Ride Plans for the 2021 Ride Season
- Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the possibility rules/regulations can change at any time at, please refer to the calendar prior to all rides for any changes/updates.
- Where applicable (i.e. a ride map is available in the ride details), Ride details, printable/shareable maps and downloadable GPX files (for import into a GPS Receiver or HD Infotainment system) are available by clicking the “Harley Davidson Ride Planner” link below each Ride Map.
- NOTE: If you are using a web browser the link will take you to the HD Ride Planner website. If you are using your phone or tablet it will open the HD Ride Planner app (if you have it installed on your device) and save the map to your maps list automatically.
- IMPORTANT: This schedule is subject to change. For the most current information please refer to our RC Ride Calendar, our Facebook Page and the HOG bulletin board at Privateers Harley Davidson.
MAY RIDES
First Ride of the season – Victoria Park & Privateers BBQ, NS – May 1st, 2021
DESTINATION: Victoria Park & back to Privateers HD RIDE DATE: Saturday, May 1st, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Wayne McDonald & Kirk Fifield STARTS AT: Privateers HD, Halifax, NS STANDS UP: 11:00 AM NOTES: There will be a BBQ at Privateers at the end of the ride
Valley/Blomidon, NS – May 9th, 2021
DESTINATION: Valley/Blomidon RIDE DATE: Sunday, May 9th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: James Belanger & Kevin Burgess STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Bedford Commons, Bedford, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
Tatamagouche to Wentworth, NS – May 16th, 2021
DESTINATION: Tatamagouche - Wentworth - bring lunch RIDE DATE: Sunday, May 16th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: André Mignault & Jamie Wile STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Bedford Commons, Bedford, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
Valley/Winery Route – May 23rd, 2021
DESTINATION: Valley/Winery Route
RIDE DATE: Sunday, May 23rd, 2021
ROAD CAPTAINS: Paul Kennedy & Charles Blais
STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Bedford Commons, Bedford, NS
STANDS UP: 10:30 AM
NOTES: Bring your own lunch
Valley/New Ross
DESTINATION: Valley/New Ross RIDE DATE: Sunday, May 30th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Paul Kennedy & Charles Blais STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Bedford Commons, Bedford, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
JUNE RIDES
Eastern Shore – June 6th, 2021
DESTINATION: Eastern Shore RIDE DATE: Sunday, June 6th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: James Belanger and Kevin Burgess STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Bedford Commons, Bedford, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
Liverpool – Sunday, June 13th, 2021
DESTINATION: Liverpool RIDE DATE: Sunday, June 6th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Todd Hatt & JD Anthony STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Tantallon, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
Burntcoat Head Park – Sunday, June 20th, 2021
DESTINATION: Burntcoat Head Park RIDE DATE: Sunday, June 20th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Cal Ollerhead & Brian Meade STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Bedford Commons, Bedford, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
Riverport, NS – Sunday, June 27th, 2021
DESTINATION: Riverport, NS RIDE DATE: Sunday, June 27th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Wayne McDonald & Kirk Fifield STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Tantallon, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
JULY RIDES
Cabot Trail Weekend ( 1 of 2 ) – Ride to the Travel Lodge, Victoria Inn
DESTINATION: Travel Lodge, Victoria Inn, Cape Breton, NS RIDE DATE: Friday, July 2nd TO Sunday, July 4th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Larry Wark & Randy Saunders (+2) STARTS AT: Irving Big Stop, Enfield, NS STANDS UP: 10:00 AM NOTES: Some people are staying 2 nights and will ride up on Friday, July 2nd while others are staying 1 night and will ride up on Saturday, July 3rd. The Cabot Trail ride will take place on Sunday, July 4th. Both rides up to the hotel will start at the same location and time on each day.
Please NOTE: There are two “Ride Plans” for this as it’s a long ride over a weekend. Ride 1 is the travel to the hotel and Ride 2 is the Cabot Trail itself. This will be a 2 or 3 day trip depending on whether you ride to the hotel on Friday, July 2nd or Saturday, July 3rd. The Cabot Trail run will take place one Sunday, July 4th.
Cabot Trail Weekend ( 2 of 2 ) – Ride the Cabot Trail
DESTINATION: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton, NS RIDE DATE: Sunday, July 4th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Larry Wark & Randy Saunders (+2) STARTS AT: Travel Lodge, Victoria Inn, Cape Breton, NS STANDS UP: TBA NOTES: This will be the Cabot Trail ride with scenic stops along the route. There will also be a break/stop for lunch (Riders own expense).
Picnic at Melmerby Beach, NS – July 11th, 2021
DESTINATION: Melmerby Beach Provincial Park, New Glasgow RIDE DATE: Sunday, July 11th, 2020 ROAD CAPTAINS: Cal Ollerhead and Brian Meade STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Bedford Commons, Bedford, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
Mahone Bay/Bridgewater – July 18th, 2021
DESTINATION: Mahone Bay/Bridgewater, NS RIDE DATE: Sunday, July 18th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Todd Hatt & JD Anthony STARTS AT: Tim Hortons, Tantallon, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
Advocate Harbour/Five Island Park – July 25th, 2021
DESTINATION: Advocate Harbour/Five Island Park, NS RIDE DATE: Sunday, July 25th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Dan LaLonde & Tim Rowe STARTS AT: Tim Hortons, Bedford Commons, Bedford, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
AUGUST RIDES
Atlanticade Summerside, PEI – August 1st, 2021
DESTINATION: Summerside, PEI RIDE DATE: Sunday, August 1st, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: James Belanger & Kevin Burgess STARTS AT: Irving Big Stop, Enfield, NS STANDS UP: 10:00 AM NOTES: N/A
Poker Run to Turkey Burger – August 8th, 2021
DESTINATION: Poker Run to Turkey Burger, South Shore, NS RIDE DATE: Sunday, August 8th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Wayne McDonald & Kirk Fifield STARTS AT: Petrocan by Exhibition Park on Prospect Rd STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: N/A
Sunrise Trail/Northumberland/Antigonish – August 15th, 2021
DESTINATION: Sunrise Trail/Northumberland/Antigonish RIDE DATE: Sunday, August 15th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Dan LaLonde and Tim Rowe STARTS AT: Irving Big Stop, Enfield, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
RCR – August 20th, 21st & 22nd, 2021
DESTINATION: TBA RIDE DATE: Sunday, August 20th, 21st & 22nd, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: TBA STARTS AT: TBA STANDS UP: TBA NOTES: N/A
Wallace to Wentworth – August 22nd, 2021
DESTINATION: Wallace to Wentworth RIDE DATE: Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Randy Saunders & Alton Donnelly STARTS AT: Tim Hortons, Bedford Commons, Bedford, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
Peggy’s Cove/Aspotogan Park – August 29th, 2021
DESTINATION: Peggy’s Cove/Aspotogan Park RIDE DATE: Sunday, August 29th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Paul Kennedy & Charles Blais STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Prospect Road, Halifax NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
SEPTEMBER RIDES
Lequille – September 5th, 2021
DESTINATION: Lequille RIDE DATE: Sunday, September 5th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: André Mignault & Jamie Wile STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Bedford Commons, Bedford, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
Elderbank Provincial Park – September 12th, 2021
DESTINATION: Elderbank Provincial Park RIDE DATE: Sunday, September 12th, 2020 ROAD CAPTAINS: Cal Ollerhead & Brian Meade STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Bedford Commons, Bedford, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
TBD – Pig Roast- September 18th, 2021
DESTINATION: 74 Byblos Road, Upper Hammonds Plains, NS RIDE DATE: Saturday, September 18th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: N/A STARTS AT: 74 Byblos Road, Upper Hammonds Plains, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Annual Pig Roast and Joan at Larry Wark's place! This will be reviewed closer to the date to ensure we comply with the pandemic rules in effect at the time.
TBD – Pig Roast Cleanup – September 19th, 2021
DESTINATION: 74 Byblos Road, Upper Hammonds Plains, NS RIDE DATE: Sunday, September 19th, 2020 ROAD CAPTAINS: N/A STARTS AT: 2:00 PM STANDS UP: N/A NOTES: Annual Pig Roast Cleanup at Joan and Larry Wark's place! This will be reviewed closer to the date to ensure we comply with the pandemic rules in effect at the time.
Maitland/Truro – September 26th, 2021
DESTINATION: Maitland/Truro, NS RIDE DATE: Sunday, September 26th, 2020 ROAD CAPTAINS: Alton Donnelly and Randy Saunders STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Bedford Commons, Bedford, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
OCTOBER RIDES
Hall’s Harbour – October 3rd, 2021
DESTINATION: Hall’s Harbour, NS RIDE DATE: Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: Dan LaLonde and Tim Rowe STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Bedford Commons, Bedford, NS STANDS UP: 10:30 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
Parrsboro Loop – October 10th, 2021
DESTINATION: Parrsboro Loop RIDE DATE: Sunday, October 10th, 2021 ROAD CAPTAINS: André Mignault and Jamie Wile STARTS AT: Tim Horton’s, Bedford Common, Bedford, NS STANDS UP: 10:00 AM NOTES: Bring your own lunch
