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!

Using Ride with GPS, Mirrors, Online Bike Registry, and Construction

The weather is finally warming and the evenings are long!  Although we are not yet able to ride as a club, membership has its rewards.  If you are a current member of the NHCC please check out our ride library on Ride with GPS.  Turn by turn navigation is available using your mobile phone so you won’t get lost. You can check out Club Routes by going to the NHCC Club Page on Ride With GPS.

If you want to download some instructions on how to get started with the NHCC Ride With GPS Club rides, Click on the image below. 

Want to give it a try? To inspire you to pump up those tires, here is an option for this week to ride solo or with one or two others.  Please note this is not an official club ride but simply a suggestion for you.  This is a 25km ride in and around Cobourg – 25km Cobourg West.

Hoping you can get out and enjoy some fresh air and that we will all be riding together in the near future.

Construction on Lakeshore Rd. in Port Hope

In the event that you are choosing a route in Port Hope, please be advised that there is construction on Lakeshore Rd. beginning at the corner of Hwy 2 and Lakeshore.

Update on the Rear-view Mirrors

We haven’t forgotten about all who have ordered mirrors! They ship from the US and along with all other parcels that cross the border these days, things are taking significantly longer than usual. Patience, and we’ll let everyone know the moment we have them in our hot little hands.

Online Bicycle Registry

 COBOURG, ON (May 26, 2020) – The Cobourg Police Service has launched an online bicycle registration program to help protect bicycles owned by residents of Cobourg. This program will increase the chances of having your bike returned to you if it is stolen or lost. 

To register your bike, please visit cobourgpoliceservice.com and click on the Bike Registry button on the homepage. 

Northumberland County: Public Notice: 2020 Road Construction Program

While the County continues to monitor COVID-19 and modify services as required, the following road construction projects have been identified as essential and are expected to proceed as planned.

Please be advised that the following road sections will undergo paving and construction during 2020:

  • County Road 10
    From 250m north of Dodd’s Road to south of the 4th Line/Bickle Road intersection (2.4 km)
  • County Road 18
    From 900m west of County Road 15 to the County Road 15 Intersection (900 m)
  • County Rd 20 (Elgin Street, Cobourg)
    Resurfacing from Division Street to D’Arcy Street, including the intersection of Division and Elgin Street (800 m)
  • County Road 30
    From 550m north of Aranda Way to 200m south ofthe County Road 29 intersection (5.2 km)
  • Miscellaneous improvements to locations throughout the County (potholes, rutting, wear and tear)

One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction at all times, however, please expect traffic delays during construction. Work is expected to commence in May 2020 and is expected to be completed by October 2020.

For further information, please contact:
Scott Reynolds
Sr. Engineering Technician
Phone: 905-372-3329 ext. 2363

MORE NHCC NEWS!

Planning Ahead—The Midland Riding Adventure in September

  Hey NHCCers! The 3-night Midland Ride/Adventure is back after such a fantastic time was had last year. We’re putting together another great 3-night cycling getaway in beautiful Midland from Monday, September 14 to Thursday, September 17. Miche has developed cycling routes designed for all levels of riders, from shorter scenic rides to full-day adventures. […]

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 […]