NHCC Activities for the week of: Monday August 12 to Sunday August 18
Rail Trail Ride, 2024
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT EVENING RIDES: The days are getting shorter quickly. After this week Ride Leaders may choose to either a) shorten the ride distances or b) adjust the start time to as early as 5:30.
The Quick Facts: Upcoming Activities (Monday, August 12th to Sunday, August 18th)
Tuesday August 13th: Evening Ride
(6pm start) Level 1 Start location:Donegan Park
(6pm start) Level 2 Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St, Cobourg (25-30km)
(6pm start) Level 3 Start location: Cycle Transitions 4th St. off D’Arcy Building 17 Northam Industrial Park Cobourg (39km)
(6:15 start) Level 4 Start location: Beagle Club Trail Head, 101 Beagle Club Rd, Harwood (44km)
Thursday August 15th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: Westwood Park, 655 Carlisle Street, Cobourg (18km)
CANCELLED (10am start) Level 2 Start location: Ray Benns Memorial Park, 2360 Northumberland County Rd 23, Centreton (distance TBD)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Haldimand Community Memorial Arena, 10766 County Road 2, Grafton (41km)
Thursday August 15th: Evening Ride
(6:15pm start) Level 4 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd, Baltimore (51km)
Sunday August 18th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: *PENDING A RIDE LEADER* Sylvan Glen, 3634 Sylvan Glen Rd, Port Hope (25km)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location: Haldimand Community Memorial Arena, 10766 County Rd. 2, Grafton (30km)
CHANGED (10am start) Level 3 Start location:Newtonville Car Pool Lot, 1645 Newtonville Road, #1503, Newcastle, Ontario (35km)
(9am start) Level 4 Start location: King’s Field Park at 28 Victoria St., South, Port Hope (75km—100km for the keeners of the group)
20 days till the Labour Day Weekend All Levels Ride and Potluck!
Who: All Levels! All members (plus your significant other)
What: Labour Day Weekend Ride & Potluck
When: Sunday September 1st, 10am Ride, 11:30 Potluck (Rain date: Monday Sept. 2nd)
Where: Randy & Anita’s home
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 […]