IMPORTANT: Now that it’s September the days are shorter than ever so we’ll start at 6:00 on Tuesday but note that on Thursday we’ll start at 5:30.

Tuesday Sept. 4 (34km)

Nice fast, rolly route along Danforth Rd.
Start time: 6:00pm
Sunset: 7:42pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start Location: Cobourg Community Centre parking lot
Route Map (34k): ”Danforth there and back” link to route map on Ride with GPS

Thursday Sept. 6 (44km)

This is a nice route, without crazy elevations (315m over 44k). Starting in Grafton at the arena, we will head out to Colborne and up to Telephone Rd. NOTE THE NEW START TIME: 5:30
Start time: 5:30pm
Sunset: 7:38pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start location: Grafton Arena on Hwy 2
Route MAP (44K): Link to route map on Ride with GPS

Level 2+ (Note earlier start time, 5:30)

We will make our way up to Baltimore via Racetrack Rd. and come back into town via Nagle Rd. There will be two hills, Division Street and Gully Rd.
Start time: 5:30
Ride Leader: Mike
Route: L2+ 27 km Baltimore Arena Start
Start Location: Arena on Furnace Street

Level 3

Here, there and everywhere – just take a look at the map we’ve so kindly prepared for you!
Start time: 5:30
Leader: Allan, The Old Sapper
Route: 45Km +/- . Ride With GPS: L3 APD – Labour Day Lunette
Start location: Wilmot Street Industrial Plaza parking lot
Elevation: No idea – you’ll just have to come along and find out!

The rides are cancelled for tonight. Although it says the rain is going to stop shortly  another cell is coming through at 6.

Tues Sept 4: Level 2 Ride (Opportunity for Social)

Geoffrey is taking us on a favourite ride starting and ending at the Mill Parking Lot. This gives us an opportunity to socialize if we want at the Mill at the end of our ride. Yes, there are hills but we have managed this ride before and the downhills are exhilarating. Come fly with us! Remember that it is getting darker earlier so please bring lights and water of course.

Start Time: 6 pm
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Route Description: 29 KLM, SOCIAL: START/END MILL DOWN THROUGH TOWN, UP WESTWOOD OUT NEW AMHIRST TO THEATRE RD, DALE TO CORNISH HOLLOW, BALLS RD, RACETRACK, DIVISION ST N, OLIVER’S  LANE AND BACK ONTARIO TO MILL

Start Location: Mill Parking Lot, Ontario St and Elgin St. Cobourg.

Thurs Sept 6: Level 2 Ride

Rick Nonnekes is taking us out to Grafton from Merwin Greer P.S. parking lot. His description: “A relaxing ride out the Lakeshore to Neewatin, through the neighbourhood to the east of that, through the short trail to North Shore Rd to Station Rd, then up to Lakeshore Rd and back to Merwin Greer P.S.”

Please chime in using the comment section if you can make these rides or can sweep. Remember your lights! & Water!

Start Time: 6 pm
Ride Leader: Rick Nonnekes
Start Location: Merwin Greer P.S. parking lot, King St. Cobourg

The mystery has been solved!
Description: Here, there and everywhere – just take a look at the map we’ve so kindly prepared for you!
Wilmot Street Industrial Plaza parking lot
Time: 17:00
Leader: Allan, The Old Sapper
Route: 45Km +/- . Ride With GPS: L3 APD – Labour Day Lunette
Elevation: No idea – you’ll just have to come along and find out!

Note: Earlier Start Times

Level 2+ (Monday)

We will make our way up to Baltimore via Racetrack Rd. and come back into town via Nagle Rd. There will be two hills, Division Street and Gully Rd.
Start Location: Arena on Furnace Street
Ride Start: 5:30
Ride Leader: Mike
Route: L2+ 27 km Baltimore Arena Start

Level 3 (Monday)

This ride is even a mystery to the ride leaders!!
Start Location: TBD
Ride Start: 5 pm
Ride Leader: TBD
Route: TBD
Stay Tuned for updates!

If you are busy planning your weekend, don’t forget about the Ride and Potluck on Sunday. All of the details are here, and all you need to do is bring your bike and something shareable for the potluck. Friends and Family are welcome!

This Friday is the last day of August! Can you believe it? This week’s floater ride will be led by Randy and Anita, at 10am and doing a loop starting at Kings Field in Port Hope. They’ll take people to Newcastle and back in a loop (not an out-and-back). Level 3 pace. 50-65km total distance. Please leave a comment to let them know you plan to ride so they can prepare.

Start time: 10am
Ride Leader: Randy and Anita
Route Map: Link to route map here on Ride with GPS
Start Location: Kings Field, Victoria St. in Port Hope (west end)

Level 2+ (Wednesday)

Janine is leading the ride. The route is TBD but Janine will make sure the ride pleasurable (memorable).
Make sure your lights are working and bring water. There are hills. Not to worry as we will keep together.”

Start Time: 6 pm
Ride Leader: Janine Turk
Start Location: St. Mary’s Church Parking Lot, Lyle St South, Grafton.

Level 3 (Wednesday)

I would like to leave the same comment as the L2+, in that the ride will be pleasurable but…The climb up to Northumberland Heights is a bit of a climb but the thrill of going down the Height’s Hill makes it all worth it.

Make sure your lights are working and bring water!

Start Time: 6pm
Ride Leader: Roberto
Start Location: Industrial Park on Willmott St.
Route: L3 – 37 Km Northumberland Heights

Tuesday August 28: Level 4 (35k)

Weather diverted us from doing this one last week, so we’ll do it this Tuesday. Time to climb some hills! That includes the Jamieson Twins. But hey, it’s late in the season, so you are strong! We have 114 minutes of daylight, so we’re going for some speed too! And, this one doesn’t include Bickle Hill so it’s all good.
Start time: 6:00
Sunset: 7:54pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Route map: 35km “Hills o Plenty” route map link on Ride with GPS
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices on Burnham St.

Thursday August 30: Level 4 (36k)

There are no crazy climbs on this route (just 245m), so you can go for some speed again! Believe it or not….4 minutes less daylight than just two days earlier!
Start time: 6:00
Sunset: 7:50pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Route map: “Uphill Downhill (36km)” link to route map on Ride with GPS
Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena on Furnace St.