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Members (only) use Cycle Club to view ride details, RSVP, and see who's riding.

 

The NHCC Route Library on Ride with GPS

 

2025! $45 for a whole calendar-year of Awesomeness

 

Off-season activities are free, but non-members need to sign a waiver

 

Here’s what the NHCC is up to!

Gear Swap (Cycling and Skiing), Night Hikes and Biking

The weather has turned cool and many rides have winded down but we still have an active off-season calendar.  There are evening Hikes (Tuesdays) at 6:00pm, followed by some beer & wings social time.  Indoor Rouvy rides are taking place on Thursday evenings—a great way to cycle in far-away places from the comfort of your home for those who are smart trainer equipped. Mountain/Gravel bike have been rolling on Saturday mornings, and Level 4s are still riding on Sunday mornings.  It’s all on your Cycle Club Events Calendar (Members).

The Gear Sale/Swap—for Cycling AND Cross-country Skiing! 

The AGM is coming up on Thursday November 21st, along with our Gear Sale/Swap—we are inviting members to round up bicycles, cross-country skis, and any related gear.  It’s an open opportunity to sell or trade your equipment, no fees. You set your price, then collect & keep all proceeds. You may have items you are happy to give away—and that’s welcome too! Note: If you plan to bring a bicycle, please let us know so we can provide stands. (Secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com)

The 2024 AGM & Social PLUS—Bike & Gear Swap: Thursday November 21, 2024

It’s our 2024 AGM & Social Festivity PLUS new for this year’s AGM—our first ever Bike & Gear Swap!

Reconnect with friends you’ve made over the past year of NHCC activities and help us celebrate a successful 2024 season! We start of the evening with 2025 membership renewals for a one-night-only rate of $35, plus you can check out our new (hopefully annual) Bike & Gear Swap. We’ll conduct a little legally required “official” business where we elect Directors for next year, and delve a bit into plans for off-season activities and also next year’s cycling season. All NHCC members & their guests are welcome.

NEW—NHCC Bike & Gear Swap!

Looking to sell, buy or trade a bike? Got some surplus cycling gear that you could sell/trade? Let’s make our first ever Bike & Gear Swap a success. It’s simple—just bring your cycling related gear to the AGM where we will provide table space, or floor space/bike for bicycles that members can browse and potentially buy/trade! Make sure your items have a tag or label identifying it’s yours so that people know who to pay.  Including your price is helpful! Tables will be set up for placement of items and all sales & payments are handled between individuals directly, so bring a little cash or be prepared to e-transfer should you find something you want!  Big or small, it doesn’t matter—bikes, cycling wear, tubes, tires, you name it!   Note: please advise us if you plan to bring a bicycle so we can ensure a bike stand is available (text Randy: 905-376-8696)

Date: Thursday November 21st, 2024
Time: 6:30
Location: Baltimore Recreation Centre
Agenda: The Agenda is available to download in the Cycle Club Events Calendar
Financial Statement: Available upon request from secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com

RSVP (important): We need to know how many people are coming so that we can adequately plan refreshments. RSVP on your Cycle Club Events Calendar. Leave a comment in the Discussion section if you plan to bring a guest (is we can keep track of numbers). 

Help shape the NHCC next year: Take the Membership Survey

MEMBERSHIP SURVEY (members only)

SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED

Our cycling club has had a fantastic season this year, with memorable rides and great camaraderie among all our members. The “regular” season has officially come to an end, but the excitement is far from over! Enthusiastic members are already coming up with exciting ideas for off-season activities, so stay tuned for more rides and events to keep the momentum going throughout the colder months.

As we start looking ahead to next year, we value your input in shaping our plans for an even better season. We invite all members to complete a short survey reflecting their experience this past season. Your feedback is crucial, and we will use the survey results during next week’s Planning Meeting. Please choose the survey that corresponds to the Level (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4) that you ride with most often. Your voice matters, and we appreciate your help in making next year’s season even more successful!

“Hike, Bike and Bark for Hospice” Sunday Sept. 29th

The NHCC has been asked by Ed’s House Hospice to join in their annual fundraiser event Hike Bike and Bark for Hospice. We have created an NHCC Team to help out—Registration is $30 to which includes a tee-Shirt and a post ride BBQ. If you wish to fundraise, even better, but not required. If you aren’t available to ride but just want to support the cause, every donation is gratefully appreciated. There are 5k or 10k route options that you can choose to ride your bike or even walk! 

Register for the NHCC Team or simply Donate here!

Date: Sunday September 29, 2024
Location: Victoria Park, Cobourg

Times:
9:00 am: Arrival at the Lion’s Pavilion
9:40 am: Opening Remarks
9:50 am: Warm Up
10:00 am: Hike/Bike Begins
12:00 pm: BBQ at Victoria Park

 

NHCC Activities for the week of: Monday September 9 to Sunday Sept. 15

Level 4 typically regroups at pre-defined meeting points to let everyone catch up

Just three weeks remain before the Club switches to off-season mode.  In the meantime, we have mountain biking on Friday evening in addition to our regular rides.  On Sunday the 1s will explore the Waterfront Trail on an unusually spectacular portion of the Trail starting in Whitby.  The 2s will be roaming around Presqu’ile Park for some scening flat riding, while the 3s will be on the roads of Hope Township.  Level 4s have re-scheduled their Century ride and most will be riding 160km on Sunday from Cobourg to Colborne to Consecon & back.

The Quick Facts: Upcoming Activities (Monday, September 9th to Sunday, September 15th)

Tuesday September 10th: Evening Ride
(5:30pm start) Level 1 Start location: Cobourg Public Library, 200 Ontario Street
(6pm start)
Level 2 Start location:
Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy St., in Cobourg (1.5 hours)
(5:30pm start) Level 3 Start location:St. Pauls Church, County Rd. 10 in Perrytown (35km)
(5:30pm start) Level 4 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd, Baltimore (42km)

Thursday September 12th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd, Baltimore (Length: 1.5-2 hours)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location: Haldimand Memorial Arena, 10766 County Road 2, Grafton (31km)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Newtonville Carpool, 1389 Newtonville Rd, Newtonville (39km)

Thursday September 12th: Evening Ride
(5:30pm start) Level 4 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd, Baltimore (39km)

Friday September 13th: Evening Mountain Biking (Levels 3/4)
(5:30 start)
Start location: Woodland Trailhead (Northumberland Forest): Intersection of Hwy 45 and Woodland Rd.—a few kms north of Beagle Club Rd. (Length: 1.5-2 hours)

Sunday September 15th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: 249 Water Street, Whitby, Waterfront Trail Parking (Length: 1.5-2 hours)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location:
Keeler Centre, 80 Division St, Colborne (42km)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location:Keeler Centre, 80 Division St, Colborne (42km)
(7:45am start—160km) Level 4 Start location:Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy St., in Cobourg (160km)
(9:00am start—100km) Level 4 Start location:Keeler Centre, 80 Division St, Colborne (100km)

NHCC Events for the week of: Monday September 2 to Sunday Sept. 8

The 2nd Annual Really Big Potluck was a Really Big Success!

September is upon us, and that means the return of some occasional Mountain Biking in addition to our regular rides. On Thursday the Level 2s are heading up to Castleton and will be seeking out ice-cream along the way while the 3s are taking the Shelter Valley to Little Lake Loop. This Sunday the Level 4s are doing their monthly Century Ride with a 100 or 160km option, the Level 1s are heading up to Lakefield for ice cream along the Rotary Greenway Trail in Peterborough.

Saturday is the return of Mountain Biking—Helmut will be taking people on an adventure, either on trails or fire roads at the Woodland Trailhead in practice for a planned future ride to Warkworth using forestry and back roads. Get your forest legs on, and have fun!

Note: Evening rides are now starting as early as 5:30, so please watch start times on the Events calendar carefully.  

The Quick Facts: Upcoming Activities (Monday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 8th)

Tuesday September 3rd: Evening Ride
(5:30pm start) Level 1 Start location: Cobourg Public Library, 200 Ontario Street
(6pm start)
Level 2 Start location:
Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace Street (1.5 hours)
(5:30pm start) Level 3 Start location: The old George Hamilton Public School in Welcome, 3200 County Rd 10, Port Hope (34km)
(5:30pm start) Level 4 Start location: Westwood Park, 665 Carlisle St., Cobourg (40km)

Thursday September 5th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: Sylvan Glen Conservation, 3634 Sylvan Glen Rd, Port Hope (18km)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location: Haldimand Memorial Arena, 10766 County Road 2, Grafton (approx. 2 hours)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Haldimand Memorial Arena, 10766 County Road 2, Grafton (48km)

Thursday September 5th: Evening Ride
(5:30pm start) Level 4 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd, Baltimore (39km)

Saturday September 7th: Morning Mountain Biking (Levels 3/4)
(10am start)
Start location: Woodland Trailhead (Northumberland Forest): Intersection of Hwy 45 and Woodland Rd., (a few kms north of Beagle Club Rd.) (15-20km)

Sunday September 8th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: Beavermead Park, 2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough (approx 1.5-2 hours)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location:
Haldimand Community Memorial Arena, 10766 County Rd. 2, Grafton (approx 2 hours)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Northumberland Hills Public School, 2246 Spring St, Castleton (41km)
(7:45am start—160km) Level 4 Start location:Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy St., in Cobourg (160km)
(9:00am start—100km) Level 4 Start location:Keeler Centre, 80 Division St, Colborne (100km)

NHCC Activities for the week of: Monday August 26 to Sunday Sept. 1

The Labour Day Ride & Big Potluck is on Sunday!

This coming Sunday it’s our 2nd Annual Labour Day Ride & Really Big Potluck. We have the usual out-and-back route (just like Canada Day) that everyone completes at the same time because we simply ride out for 45 minutes then turn around and come back.  Then, it’s a fun Potluck style social event. That means everyone brings a little something or other to share—it can be anything—salad, dessert, sandwiches, chili, potato chips, cheese, fruit—you name it! True to traditional potluck style, it will all be a wonderful surprise. Also, please bring a lawn chair and your favourite drink. Address & times are found in your Cycle Club events calendar. (Rain date: Monday, September 2)

Note: Evening rides have begun starting as early as 5:30, so please watch start times on the Events calendar carefully.  

The Quick Facts: Upcoming Activities (Monday, August 26th to Sunday, September 1st)

Tuesday August 27th: Evening Ride
(6pm start) Level 1 Start location: 426 King St E, Cobourg (23km)
(5:30pm start)
Level 2 Start location:
Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy St. Cobourg (1.5 hours approx.)
(5:30pm start) Level 3 Start location: Haldimand Community Memorial Arena, 10766 County Rd 2, Grafton (42km)
(5:30 start) Level 4 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd., Baltimore (33km)

Thursday August 29th: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: Grafton Public School parking to, 654 Station Rd, Grafton (15km or 1.5 hours)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location: In front of Century Cycle, 17 Toronto St, Colborne (40km)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Vernonville Community Centre, 112 St. George St., Vernonville (44km)

Thursday August 29th: Evening Ride
(6:00pm start) Level 4 Start location: Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Rd, Baltimore (39km)

Sunday September 1st: Annual Labour Day Ride & Really Big Potluck
(10am—Ride) (11:45—Potluck) Level 1, 2, 3, and 4 Start location: 8303 Smylie Rd., Cobourg

NHCC Rides for the week of: Monday August 19 to Sunday August 25th

The Level 3 group is looking fine—photo credit: Chris Robert

EVENING START TIMES: With the sun setting earlier by the day, some ride leaders are adjusting start times—Please check carefully!.

The Quick Facts: Upcoming Activities (Monday, August 19th to Sunday, August 25th)

Tuesday August 20th: Evening Ride
(6pm start) Level 1 Start location: Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St., Cobourg (20km +)
(6pm start)
Level 2 Start location:
Cobourg Memorial Arena, 206 Furnace St., Cobourg (25km)
(5:30pm start) Level 3 Start location: Newtonville Car Pool Lot, 1645 Newtonville Road, #1503, Newcastle (42km)
(6:00 start) Level 4 Start location: Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D’Arcy St, Cobourg (44km)

Thursday August 22nd: Morning Ride
(10am start) Level 1 Start location: King’s Field Park, Victoria and Sullivan St. Port Hope (18km)
(10am start) Level 2 Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices, 8285 Majestic Hills Dr. (39km)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy St. Cobourg (49km)

Thursday August 22nd: Evening Ride
(6:00pm start) Level 4 Start location: Pauls’s Place (exact location provided in the Cycle Club Events Calendar) (46km)

Sunday August 25th: Morning Ride
CHANGE: (9am start) Level 1 Start location: *Dit Clapper Park at 5 Dit Clapper Dr, Hastings (1.5 to 2 hours)
CHANGE: (9am start) Level 2 Start location: Dit Clapper Park at 5 Dit Clapper Dr, Hastings (2-hour ride)
(10am start) Level 3 Start location: Dit Clapper Park at 5 Dit Clapper Dr, Hastings (63km)
(9am start) Level 4 Start location: Orono Park, 61 Princess St, Orono (78km)

12 days till the Labour Day Weekend All Levels Ride and Potluck!

Who: All Levels! All members (plus your significant other)
What:
Labour Day Weekend Ride & Potluck
When: Sunday September 1st, 10am Ride, 11:30 Potluck (Rain date: Monday Sept. 2nd)
Where: Randy & Anita’s home

Wondering what to bring? We’re going true pot-luck style and everyone is free to simply choose a dish to share.  Should we end up with all desserts—we celebrate! All salads—we go home healthier for it! All main courses—nobody cooks dinner that day! It all works out like magic. And hey, cheesies & chips are legit too!  🙂