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 the week of: Monday June 26 to Sunday July 2
This coming weekend is Canada Day and that means the 2nd Annual Canada Day Ride & Pancake Breakfast for all club members! Guests of Members are welcome ($10 per guest) for this really fun & delicious event. On Wednesday evening there’s our third and final Bike Handling skills session—and everyone will learn & be challenged regardless of your experience. On Thursday the Level 3/4s have two distances to choose from and if you’re looking to get 100km ride in, here’s your chance—but if 50km is more your style, that’s also on the schedule with a one-hour later start time!
Please, always note start times—they may vary from week to week!
The Quick Facts: Upcoming Rides (June 19th to June 25th)
More details about all the rides are found in your Cycle Club account Events page.
Tuesday June 27th: Evening Ride
Level 1 (Start time: 6:00pm):
Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St., Cobourg
Level 2 (Start time: 6:00pm):
Start location: St. Mary’s Church parking lot in Grafton, 103 Lyle St., South
Level 3/4 (Start time: 6:30pm):
Start location: King’s Field Park at 28 Victoria St., South, Port Hope
Thursday June 29th: Morning Ride
Level 1 (Start time: 9:00am):
Start location: Westwood Park, 665 Carlisle St., Cobourg
Level 2 (Start time: 9:30am):
Start location: Diamond Head Industrial Mall Inc, 210 Willmott St, Cobourg
Level 3/4
(100km—Start time: 9:00am) at Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St., Cobourg
(50km—Start time: 10:00am) at the Keeler Centre, 80 Division St, Colborne
Thursday June 29th: EVENING Ride
Level 3/4 (only) (Start time: 6:30pm):
Start location: Haldimand Community Memorial Arena, 10766 County Rd 2, Grafton
Friday June 30th: EVENING Mountain Biking
Level 3/4 (only) (Start time: 6:30 pm)
Start location: Woodland Trailhead (Northumberland Forest): Intersection of Hwy 45 and Woodland Rd., (a few kms north of Beagle Club Rd.)
Saturday July 1st: Canada Day! Ride & Pancake Breakfast (All Levels)
Start time: 10:00am (Ride), 11:30am (Pancake Breakfast)
Start location: 8303 Smylie Road (Please park on the side of the road)
RSVP:
Members only: Please let ride leaders know you are in, using your Cycle Club Account.
Guests: Those wishing to ride as our guest may leave a comment on the website to let us know you are coming. Please bring a signed Guest Waiver with you (available in the right-hand column of our website)
MORE NHCC NEWS!
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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 […]