Short notice (we do apologize), but indeed there will be a Friday Floater ride tomorrow. We are going to meet at the Wicklow Beach Boat Launch parking lot and proceed toward Presqu’ile Park where we can tour around, get some ice cream and then come back. Or, if preferred we can decide to head to Lola’s in Brighton instead after Presqu’ile for a coffee and yummy treat. We can discuss tomorrow. This will be a flat-ish, easy-ish ride with the distance totalling about 55k.

Start time: 10am
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start location: Wicklow Beach Boat Launch

Might as well go Big! And with that, Randy and Anita are inviting ALL members (Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4) of both the NHCC and the Ganaraska Freewheelers for a Ride and Really Big Potluck on Sunday September 2.  (Rain date will be the following day, Monday).  If there is no fire ban in effect we’ll get the ole Bonfire burning. We’ll ride at 4:00pm and there will be distance options for everyone. We’ll ride an out-and-back route so that everyone finishes at the same time. 

Route map right here! Click here.

Here’s what you need to bring: 

• A shareable dish of some sort (don’t forget serving spoon etc.), and in true potluck style we aren’t organizing who-brings-what. Please make sure it’s ready-to-eat. We will have a number of power outlets if you need to plug in a slow cooker.
• Bring your favourite beverage, plates and utensils
• Bring a lawn chair

We’ll set up some tables outside and there are plenty of shady spots in the yard to sit and be social. If you can’t make it for the ride portion but want to partake in the Potluck you are welcome to do so. Feel free to bring your significant other.  If you are hesitating because you didn’t ride much and feel a little shy, don’t be, we’d love to have you there for some or all of the planned activities!

Ride time: 4:00pm
Potluck time: 6:00pm

RSVP: Please send us (Randy and Anita) a quick email nhcycling2010@gmail.com or simply leave a comment to let us know you’ll be there so we can plan a little. 

Consider joining our Club team for the upcoming MS Ride Ottawa to Cornwall. This is a 2 day event coming up the weekend of August 18th & 19th. There are options for different distances for each of the days . This is a fully supported event that organizes overnight accommodations between the 2 days and has rest stops and food along the way. Non riders are also welcome to join the event, with transport options available to meet at the overnight spot . Registration Fees as well as a minimum fundraising amount are applicable .

We are currently registered as the “Cobourg NHCC Riders” if you’d like to join the team. Some of you may be aware that one of our new members , Harry Harrison, lives with MS and we are honoured to have him ride alongside for this epic weekend.

Here’s a link to the site that has more info and details. For those already registered, feel free to mention in the comments below as it may encourage others to join in the fun.

Tuesday August 7: Level 4 (44k)

Ride Leader: TBD
Start time: 6:00
Sunset: 8:27pm
Route map: Baltimore-Rice Lake-Camborne 44km route option
Start location: Parking lot at St. Mary’s school (north side)

Thursday August 9: Level 4 (44k)

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:00
Sunset: 8:24pm
Route map: Centerton and Grafton 44km route option
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre

If Cobourg is experiencing the thunderstorm that I’m currently getting, ot’s obvious why today’s ride is canceled!

I’m cancelling the L2+ ride for today due to the severe threat of thunderstorms