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 the week of July 12-16
Busy week ahead. We have 9 rides planned for this week so far—two rides every day (except Friday)! Lots to choose from, like Randys Workshop: Gearing, there is a Friday Floater Ride up in Peterborough, a few nice & lazy rides for enjoying the sunshine, and also a couple of rides for building some mileage and strength. All of the details are on our Club Ride Calendar, but here is a summary:
1. Monday July 12th: (Level 2) Port Hope Ride
Start time: 10:00am
Ride Planner: Bill Glover
Distance: 28km
Terrain: B
Pace: Leisurely (Level 2)
Type of ride: Group
Start location: Kings Field in Port Hope on Victoria Street
2. Monday July 12th: (Level 3/4 ) Building Mileage in Grafton
Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Planner: Anita Macklin
Distance: 54km
Terrain: C
Pace: Moderate (Level 3), or Fast (Level 4)
Type of ride: Re-Group
Start location: Grafton Memorial Arena
3. Tuesday July 13th: (Level 1) (Leisurely Cobourg in Town Ride)
Start time: 10:00am
Ride Planner: Jim Breckenridge
Length of Ride: 60-90minutes
Terrain: A
Pace: Slow (Level 1)
Type of ride: Group
Start location: Peace Park, 175 Forth St., Cobourg
4. Tuesday July 13th: (Level 3/4) Linton and Sully Road to Harwood
Start time: 10:00am
Ride Planner: Helmut Bock
Distance: 43km
Terrain: C
Pace: Moderate (Level3), or Fast (Level 4)
Type of ride: Re-Group
Start location: Balls Mill Conservation Area parking lot (2971 Harwood Rd)
5. Wednesday July 14th: (Level 3/4) Ride Toward Rice Lake
Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Planner: Anita Macklin
Distance: Choice of either 42km, or 53km
Terrain: B or C (depending on route choice)
Pace: Moderate (Level3), or Fast (Level 4)
Type of ride: Re-Group
Start location: Hamilton Township Municipal Offices
6. Wednesday July 14th: (Level 1,2) Workshop: All about GEARING with Randy
Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Planner: Randy Albon
Length: 60 minute workshop followed by 60 minute ride
Terrain: A
Pace: Slow (Level 1)
Type of ride: Group
Start location: Westwood Park, on Carlisle between Westwood and Ewing
7. Thursday July 15th: (Level 3/4) Golden Beach Loop
Start time: 10:00am
Ride Planner: Helmut Bock
Distance: 53km
Terrain: C
Pace: Moderate (Level3), or Fast (Level 4)
Type of ride: Re-Group
Start location: Balls Mill Conservation Area parking lot (2971 Harwood Rd)
8. Thursday July 15th: (Level 2) Start and End in Cobourg
Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Planner: Bill Glover
Distance: 28km
Terrain: B
Pace: Leisurely (Level 2)
Type of ride: Group
Start location: Westwood Park, on Carlisle between Westwood and Ewing
9. Friday July 16th: (Level 3) Friday Floater Ride, Peterborough Shimano 1 or 1A
Start time: 10:00am
Ride Planner: Randy Albon
Distance: choice of 49 or 63km
Terrain: B
Pace: Moderate (Level 3)
Type of ride: Re-Group
Start location: Beavermede Park, Peterborough
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!
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