Riding for Fun, Fitness and Friendship since 2011!
Northumberland Hills Cycling Club (NHCC) is the largest and most active cycling club centred around Cobourg, Ontario. With 100+ fun people to ride with, 11 regular season weekly rides, hiking and snowshoeing in off-season, and endless friendships to be made!













THE WHEELY FUN CLUB NEWS!
NHCC rides for July 23 to July 26 (Thursday to Sunday)
We appreciate that a lot of rides are being posted resulting in possible email overload. So, we are going to try something new and include multiple rides in one single posting. This should significantly reduce the quantity of email notifications you receive. Starting next week, all rides from Monday to Sunday will be covered in one simple post. For now, we’ll cover this Thursday till Sunday:
Thursday July 23: Combined level 3/4 morning ride
Notes: This is a Ganaraska Freewheelers route, and always guaranteed to be a great one! It’s also self-guided group ride (no ride leader), so please be sure to prepare by having a map printed out, or accessible by cell-phone.
Start time: 9:00am. *PLEASE NOTE: those who have replied to this post have decided to start at 10:00
Start location: Warkworth Main St. (See route map below). The group meeting at 10:00 is meeting at t Warkworth Conservation Area at. Mill St (#29) and Old Hastings Road
Route Map: “Trent River Truckin” printable route map here
Thursday July 23: Level 4 evening ride
Notes: Road bikes are required for the regular level 4 rides
Start time: 6:30pm
Start location: Canadian Tire parking lot, Cobourg
Route: To be determined
Ride coordinator: George Hussey
Sunday July 26: Combined level 3/4 morning ride
Note: Like Thursday rides, this is a self-guided group ride, without a designated ride leader
Start time: 9:00am
Start location: Warkworth Main St. (See route map below)
Route Map: “Trent River Truckin” printable route map here
MORE NHCC NEWS!
It’s the final day to order a Club Jersey online!
The end is near! Okay, so not the end-of-the-world sort of near, but the online-club-jersey-store-closing type of near. You have the end of today to get your order placed! Hey, a club jersey makes you look snazzy and you might actually ride faster (not scientifically proven yet). A note about fit: The new jerseys fit […]
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 […]