This is one of the prettiest rides of the summer, spinning over hill and dale throughout the Northumberland countryside. With three route options, no one misses out on this truly spectacular terrain. Bring lunch for a picnic on the shore of Rice Lake. Store with picnic tables also available in Harwood.
Start: Drive east on Hwy.401. Exit 474 – signed County Road 45, Cobourg / Norwood. Go south on C.R.45 (Division Street) for 2.8 km. Turn right (west) on Covert Street and in 100 m park in the large lot on the left. Although the sign reads `two hours free parking`, there is free parking there all day Sunday. Washrooms across located in Victoria Hall (a 2-min walk), or on Albert Street (a 5-min walk). More washrooms at the Marina.
Covert St. parking lot, Cobourg, ON
Distances: 61 km, 74 km & 87 km
Cues and Maps
RWGPS:
Short: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4290021
Med: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4294591
Long: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4309578
PDFs:
Short: Cobourg_Rice_Lake_Ramble_Short_61km_2015 (1).pdf Med: Cobourg_Rice_Lake_Ramble_Medium_74km_2015.pdf Long: Cobourg_Rice_Lake_Ramble_Long_87km_2015.pdf Ride Leader: Rowena Maclure