There’s no better way to celebrate Canada Day than with good people, open roads, and great food. With a renewed sense of Canadian pride in the air this year, we’re especially excited to come together as a club and mark the day with one of our favourite traditions: the Canada Day All Levels Ride & Super Big Potluck! 

Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time:
Ride starts at 10:00am (Out-and-back format—45 minutes each way)
Potluck begins around 11:45am
Start Location (All Levels 1–4): 8303 Smylie Rd., Cobourg
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming via the Events Calendar in your Cycle Club account

We’ll be all wrapped up by 1:00 so you can continue onto other Canada Day celebrations you have planned. Or, you can stay and linger with friends as long as you like!

Celebrate Canada—On Two Wheels

We’ll kick off the day with an easy-paced, All-Levels ride—designed for everyone, from Level 1 to Level 4. This is about fresh air, friendly faces, and the shared joy of cycling. It’s a perfect chance to appreciate the natural beauty we’re lucky to have right here in Canada!

The Great Canadian Potluck

After the ride, we gather at Randy and Anita’s for our famous Super Big Potluck. In true Canadian fashion, we’re keeping it welcoming, casual, and joyfully unpredictable. Bring along your favourite dish to share—salads, butter tarts, maple-glazed anything, poutine-inspired snacks, or just your go-to homemade classic. If we end up with more dessert than dinner, we’ll consider it a win.

Please also bring a lawn chair and your favourite drink so you can kick back, relax, and take in the summer vibe with great company.

The really-horrible-weather Plan B: We aim to celebrate on July 1st, but if the forecast looks amazingly better earlier in the week, we’ll move the event to Monday, June 30. Stay tuned to the club calendar for updates.

Family, Friends & Non-Riders Welcome

Not everyone has to ride—friends and family are warmly invited to join us just for the gathering. There’s plenty of shade in the yard for relaxing conversation and some laid-back Canadiana spirit.

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or still dusting off your bike this year, come on out! This event is all about connection—across levels, and across our shared love of cycling in this great country of Canada that we call home.

Come ride, eat, and celebrate Canada Day—the way Canadians do best: together. 

Canada Day Ride & Potluck 

NHCC Members! Join us for one of the season’s highlights—our annual Canada Day Ride & Potluck! The main date is Tuesday, July 1, but we may shift to Monday, June 30 if the forecast looks better—stay tuned. Guests are welcome too!

It’s a relaxed out-and-back ride (45 minutes each way), followed by a potluck at 11:30 am. We’ll wrap up by 1:0pm so you can enjoy the rest of the day’s festivities.

*Details are in the Members Events Calendar on the Cycle Club app, so you can RSVP there.
*Bring a chair, your favourite drink, and something tasty to share!

The 2025 cycling season is off to a great start, and we’re already a month in! Sure, the weather’s been throwing us a few curveballs—wind, rain, cold (and sometimes all at once!)—but that hasn’t stopped the smiles or the great rides.

A big shoutout to the 40+ members who came out for our Safety Training Session in May! Not only was it a fantastic turnout, but it also means we’re keeping safety front and center while riding together.

We’re thrilled to have 142 members out pedaling at all levels so far this year! With 56 rides already offered so far, there’s been plenty of variety—beautiful routes, scenic views, and lots of good vibes all around.

Here are a few snapshots from the past month—check out those happy riders!

Club member Miche, is planning an exciting four-day weekday cycling tour in September to explore three scenic trail systems in the Midland and Penetanguishene area! This tour offers something for everyone, with rides tailored to different skill levels—provided we have enough participants in each group (2 people per Level minimum).

Tour Base:
The event will be based at the Quality Inn in Midland, though participants are welcome to arrange their own accommodations. Level 4 rides will depart directly from the Inn, while other levels may need to drive to nearby starting points to avoid traffic and longer distances.

Tour Itinerary:

Monday, September 15 – Arrival and Warm-Up Ride

• Arrive in Midland in the morning
• Group ride begins at 1:30 p.m.
• Explore a picturesque trail from Penetanguishene that follows the river’s edge, featuring rolling terrain and scenic views.
• Ride the Mid-Penn Link – a beautifully paved path through wooded areas.

Tuesday, September 16 – Waubaushene & Tay Shore Trail

• A longer day in the saddle.
• Level 4: A 120 km loop through Waubaushene, Wasaga Beach, and back via Penetanguishene.
• Levels 1, 2, and 3: Enjoy the Tay Shore Trail with options to explore Port McNicoll and Victoria Harbour via out-and-back routes.

Wednesday, September 17 – Tiny Beaches & Awenda Park

• Another adventurous day.
• Level 4: A 119 km route through Balm Beach and Awenda Provincial Park.
• Levels 1, 2, and 3: Ride along Tiny Beaches Road South towards Wasaga Beach (please note limited parking in the area).

Thursday, September 18 – Final Ride & Departure

• A casual afternoon ride in Lagoon City, perfect for the journey home.

Additional Information:

• RSVP by June 30 to Secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com with your name and riding level. This helps us plan for group sizes and logistics.
• Non-riding partners and friends are welcome!
  Midland offers pleasant walking paths, the Martyrs’ Shrine, Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons historic site, and small-town shopping. Penetanguishene features a lovely waterfront park, and Wasaga Beach is a short drive away.

We’re looking forward to a great week of riding, exploring, and camaraderie. Don’t miss out!