Rides for this week: Monday June 13 to Sunday June 19th
Hopefully the forecast holds for this week and we have no more rain-outs. This week the Level 2s will score some Apple Pie on Sunday. On Thursday the Level 3 & 4s will heading out to Massassauga Point Conservation area and also a stop at the market in Rednersville. On Sunday the 3/4s will have a post-ride option to head to Turtle John’s in Baltimore. And for the mountain bikers, there’s Helmut’s Saturday morning mountain bike ride which always promises fun and adventure! You’ll have to read the Ride Descriptions on your Cycle Club account to get all the nitty gritty details and also to RSVP to a ride.
Pre-Announcement of Canada Day Pancake Breakfast and Ride on July 1st: The NHCC will be flipping pancakes for all club members at our first ever Pancake Breakfast followed by a Ride on July 1st. We’re talking pancakes, sausages, strawberries and baked beans—all compliments of the NHCC ‘cuz we appreciate you all! Please reply on the Cycle Club account so that we know how many to start planning for.
“Bike for the Planet” long-sleeve shirts: If you missed out on the Bike for the Planet ride, you can still nab a long sleeve T-shirt for $15. They make great gifts and long sleeves protect from multiple evils, like damaging sun, poison ivy and ticks! E-transfer $15 “treasurer@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com” along with your size and we’ll get you a shirt. (sizes include: Youth L, and Adult S, M,, L, XL, and XXL)
In case you missed it, today’s “Monday make-up-for-the-rain ride” went down to the Lighthouse in Presqu’ile Park, then the different Levels branched off to do their thing!
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 14th: 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: Westwood Park, on Carlisle just east of Ewing
Level 3 and 4:
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices on Majestic Hills Rd.
Thursday June 16th: Morning Ride, 10am
Level 1:
Start location: To be determined still (please monitor your Cycle Club account)
Level 2:
Start location: St. Mary’s church parking lot, 103 Lyle St., South in Grafton
CANCELLED (But we have a Plan B!): Levels 3, and 4:
Start location: Carrying Place Bridge, at 22019-22023 Regional Rd 33, Quinte West, ON, Canada
Levels 3 and 4: Plan B
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices on Majestic Hills Rd.
Saturday June 18th: Mountain Biking, 10am
Levels: (3 and 4)
Start location: Beagle Club Trailhead, Northumberland Forest
Sunday June 19th: Morning Ride, 10am
Level 1:
Start location: To be determined still (please monitor your Cycle Club account)
Level 2:
Start location: Hastings, 195 Park Lane Rd
Level 3 and 4:
Start location: Balls Mill Conservation area parking lot (on Harwood Rd)
It’s the final day to order a Club Jersey online!
The end is near! Okay, so not the end-of-the-world sort of near, but the online-club-jersey-store-closing type of near. You have the end of today to get your order placed! Hey, a club jersey makes you look snazzy and you might actually ride faster (not scientifically proven yet). A note about fit: The new jerseys fit […]
Bicycle Maintenance Workshop is tonight!
Tonight’s the night! It’s freezing cold outside, so what better excuse do you need to come talk bikes? Join us for our Basic Bicycle Maintenance Workshop tonight at 6:00 PM at the Baltimore Recreation Centre. We’ll have Randy, Paul, Jason, and Helmut all on hand to collaborate, answer questions, and help you level up your […]
Bicycle Maintenance Workshop: Monday May 11th, 6pm at the Baltimore Rec Centre
REMINDER: Just 7 more days The NHCC online store where you can purchase club jerseys Store closes on May 14th Get your order in today. $95 (+HST) Whether you’re new to cycling or just want to feel more confident handling basic bike issues, this hands-on workshop will cover essential maintenance skills every cyclist should know. […]
NHCC Online Jersey sales—store is open (until May 14th only)
Get them while you can! The online store closes on May 14th Our new club jerseys will be supplied by Corsino Custom Jerseys and will be available online only through a dedicated store. Members had the opportunity to try on samples at our Membership Night, and based on feedback, we’ve selected the semi-race fit (Elite) […]
Cycling Safety Session: Monday May 4th, 6pm
This Monday is our Cycling Safety Essentials—Theory & Best Practices — it’s a compact 2-hour comprehensive information session designed to cover core cycling safety principles (no bike required). We don’t just talk about what to do, but we explore WHY. With a deeper understanding of traffic dynamics you’ll be safer and more confident. You’ll be […]
Prep Step: Get your Bike Ready
Holy chromoly, cycling season is here (almost!) The sun is shining. Your heart’s pumpin‘ anticipation for the 10am meetup. You find your shorts buried in the drawer (strange… they definitely shrunk). You’re ready for blastoff. You and your bike? Reunited at last. You’re groovin’. You might even show up early. Start Strava. Grab bike. …What […]
Prep Step: Get Sized for a Club Jersey
Starting this season, NHCC club jerseys will be sold online only. In the past, the club carried inventory for in-person purchase, but once existing inventory is depleted, that will no longer be the case. We’re moving to a new supplier (Corsino)—which means new cuts and fits. Hey, whoooooahhh—what about trying one on first? We’ve got […]
Club Jersey Fit Kit – Try Before You Buy!
At Thursday’s Membership Night, we’ll have our Jersey Fit Kit available for you to try on! This is your chance to check out the different styles and sizes to find the fit that works best for you. Please note that these jerseys are for fitting purposes only—they are not for purchase. Once you’ve found your […]