Level 2 Rides: Tues. May 1 and Thurs. May 3
Our 2018 Season of Level 2 Rides Begins!
Please bring your membership card/ waiver form, YOUR helmet, some form of bicycle, a cheerful disposition, a water bottle, a windscreen clothing layer, (lights, just in case) and ENTHUSIASM! You are riding with one of the best cycling clubs in Ontario, maybe Canada. This is a Lycra/Spandex optional ride. I (Geoffrey) will not be wearing it, but you can if you want. However, we are happy to see High Visibility Clothing on our rides. We welcome all manner of safe cycling dress.
It is very important to have your tires at the right inflation so people with floor pumps who are driving to the rides, please bring them along. We will have “Sweeps” (a ‘cheer from the rear’ person who stays with the end of the line and keeps them safe and happy) on ALL our rides! If you can volunteer to Sweep for these rides, please chime in below in the comment section.
Our rides will begin with the basic safety rules for the club and some nifty riding tips. First rides, we will focus on hand signals, ABC bike check, and a quick bit on riding in a group. Tell us if you plan to ride either night in the comment section so we can keep an eye out for you.
Tuesday May 1, Level 2
Ride leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start time: 6:30pm
Route: After our safety checks, talk, and round of names, we will head out along Lakeshore and up Coverdale to King St. (We will thus avoid any conflict with the Cobourg Cycling Club Time Trials) Out along the Waterfront Trail bike lane to Archer’s Road and then back. There is only one hill/bridge that goes over the railway and we will wait and rest after it. Average speed will be no more than 15kph.
Start Location: Donegan Park Parking Lot, D’Arcy St. Cobourg.
Thursday May 3, Level 2
Ride leader: Geoffrey Honey
Start time: 6:30pm
Route: After our safety chat and round of names, we will head out through New Amherst up to Hwy 2, West along hwy 2 till Theatre Road and up to Telephone Road. Right along Telephone Rd. From there we will take the pulse of the group and either loop Telephone Rd to Danforth and back into town on University or we will go West on Telephone and then retrace our path home.
Start location: Westwood Park (on Carlisle St.)
Bicycle Maintenance Workshop is tonight!
Tonight’s the night! It’s freezing cold outside, so what better excuse do you need to come talk bikes? Join us for our Basic Bicycle Maintenance Workshop tonight at 6:00 PM at the Baltimore Recreation Centre. We’ll have Randy, Paul, Jason, and Helmut all on hand to collaborate, answer questions, and help you level up your […]
Bicycle Maintenance Workshop: Monday May 11th, 6pm at the Baltimore Rec Centre
REMINDER: Just 7 more days The NHCC online store where you can purchase club jerseys Store closes on May 14th Get your order in today. $95 (+HST) Whether you’re new to cycling or just want to feel more confident handling basic bike issues, this hands-on workshop will cover essential maintenance skills every cyclist should know. […]
NHCC Online Jersey sales—store is open (until May 14th only)
Get them while you can! The online store closes on May 14th Our new club jerseys will be supplied by Corsino Custom Jerseys and will be available online only through a dedicated store. Members had the opportunity to try on samples at our Membership Night, and based on feedback, we’ve selected the semi-race fit (Elite) […]
Cycling Safety Session: Monday May 4th, 6pm
This Monday is our Cycling Safety Essentials—Theory & Best Practices — it’s a compact 2-hour comprehensive information session designed to cover core cycling safety principles (no bike required). We don’t just talk about what to do, but we explore WHY. With a deeper understanding of traffic dynamics you’ll be safer and more confident. You’ll be […]
Prep Step: Get your Bike Ready
Holy chromoly, cycling season is here (almost!) The sun is shining. Your heart’s pumpin‘ anticipation for the 10am meetup. You find your shorts buried in the drawer (strange… they definitely shrunk). You’re ready for blastoff. You and your bike? Reunited at last. You’re groovin’. You might even show up early. Start Strava. Grab bike. …What […]
Prep Step: Get Sized for a Club Jersey
Starting this season, NHCC club jerseys will be sold online only. In the past, the club carried inventory for in-person purchase, but once existing inventory is depleted, that will no longer be the case. We’re moving to a new supplier (Corsino)—which means new cuts and fits. Hey, whoooooahhh—what about trying one on first? We’ve got […]
Club Jersey Fit Kit – Try Before You Buy!
At Thursday’s Membership Night, we’ll have our Jersey Fit Kit available for you to try on! This is your chance to check out the different styles and sizes to find the fit that works best for you. Please note that these jerseys are for fitting purposes only—they are not for purchase. Once you’ve found your […]
Join the Northumberland Hills Cycling Club
At the Northumberland Hills Cycling Club (NHCC), our members say the NUMBER ONE reason they join is simple: To make new friends. Whether your goal is to ride for fun, improve your fitness, explore beautiful country roads, or challenge your heart and lungs, NHCC offers a welcoming community of cyclists who enjoy riding together.