Monday, June 18th

Let’s have a repeat of last week’s fun ride. Debbie will be leading a Port Hope ride that goes from Beatrice Strong Public School down to the lake and back on quiet residential streets.
Ride Leader: Debbie Parks
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: Beatrice Strong Public School, note this change to the SOUTH parking lot since the north parking lot was busy with ball games going on in the park, 90 Roseglen Road North, Port Hope

It’s that social time again!  We had a great turn out last month so let’s repeat our venue and route.   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.

It’s easy: We ride for 45 minutes (or less depending on your Level) then turn around and head back the same way you went. This ensures everyone finishes at 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)
Start location: The parking lot at Franks Pasta and Grill

This coming Sunday is Father’s Day so to free up your day we’re having a shorter club ride.  We will meet at King’s Field in Port Hope at 9:00 am.  We’ll ride out Lakeshore Road to the west, past Port Granby as far as the railroad tracks.  Then we will turn around and come back.
If anyone would like to extend the ride, you can cycle in from Cobourg or cycle further to the west than the rest of the group.
This ride and route is suitable for those Level 2 riders who would like to try riding a little further. There are some hills but no significant climbs.  There will be stops as needed.  As usual, this Sunday ride will be a no drop ride.  So give it a try!
Apres ride at Coffee Public downtown Port Hope if anyone is interested.
Start Time: 9:00 am
Start Location: Kings Field Port Hope
Ride Distance: The core group will ride 35 km

Next Sunday we might tackle a 100 km ride around Rice Lake! Who’s with me?

Friday seems to be a day that works well for many, so we’ll do the Floater ride on Friday again this week. We’ll meet at the Arena on Furnace St. and go out for a distance of about 40k and a casual pace, much like Level 3. Nobody will get dropped or left behind, cuz that’s the way we roll!

Start time: 10am
Ride Leaders: Randy and/or Anita
Start location: The arena on Furnace St.

Tuesday June 12

The days are gloriously long and in just a few weeks they’ll start to get shorter. So, we make hay while the sun shines, so they say, and we have a 55km route!

Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:54pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Route map: (55km) Newtonville Long-56k route map link on Ride with GPS
Start location: Kings Field in Port Hope

Thursday June 14

This is great new route a few of us tried a few weeks ago with a view of Rice Lake and some roads that we rarely do.
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:55pm
Ride Leader: Jen Poole
Route map: (46km) Beagle Club-Alderville-Centerton route map
Start location: Beagle Club Trailhead parking lot (Northumberland Forest)

Tuesday June 12: Level 2 ride

Rick will do a “Cornish Hollow Run” this week. The route starts at The Mill, then goes:
-north on Ontario to Dale Road
-north on Cornish Hollow Road to Ball (a “training hill” just before the turn onto Ball
-east on Ball Road to Ferguson Road
-south on Ferguson Road to Rose Road
-east on Rose Road to Leach Road
-south on Leach Road to Racetrack Road
-south on Racetrack Road to Dale Road
-south on Division Street to Olivers Lane
-west on Olivers Lane to June Avenue
-west on June Avenue to Ontario Street
-south on Ontario Street to the Mill

Total distance: 19km
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: The Mill Restaurant
Ride Leader: Rick Nonnekes

Thursday June 14: Level 2 ride

Jim will take the group on a ride to Grafton and back on Thursday. We’ll go out along Hwy 2 to Grafton, south on Old Danforth and Station Street, then taking the Waterfront Trail back to the starting location.
This route has one longer hill near Gully Road. We will go up 100 feet (34 m) over 1.5 km. For this hill, slow and steady works very well.

Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: 210 Wilmott Street (Sleep Country parking lot)
Ride Leader: Jim Berg

Monday, June 11th

Debbie will be leading a Port Hope ride that goes from Beatrice Strong Public School down to the lake and back on quiet residential streets.
Ride Leader: Debbie Parks
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: Beatrice Strong Public School, north parking lot, 90 Roseglen Road North, Port Hope

Wednesday, June 13th

Dennis is taking the group down to the Cobourg Harbour from the parkette behind the mall. Nobody will be left behind as is our policy for each and every Level 1 ride, and there will be rest and water breaks, also as usual.
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: park at Westwood and Carlisle, Cobourg

Monday June 11: Level 3 ride

This ride is 38 km in length and will traverse the hills north of Baltimore.
Ride Leader: Allan
Time: 6:30pm
Route Map: Link to route map on Ride with GPS
Start location: Sleep Country Warehouse (Wilmott St., Cobourg)

Wednesday June 13: Level 3 ride

This ride is 34 km in length. It is time to test our mid-season fitness levels. We will head north from the arena and make our way up to Camborne (via Smylie). We will then make our way to to Bickle Hill and climb it from the east.

Ride Leader: Mike
Time: 6:30 pm
Start location: Arena on Furnace Street

Let’s show some support to a charity ride by joining Max and his Dad as they arrive in the area on June 13th. We are inviting NHCC members to meet up with Max’s Big Ride on Wednesday, June 13th. Please wear your NHCC jerseys and of course ride your bike! Meet at the southeast parking lot of Canadian Tire on Rogers road. The riders will arrive between 1:15 pm and 2:00 pm. Or you can ride towards Port Hope to meet Max and Andrew.
Max’s Big Ride began in 2015.  The ride is to increase awareness about Duchenne muscular dystrophy and to raise money for research into a cure. Max and Andrew will start the ride on June 11 in Hamilton and finish 600km later in Ottawa on Father’s Day.  For more information Click here
Donations are most welcome to this worthy cause.
When: Wednesday, June 13
Where: south east Canadian Tire Parking Lot, Cobourg
Time: 1:15 pm

Sorry for the short notice….things happen!
This week’s floater ride is taking place tomorrow at 10am, and we’re expecting beautiful sunny weather! We’ll head out for about an hour and a half and cover some hills (but not Bickle, so don’t panic).

Start time: 10am
Ride Leader: Randy Albon
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices
Level of difficulty: Level 3