We are just a little over two weeks away from the official start of Spring! It’s been a heck of a year in so many ways, but we look forward to an exciting new cycling season ahead, making up for lost time last year! We at the NHCC recognize how super anxious people are to get back out on their bikes and ride with friends.
The NHCC has been busy planning in the background. We will introduce a whole new ride structure for 2021 that will optimize flexibility & diversity while maintaining inclusiveness that’s always been important to our Clubs culture.
New Ride Format for 2021:
Rides will be offered in series of 3-week Blocks, each with an associated theme and varying Levels of Difficulty. While still in development, we are excited about the possibilities of how they might look. Here are some ideas we are bouncing around and we’ll be seeking more from members:
- Friday Floater Rides
- Regular Morning 50-60k ride
- Early Morning Coffee Rides
- Nice & Easy mid-distance rides
- Riding Safely for Beginners
- Bike Handling Skills Rides (Beginners)
- Evening Fast and Furious
- Hills for Strength
- Day Touring Rides
- Long Distance 100k Series
- Northumberland Forest Gravel Rides
- Prince Edward County 50k series
- Escalating Distance (30, 40, 50k)
The list will vary as it develops—it’s an opportunity for the Club to try something new & creative. Its success will depend on feedback from members and the willingness of ride leaders. Ride leaders could take on just a single riding block, or several consecutive ones and build upon them. More importantly, ride leaders won’t be committed to an entire season, just three weeks at a time! Win, win! Leave us a comment, let us know what you think.
The NHCC is taking Memberships now!
Be ready for when the season starts. Get your 2021 membership in now. The regular season begins on May 1st, but traditionally we offer rides as weather permits in March and April. Note: Due to COVID, all previously purchased 2020 memberships have been extended until the end of 2021.
NOTE about COVID19: All NHCC rides will be subject to public health measures pertaining to outdoor activities and may include limiting group size, screening, etc.
Should be both fun and challenging. Looking forward to the new approach.
Way to go! I agree with Bill C
The options/possibilities look like a lot of fun! and potentially give members the opportunity for many different experiences within the club each riding season!