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!

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THE WHEELY FUN CLUB NEWS!

Pre-season Rides: Saturday April 15

We’ve got some spectacular sunshine on the sched for tomorrow. Let’s ride! These are pre-season rides—informal opportunities to get yourself onto your bike & work out the kinks from your winter body in anticipation of the upcoming regular season.  We typically start out slow & short. Honestly, if you haven’t been on your bike all winter you can expect to need about 4-5 rides before your bum will be comfortable in the saddle again.  The Level 2, 3/4 will ride in the morning (different start locations) and the Level 1s ride in the afternoon.

Before you ride:

  • Sign up for a members-only Cycle Club account in order to RSVP that you are planning to ride and see more details. 
  • Pump up your tires. Fact—you should pump up tires before every single ride.  If you run with too little air you risk flat tires, pre-mature tire wear, and you’ll also work harder.
  • Check that your brakes and shifters are working correctly.
  • Don’t forget to bring the following: Helmet, your membership card, first aid kit, wear sunglasses, spare tube that fits your bike.

The Quick Facts:

Level 2: Morning Ride
Start time: 10am
Start location: parking lot of St. Mary’s Church in Grafton
Distance/Time: To be determined (likely about an hour or so)

Level 3/4: Morning Ride
Start time: 10am
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre, meet at the Northwest corner
Distance: approximately 25km (some may choose to extend the ride afterward)

Level 1: Afternoon Ride
Start time: 2:00pm
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre, meet at the Northwest corner
Distance: To be determined—short & sweet!

RSVP: Please use your Cycle Club account to let us know you’ll ride.

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 […]