This Sunday we will head north to Harwood on Rice Lake.  There are lots of beautiful views and quiet roads on this route. This route is called a ‘ramble’ so there may be stops along the way for photos, butter tarts or a quick lunch. This will be a 75 km ride, maybe more depending on our stops.

Start Time: 9:00 am
Start Location: Donegan Park
Ride Co-ordinator: Debbie Parks
Route: Rice Lake Ramble (Medium) printable map or  link to ride on GPS

Next Sunday, June 17th is Father’s Day and we will do a much shorter and flatter route from Port Hope (less than 40km). Stay tuned….
FYI – The Member Feedback Form has been posted on the top right of our website.

Tuesday June 5, Level 4 (50k)

This week Josie will make her debut as a Level 4 ride leader on Tuesday evening! Josie has been fully safety trained and is enthusiastic about giving back to the NHCC by leading rides and creating a great Club experience for others.

Ride Leader: Josie Closs
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:50pm
Route map: (50k) Josie’s Ride: The Dog Park to Harwood and Back
Start location: Parking lot at Cobourg Dog park on Ontario St.

Thursday June 7, Level 4 (44 or 55k)

Tonight we do a little something before setting out for either a 44k or a 55k ride….Please wear your NHCC jersey. We are going to swing into Extendicare for a quick little stop-in before riding so Deana’s Mom can meet all her wonderful NHCC friends. It would mean a lot to both of them!

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:51pm
Route map: Baltimore-Rice Lake-Camborne 44km route or 55km route
Start location: Parking lot at St. Mary’s school (north side)

Tues June 5 Level 2 Ride:  Boston Pizza Social

Geoffrey is Starting/ Ending the ride in the Northumberland Mall Parking lot near Boston Pizza so we can do a ‘social’ after our ride if desired. The route goes out through New Amherst, Waterfront Trail (Hwy 2) to Theatre Rd. Right on Dale Rd., Right on Danforth Rd., Right on Ontario, Right on University, Left on Margaret, Right on King, Right on Burnham, Left on Westwood, Left on Ewing, Left on Kerr Right on ‘secret passage’ to Rogers and Right into mall parking lot. 20 Kms total ride.

There is one ‘training hill’ up Dale to Danforth that requires shifting gears. We will have frequent ‘water/rest/breathtaking’ stops. Please chime in using the comment section to let us know you are coming and if you can sweep for the ride!

Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start Location: Northumberland Mall Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza

Thurs June 7 Level 2 Ride: Wicklow  Colborne

Geoffrey is starting this ride at the Wicklow Boat Launch and using the Waterfront Trail and Hwy 2 to make a loop to Colborne. Will we find ice cream in Colborne?

Starting and ending at the Wicklow Boat Launch Parking Lot we will go out on the Waterfront Trail to Colborne. Hope to find some kind of ice cream purveyors. Head back along Hwy 2 to Wicklow Beach Rd and head back south to the Boat Launch Parking Lot. Total distance about 20 km. We will have frequent ‘water/rest/breathtaking’ stops. This is a slightly flatter ride than Tuesday’s ride.

Please chime in using the comment section to let us know you are coming and if you can sweep for the ride!

Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start Location: Wicklow Beach Boat Launch Parking Lot

Our immediate past president, Anita, will lead the level 1 ride this week, leaving from Donegan Park. Anita has coordinated our safety program for a number of years (since she founded it!) and is passionate about safe and fun riding.

Level 1: Monday, June 4th

Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: Donegan Park
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin

Petra has been helping with the Can Bike courses at local schools for several weeks but will lead another Wednesday evening ride for us. Another very busy and involved lady that cares greatly about this club and the people in it!

Level 1: Wednesday, June 6th

Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind Dutch Oven
Ride Leader: Petra Hartwig

This Sunday we honour a past NHCC club member David Pollack who passed away in March of this year.

A bench is being placed along the Millennium Lilac Trail in Warkworth in David’s memory. As David contributed greatly to our club along with countless local events and organizations, we are asking Sunday’s participants to make a voluntary donation.

The route: Both distances will take us all the way to beautiful Warkworth. This will allow us to see approximately where the bench will be placed as well as stop for coffee at Our Lucky Stars in Warkworth. We will also make a stop at the Cheeky Bee Candle Company in Warkworth where the donations are being accepted.

Start time: 9:00am (100km riders)
Start location: Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy St, Cobourg.
Route maps: 100km Route Link on Ride with GPS, 33km Route Link on Ride with GPS

To shorten the route to 33k please meet at Northumberland Hills Public School in Castleton, 2246 Spring St, Castleton, ON at 10:30 am

Guest riders are welcome. Please leave a comment letting others know approximately what level of difficulty you wish to ride at (Levels 1 – 4). That way, others can plan to ride with you! Printed route maps will be available.

Tuesday’s route takes us along Danforth Rd. Then down into Grafton (nice and fast!). Then, on Thursday we do an out and back….straight up to Millbrook and then another fast ride back down! Lots of speed to be had!

Tuesday May 29, Level 4 (44 or 56k)

Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:44pm
Route Map (56k): Printable Route Map (56k) or link to it on Ride With GPS
Route Map (44k): Printable Route Map (44k) or link to it on Ride With GPS
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre

Thursday May 31, Level 4 (45k)

Ride Leader: Jen Poole
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:47pm
Route: Straight up County Rd. 10 to Millbrook then back again (out and back)
Start location: George Hamilton Public School parking lot in Welcome

Rich is going to lead this Friday’s Floater ride from Port Hope. It’ll be a Level 3 and he’ll be leaving from King’s Field in Port Hope and will do a loop with some moderate hills.

Start time: 10am
Ride leader: Rich Ross
Start location: Kings Field in Port Hope

Level 2 Ride: Tues May 29 King’s Field Pt.Hope

Pam will be taking us west of Port Hope on the Waterfront Trail. Some of the most picturesque views of Lake Ontario to be had! Her description: “We will meet at King’s Field at the south end of Victoria St in Port Hope, then head west along beautiful Lakeshore Rd where we’ll encounter a few rolling hills to make us strong and some breath-taking views to make our hearts sing. There will be stops to re-hydrate (don’t forget your water bottle!) and no one will be left behind.”
Please chime in below in the comment section so we can know you intend to ride. Also, if you can volunteer to sweep, please let us know.

Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Pam Tate
Start Location: King’s Field, south part of Victoria St. Pt.Hope on the West side.(top of the hill)

Level 2 Ride: Thurs May 31 Donegan -Nawautin

Jim is taking us out further to build our kilometerage on a favourite route. His description: “This is an out and back on a fairly flat route basically following the Waterfront Trail east to the Nawautin Nature Sanctuary and returning on the same route.”  (Geoffrey would add that it is only 3 hills, Railway, Brookside, Railway).
Please chime in below in the comment section so we can know you intend to ride. Also, if you can volunteer to sweep, please let us know.

Start Time: 6:30 pm
Ride Leader: Jim Berg
Start Location: Donegan Park Parking Lot

David and Carol will lead the group on the ever popular Dead End Tour, west edition. Come see what lies along those quiet roads just outside of town!
Date: Monday, May 28th
Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: park at Westwood and Carlisle
Ride Leaders: Carol Banks and David Hutzel

Meet Petra at the parking lot behind the Dutch Oven and follow her eastward to Lucas Point. The pesky little flies are gone so it should be beautiful pedaling along the lake!
Date: Wednesday, May 30th
Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind the Dutch Oven
Ride Leader: Petra Hartwig

Monday May 28
The Old Sapper (aka Allen Dennis) will be at it again leading the Level 3 group ride.
The weather forecast at this time doesn’t look promising but lets keep our fingers crossed.
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Start Location: Arena on Furnace Street
Ride Leader: Allan
Route: L3 APD Vimy Ridge 100
Distance: 36km

Wednesday May 30
We will head west on Highway #2 to Theatre Hill, north to Dale, north on McCelland (Baby Bickel), west on Bethel Grove/Concession Rd 5, South on Barrie Rd. to Sylvan Rd./Cranberry Rd. and Highway 2 home.

Please RSVP (so i can let them know how many for beer)
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Start Location: Parkette on Carlisle Street
Ride Leader: Mike
Route: 36 km North Port Hope
Distance: 36km