Tuesday June 25: Level 2 Ride

We will start a Donegan Park parking lot at 6:30 have our quick safety chat and make our way through town. By the time we are up to Hwy 2, the Cobourg Cycling Club racing time trials gang will have cleared and we can proceed at a more moderate but Level 2 pace out to Archer’s Road. and back. We will try to take advantage of the daylight to make a little more kilometer-age. Please chime in using the ‘comments’ button so we know to expect you!

Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start time: 6:30pm
Start Location: Donegan Park parking lot, 25 D’Arcy St, Cobourg

Thursday June 27: Level 2 Ride

Janine Turk will be taking us over some of the most scenic bits of the roads north east of Grafton. She will be starting at St. Mary’s church parking lot on Lyle St. South in Grafton. Remember to bring water and keep your tire pressure up. Chime in using comments if you plan to ride so Janine can plan to watch for you. Also chime in if you can sweep for the ride.

Ride Leader:  Janine Turk
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Route Description: Hwy 2 to Shelter Valley Rd., Broomfield Rd and back. Peaceful country ride.
Start Location: St. Mary’s Church parking lot, Lyle St South, Grafton

The strength of the NHCC ride program relies on the commitment of volunteers and we’d really like some more help. We are looking to expand our pool of ride leaders in order to continue offering the quantity and choice of rides the NHCC currently enjoys. Even if you can just be available occasionally, it sure helps to share the load.

You don’t need to be a super-fit cyclist, just willing to pitch in a little. In order to be a ride leader, we ask that:

• You ride at the front of the group to set the pace (except for Level 4 which has no maximum pace)
• You are able to navigate using Ride With GPS or a printed map
• You are familiar with safety protocols, or have the willingness to learn!

With our Ride with GPS club membership and turn by turn instructions it can be super easy to navigate. We’ll show you how if you haven’t figured it out. If you are a fairly regular participant in any of the Club rides please consider helping out.

FYI, these are the weekly scheduled rides to consider volunteering for:
Monday evenings: Level 1, Level 3
Tuesday evenings: Level 2, Level 4
Wednesday evenings: Level 1, Level 3
Thursday evenings: Level 2, Level 4
Sunday or Saturday mornings: any level
Friday mornings: Mixed Levels

Just send off a quick email to Debbie and let her know you can help president@northumberlandhills cyclingclub.com and we’ll connect you up with the ride coordinator who will get you ready to go!

A great big thank you!

This notice affects Level 1: Please note that there is an All Levels Ride on Wednesday. Therefore, the previously posted Level 1 ride in Port Hope will not take place. Ride details for Wednesday can be found here.

This Friday Floater will take place out in the Warkworth area where Maria will lead the way. The route is still under consideration and will be posted by the time Friday rolls around. The Friday Floater rides are a casually paced ride, usually around a Level 3. Please, if you plan to participate do leave a comment to let Maria know you are coming. 

Start time: 10:00am
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiazsko
Route map: 46km “Warkworth Friday Floater” link to route map on Ride With GPS
Start location: Percy Township Arena, at 24 East St., Warkworth

It’s the third Wednesday of the month already and it’s time for our once-monthly All Levels Ride and Social! All Levels Rides are a monthly opportunity for all NHCC members to ride together, with the option to try out one of the other levels on an out-and-back route where nobody gets lost.

There will be 4 designated pace-setters among the group, riding at each of the NHCC defined Levels (1-4). Just pick the level you want to try, and follow that pace setter to see what riding at that level really feels like. If you change your mind mid-ride, no problem, just slow down and wait for a group that’s riding at the speed you like. The All Levels Ride is ideal if you think you’d like to feel what the other levels are like without committing.

We ride for 45 minutes (or less depending on your Level) then turn around and head back the same way you went.  Dennis will lead the Level one riders.  Everyone should finish around the same time for the optional social part where we head indoors for drinks, wings, social time and meeting others.

Time: 6:30–8:00pm (ride) 8:00-9:30pm (social)
Route Map: All Levels Ride Out and Back route map link on Ride With GPS
Start location: The Mill Restaurant, Cobourg.

That’s right – Dogs! This Sunday, June 23rd our Club Ride will be a fundraiser for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.  The ride will start from Richard and Leigh Thompson’s home in Hastings – map below.  There will be puppies, cycling, swimming, and a BBQ!
There are four ride distances/levels and four start times. Lots of choices! Lots of food and lots of puppies!  Please bring a donation or complete a voluntary pledge form available on our calendar. Please bring a lawn chair, beverage of choice and some extra pocket change for a “puppy kissing booth”. For those wishing only to socialize, donate and kiss puppies, the BBQ will start at approx. 1:00 pm.

Level 4: link to ride with GPS – 68 km Start Time: 9:30 am
Level 3: link to ride with GPS – 48 km Start Time: 10:00 am
Level 2: link to ride with GPS – 24 km Start Time: 10:30 am
Level 1: No route map required. An out and back along the Lang Hastings Trail (less than 20 km) Start Time: 11:00 am

There’s a small beach if anyone wants to swim in the river and boat access for any paddlers. Come on out, socialize, cycle, and snuggle a puppy! All for a good cause!

Tuesday June 18th, Level 4 (49km)

Yup, get ready for it! It’s time for Bickle Hill! It’s not so bad, we have pure sunshine forecast for Tuesday, and it’s just 401m total elevation. We’ll take it from the east end. (Ha! See…..easy! Maybe next week we’ll take it from the west end, so get ready for it!).  

Note for Level 4 rides: Please ensure that you come prepared to navigate, and be fully equipped to change a flat should one occur. 

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:56pm
Route map: “Roads & Hills Less travelled” 49km route map link on Ride with GPS
Elevation gain: 402m
Start location: Parking lot at Cobourg Dog park on Ontario St.

Thursday June 20th, Level 4 (46k)

Yes indeed, this is a beauty route with fantastic views and plenty of rolling hills. People always say its a good route, so if you haven’t tried it yet, now is the time!
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:57pm
Route map: Beagle Club-Alderville Centerton Route Map Link on Ride with GPS
Elevation gain: 387m
Start location: Beagle Club Trailhead parking lot (Northumberland Forest)

Monday June 17th: Level 3 Group Ride

Lots of daylight to work with! 2 hours 26 min of available daylight to cover 40km. In the spirit of “Group Ride” we will also make sure that the group stays together. This is a nice route with some reasonable elevation that will feel really extra amazingly awesome since the sun is scheduled to shine on Monday! 
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:56pm
Elevation:  257m
Route map: 40km “Grafton East” Route map on Ride With GPS
Start location: Haldimand Memorial (Grafton) Arena

Tues June 18, Level 2 Ride: Cobourg Westwood

We will take advantage of the weather forecast to head out and up Theatre Rd to Dale Road and east to Division and back down a glorious downhill back into town using Oliver’s Lane and Ontario St. I will be wearing a Hi-Vis wind jacket and cargo pants. Please chime in if you plan to ride.

Start Time: 6:30
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start Location: Westwood Park Cobourg, Carlisle between Ewing and Westwood

Thurs June 20, Level 2 Ride: Pt. Hope King’s Field Waterfront Trail

Pam Tate will be leading us in Port Hope. Here is her description: “We will meet at King’s Field and repeat the ride we did last Tuesday, heading west on Lakeshore Rd for an out-and-back ride. Depending on the wind and the desires of the group, we may add a little loop part way back. Don’t forget water bottles and helmets!” Please chime in using the comment section if you plan to ride.

Start Time: 6:30pm
Ride Leader: Pam Tate
Start Location: King’s Field parking lot, Victoria St. Port Hope

Mon June 17, Level 1 Ride

Tonight’s ride will start in the parking lot behind the Dutch Oven. We will head west along the board walk to Monk’s Cove and beyond.

Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Start Location: Parking lot behind the Dutch Oven, Cobourg

Wednesday June 19

Please note that there is an All Levels Ride on Wednesday. Ride details for Wednesday can be found here.