels: (3 and 4)
Start location: Beagle Club Trailhead, Northumberland Forest
Sunday June 3: Morning Ride (Waterfront Trail Westbound from Newcastle), 10am
Levels: (1, 2, 3 and 4)
Start location: Bond Head Parkette at 5 Boulton St., Newcastle
Click here to see it on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/95L2Kx79XSovwXKR7