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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!

NHCC Rides for the week of Monday May 27 to Sunday June 2

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Some of the week’s highlights: Level 1s are exploring the Waterfront Trail westbound from Newcastle this coming Sunday—it’s a lovely, flat route that’s very scenic with much of it on dedicated bike paths. On Thursday morning, Level 2s start in Colborne and head to Presqu’ile Park, hoping that the food trucks might even be open, so bring a little $$ just in case. Level 3s are going nice & flat on Tuesday evening followed by Mike’s Thursday morning ride that will take on Baby Bickle Hill, and some of the nice stone houses of Hope Township. Level 4s are ramping up some distance and have their first monthly 100-km ride (with a 60km shorter option) out to Presqu’ile Park then down to Consecon and beyond. All the snazzy details about the weekly rides can be found in your Cycle Club account (members).  Guests are welcome to come out for any club ride (we like new people!).  Just bring along a Guest Waiver to give to the ride leader. 

Note about start times for Level 4: Level 4s are going to begin departing at 6:15 for evening rides (it gives those who work a little extra time to make it)

Level 1 Tuesday Evening vs Morning poll: The word went out, and people responded.  It was a fairly even split so Level 1 Evening rides will remain in place.

Pre-announcement: Our annual Canada Day Ride and Pancake Breakfast, which has become a summer highlight. Mark your calendars for July 1st—you won’t want to miss this! It’s an All Levels Ride where the entire club rides together, then we have a fabulous pancake breakfast with all the fixings afterward.  

The Quick Facts: Upcoming Rides (May 27th to June 2nd)

Tuesday May 28th: Evening Ride, 6:00pm
Level 1 Start location: Haldimand Community Memorial Arena, 10766 County Rd 2, Grafton
Level 2 Start location: King’s Field at 28 Victoria St S. in Port Hope
Level 3 Start location: Donegan Park, 25 D’Arcy St., in Cobourg
(6:15 start time) Level 4 Start location: Balls Mill Conservation area parking lot, 2971 Regional Rd 15, Baltimore

Thursday May 30th: Morning Ride, 10:00am
Level 1 Start location: King’s Field at 28 Victoria St S. in Port Hope
Level 2 Start location: Haldimand Community Memorial Arena, 10766 County Rd 2, Grafton
Level 3 Start location: Westwood Park, 655 Carlisle Str. Cobourg

Thursday May 30th: Evening Ride, 6:15pm
Level 4 Start location:Haldimand Community Memorial Arena, 10766 County Rd 2, Grafton

Sunday June 2nd: Morning Ride
10:00am: Level 1 Start location: Bond Head Parkette, at 5 Boulton St., in Newcastle
10:00am: Level 2 Start location: TBD (Guests: email us for the address: secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com)
10:00am: Level 3 Start location: TBD (Guests: email us for the address: secretary@northumberlandhillscyclingclub.com)
9:00am: Level 4 Start location: Keeler Centre, 80 Division St, Colborne

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