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!













ALL THE WHEELY FUN CLUB NEWS!
Level 4 Rides: Tues. July 3 and Thurs July 5
Tuesday July 3, Level 4
Rich will take folks out on a nice ‘n rolly ride around the Port Hope region! Probably looking at about 40k. It’s Level 4, so expect some speed! But just so you know….we never drop people!
Start time: 6:30pm
Sunset: 8:57pm
Ride Leader: Rich Ross
Route map: 40km route
Start location: Kings Field in Port Hope
Thursday July 5, Level 4 (44k)
Because we know y’all love Bickle Hill, Jen’s going to take you there. Approaching from the East side so it’s a little less steep.
Ride Leader: Jen Poole
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:57pm
Route map: (44k) “Jens-Y-Ride” Printable route map or link on Ride with GPS
Start location: Parking lot at Cobourg Dog park on Ontario St.
Friday Floater Ride: July 6
Keeping it simple! Mike Collins will meet everyone at Kings Field in Port Hope and go along the Waterfront Trail Westbound. This ride is anticipated to be a little faster than we’ve been doing, coming in around the higher range of Level 3. Out to Newcastle and back for a 52km total.
Start time: 10am
Ride Leader: Mike Collins
Level of difficulty: 3
Start location: Kings Field in Port Hope
Please leave a comment letting Mike know you plan to ride. Ride leaders really do appreciate the responses, honestly!
L3 Monday July 2
This ride is a little longer than our normal L3 rides (Early Start Time) but I think you will enjoy it!
This is one of Roberto’s favorite routes
Start Location: Arena on Furnace Street
Start Time: 5:30
Ride Leader: Roberto
Route Map: 54 Km North out of Cobourg
CANCELED DUE TO RISK OF THUNDERSTORMS L2+ Monday July 2nd
“We will meet at King’s Field at the west end of Port Hope and do a nice little loop that will take us west along Lakeshore Rd, up into the hills a bit and then back into town again. Average speed will be around 20kph. Weather reports are for hotter temperatures than we’re used to so far this season so be sure to bring lots of water, a helmet and a smile ’cause we are gonna have FUN!”
Ride Leader: Pam Tate
Ride Start: King’s Field Port Hope
Ride Start: 6:30
Level 1 Rides: Monday, July 2nd and Wednesday, July 4th
We had a great group of 18 riders last week and to cap off the Canada Day weekend, Dennis will take the group on a level, easy ride in Port Hope!
Date: Monday, July 2nd
Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: parking lot at Home Hardware, Port Hope
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson
Mike is leading a nice, meandering ride around the west end of Cobourg.
Date: Wednesday, July 4th
Start Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: parking lot at Westwood and Carlisle
Ride Leader: Mike Collins
Level 1 Wednesday ride cancelled
The ride this evening is cancelled due to the forecast of rain all day. Petra will lead a Wicklow ride in July.
Holiday Weekend Club Ride June 30th or July 1st
Happy Canada Day everyone! We do not have a regularly scheduled Club Ride on a long weekend, since many are often away. However, if anyone would like to ride (either Saturday or Sunday), feel free to comment here and set something up.
Start Time: 9:00 am or whenever
Start Location: TBD
Route: TBD
THURSDAY Floater Ride: June 28
It’s a holiday weekend and we don’t want to be exposing ourselves to crazy Friday traffic so this week’s Floater Ride is on THURSDAY. Mike Collins will lead the group from Hastings and head up to Crowes Landing at Stoney Lake. It’s about 60k and light on the hills. Bring some moolah $$ for a lunch following the ride if you wish. Banjo’s, in Hastings!
Start time: 10am
Ride Leader: Mike Collins
Level of difficulty: 3
Start location: Car park near Banjo’s on the south west side of the river
Level 4 Rides: Tuesday June 26, and Thurs June 28
Tuesday June 26: Level 4 (44 or 55k)
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:58pm
Route map: Baltimore-Rice Lake-Camborne 44km route option or 55km route option
Start location: Parking lot at St. Mary’s school (north side)
Thursday June 28: Level 4 (44 or 57k)
We don’t have a ride leader for this one, the “usual suspects” seem to be out of town or otherwise. So, we’re going the self-directed method. Meet at the CCC at 6:30 and everyone plan to ride in a group. Please be sure to have access to the route on your phones or print it out. More importantly, leave a comment so others know you’ll be riding and can plan ahead.
Ride Leader: TBD
Start time: 6:30
Sunset: 8:58pm
Route map: Centerton and Grafton 44km route option or 57km route option
Start location: Cobourg Community Centre
Update Level 3 – Wednesday June 27 -35 Km.
Thanks Pam and Roberto for the head’s up on the road conditions.
The new route for Wed. is 35 Km West Bickle and North.
Ride Location: Parkette on Carlyle
Ride Start: 6:30
Ride Leader: Mike
Route Map: L3- West Bickle and North