Ride With GPS map training
We heard you! Members have indicated a need to better understand how to use our Ride With GPS mapping tools. We have therefore developed three different training sessions. The first is for those who want to discover how to best use the features that Ride With GPS offers, and the second two sessions are targeted specifically for Route Map Creation.
Session 1: RWGPS (Familiarization with the Platform)
Wednesday, January 29, 6pm
This session is designed for our Ride Coordinators, Ride Leaders, and anyone else who wants to learn more about using Ride With GPS for navigation. We’ll learn how to:
- Find routes in the Club Library and beyond
- How to include a route map for your posted Rides
- How to learn about the expected elevation on a route
- Understanding heat maps
- Discover the different map layers
- Building route Collections
Session 2: RWGPS—Map Making (Beginner)
Wednesday February 26, 6pm
This session is designed for anyone who wants to empower themselves to create route maps. It will be of particular interest to Ride Coordinators, Ride Leaders, members of the Mapping Team, and anyone else who wants to take their knowledge further.
- Route planning & editing
- Using global and personal heatmaps
- Reviewing and customizing Cuesheets
- Using and interpreting the Elevation Profile
- Splitting and combining routes
- and more
Session 3: RWGPS—Map Making (Intermediate-Advanced)
Monday March 31, 6pm
This session is designed for those who want to further their skills and become Route Planners extraordinaires! We’ll take on the challenges of:
- Converting Rides to Routes
- Using the cue review tools
- Advanced route splitting
- Editing ride details
- Trimming and ride cleanup
- and more
If you are an NHCC member interested in any of these sessions, please RSVP using your Cycle Club account so that we can anticipate numbers.
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 […]