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!
Weekday Rides for August 30-Sept 3
Plenty of ride opportunities this week, including a great rail trail route for the Friday Floater.
Please note that for all rides this week, those choosing to ride must be fully vaccinated. We will rely on your honour to respect the Ride Planners request.
1. Tuesday August 31st: (Level 2) Morning Ride
Start time: 9:30am
Ride Planner: Dennis Benson
Length of Ride: 1.5 – 2 hours (No route provided)
Terrain: B
Pace: Level 2
Type of ride: Group
Start location: St. Mary’s Church in Grafton
2. Tuesday August 31st: (Level 1) Evening Ride
Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Planner: Jim Breckenridge
Length: 1.5-2 hours (No route provided)
Terrain: A
Pace: Level 1
Type of Ride: Group
Start location: Donegan Park, D’Arcy St., Cobourg
3. Wednesday September 1st: (Level 3) Morning Ride
Start time: 9:30am
Ride Planner: Bill Glover
Length: 36km
Terrain: C
Pace: Level 3
Type of Ride: Re-Group
Start location: Donegan Park, D’Arcy St., Cobourg
4. Thursday September 2nd: (Level 2)
Start time: 9:30am
Ride Planner: Dennis Benson
Length: 1.5 – 2 hours
Terrain: B
Pace: Level 2
Type of ride: Group
Start Location: Westwood Park, on Carlisle St., between Westwood and Ewing
5. Thursday September 2nd (Level 1)
Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Planner: Jim Breckenridge
Length: 1.5-2 hours (No route provided)
Terrain: A
Pace: Level 1
Type of Ride: Group
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre, D’Arcy St. Cobourg
6. Thursday September 2nd: (Level 3) and (Level 4)
Start time: 5:30pm
Ride Planner: Anita Macklin
Length/Distance: Two hours riding, out and back
Terrain: B
Pace: Level 3 or Level 4 (your choice)
Type of ride: Level 3, Re-Group, or Level 4, NON-Group
Start location: Donegan Park, D’Arcy St., Cobourg
7. Friday September 3rd: (Level 3) Friday Floater Ride
Start time: 10:00am
Ride Planner: Aandy Albon
Distance: 89km
Terrain: A (maybe B)
Pace: Level 3
Type of ride: Re-Group
Start location: OPS Community Centre, Lindsay
RSVP: We need to know how many to expect (COVID gathering limits apply) You can RSVP two different ways.
- The easiest way! Visit the NHCC Ride Calendar, click on the ride you are interested in, then click RSVP or,
- Leave a comment right on the website to say you are coming!
MORE NHCC NEWS!
Sunday Oct. 3rd (Ride and BRUNCH at the Best Western after)
It’s almost the end of the “good weather” riding season. After a hugely successful season, it seems only fitting that we celebrate by treating ourselves to the fabulous brunch served at the Best Western after our ride. The price for brunch is: $15.95 (+tax) $12.95 (if you cut out and take with you the coupon […]
Sunday, Sept. 26 (Ride from the Y to Colborne and back)
This Sunday the ride will begin at the Y on Elgin St. The intent will be to ride to Colborne and back (estimating about 50-60k). A route map and final distance will be posted later in the week. Start time: 10:00am Start location: YMCA parking lot Route map: To be determined later in the week
Saturday October 2 (Kiwanis Colour Cribbage Ride, Bloomfield)
On Saturday October 2nd, the Kiwanis Colour Cribbage Ride will happen in Bloomfield if anyone is interested. It’s a bicycle tour of Prince Edward County benefitting Kiwanis Kids projects. The entrance fee is $45 (includes lunch). More information can be found here. Kiwanis Colour Cribbage Ride
Tuesday Sept. 21 (Ride from Donegan Park)
This Tuesday there will be a ride starting from Donegan Park. If you’d like to attend, there have been about 4 people so far that have suggested they’d like to ride. Please mention below if you think you might ride on Tuesday. Start time: 10:00am Start location: Donegan Park Route: Paul has kindly offered to […]
Sunday, September 19 (24k or 48k, or 60K….Take Your Pick)
So, people are talking about a route that would provide an opportunity for people to join us who may be interested in some shorter distances, yet also allow for those who want to go longer to be able to. I’ll leave it open for discussion, perhaps somebody will take the lead here and do the […]
Sunday September 12 (51k Ride: Shelter Valley)
There has been some interest in riding this route on Sunday morning, so let’s see how many riders we can get out. Although the route indicates a start and finish at the Marina, as usual we will start at Donegan Park instead. Hopefully there will be a few new faces after the Bike-for-the-Planet event. Here […]
Sunday September 5th (47k or 39k “Turkey Ride” from Donegan Park)
Perhaps being labour day weekend and school starts up on Tuesday, we might round up a number of people interested in doing the Turkey Ride. With the warm weather starting to give way to cooler weather it’s unclear how many good Sundays we may have left! Although the map directions show the ride starting at […]
Paul’s Dirty Enduro (Saturday September 18th)
On Saturday, September 18, 2010 people will be gathering with their happy mountainbikes at the Ganaraska Forest Centre, getting ready to ride 15, 30, 60 or 100kms of amazing trails. Afterwards they will be digging into a terrific hot lunch and loading up from the prize tables laden with schwag for aall the brave riders. […]