Monday Aug 20

David will meet everyone at Wicklow Beach for what is always a pretty ride. Since this ride starts outside of town and some people can’t transport their bikes in their vehicles, use the comment section below to see about carpooling (and to let David know that you plan to join him!). Don’t forget your lights!

Start Time: 6:00
Meeting Location: boat launch parking lot at Wicklow Beach
Ride Leader: David Hutzell

Wednesday Aug 22

Check back shortly to learn where the meeting location is for Wednesday’s ride. Better yet, leave a comment and check the box to be notified of further comments and we’ll let you know!

Start Time: 6:00
Meeting Location: parkibg lot at at St.Mary’s Church, Grafton
Ride Leader: Mike Collins

Mike is going to take the group on a route new to Level 1 rides. The group will head over to Shelter Valley Road on an out and back route. The way back is a nice gentle downward slope!

Tues Aug 21, Level 2 Ride:

Pam is taking us out Port Hope way with another beautiful ride. Here is her description: “We’ll have another go at a sweet 24km loop that starts along Lakeshore Rd, then turns north and goes into the (small-ish) hills before circling back to the start point. Bring water and make sure your lights are in working order.”

Please chime in with the comments section if you are planning to ride or if you can sweep so we may expect you.

Start Time: 6 pm
Ride Leader: Pam Tate
Start Location: King’s Field Victoria St. South Port Hope

Thurs Aug 23, Level 2 Ride:

Jim is taking us on “Baltimore and Back Version 2” His description: “Route: North on D’Arcy, to Elgin, East to Greer Road, North to Danforth, East to Nagel, North to Hircock, back on Nagel, East on Van Luven, then South on Meadowvale, Nagel, Hircock, Nagel, East on Danforth, South on Jarvis, East on Elgin, South on Workman, from Highway 2 follow Waterfront Trail back to Donegan Park. About 20 km.

This route has a couple of hills but they are not steep. For these hills, slow and steady works very well.
On the way back on Danforth instead of going down Workman, there is the option of continuing on Danforth and doing Hill 60.

Reminder: Make sure you have working lights.” Please chime in using the comments section if you are planning to ride or can sweep so we will know to expect you.

Start Time: 6 pm
Ride Leader: Jim Berg
Start Location: Donegan Park, Parking Lot, 25 D’Arcy St. Cobourg

Please RSVP if you plan to ride

Level 2+

We will head out of town to Baltimore via Darcy and then make our way back by Workman. This route is 20 km in length.

Ride Start: Donegan Park
Time: 6 pm
Ride Leader: Mike

Level 3

The route for this ride is a mystery that only Allan knows. It should be good!

Ride Start: Saint Mary’s Church parking lot Grafton
Time: 6pm
Ride Leader: Allan
Route: TBD

The Floater Ride is moving to Thursday this week, and Maria will lead everyone to an area north of Brighton. Nice ‘n casual, the total distance will be 52km. Meet at the commuter parking lot off the 401. And bring a little $$ cuz there’s an opportunity to stop for coffee (or yummy delicious western sandwiches!) at Lolas in Brighton.

Start time: 10:00am
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiaszko
Route map: “North of Brighton Longer Route” Link to map on Ride with GPS
Start location: 401 commuter lot off the 401, across from McDonalds

Tuesday August 14: Level 4 (44k)

We have just two hours and 17 minutes of daylight (yep, 7 minutes shorter than last week).  So, be sure your lights are charged and ready to go!

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:00
Sunset: 8:17pm
Route map: Centerton and Grafton 44km route option
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre

Thursday August 16: Level 4 (37k)

This is a really nice route with rolling hills and some fun & fast downhill. If you are a fairly strong Level 3 rider you’ll likely be able to do this! We’ll make a brief stop in Harwood to re-load water bottles. It’s a great 37km route and the hills won’t kill you!
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:00pm
Sunset: 8:14
Route Map: Link to route on Ride with GPS
Start location: Hamilton Township Offices parking lot (Burnham and Majestic Hills Rd.)

We have received some feedback to change things up a bit for this month’s social, so let’s do that!  This time we will meet at Port Hope Town Hall.

As usual, there will be 4 designated pace-setters among the group, riding at each of the NHCC defined Levels (1-4).  All Levels Rides are a monthly opportunity for all NHCC members to get together, try a new level(optional) and meet other members.

With the days getting shorter, we will start at 6:00 pm and ride for 40 minutes (or less depending on your Level) then turn around and head back.  This ensures everyone finishes at the same time where we head indoors for drinks, some food and the social part.  The venue is a short stroll or ride from Town Hall to Turtle Johns, 64 John Street, Port Hope.

Time: 6:00–7:30pm (ride) 7:30-9:00pm (social)
Start location: The parking lot at Port Hope Town Hall

Tues Aug 14, Level 2 Ride: Mill Social

Geoffrey will be taking us on the 28.7 klm ride we did earlier, but we will start and end at the Mill Parking Lot, Ontario St. and Elgin St in Cobourg so that those who can’t make the Wed social ride can socialize and those who can make Wed can get extra social:)

The route: Meet at The Mill parking lot Ontario St just north of Elgin. Head south on Ontario, R on University, L on Margaret, R on King, R on Burnham, L on Westwood, L on Carlisle, through New Amherst R up to Hwy 2, L on Hwy 2, R on Theatre Rd, R on Dale, L on Cornish Hollow, R on Ball, R on Ferguson, R on Racetrack, R on Dale, L on Division St N, R on Oliver’s lane, L on Ontario and back to the Mill.

Please bring Lights and Water since even with the early starts dusk comes early. Let us know if your are riding either ride in the comment section so we know we can expect you and if you can be sweep, please chime in.

Start Time: 6 pm
Ride Leader: Geoffrey
Start Location: The Mill Parking Lot, Ontario St just north of Elgin
Route Map: Link to route map on Ride With GPS

Thurs Aug 16 Level 2 Ride: St. Mary’s Grafton

Janine is taking us on a scenic excursion up to beauty which is north of Grafton.
Her route description: ” Meet at St. Mary’s Church Parking Lot, Hwy 2, Shelter Valley Rd, Vernonville Rd, Hwy 2, Wicklow Beach Rd, Lakeshore Rd, Station Rd, Old Danforth Rd back to St. Mary’s. 24K.”

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

Don’t forget your lights!
Start Time: 6:00
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiaszko
Meeting Location: Donegan Park, D’Arcy Street, Cobourg

This Sunday we will meet at the Port Hope Town Hall and cycle to Bewdley.  A favourite 50km ride of the Freewheelers.  This route can be shortened in two spots to either 36km or 48km, or lengthened if you ride to the start from Cobourg.  We can make a traditional “nutrition stop” in Bewdley.  Please comment to let others know you are riding.

Start Time: 9:00 am
Start Location: Port Hope Town Hall
Route: printable map   Link on Ride with GPS

Note: There is a bit of gravel on McLelland that is passable.  If anyone has an update on this or any other road conditions, please comment.  Thank you.

Same routes as last week. Hopefully it doesn’t rain again.
Note: Earlier Start Times

Level 2+ (23km)

We will head north out of Cobourg and make our way to Division Street. I will not lie to you there are a couple of medium sized hills on this route but the ride down Division Street makes it all worth it.

Start Time: 6:00pm
Ride Leader: Mike
Route Map: L2+ 23km

Level 3: (44km)

Description: Another Ontario farmland jaunt!  We will head out along the lake front road then north to Osaca, west a bit and then wind our way back south and east to the lake shore road and home. Average speed will be within parameters and no one will be dropped!
Start Location: Westwood Park, Carlisle St. in Cobourg

Ride Leader:  Allan Dennis
Time: 6:00pm
Route: “APD Ridout Revenge”, Link to map on Ride with GPS
Ride Location: Kings Field, Victoria St. in Port Hope (west end)