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!

Rides for this week: Monday August 8 to Sunday August 14

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Just a short reminder that Evening rides begin at 6:00pm.  Also, some of the morning rides may start at 9am.  Be sure to check the start times!

LIGHTS ON BIKES: By the time Thursday rolls around the sun will be setting at 8:23pm. At this time of the year it’s especially important to remind ourselves that at minimum, we need to have a red light on the back of our bikes 30 minutes before sunset, so that means around 6:53 at night.  Not only does it make us more visible and thus safer, the Highway Traffic Act requires it!  When we are travelling westbound on any given road in the evening the setting sun can blind other road users to our presence as they approach from behind.  When the sun is glaring it can be blinding to motorists, and sometimes the only visible signal you have to alert them of your presence might be that little flashing light.  In fact, it’s a best practice to go beyond the minimum and have those lights flashing at all times when you are riding regardless of the time of day.

The Quick Facts: Upcoming Rides

IMPORTANT: Please note Start Locations may vary for each Ride Level, as well as Start times
RSVP: All the details are on your Cycle Club account. If you plan to ride, please locate the Event in your Cycle Club account and click “Going” so the ride leader knows how many to expect.

Tuesday August 9: Evening Ride, 6:00pm

Level 1: 
Start location: Cobourg Community Center, D’Arcy St., Cobourg

Level 2: 
Start location: Donegan Park, D’Arcy St., Cobourg

Level 3/4: 
Start location: Northumberland Forest (Beagle Club Parking Lot)

Thursday August 11: Morning ride

Level 1: 
*Start time: 9:00am
Start location: Wicklow Beach Boatlaunch

Level 2: 
*Start time: 9:00am
Start location: Donegan Park, D’Arcy St., Cobourg

Level 3/4: 
*Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices (Majestic Hills Road)

Sunday August 14: Morning Ride

Level 1: 
*Start time: 9:00am
Start location: To be determined 

Level 2: 
*Start time: 9:00am
Start location: The Mill Restaurant Parking Lot, Ontario St., Cobourg

Level 3/4: 
*Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices, on Majestic Hills Rd.

 

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