Rides for the week of Monday May. 9th to Sunday, May 15th
Every day this week shows shine and warm temperatures. Forget the lawn! Skip the gardening…get your bike out and enjoy this weather! We’ve been getting some great turnouts for rides and we are hoping that everyone is learning to use your Cycle Club account. If you haven’t yet grasped it we’re happy to help you! Just email Anita at secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com. She’ll get you all set up!
Ride Cancellations or significant changes: In the event that a ride needs to be cancelled or there is a change to the start location, notice will be given through the Cycle Club app, so it’s important to start using it.
The Quick Facts: Upcoming Rides
IMPORTANT: Please note Start Locations may vary for each Ride Level.
Tuesday May 10th: Evening Ride, 6:30pm
Levels: (1, 2, 3, and 4)
Start location: Start at Cycle Transitions. (Directions: Enter the industrial park from D’Arcy St southbound, directly across from the main entrance of the Cobourg Community Centre)
Thursday May 12th: Morning Ride, 10am
Level: (1)
Start location: (Level 1 only) Donegan Park (D’Arcy St. in Cobourg)
Levels: (2, 3 and 4)
Start location: (Levels 2, 3, and 4 only) King’s Field, Port Hope
Saturday May 14th: Mountain Bike Ride, 10am
Levels: (3, and 4)
Start location: Northumberland Forest, Woodland Trailhead
*Mountain bikes or suitable gravel bikes are required
Sunday May 15th: Morning Ride, 10am
Levels: (1, and 2)
Start location: (Level 1 and 2 only) Donegan Park (D’Arcy St. in Cobourg)
Levels: (3, and 4)
Start location: (Level 3 and 4 only) Hamilton Township Municipal Office
RSVP: All the details are on your Cycle Club account. If you plan to ride, please locate the Event and click “Going” so the ride leader knows how many to expect.
How to get Bike Navigation (audio) on your mobile device for Club Rides:
If the image with instructions doesn’t appear on your device, please click here.
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